My recommendation comes with a caveat - this game is very much not for everyone. You must crave efficiency. You must think with the future in mind, yet also be content with striving for the next goal set before you. And by "set before you," it's not like the game says, "New Objective: Do this thing next!" No, you see what the thing you want needs, then you build that. Then, inevitably, you need something else.

Many times you'll be pulled in many directions at once - "I need to get the next military research in, the enemies are getting too strong! But maybe first, I need to upgrade my electrical network - we're getting close to the limit. But... I need concrete to start working on nuclear power, maybe I should try getting that supply line going first." This is a specific challenge I faced recently, which led me to detour to the next point.

Acquiring IRL people to serve as Helpful Assistants (slaves) is highly recommended. "Build me a train network that acquires more iron ore!" is an excellent general command, allowing their own creativity, freedom, and intelligence to solve your factory's iron problem. Be good to your Assistants (slaves) by equipping them with vehicles (cars or maybe tanks!), power armor, a device that allows your robot army to serve their needs, and top of the line weapons.

You are a powerful android (there's no other explanation for how you can make electronic circuits by hand) who eats fish, starts with nothing, and builds a factory that destroys the world.

It's honestly awesome.

My recommendation comes with a caveat - this game is very much not for everyone. You must crave efficiency. You must think with the future in mind, yet also be content with striving for the next goal set before you. And by "set before you," it's not like the game says, "New Objective: Do this thing next!" No, you see what the thing you want needs, then you build that. Then, inevitably, you need something else. Many times you'll be pulled in many directions at once - "I need to get the next military research in, the enemies are getting too strong! But maybe first, I need to upgrade my electrical network - we're getting close to the limit. But... I need concrete to start working on nuclear power, maybe I should try getting that supply line going first." This is a specific challenge I faced recently, which led me to detour to the next point. Acquiring IRL people to serve as Helpful Assistants (slaves) is highly recommended. "Build me a train network that acquires more iron ore!" is an excellent general command, allowing their own creativity, freedom, and intelligence to solve your factory's iron problem. Be good to your Assistants (slaves) by equipping them with vehicles (cars or maybe tanks!), power armor, a device that allows your robot army to serve their needs, and top of the line weapons. You are a powerful android (there's no other explanation for how you can make electronic circuits by hand) who eats fish, starts with nothing, and builds a factory that destroys the world. It's honestly awesome.