Oh yeah there's this strategy I made for when I make a RMW (random mini worlds) that basically when I start it up I have a little more materials (most of it is for getting spare machine parts). I have a screen recording of it btw but this is how to do it:
1. place a workshop anywhere
2. upgrade the thing until you cant anymore
3. find and destroy all (or any amount you want it doesn't matter tbh) of the landing pads
4. you now have more materials
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