PirateSeal's QoL Modpack

PirateSeal's QoL Modpack

A carefully curated collection of Quality of Life mods for Factorio 2.0 that enhances your gameplay experience without changing core mechanics.

Overview

This zero-code modpack automatically installs a handpicked selection of QoL mods that improve the Factorio experience through better UI, automation helpers, and convenience features. Perfect for players who want enhanced functionality without altering the game's balance.

Version Information

• Current Version: 1.0.5
• Factorio Version: 2.0+
• Author: PirateSeal
• Release Date: August 30, 2025

Included Mods

Automation & Building

• AutoDeconstruct (≥1.0.7) - Automatically marks entities for deconstruction when they run out of resources
• Fill4Me (≥0.12.1) - Automatically fills furnaces, assemblers, and other machines
• Nanobots2 (≥3.3.2) - Early game construction and logistics bots
• even-distribution (≥2.0.2) - Distribute items evenly across multiple entities

Interface & Information

• big-brother (≥2.0.1) - Enhanced entity information and statistics
• factoryplanner (≥2.0.34) - Advanced factory planning and calculation tool
• RateCalculator (≥3.3.7) - Calculate production and consumption rates
• DiscoScience (≥2.0.1) - Enhanced science pack visualization

Movement & Navigation

• squeak-through-2 (≥0.1.2) - Walk through pipes, power poles, and other small entities
• car-finder (≥2.0.0) - Easily locate your vehicles
• VehicleSnap (≥2.0.2) - Snap vehicles to grid for better alignment

Visual & Quality of Life

• belt-visualizer (≥2.0.2) - Visualize belt contents and throughput for better factory optimization
• bullet-trails (≥0.7.1) - Visual bullet trails for better combat feedback
• electric_pole_free_light (≥0.0.3) - Electric poles provide free lighting
• bigger-artillery (≥0.7.4) - Enhanced artillery range and visualization

Specialized Tools

• ChangeInserterDropLane (≥1.1.0) - Easily change inserter drop positions
• qol_research (≥3.4.2) - Quality of life research improvements
• Waterfill_v17 (≥2.0.5) - Fill water bodies with landfill more easily

Dependencies

• flib (≥0.15.0) - Factorio library for mod compatibility

Installation

1. Download the modpack from the Factorio Mod Portal
2. Place it in your Factorio mods folder
3. Enable the modpack in-game
4. All dependencies will be automatically downloaded and installed

Features

• Zero Code Changes - Pure dependency pack that doesn't modify game files
• Balanced Selection - Mods chosen to enhance without breaking game balance
• Factorio 2.0 Compatible - Fully updated for the latest Factorio version
• Multilingual Support - Available in English and French

Changelog

Version 1.0.5 (2025-09-16)

• Added belt-visualizer mod (≥2.0.2) for enhanced belt content and throughput visualization

Version 1.0.4 (2025-08-30)

• Updated changelog with complete version history from git commits

Version 1.0.3 (2025-08-30)

• Added thumbnail for modpack

Version 1.0.2 (2025-08-30)

• Enhanced release process with improved artifact naming

Version 1.0.1 (2025-08-30)

• Implemented GitHub Actions workflow for automated build and release
• Added comprehensive project documentation

Version 1.0.0 (2025-08-30)

• Initial release: QoL modpack for Factorio

Support

If you encounter any issues with this modpack, please check that all individual mods are compatible with your Factorio version. Since this is a dependency-only modpack, most issues will be related to the individual mods included.

License

This modpack follows the licensing terms of the individual mods it includes. Please refer to each mod's individual license for specific terms.

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Enjoy your enhanced Factorio experience!

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