So I've run into the issue where ive installed enough mods that the 55 collision layer limit becomes an issue, and looking into the files this mod uses 8? For comparison, Cargo Ships uses 4 and Maraxis uses 6. I love the idea of this mod but its on the chopping block of my run cause i cant excuse putting quality seeds above massive content mods.

Im not familiar with modding so I dont know the reasons for the layer usage, havent got to Gleba yet in the run to see all the content. But unfortunately, I wont ever see it unless im willing to sacrifice entire planets for the sake of this mod.

Just looked and realised there was another thread regarding the layers (sheesh how did they get 90+ layers lol) - so theres a way to "jailbreak" the mod almost to use less layers but at the cost of balance?

Correct! You just change the setting so that the Cultivators can be placed anywhere (and it will not make the additional collision layers) - unfortunately I really couldn't find a way to make the placement logic work without adding collision layers for each seed type - I should revisit that problem now because perhaps some more API has changed (I noticed there were some collision seed changes for example)

But yes, you can place the cultivators anywhere (I think still general surface conditions still apply) when you use that setting - which can affect balance, which you can either choose to exploit during a play through or not haha.

I have been meaning to give this mod nice big TLC update to try readdress all sorts of various little things, but been so busy recently. It is in the works when I find a spare moment of motivation.

If you have any suggestions etc during your playthrough then share them! =)

Well, for now I've turned it back on with the "jailbreak" so i can still use it - will be a while before I get to it anyway cause have just arrived on Fulgora (Send help, im almost 300 hours deep in this playthrough, have done Lignumis, Nauvis, Muluna, Vulcanus and Cerys, and ive got like 20 more planets to explore...)

Will definitely look into how best to utilise the quality seed when the time comes (the quality condensor mod might be very useful for when i dont want to use the recycler). Will probably try to play by the rules of the terrain until it becomes a mild inconvenience, at which point i will welcome the cheating XD