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NeffaS' Mining & Craft is a mod for 7 Days to Die that improves mining and crafting, adding new ores such as copper, quartz, cobalt, and titanium, as well as tools and an expanded smelting system. The mod balances resource gathering, making the experience more immersive and strategic.

V 1.1 (b14) compatible

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NeffaS' Mining & Craft is an expansive mod for 7 Days to Die that revamps and enhances the game's mining and crafting system. It introduces new ores, improves resource gathering, and provides new opportunities for item creation, making the survival experience more immersive and challenging.


The goal of the mod is to diversify mining activities, allowing the discovery of rare ores in different biomes, and making the use of these resources more engaging and rewarding.




New Ores

- Copper
  - Description: Used in electrical items, plumbing, and electronic components. Copper is a basic but crucial resource for many aspects of crafting and construction. Its presence is fundamental to technological development in the game.
  - Characteristics: Found in more accessible veins, used in many components and systems.





- Quartz
  - Description: A valuable resource with pure gold veins. Used in glass manufacturing and as an additive in cement composition. Quartz is mainly found in deeper and harder-to-access areas, making it an important resource for advancing technology and crafting.
  - Characteristics: Used in advanced crafting, appears in less frequent veins, shiny texture.





- Zinc
  - Description: Essential for steel galvanization and anti-corrosive protection. Zinc plays an important role in protecting equipment and structures from corrosion, making it valuable in the long run.
  - Characteristics: Used in protection processes and advanced crafting, appears in various areas.




- Bauxite
  - Description: Primary source of aluminum, a light and strong metal. Bauxite is refined to create aluminum, which can be used in a variety of items and equipment, making it essential for creating advanced and lightweight objects.
  - Characteristics: High hardness, appears in hot biomes like deserts, essential for aluminum crafting.





- Cobalt
  - Description: A rare and highly valued ore for its unique properties, such as high-strength alloys and batteries. Cobalt is hard to find, but its applications in crafting are extensive, including high-durability equipment and items.
  - Characteristics: Less common, unique properties in alloys and batteries, bluish texture.





- Chromite
  - Description: Mining chromite can yield iron and chromium. Chromium can be used in the production of stainless steel and chemicals. Chromium is a tough ore, valuable for creating durable materials and industrial products.
  - Characteristics: High hardness, presence in various biomes, essential for stainless steel.




- Titanium
  - Description: A strong and lightweight ore, widely used in the aerospace, chemical, and food industries. Titanium is known for its strength and lightness, making it ideal for high-performance equipment and structures.
  - Characteristics: Rare ore, high hardness, applications in high technology.





Precious Gems
  - Raw Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst: Found as rare items when mining specific ores. Currently, they have economic value but no additional crafting functionality.





- New Textures: Using the OCB MicroSplat system, each ore has unique and realistic textures, enhancing visual immersion.


- Customized Properties: Each ore has characteristics such as specific hardness, resistance to destruction, and varied drop chances, including precious minerals like gold, silver, rubies, and raw diamonds.


- Diverse Biomes: Ores are distributed across specific biomes:
  - Pine Forest: Quartz, Copper, Zinc, Titanium
  - Burnt Forest: Quartz, Copper, Zinc, Chromite
  - Desert: Quartz, Bauxite, Copper, Zinc, Chromite
  - Snow: Quartz, Cobalt, Copper, Zinc, Chromite, Titanium
  - Wasteland: Quartz, Cobalt, Copper, Zinc

Secondary Mineral Balancing:
Now, when mining a primary vein, there is a chance to find secondary minerals and precious materials, making mining more rewarding and diverse. Check the balancing for each ore:

- Iron Ore: May yield Small Stones, Quartz, Copper, Silver Nuggets, Gold, Raw Rubies, Raw Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Quartz Ore: May yield Iron, Copper, Small Stones, Bauxite, Gold Nuggets, Raw Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Bauxite Ore: Besides Iron and Copper, it may provide Small Stones, Zinc, Chromite, Silver Nuggets, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Cobalt Ore: May yield Iron, Copper, Small Stones, Quartz, Gold Nuggets, Raw Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Copper Ore: May provide Iron, Quartz, Small Stones, Zinc, Silver Nuggets, Raw Rubies, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Zinc Ore: May yield Iron, Copper, Small Stones, Quartz, Bauxite, Gold Nuggets, Raw Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Chromite Ore: May yield Iron, Small Stones, Titanium, Copper, Quartz, Raw Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Titanium Ore: May yield Iron, Copper, Small Stones, Silver Nuggets, Gold, Raw Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Lead Ore: Besides Iron and Small Stones, it may provide Raw Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Amethysts, Shale, and Nitrate Powder.
- Shale: May provide Oil, Small Stones, Raw Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Amethysts, and Nitrate Powder.
- Nitrate Powder: May yield Small Stones, Iron, Copper, Quartz, Shale, Raw Rubies, Emeralds, Amethysts, and Sapphires.

