Factorio Mods vs World of Warcraft Subscription

Factorio Mods is the Mod Portal and in-game system for finding and managing mods for Factorio. The portal lets users search by title, internal name, summary, or username, then narrow results by categories and tags. Authors can upload mods, while users can access previous versions and discussion threads. In Factorio, the Mods menu handles downloading, installing, checking for updates, and enabling or disabling mods; it also obtains required dependencies.

When joining a modded multiplayer game, Factorio can download and enable the server's mods at their exact versions. Mods can change gameplay, for example by adding machines or informative GUIs. They are written in a modified version of Lua 5.2 and follow a required structure. The Mod Portal API supports browsing and downloading available mods, with basic endpoints that do not require authentication. Factorio runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and mods are distributed through the in-game manager. The listed plan is free. Uploading requires a licensed Factorio copy and a Factorio.com account; portal functionality requires a verified purchase.

World of Warcraft is an online game in which players take the roles of fantasy heroes exploring Azeroth. A subscription includes access to both World of Warcraft and WoW Classic; an active subscription or non-recurring game time also means WoW Classic does not need a separate purchase. The free trial covers World of Warcraft, but not WoW Classic. Characters above level 20 require a subscription or non-recurring game time, and upgrading also enables guilds, unrestricted in-game chat, and the Auction House. The game runs on Windows and macOS, requires broadband internet, and is installed and launched through the Battle.net desktop app. Subscription options are billed monthly, every three months, every six months, or every 12 months, and each can be canceled online anytime. No prices are listed for these options. Blizzard recommends an authenticator as an added account security measure. The company says it takes steps to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security for information it or its vendors handle.