The signature innovation of 2021. Unlike simple Euclidean distance checks, GDF treats empty space as a dynamic potential field that repels or attracts based on:
Result: APM189 generates organic, semi-repetitive factory sections that feel hand-designed but scale automatically. autoplace mod 189 2021
| Metric | Vanilla | Autoplace 1.89 |
|--------|---------|----------------|
| Avg. distance to 1M iron | 780 tiles | 340 tiles |
| Total ore (iron) within 1k radius | 2.3M | 9.8M |
| Gen time (seconds) | 12.1 | 14.6 | The signature innovation of 2021
The mod significantly reduces early-game exploration but incurs ~20% generation overhead. Result: APM189 generates organic
Optimizing Resource Distribution in Factorio: A Case Study of Autoplace Mod Version 1.89 (2021)