Simple Conveyor Logistics

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What is this mod?

This mod adds two new conveyor attachments meant to minimize belt infrastructure and improve pioneers' capability of load balancing. Both of them are unlocked at Tier 2 via Logistics Mk.2 Milestone.

1. Conveyor Junction. Yes, it is as simple as it sounds. It allows to safely build crossroads without visual belt clipping or extra infrastructure like conveyor poles. It also comes with a lift version of itself, so you can now safely cross lifts and betls.


2. Weighted Splitter. A more advanced and configurable splitter, handy enough for early game, yet not as robust as Smart Splitter. You can interact with it to set up weights for each output.


More about Weighted Splitter

Going from left output to right, the amount of items put onto each undividual output depends on a weight set to it. Allows setting up weights from 1 to 3. Not connected or clogged outputs are skipped.


Example: If the input provides 60 items per minute and weights are set to 1:2:3 and all outputs are connected, output belts will transfer 10:20:30 items. If middle output is clogged or disconnected, a new throughput ratio will be 1:3 ignoring that output - remaning belts will transfer 15:45 items per minute.


So, overall Weighted Splitter has two applications:
- Load balancing.
- Setting up output ratios.
Below there are two examples of those issues which are solved with and without Weighted Splitter:


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Why not just making a Splitter with no limit to ratios? And why use this exact mod at all?

1. As you may know, most of my mods aim to provide experience close to vanilla game itself, so I also put Coffee Stain's opinion on matters into consideration. And as you may know, they are currently opposed to the idea of Ratio Splitter since it eliminates the management/puzzle part of the game. If you want Ratio Splitter, use [Advanced Logistics](https://ficsit.app/mod/AdvancedLogistics) instead.
2. For the same reasons I put much more effort into making distinct 3d models for items and building, even if they reuse existing game assets. Conveyor Junctions and Weighted Splitters have those.
3. Unlike some other mods like Advanced Logistics itself, conveyor logic is written in C++ and not blueprints, providing better performance. And the algorithm it is overall well optimized.
4. From my memory, this is the first mod which adds lift versions of splitters too. Enjoy the verticality!

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Compatibility

The mod has been thoroughly tested so I am eager to assume that it is most likely fully compatible with other mods and multiplayer!

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Recommended Mods:

- [Wall Conveyor Supports](https://ficsit.app/mod/WallConveyorSupports) An pleasant extra for dealing with belt placement and direction, it may be a fine addition to your collection.
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Conclusion

If you have any suggestions, ideas or issues you are free to contact me via:
- GitHub (Source code link).
- Discord (@AniMouse), I am on Satisfactory Modding Server and Ficsit Labs.
- [Any of my other social media](https://linktr.ee/anivirus) [under maintainance].

Thanks for reading through all of this!