Ore Factory Squad Factory Layout Guide
Plan Ore Factory Squad factory layouts: grids, co-op zones, vehicle roads, and expansion buffers for four-player builds.
Layout Principles for Co-op Factories
Factory layout in Ore Factory Squad is not purely aesthetic — it determines whether four co-op players, forklifts, trucks, and warehouse robots move without collisions. Start each property with a simple grid: lift exit on one axis, smelter row perpendicular, staging pallets facing vehicle roads, and pedestrian corridors between machine rows.
Designate zones verbally or by map landmarks: mining shaft southwest, processing north, logistics east toward city road. Unlabeled sprawl causes duplicate conveyor attempts and dynamite accidents near shared shafts.
Pair layout planning with the automation guide and building controls before spending bulk cash on machines.
Modular Mining Lift Placement
Place the Modular Mining Lift central shaft where surface conveyors can run straight to smelters without crossing future truck loops. Leave three tile buffers around shaft heads for co-op players unloading crates during lift cycles.
Underground landings need wider platforms than early tutorials suggest — jackhammer teams and crate carts share space with ladder access. Lighting along primary routes prevents fall damage and lost ore in dark corners.
Depth expansion interacts with layout — deeper shafts may need parallel lift systems on large deeds covered in property expansion.
Vehicle Roads and Loading Bays
Separate foot traffic from forklift aisles with half-height barriers or elevation where supported. Trucks need radius space at gates — measure turns before paving permanent walls around smelter outputs.
Loading bays align with warehouse robot pallet drops and contract staging scanners. One bay per active contract type reduces driver confusion when Copper and Gold timers overlap.
Vehicle specifics on vehicles and logistics and vehicles reference.
Scaling Layouts Mid-Game
Mid-game adds second smelter wings and duplicate lift feeds. Mirror successful first-wing layouts rather than inventing new spaghetti — screenshot or blueprint if supported. Parallel wings feeding one warehouse trunk require merger tiles with throughput math from conveyor automation.
Reserve empty pads marked for future assemblers when contract boards hint at component recipes. Building machines before pads exist forces expensive demolition later.
Multi-property squads consolidate at city warehouse — each deed still needs local staging for trucks picking up regional output.
Common Layout Mistakes
Single-width chokepoints between smelters and lift exits stall entire squads during peak production. Dynamite storage inside vehicle turnaround zones causes blast griefing even when accidental.
Ignoring property boundary markers leads to conveyors crossing into expansion purchase zones — partial refunds hurt when relocating main trunks.
Walkthrough support: mid-game expansion ties layout to deed purchases timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space should I leave for expansion?
Reserve at least one smelter row width and one vehicle loop side on each deed before maxing building density. Property maps show expansion pads.
Can four players build in the same wing?
Yes with zone assignments. Two builders on one tile conflict — split north/south wings or stagger build mode times.
Where should dynamite storage go?
Away from lift exits, vehicle paths, and shared spawn points. Use marked storage crates underground near planned blast sites instead.
Should smelters be indoors?
If the game supports roofing for aesthetics, yes — otherwise open-air grids work when conveyors and power connect. Prioritize belt clarity over decoration early.
How do I plan for warehouse robots?
Leave fixed pallet pads with robot path clearance before enabling automation. Robots need stable endpoints — finalize conveyor outputs first.