Factorio 2.0 Development Update: Technical Improvements and Bug Fixes
By
adtac
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article is a development update from the Factorio team focusing on technical improvements and bug fixes for version 2.0. It details the team's work on deterministic multithreading, addressing a complex desync bug involving modding APIs across different operating systems. The developers demonstrate their commitment to fixing even obscure technical issues rather than dismissing them, showing their dedication to game stability and performance optimization.
Key quotes
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Deterministic multithreading is hard
Recently a desync bug was reported to us involving the modding API and multiple Windows and Linux computers that the player was using.
My first instinct was to blame the mod developer for doing something wrong but I've seen enough bug reports over the years to know dismissing one without first investigating is a bad idea and a great way to eat crow.
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