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[B42] Better Building

A mod that aims to improve the building experience in B42.

Pairs well with my Diagonal Floors and Roads mod:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3445913478

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FEATURES
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New bindable hotkeys:
- SHIFT + Z to open build menu



Builder's Hotbar:
- Keyboard and mouse instructions:

---- SHIFT + X to open a new hotbar which can have build recipes assigned to it.

---- Can be dragged and placed anywhere on the screen.

---- Assign recipes by opening build menu and either hold down a number from 1-8 and click the recipe you want to assign, or click the assign button next to the favourite icon on the recipe.

---- Build recipes from Builder's Hotbar by holding SHIFT and pressing the assigned number key (1-8).

---- Re-arrange recipes on the Builder's Hotbar by clicking and dragging.

---- Remove recipes from Builder's Hotbar by right clicking the icon in the hotbar.

---- Assigned recipes and position


- Gamepad instructions:

-- To assign a recipe:

---- Open the build menu (hold BACK and select Build).

---- Navigate to your desired recipe and press X.

---- Select a hotbar slot and press RB to assign the recipe.

-- To build a recipe:

---- Hold RB and then hold Left on the D-Pad to open the recipe menu.

---- With RB released (but Left still held), choose the recipe you want to build and then release Left.

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KNOWN ISSUES
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- Gamepad support is not working for player 2 if playing split-screen. Will fix soon.

- Some other non-breaking minor issues with gamepad support.

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PLANNED FEATURES
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- Make it possible to have several Builder's Hotbars

- Make it possible to switch between different Builder's Hotbars

- Add some slots that shows your last used recipes (suggested by @Cyber_D)

- Add a building preview mode, so even if you don't have the materials to build something, you can see what it looks like (Suggestion taken from a thread by cheezicle on reddit)

- Add a planning mode, so you can place down markers for objects you want to make, without having the materials for it. Then you can bring materials to the marker and build it piece by piece. Similar to how Medieval Dynasty or The Forest does it


Please give me your suggestions for more features to add that can make the building experience better!

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This mod can only be added to and extended with the express permission from the original creator. Having received permission, credit must be given to the original creator, both within the files of the mod and wherever the mod roams online.

If no permission is received you may not alter the mod.

While appreciated, I absolutely do not expect any donations, and I will still try to make this the best mod I can whether or not I get donations!

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Workshop ID: 3448915927
Mod ID: BetterBuildingMod