Factorio [TOPIC] Guide — [Subtitle/Catch phrase]

[1-2 sentence meta description with key numbers and search intent]

[Opening hook: 1-2 personal failure narrative sentences. "I tried X and failed. Here's what actually works."]

TL;DR: [3-4 sentence summary: the ratio/approach, the gotcha, the recommended setup. Numbers front and center.]
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[H2: The Core Concept / Quirky Thing That Trips People Up]

[1-2 paragraphs explaining the core concept. Why it's not obvious. What new players get wrong.]

[Reference table — always include a key data table early]

Column AColumn BColumn C
Value 1Value 2Value 3

[H2: Step-by-Step Setup / The Exact Layout]

[Numbered build steps] — builds in order, never requires rebuilding:

1. [First step]. [Description of what to build and why.]

2. [Second step]. [Description continues.]

3. [Third step]. [Description continues.]

4. [Final step]. [Description continues.]

[Warning: common mistake that breaks the build. Experience-based, not textbook.]

[H2: Where I Got Stuck / Advanced Optimization]

[Specific scenario 1]. [Personal experience, what went wrong, how to fix.]

[Specific scenario 2]. [Another edge case or optimization.]

[Data table for reference]

MetricValueNotes
Metric 1DataNotes
Metric 2DataNotes

[H2: Progression / Scaling Up / What's Next]

[Brief guidance on what comes after this build — upgrading, scaling, or the next technology.]


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