Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Satisfactory - Episode 1

Introduction

• Series focusing on game mechanics, factory planning, layout tips, and tricks.
• Complete playthrough with each episode standalone for specific help.
• Save files and blueprints available on Patreon.
• Starting in the Rocky Desert biome, considered beginner-friendly with ample resources and open space.
• No use of advanced game settings or cheats for this playthrough.

Game Mechanics and Early Steps

Starting the Game

• Orientation: Look south and head west towards the rock cliffs for iron ore.
• Collect leaves, wood, and berries on the way.
• Equip and use the Zeno-basher for defense against creatures.

Initial Setup

• Hub Placement: Place away from main building area to avoid interference.
• Biomass Burners: Position for neat expansion.
• Terminal: Select milestones to unlock rewards. Begin with logistics.
• Crafting Biomass: Convert collected leaves and wood.
• Power Grid: Ensure connections from biomass burners to power poles.

Resource Extraction and Automation

Iron Production

• Iron Ore Extraction: Place a miner on the iron ore node, power it up.
• Smelter Setup: Align smelter with the miner, set recipe for iron ingots, power it up.
• Iron Plates: Add constructor, set to produce iron plates, and connect to storage.
• Iron Rods: Use a second iron node, repeat miner and smelter setup, align constructor for iron rods.
• Power Management: Regularly check power capacity and consumption.

Secondary Iron Production

• Doubling Production: Add additional smelter and constructor for iron plates.
• Iron Rods and Screws: Setup smelter and constructor chain for iron rods and screws.

Copper Production

• Copper Ore Extraction: Setup miner, smelter, and constructor chain for copper ingots and wires.
• Cable Production: Setup constructors to convert wires to cables.

Limestone and Concrete

• Limestone Extraction: Setup miner, smelter, and constructor for concrete.
• Storage Placement: Place storage near base for concrete output.

Expanding and Managing Power

Additional Power Needs

• Constantly monitor and expand biomass burners as new machines are added.
• Ensure biomass is always converted and supplied to burners.

Managing and Tracking Tasks

• To-Do List: Use in-game to-do list to keep track of tasks and format lists.
• Efficient Crafting: Use control to copy building settings and align buildings neatly.
• Regular Inventory Checks: Manage inventory to avoid clutter.

Milestones and Progression

• Prioritize unlocking logistics and base building for better production setup.
• Pre-fill milestone requirements to reduce waiting times.

Closing Notes

• Completion of Tier 1 milestones and basic setups for iron, copper, and concrete.
• Save file and blueprints to be shared on Patreon.
• Encourage feedback, likes, and subscriptions for future episodes.