So who has a handle on these machines blowing up?

[Treveri]

I can't get a handle on these machines blowing up ... I start a project, all my little guys are repairing their machines as the stock arrives ... they start making items, BAM! Not even 4 parts in both machines are burning and I have little guys running around on fire.

And it seems to be worse for me if I have a controller involved and machines linked.

Soooo, anyone one know how to get these guys to repair them on their own? And is the blowing up on the third item ... is producing some items harder than producing other items, is it a random event, is it actually a game design that we have to micro-mange the machine repair (God, I hope not)?

[Gladys Maria]

There is a perk you can get that makes repairs automatic it is in the second skill tree though it is not available until about mid game.
The machines can degrade there is a quick button to see all your machines as colors it makes it easier to keep track of the failing ones.
You can also get infiltrated by a certain amount of spies if this happens there should be a box top left telling you they will sabotage your machines if not clicked on fast enough,these events can be turned off though but are worth extra cash which can help loads at the start.
The micro manage is real at the start but by mid to end game it becomes a none issue really they will fix stuff themselves but just do a check now and again.

[Maiskolben]

It is not randome. Every machine has a "hp bar" that is visible if it is selected. 3 Possible Problems come to mind.

1. You did not repair your machines (with basic product this should probably only occure if you make like 40 parts without repairing)

2. You have overloaded your machines (next to the "hp bar")

3. You had a minigame where your competitor send spies you had to find. These people sabotage your machines -> nearly insta boom when used

[Maiskolben]

Originally posted by Treveri:

I can't get a handle on these machines blowing up ... I start a project, all my little guys are repairing their machines as the stock arrives ... they start making items, BAM! Not even 4 parts in both machines are burning and I have little guys running around on fire.

And it seems to be worse for me if I have a controller involved and machines linked.

Soooo, anyone one know how to get these guys to repair them on their own? And is the blowing up on the third item ... is producing some items harder than producing other items, is it a random event, is it actually a game design that we have to micro-mange the machine repair (God, I hope not)?

Just in case: You can use "STRG" to repair each machine with one click.

[Treveri]

Hmmm, ok. Thanks guys.

For the record, I did already catch the spy, and I was making the large basic tables.