Source-checkedGameplay & overhauls

[Z] Adventure

by iZlovreD · for Factorio

As you expand your base or simply explore the surface of Nauvis, you will find abandoned constructions left behind by someone else, among those will be storages with useful resources, deserted production lines, as well as whole complexes for mass production of various parts.

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About [Z] Adventure

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As you expand your base or simply explore the surface of Nauvis, you will find abandoned constructions left behind by someone else, among those will be storages with useful resources, deserted production lines, as well as whole complexes for mass production of various parts.

About this mod #

This mod is designed to make the game more diverse and unpredictable. As you expand your base or simply explore the surface of Nauvis, you will find abandoned constructions left behind by someone else, among those will be storages with useful resources, deserted production lines, as well as whole complexes for mass production of various parts. And be careful! Sometimes a find can be dangerous. And do not expect that every find will be easy to use.

#Current state# Over 100 area templates including their variations, which may be one of the following: + up to 256x256 tiles in size + static, randomized or even dynamic + with rich or poor prizes + ruined (partially or fully) + harmless or dangerous + can gift you with new technologies or unique recipes, or not ;) And much more in future updates...

#Expansions: Ruins - Adaptation of "The Ruins" mod by Bilka(TheRealGangsir)

##VideoSpotlight## Thanks Xterminator for this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3uRGX6vLU Mod version 1.1.4

#How it works# Only newly generated chunks (zones) affected. So dont worry about already explored territory. When event occur, firstly works global random generator (chance of positive result varied on mod setting), and if it positive, then starts working second generator and select approved areas (depends on their own probability). And finaly third generator choose one from list to place on surface. It's not so complicated, but guarantees that, what every time when you start or continue playing - you get unique result. No dependencies. You can freely enable or disable this mod in the middle of the game. Solo/multiplayer/dedicate/pvp - frendly (in teory). Not tested well enough. Anyway, multi-forces/surfaces support added for multiplayer/pvp game sessions. No noticeable drops of FPS or UPS even on huge maps.

#Your own variations# You can add your own madden areas. Just modify expansion mod [[Z] Adventure expansion (example)](https://mods.factorio.com/mod/ZAdv_example "[Z] Adventure expansion (example)") and share it. All you need is check areas.lua file and read description inside.

Good Luck! And sorry for my english ;) iZlovreD © 2018

FAQ

What this mod about? ##

As written in description, this mod add random areas when you explore the map.

Where can i find info about possible areas? ##

in forum thread under "Area types" spoiler.

How do i find out what area was created? ##

Just find and see. ;)

How often it happens? ##

In settings you can find an option which handle overall chance (you can change it). This chance calculated every time when new territory generated by the game. Then placement checks happens (water,cliffs, ect.). Also each area has their own chance to be placed (you can't change it) and some additional restrics. Anyway, if you feel that new areas spawns to frequently - ask me to change this.

Why can't i interact with some buildings? ##

This is how it was conceived to save area integrity. Some restrictions were applied so the buildings couldn't be repurposed.

What is dangerous areas? ##

Some areas are defended in different ways, to prevent easy access to what they contain. Do not underestimate their defensive capabilities.

What to do if mod is not working? ##

Have you encountered an error or just haven't seen anything yet? If it's an error, then please post a most possible detailed info in discussion section or on forum, please. If you simply haven't encountered any buildings yet, it might be because you just haven't explored far enough! However if you won't find any after exploring for a long time, then please leave feedback as well, if possible with your client version and all the mods you were using.

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

License

Published under GPL-3.0.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 8 yr ago.

[Z] Adventure on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2.17.2, released 2019-05-05

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
2.17.22019-05-050.17n/a
2.17.12019-05-050.17n/a
2.17.02019-05-050.17n/a
2.16.42018-08-280.16n/a
2.16.32018-08-200.16n/a
2.16.22018-08-200.16n/a

Run [Z] Adventure on a Factorio server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Factorio Mod Portal as “Mods”

Gameplay & overhauls

New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Factorio Mod Portal lists [Z] Adventure as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Factorio
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server

Verified at the source

  • ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-09Open ↗
  • ✓AuthoriZlovreD, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
  • ✓LicenseGPL-3.0Free

[Z] Adventure, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install [Z] Adventure?

Factorio Mod Portal lists [Z] Adventure as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Is it free?

Yes. [Z] Adventure is free to download from Factorio Mod Portal. Its license is GPL-3.0.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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