Ore Scanning Bug? More like Ore-some headache

Satisfactory Resource Gathering

Alright, listen up, you magnificent bastards, because we’re diving headfirst into the glorious mess that is resource gathering in our beloved Satisfactory. You know, that game where you start with a freakin’ stick and end up running a multi-planetary industrial empire? Yeah, that one. So, picture this: you’re fresh off the drop pod, ready to slap down some foundations and start churning out iron like a goddamn machine. You hit that resource scanner button, expecting the world to light up with juicy nodes just begging to be exploited. But then, bam! You get a big ol’ middle finger from the game, and only one measly node shows up. Just one. It’s like going to a buffet and only being allowed to grab a single bread roll. What in the name of overclocked power plants is going on?

It seems like some poor souls have been running into this issue, and it ain’t pretty. You’d expect your scanner to do what it’s supposed to – scan, not give you the silent treatment. I mean, who has the time to run around like a headless chicken, stumbling blindly towards the next mineral deposit? We’re not here to play hide-and-seek, we’re here to conquer the planet with our beautifully organized (or chaotic, depending on your mood) factory!

Now, some smart cookies in the comments pointed out a couple of things. First off, the scanner ain’t exactly a map marker placement wizard. It scans. That’s it. It doesn’t go around painting the map with resources like some kind of graffiti artist. So, if you’re seeing a resource marker that looks like it was stamped on the map by a toddler wielding a crayon, it’s probably something you did, not the scanner. Which, let’s be honest, is sometimes more embarrassing.

Also, some folks mentioned that the scanner only pings resources within the map UI window. Meaning that if you’re zoomed all the way out, don’t expect it to show the nodes on the other side of the world. It’s like a lazy intern at the survey department, only caring about what’s directly in front of their face. But what if the game used to show more? Now we are starting to think about what changed…

And that’s when the real kicker came in. Drumroll, please… it’s the mods! Yep, it turns out that one particular mod, \”Refined R&D,\” is the culprit behind this whole mess. Because what is the point of a fun game without a little bit of unintended consequences from modding, right? I mean, half the fun is breaking things and then trying to figure out why. This particular mod seems to be messing with the resource scanning mechanic, causing it to only highlight one node at a time, instead of all of them in range. So, if you’re running that mod, maybe think about disabling it or, if you are a masochist like me, trying to find out what is really the problem.

But this brings up a bigger question – is it really a bug if it’s caused by a mod? It’s like saying your car is broken after you decide to install a jet engine on it. The game is doing what it’s supposed to, you just did a little bit of tweaking. Or maybe this is all because of a game update. Who knows?! And honestly, does it really matter? We’re all just trying to build epic factories in peace. It’s all about having fun with those buggy, glorious machines. I personally spent way too much time trying to figure out how to make efficient nuclear power, and I have no regrets.

But hey, at least we got to the bottom of this mystery, didn’t we? No more scratching your heads in confusion, wondering why the resource scanner is being a turd. It’s either that pesky mod or the game messing with you for some unknown reason. The game is full of those little moments, isn’t it? The unexpected glitches, the spaghetti setups, the constant struggle to get enough power. It’s all part of the charm. And now, I need to figure out why my trains are going in circles. Back to the factory!

Anyway, if you are not using mods and have this bug, maybe the Satisfactory Wiki might help. The guys there know their stuff. This link is more reliable than me.

Now, excuse me while I go automate something completely unnecessary. You should do the same.