With this balancing, mining primary veins can result not only in the expected ores but also in precious materials like Gold, Silver, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Amethysts, and Raw Diamonds, making mining an even more lucrative and strategic activity.

New Tools

Scrap Tools



Unlocked right after stone tools, scrap tools provide an intermediate option for survivors seeking efficiency without the resources needed for iron and steel.

- Scrap Pickaxe: Good for common ores like iron and copper, the scrap pickaxe offers a decent option before you progress to iron.
- Scrap Axe: Ideal for cutting down trees and demolishing barricades. Durable, but not as effective as steel.
- Scrap Shovel: Versatile and efficient for digging dirt and sand, the scrap shovel is a solid tool for gathering surface materials.

Titanium Tools



Unlocked after steel tools, titanium tools are the best in terms of durability and lightness. These tools are the right choice for tackling the toughest challenges in mining and resource gathering.

- Titanium Pickaxe: Perfect for breaking high-hardness ores like cobalt and titanium, providing high efficiency without loss of durability.
- Titanium Axe: Cuts wood with ease and is extremely lightweight, making it the best tool for gathering wood and destroying barricades.
- Titanium Shovel: Provides fast and efficient digging, perfect for advanced players who need to excavate large areas quickly.

Motor Tools



Motor-powered tools are the pinnacle of mining in NeffaS' Mining & Craft, with the Jackhammer and the Vanilla Drill offering distinct specializations.

- Jackhammer: Ideal for mining large quantities of rocky minerals like stone and rock. The jackhammer is the perfect tool for breaking rocks quickly and efficiently, making large-scale mining more accessible in the late game.

- Vanilla Drill: Has been adjusted to have its damage to rocks reduced, making it more effective for mining metals. This creates a clear distinction between the two tools: the Drill is ideal for extracting metal ores, while the Jackhammer is optimized for gathering rocky minerals.

This separation allows both tools to be useful in the endgame, with each playing a crucial role in ensuring you obtain the resources you need more efficiently.

Smelting System

The smelting system has been expanded and enhanced, introducing new materials, tools, and mechanics.

Vanilla Forge



The Vanilla Forge can now smelt the following materials:

- Copper, Zinc, Quartz, Aluminum, Iron, Lead, Glass, Stone, and Clay.

Additionally, the Iron Sledgehammer has been added as a new essential tool in the forge, replacing the crucible, which is now exclusive to the new Advanced Forge.

Another important change is that Brass will now be scrapped into Copper, and to craft brass, you will need to combine Copper and Zinc in the forge.

Advanced Forge




The Advanced Forge is a more specialized station, allowing the smelting of rarer and more advanced materials such as:
- Chromium, Cobalt, Titanium, in addition to all other materials accepted by the Vanilla Forge.

Crafting Tools and Workstation Performance

Crafting tools have been separated from workbenches and now have their own crafting skill, called Crafting Tools. With this change, by reading the Machine Tools Manual, players can unlock a variety of tools that improve the performance of their workstations. Additionally, each tool now has levels, and these levels directly affect the efficiency of forges and other crafting stations.



Tool Details and Effects:
- Advanced Bellows: Reduces smelting time by 5% to 20%.
- Anvils: Reduces crafting time by 5% to 20%.
- Crucible: Reduces ingredient usage by 5% to 25%.
- Iron Sledgehammer: Reduces crafting time by 5% to 20%.
- Forging Tongs: Reduces smelting time by 5% to 20%.
Stone Grinding Wheel: Reduces crafting time by 5% to 20%.

In addition to these improvements, players can increase their chances of obtaining more loot by investing points in the Advanced Engineering skill.

This update also paves the way for future mods, which will utilize the tool system with levels attached to workbenches, offering a more strategic and deeper progression for players.

Concrete Mixer



The Concrete Mixer now uses gasoline as fuel. After all, this engine can't run on willpower alone.  
And thanks to the IDC CORE mod, it will no longer be possible to use any other type of fuel in the concrete mixer besides gasoline.  
The IDC CORE mod is only performing this function in this first version of "NeffaS' Mining & Craft", but I have many future plans for implementations made through IDC CORE for both NeffaS' Mining & Craft and my future mods.


