How can I change the difficulty of my Factorio server?

Factorio is a complex management and strategy game, and adjusting the difficulty of your server can have a significant impact on the gaming experience. Whether you want a more intense challenge or to make the game more accessible, changing the difficulty on a Factorio server is a relatively simple operation.

Step 1: Access the configuration files

To change the difficulty, you first need to access the configuration files for your Factorio server. This can be done via your server host’s control panel.

1. Log in to your hosting control panel (such as Oxygenserv).
2. Access your server’s file management.
3. Find the server-settings.json file or a similar file containing the game settings.

Step 2: Modify the difficulty in the configuration file

Once you’ve found the server-settings.json file, you’ll need to make a few changes to adjust the game’s difficulty.

1. Open the server-settings.json file with a text editor.
2. Find or add a section called difficulty. You can define different levels of difficulty by changing this value.

Here is an example of the difficulty configuration:

"difficulty": "normal

You can replace 'normal' with 'peaceful' for a more relaxed mode with no enemy attacks, or with 'hard' for a tougher challenge.

Step 3: Save changes and restart the server

After adjusting the difficulty, save the file. To apply the changes, you need to restart your server.

1. Return to your hosting control panel.
2. Click on the option to restart the server.
3. Once the server has restarted, the new difficulty will be applied to the current game.

Types of difficulty available in Factorio

Factorio offers several levels of difficulty, tailored to the preferences of each player. Here’s an overview of the most common options:

• Normal: This is the standard difficulty. Enemies appear as normal and resources are balanced.
• Hard: Enemies are more aggressive and resources scarcer, requiring more rigorous strategic planning.
• Peaceful: In this mode, enemies don’t attack unless provoked, offering a more relaxed experience focused on resource management.