Crafting is a gameplay mechanic that allows you to create objects and items using available resources.

You will always be in crafting mode if you are not building with a hammer. Interactive items are highlighted orange.

Dragging is a key mechanic to crafting. You can drag any interactive object by holding the right mouse button. Dragging new items together to form a group will allow you to craft items and objects in the physical world without traditional menus or slots.

When a combination is available for a crafting group a tooltip icon will appear

Holding down the left mouse button will display a context menu where you can choose from the available crafting options --




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Building is a gameplay mechanic that allows you to construct objects like shelters using available resources.

To enter build mode you will need to be holding a hammer or crude hammer. This will make highlight groups blue. Building shares similar mechanics with crafting. When a group combination is available in build mode the tooltip icon will appear

Holding down the left mouse button will bring up the available construction combinations as per crafting ---



To construct a shelter the player will need to build a Foundation. Foundations can be expanded upon with Supports, Walls, and a Roof by bringing materials over to the Foundation into a group and repeating the process.

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