Early Game Core Mechanics

The mod introduces several fundamental changes to how players interact with the world during the first few days of survival.

No Tree Punching

Players can no longer obtain wood logs by punching trees with their bare hands. Attempting to do so will result in the block breaking without dropping anything. A proper tool, such as a Flint Hatchet or a higher-tier Axe, is required to harvest wood.

Ground Scavenging

To compensate for the lack of immediate wood, the world now generates small resources directly on the surface of most biomes:

• Rocks: Small stone fragments found on the ground. Right-clicking or breaking them provides Rock items (Stone, Andesite, Diorite, or Granite variants)
• Sticks: Loose branches can be found lying on the ground, providing an immediate source of wood for crafting without needing to fell a tree

Chopping System

Instead of the standard 1 Log = 4 Planks recipe, players must use a Knife or Saw to process wood. This mechanic adds a layer of tool dependency to basic construction.

• Logs to Planks: Placing a Log and a Knife/Saw in the crafting grid yields Planks
• Planks to Sticks: Placing a Plank and a Knife/Saw in the crafting grid yields Sticks