Interface Adjustments
- Recipe Slot Expansion: Recipes now support up to 6 ingredient slots, allowing for greater complexity and combination of items.
- Updated Crafting Skill Window: The crafting skill window interface has been adjusted to accommodate the 6 ingredient slots, offering a better viewing and usage experience.


Recipe Adjustments
- Most recipes involving ores have been revised to reflect the new mining and crafting mechanics. Ingredients have been added or changed to maintain consistency with the new material and progression system, ensuring more balanced gameplay.


Loot and Trading Adjustments
- New ores and their derivatives have been properly integrated into the game's loot system. This includes the chance to find the new materials in containers and structures on the map.
- Traders have also been adjusted to sell and trade all the new ores and derived items, ensuring that players can find these resources both by exploring and buying.


Installation


1. Download the .zip file of the mod.  
2. Extract the contents into the Mods
folder in your *7 Days to Die* installation directory.  
3. Ensure the path is /7 Days to Die/Mods/oNeffaSMiningCraft
.  
4. Start the game and enjoy!  

> - !!! EAC MUST BE TURNED OFF !!!


Compatibility

- Compatible with version 1.1 (b14) of *7 Days to Die*.  
- Compatible with other mods that do not alter the mining and crafting system.


Feedback and Contributions

Your feedback is essential to improving the mod! If you encounter bugs, balance issues, or have suggestions for new ores and resources, please get in touch.

The mod has been translated into all languages with the help of ChatGPT so forgive me if something is wrong. I count on the community's feedback to adjust whatever is necessary.

Credits

- Mod Author: NeffaS
- Ore Models: Bauxite by michael_grodkowski, Cobalt by GenEugene, Copper by Memorie, Chromite by VX-Designs, Titanium by Mateus Schwaab, Zinc by RISD Nature Lab, and Quartz by 1Angelika_A are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
- The textures for all ore veins were generated by Leonardo.AI using prompts written by **NeffaS**.
- The icon images for new ore items and new ore scrap items were generated by Craiyon through prompts written by **NeffaS** based on the vanilla item icons.
- Forge Design: Furnace by Tronin Dmitry, Destructible Wooden Table by Diabolical Games, Medieval Anvil by pinegamixman, Medieval Bellow by Thangzy, Crucible Tongs - Game Ready by re1monsen, Sledge Hammer by MaX3Dd, Grinder by Thunder, Tools by RBG_illustrations, Masonry of firewood by Ruslan Malovsky, and Blacksmith Ingots (game ready asset) by Pixel Life are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
- Scrap Tools: Pickaxe by Edgar García, axe (old model) by John Machine, Handmade axe by Shedmon, Tire Iron (Rusted) by Pippa, and Survival Tool by odieoni are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
- Titanium Tools: Axe of Savage by XanderITA, WW2 Military Trench Shovel by Caboose3d, Steampunk Pickaxe by Sir Erdees, and Survival Pickaxe by Charlie Tinley are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
- Jackhammer: The models used in the construction of the Jackhammer were also downloaded from Sketchfab and, due to a mishap, I lost the original file, preventing me from giving credit before the mod's release. I am currently searching for the models again, and credits will be updated as soon as possible.
- Special Thanks: ocbMaurice for the mod OCB MicroSplat, I Dont Care for the mod IDC CORE and to the entire Discord community Guppy's Unofficial 7D2D Modding Server who are always ready to help and were crucial to making my first mod possible.


Usage License


This mod, NeffaS' Mining & Craft, is protected by copyright.


### Terms of Use:
1. No Redistribution: This mod may not be redistributed in any form without the express permission of the author.
2. No Modification: This mod may not be modified or used to create derivative works without the proper authorization of the author.
3. No Inclusion in Other Mods or Overhauls: This mod, or any part of it, may not be included in other mods or mod packs (overhauls) without prior consent from the author.
4. Personal Use: This mod is permitted for personal use only. Sharing on private or public servers must be done with the original mod, without any alteration.
5. Credits and References: If the mod is referenced or showcased in videos or publications, the author's name and a link to the official mod page must be mentioned.


Any violation of the above terms may result in legal action or a request to remove the infringing content.

To obtain permission or discuss exceptions to these terms, please contact the author.

Enjoy mining and crafting with NeffaS' Mining & Craft!