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About Belts of Iron
Belts of Iron lets you build massive factories across a procedurally generated planet, linking machines with miles of conveyor belts. You can merge and split belts, manage power, and transport fluids to keep production humming.
The game also supports co‑op play, letting friends join online or via LAN to expand the industrial empire together while defending against native hostile creatures. Features include trains, turrets, and a shareable world seed system.
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Procedural World Exploration
Each playthrough generates a new landscape filled with resource deposits and unique terrain, encouraging fresh routes for expansion. Players can share the world seed with friends to revisit the same generated map.
Exploration carries risk, as native hostile creatures roam the planet, requiring preparation before venturing far from the base.
- Scout a few kilometers from your base before committing large resource extraction.
- Note the seed of a particularly resource‑rich world for future cooperative sessions.
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Factory Machines and Production
A variety of machines let you craft items, from simple smelters to complex oil refineries, each pushing automation forward. Designing efficient production lines is key to scaling your empire.
Machines can be linked via belts, pipes, or power lines, allowing you to expand capabilities as your factory grows.
- Start with basic smelters to secure early metal resources.
- Gradually introduce oil refineries to diversify product output.
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Conveyor Belts and Logistics
Miles of conveyor belts connect machines, and you can merge or split belts to balance throughput. Proper belt layout reduces bottlenecks and improves overall efficiency.
Belts serve as the primary method for moving solid items across the factory, complementing pipelines for fluids and trains for long‑distance transport.
- Use belt splitters to direct items to multiple processing stations.
- Keep belt paths straight where possible to simplify troubleshooting.
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Power Management and Grids
Factories require electricity, so establishing an electrical grid is essential. Power generators can be expanded as the factory grows, ensuring all machines stay operational.
Managing power consumption helps avoid shutdowns, especially when adding energy‑intensive machines like refineries or turrets.
- Monitor power usage after adding new machines to prevent overloads.
- Place generators centrally to reduce cable length.
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Co‑Op Multiplayer
Friends can join your world via LAN or online, collaborating on factory construction and defense. Co‑op mode lets players share resources, build together, and fend off hostile creatures.
The game supports both single‑player and multiplayer experiences, allowing you to switch between solo and cooperative sessions as desired.
- Assign each player a specific production focus to avoid duplication.
- Coordinate turret placement to cover overlapping defensive zones.
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