Hi
I spend a lot of time browsing the mods and creations sections, and I’m curious, how do you usually discover new mods or resources that are similar to the ones you already like? Are there any tools or websites you use to find stuff like that, or do you mostly just stick to recommendations here on the forum?
Feels like having something that automatically points you to related mods would be super handy, especially when you’re juggling a bunch of different ones.
Would love to hear how you all do it!
How do you guys usually find new mods or stuff like what you already use?
How do you guys usually find new mods or stuff like what you already use?
Last edited by Dav512 on Tue Jun 03, 2025 1:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: How do you guys usually find new mods or stuff like what you already use?
Welcome to the forums!
I find the mod portal somewhat of a cross between a treasure vault and the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts - piled high with stuff, some of immense value, some junk, things you don't know you need, and everything you always wanted all jumbled together. And every day it grows as more treasure is added. Trying to organize and make sense of it all is a Sisyphean task.
I mostly go take a look when someone posts a recommendation. I would be interested in something like a mod of the week channel.
Your question started me wondering... is there anyone who has used all the mods on the portal? Well almost certainly not. Well then who has used the most - wouldn't a mod leaderboard be cool?!
I find the mod portal somewhat of a cross between a treasure vault and the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts - piled high with stuff, some of immense value, some junk, things you don't know you need, and everything you always wanted all jumbled together. And every day it grows as more treasure is added. Trying to organize and make sense of it all is a Sisyphean task.
I mostly go take a look when someone posts a recommendation. I would be interested in something like a mod of the week channel.
Your question started me wondering... is there anyone who has used all the mods on the portal? Well almost certainly not. Well then who has used the most - wouldn't a mod leaderboard be cool?!
My own personal Factorio super-power - running out of power.
Re: How do you guys usually find new mods or stuff like what you already use?
When searching specifically for "something similar to the (mods or ressource) you already like" i tend to look at the "mod author" page, has happened to me to find some mods i wouldn't have otherwise, and sometimes you get an idea like "oh all this author's mods make the games harder, let see what's you've got for me", or "oh this person like/hate bots like me that's visible in the set of mods let's try !".
I also sometimes download mods from the portal when i found the description interesting, some probably aren't made for "the public" or have no description, or one that says "wip" or "do not use" but some have lengthy description of related mod or mods that works well with, i found those very valuable.
Not something i do when "searching" but i "found" some mods while joining public multiplayer game, particularly when using large overhaul over the course of the years, i would join MP games that would have some mods in comon with my current solo game, the positive here i found is that i can ask the person about the other mods i don't know, why they added it to the overhaul we have in comon, as sometimes a mod can not click in my mind from the portal, but when seeing another player use it, i makes me wanna try or understand the purpose even though i generally join to see how they tackle the overhaul and get inspiration or share tips.
I also sometimes download mods from the portal when i found the description interesting, some probably aren't made for "the public" or have no description, or one that says "wip" or "do not use" but some have lengthy description of related mod or mods that works well with, i found those very valuable.
Not something i do when "searching" but i "found" some mods while joining public multiplayer game, particularly when using large overhaul over the course of the years, i would join MP games that would have some mods in comon with my current solo game, the positive here i found is that i can ask the person about the other mods i don't know, why they added it to the overhaul we have in comon, as sometimes a mod can not click in my mind from the portal, but when seeing another player use it, i makes me wanna try or understand the purpose even though i generally join to see how they tackle the overhaul and get inspiration or share tips.