GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Loop One: Done session
Our independent guide breaks down Loop One: Done’s core systems—campaign, freeplay, sandbox, level editor, and weekly challenges—so you can understand how each part works and how they relate without relying on hidden tricks or undocumented features.
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Campaign Flow Mapping
List each facility as it unlocks in the campaign, noting the new materials introduced. Compare this sequence to the tech‑tree to see where optional shortcuts might appear.
- Track which materials become available after each facility unlock.
- Use separate save slots to compare different loop configurations for the same storyline.
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Freeplay Tech‑Tree Paths
Choose a non‑linear unlocking order in freeplay and record how early access to specific robots changes loop complexity compared to the campaign’s linear path.
- Consider unlocking facilities that introduce new robot types early to broaden loop options.
- Save multiple factory versions to test how different material inputs affect output.
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Sandbox Loop Scaling
In sandbox, flood a factory with a single raw material and vary loop length and robot count. Observe how output rate changes to inform efficient designs elsewhere.
- Experiment with large‑scale loops before applying insights to campaign or freeplay.
- Combine multiple robot types in a single loop to discover novel production chains.
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Level Editor Minimalism
Create a level using only three facilities, then add one facility at a time. Track performance and leaderboard placement to gauge community standards for simplicity versus complexity.
- Start with a simple material conversion chain before adding multiple robot loops.
- Review top‑ranked community levels for ideas on efficient loop structures.
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Weekly Challenge Planning
Before starting a weekly challenge, note the challenge details, then prototype a loop and refine it through test runs. Adjust robot order based on test runs to improve speed.
- Review the challenge details before building your loop.
- Iterate on robot order if the initial approach does not meet the challenge criteria.
