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Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by dev-bre on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @11:57AM (#31506372)
I am building an automation and base building game about a scientist sent on an unknown planet to build the foundations for a new habitable colony. You will be using conveyor belts, machines, you will research new tech, farming and more!

If you like the idea consider wishlist! And join the discord server to follow the development!

Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by AnIdiotOnTheNet on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @12:06PM (#31506501)
As someone who thought Factorio was very well made but kinda hated playing it (not that I didn't finish it anyway), can you tell me what makes your game different from Factorio?
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by dev-bre on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @12:26PM (#31506759)
I am making the game much more chill than Factorio, without that constant amount of problems to solve to keep going. On top of it I am going to add base building (rimworld style) and farming. Also the game progress will be based on milestones (similar to satisfactory).
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by mmastrac on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @11:54AM (#31506321)
First off, this looks pretty cool.

I'd recommend changing the title a bit as it comes off as a bit spammy (IMO). It's the 'wishlist' call-to-action that does it. Maybe throw in a bit about what it is (pixel-art, Factorio-like, procedural, etc) instead.

Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by dev-bre on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @11:59AM (#31506392)
Good point. This is my first post about a game and didn't really know how to call the submission.
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by dev-bre on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @12:01PM (#31506439)
Looks better now?
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by mmastrac on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @12:50PM (#31507105)
Much better!
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by mdaniel on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @09:36PM (#31513227)
> This item is not yet available

Hmm, impatient?

In the spirit of being constructive: I would recommend adding a gameplay video as the first media asset on Steam, since it really helps one evaluate the game in ways that snapshots cannot

Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by dev-bre on Sunday May 29, 2022 @07:39AM (#31548314)
I totally agree. I am already working on a proper trailer which shows the latest gameplay and assets.
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by WalterGR on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @01:52PM (#31508047)
How is development going? What are you coding it in? Game engine? Are you making the visual assets (and I assume there's sound effects and music?) yourself?
Re:Show HN: checkout my new factorio-esque automation game o... by dev-bre on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @05:25PM (#31510783)
I am making the game as solo dev, hence I do everything by myself from coding, creating the assets and marketing.. at best of my abilities.. :)

I am using Unity game engine for the development.

Being solodev is really challenging at times,but I try keeping a consistent schedule to keep the game progress constant.