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Plan your next Sandustry session
Our independent guide helps you master Sandustry’s open-world automation by breaking down core systems, offering practical observations, and comparing common strategies. Use these exercises to refine your factory layout, resource handling, and mod integration without relying on undocumented shortcuts.
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Resource Reaction Mapping
Create a chart of how each primary resource (sand, ice, water, seeds) reacts under heat, contact with water, or fire. Compare outcomes to identify the most efficient conversion paths for your current goals.
- Watch how heat and water transform materials before committing to large-scale factory designs.
- Exploit sand’s natural absorption of water to produce the wet sand needed for gold sifting.
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Conveyor Efficiency Test
Build two parallel conveyor routes: one compact and one sprawling. Measure item throughput and space usage, then decide which layout suits your expanding factory while considering future upgrades.
- Start with a compact conveyor loop to test new processing steps.
- Plan for future expansion by leaving space around key resource nodes.
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Drone vs. Belt Transport
Set up a short-distance material transfer using both drones and belts. Record travel time and bottlenecks, then choose the method that minimizes congestion for longer routes.
- Use drones for long-distance transport to reduce belt congestion.
- Consider redirecting lava as an alternative to buying equipment for clearing frozen barriers.
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Artifact Investment Analysis
List the artifacts you have found and their boons, then weigh the resource cost of unlocking access against the production gain. Prioritize relics that open new processing steps early in your campaign.
- Weigh the resource cost of artifact access against the production gains each boon offers.
- Explore beneath the surface systematically to uncover vaults of knowledge and power.
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Mod Integration Review
Select a popular workshop mod and integrate a single new structure into your factory. Observe how it changes your workflow and note any adjustments needed before adopting it more widely.
- Browse popular workshop mods for fresh production ideas.
- Test small changes with the provided tools before large-scale integration.
