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To use forums.factorio.com, start with the Search or Advanced search links in the header to check whether your question already has a thread. To post, you need to Register and then Login; the forum index shows these links for visitors. Once signed in, open the board that matches your topic, then start a new topic or reply to an existing one.
Find existing discussions first
The forum header lists Search and Advanced search next to the site navigation. Searching before posting is useful because the boards are large — for example, Gameplay Help alone shows 6,157 topics and 41,068 posts, and Technical Help shows 6,997 topics and 30,978 posts. A quick search can save you waiting for a reply to a question that has already been answered.
Two shortcuts on the index help you see what is current:
- Active topics — recent discussion across the forum.
- Unanswered topics — threads with no replies, where a response is most likely to be welcome.
The index also shows the latest post in each board, so you can see where activity is happening before you dive in.
Choose the right board
The index is split into General Topics and Support. Pick the board that matches what you want to say:
| Board | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Releases | Information about releases and roadmap |
| News | Regular reports on Factorio development |
| General discussion | Topics that do not fit another category |
| Multiplayer | Arranging games, announcing servers |
| Show your Creations | Pictures and videos of factories; blueprints and maps are encouraged |
| Spread the Word | Promoting Factorio |
| Off topic | Things not directly connected with Factorio |
| This Forum | Discussions about the forums themselves |
| Gameplay Help | How to use machines, efficient setups, stuck in a mission |
| Technical Help | Problems playing, downloading, or running the game |
If you are unsure where a post belongs, General discussion is the catch-all board. For in-game problems, Gameplay Help and Technical Help are the two support boards, split between "how do I play" and "why won't it run".
Register, log in, and post
- Select Register in the header and create an account.
- Select Login and sign in.
- Open the board you want from the index.
- To reply, open an existing topic and use its reply option; to start a new discussion, use the board's new-topic option.
- Write a clear subject and include the details someone needs to help — for Gameplay Help, what you are trying to build and what is going wrong; for Technical Help, what happens when you launch or download the game.
The expected result is that your post appears in the board's topic list and counts toward that board's totals, and replies will show as new posts in the thread.
Common sticking points
- Posting without an account. The Register and Login links are part of the visitor view, so plan to sign in before you try to reply.
- Posting in the wrong board. A technical crash report belongs in Technical Help, not Gameplay Help; a factory screenshot belongs in Show your Creations, where blueprints and maps are explicitly requested.
- Duplicating a thread. Search first, then check Active topics; if a recent thread covers your issue, replying there keeps the discussion together.
- Expecting an instant answer. Unanswered topics exist because replies depend on other players; a specific title and reproducible details improve your chances.
The forum is in English (en-gb), so posts and searches work best in English.