Early Alt Recipes You Need To Use - Satisfactory 1.0
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Introduction
Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the early alternative recipes available in Satisfactory 1.0, highlighting which ones are worth using and which you might want to skip. This discussion is inspired by a live stream happening over on Twitch, where I’m also sharing my thoughts about these recipes. Remember that the usefulness of these recipes can vary based on your specific game situation, so I encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments.
Understanding Hard Drives and Recipes
Before we get started, let’s talk about how hard drives work in 1.0. As you unlock hard drives, you’ll be able to scan and access a library of recipes. However, you can only keep a limited number of recipes at once. It’s vital to hold onto less desirable recipes instead of picking the best ones immediately. This strategy increases your chances of unlocking better recipes in subsequent hard drives.
Early Game Recipe Recommendations
Iron Recipes
- Iron Alloy Ingot: This recipe combines iron ore with copper. While it can increase iron production, it consumes precious copper, which is more challenging to find early on.
- Basic Iron Ingot: A solid choice for those with available limestone. It doubles iron production and is easy to obtain.
Steel Recipes
- Classic Steel Ingot vs. Solid Steel Ingot: The solid version requires fewer resources, making it a superior choice for any factory setup.
Copper Recipes
- Copper Alloy Ingot: An excellent choice that combines copper and iron to yield more copper ingots, especially useful since iron is abundant.
Other Notable Recipes:
- Steamed Copper Sheets and Wet Concrete: Hold onto these recipes until you have refineries available, as they won’t be useful immediately.
- Alternative Steel Cast Plates: Not recommended early on as they divert resources from more critical production needs.
- Iron Wire and Alternative Cerium Wire: Iron Wire is widely available and excellent when copper is scarce. Cerium Wire has limited uses but can save energy.
- Screws and Rotors: Both have excellent alternatives; Steel Screws save energy. Steel Rotors are favorable for requiring fewer inputs.
Advanced Production Recipes
As you progress into the mid-game:
- Encased Industrial Beams: Reduces resource requirements significantly by combining concrete with steel.
- Reinforced Iron Plates: Choose alternate stitched iron plates for better throughput.
Takeaways
Make thoughtful decisions when selecting recipes; save them for later use, especially for recipes you don’t need right away. By doing so, you can maximize your chances of obtaining better recipes. Always feel free to experiment and explore.
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Keywords: Satisfactory 1.0, early alternative recipes, hard drives, steel ingots, iron recipes, copper alloy, wet concrete, encased industrial beams, reinforced iron plates, screws, rotors.
FAQ
Q1: What should I do with hard drives when I unlock them?
A1: It’s better to hold onto some less desirable recipes rather than choosing the best ones immediately. This strategy helps reduce the recipe pool, increasing your chances of getting better recipes in the future.
Q2: Are all recipes equally useful in early game?
A2: No, the usefulness of recipes varies. Some, like the Basic Iron Ingot, are more beneficial early on, while others may be better suited for mid-game or late game.
Q3: What recipes should I prioritize for steel production?
A3: Solid Steel Ingots and the new molded steel beam are great choices as they require fewer resources and improve efficiency.
Q4: Which wire alternative recipe should I use?
A4: If copper is scarce, Iron Wire is an excellent alternative. If you have excess Cerium, consider using the alternative Cerium Wire for high throughput.
Q5: Why should I hold onto recipes I don’t need right away?
A5: Holding onto less desired recipes reduces the chance of rerolling for better options, maximizing your recipe acquisition potential.