[Mod request] No power distribution (challenge mod)

[CremionisD]

I got this weird idea when I saw a mod that enabled accumulators in a train-car...

Idea: Remove medium and large power poles and substations; Leave only the "wooden" power pole for circuit networks. Anyway, all remaining power poles should have their "range" set to zero (or so that it can't power any buildings). Add power delivery area to power generator buildings. The area should probably be quite generous; Perhaps similar to 2x2 grid of substations (This will need balancing). The powered area should probably be configurable somewhat easily by changing a single value inside the mod file, or perhaps as an actual mod setting.

I know that the idea of the mod doesn't really make much sense, but it might be an interesting challenge. It would at the very least require very different factory designs. I don't know if this type of mod is possible. I also don't know if it would be any fun, but I would absolutely like to try something like this. And for those who think that I should just make a bunch of small power grids to do this: It's not the same. First of all it would be quite hard to build it that way, and second the power grid would also work differently. And third: It would be too simple to not follow the self-imposed rule..

Anyway, let me know what you think. I could try to make this myself, but the learning curve seems quite steep -- so if anyone is interested in making it, please go right ahead.

[BlueTemplar]

If you're interested in challenges like this, why not instead try to play without any power lines ?

[DaveMcW]

Yes, you can easily use constant combinators as "circuit poles".

[darkfrei]

In 0.17 you can play mods with coal based factory, where all buildings need coal instead of electric energy. Or steam based factory, if you like pipes.

[bobingabout]

In 0.17 you can play mods with coal based factory, where all buildings need coal instead of electric energy. Or steam based factory, if you like pipes.

steam powered things, coming in 0.17