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Alchemy Factory Automatic Purchasing Guide

Automate input buying without draining the ledger.

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Automate input buying without draining the ledger.

Quick answer

Build the smallest working version first, confirm that inputs stay supplied and outputs keep moving, then scale. Alchemy Factory rewards visible, modular logistics more than clever but fragile spaghetti routing.

Start with one portal

Prove the purchase-to-production loop works before multiplying it.

Keep a cash reserve

Automatic input buying is useful only if the output pays for the recurring expense.

Separate coin routing

A dedicated money belt makes shortages and overspending visible.

Audit periodically

Re-check purchase cost after recipe, fuel, or production changes.

Troubleshooting checklist

  1. Confirm the current patch and unlock state.
  2. Inspect the upstream input before rebuilding the output side.
  3. Check for full storage, blocked belts, or an empty support resource.
  4. Test one module in isolation.
  5. Scale only after the isolated module stays stable.

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