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[B42]Wood Splitting[V0.2]

i will expand the mod but consider this like "ver 0.1".
Planks was the first thing that came to mind, i don't think the mod is that "arcady" in its current form as aside from being precise enough to cut logs into planks,it does punnish you for "missing" and you must be in good health and sort of moodle free to get good hits.
I do plan on making the splitting even harder as right now while achievable, continously splitting wood in one swing is not realistic.(I probably set the hp too low)
THe targeting system was also a pain in the ass, you have like 3 different systems deciding whether you hit or not with the most reliable being the "IsoThumpable" type of hitreg.
Also plan on adding more risks when "chopping".Increased risk of accidentally hitting your leg with the axe when extremeley tired..etc and especially when the log isn't elevated.I'll probably push a few updates today.
Thanks for the feedback!

Oh i know.

I am saying that splitting logs into firewood or into handles or things like that is a more realistic and if you keep the system as is, you really should drop the realistic tag and "immersive" mentions, because it is not either. If you really want for us to be able to split logs into planks, i suggest you take away the "big swings" and replace it with a mix of axe + hammers + wooden wedges and a lot of time. Example videos:
https://youtu.be/aC-12ZBDoc0?si=7oO5dWu4BrdIPuWN
https://youtu.be/gZxFoujXEjo?si=7fpYUbIqsGasOlhK

I think by adding something like this it would more interesting than just the very arcade implementation you currently have.

maybe u can add in the sandbox, the product u want to obtain, multiple choices

this isn't gonna emulate what you would need to do irl.i would need to add grindstones or grindpaper to smoothe the surface out, measuring tape to actually meausre cuts...etc.As i said i am gonna add a few things to get it close to realism but at the end of the day it is still a game and i am already 1000+ lines in.

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Heckle the surface: This is where the real work begins. You'd need to use your axe to "heckle" or chop off the rounded, outer parts of each quartered piece to create a flat surface. This would be a very slow and labor-intensive process, and the resulting surface would be rough and uneven.
Repeat the process: You would then repeat this process on the other side of the piece to create a rough, plank-like shape.

The end product would be a very rough, thick, and uneven "plank" that would not be suitable for any kind of precision work. It would be more of a split log with two flattened sides. You could use it for a crude bridge, a bench, or a very basic shelter wall, but it would be nothing like a modern plank.

About firewood into planks: firewood is usually lower quality than lumber-grade logs (more knots, splits, and irregular grain) altough you might be able to find some harder woods.

The biggest problem is the combination of tools and material. Here's how you might approach it:

Find the right piece of firewood: You would need to select a piece of firewood that is as straight as possible, with the fewest knots and splits. A large-diameter log would be best, as it gives you more material to work with.

Split the log: Using your axe, you would need to split the log in half, and then split those halves into quarters. This is a brutal and imprecise process. You're not aiming for perfectly even pieces, just manageable sections.

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The idea of the mod is nice, but splitting logs into planks with a axe makes no sense. You just dont have enough precision and control to split into a plank, that's why you need a saw.
If you were in a survival situation and for some reason yoh NEEDED a plank, you would hold the axe close to the head and use the axe to CARVE a very rough plank (and probably very weak with possible cracks and lots of wasted wood).

And i'll make the missing system penalize the player for missing more, like setting the result item's condition lower to simualte actually chopping stuff as you cannot in my opinion split wood into perfect 2x4 or planks..etc

i plan on making other stuff spawn, but the main purpose of the mod is to make the playthrough not dependant on saws.Plus this is way easier to "chop" or "split" than to saw.
In the future there's gonna be firewood spawning or splinters, branches...etc.
Plus i'll add a way to turn firewood into planks and make planks spawn rarer with the mod.
I went with planks for now because it was the firs thing that came to my mind lol

why planks instead of firewood? the mod is nice and realistic but this doesn't have much sense