ValleyCraft Mod — Reference

Tools and Specialized Equipment

ValleyCraft introduces tools designed to make large-scale farming and exploration more efficient.

Sickles and Scythes

Sickles are used to harvest crops and grass in a wide area. Unlike manual harvesting, using a sickle ensures you collect all drops from a 3x3 area instantly. Higher-tier sickles have higher durability and a larger harvest radius.

• Stone Sickle: Basic durability, 3x3 area.
• Iron Sickle: Improved durability, 3x3 area.
• Golden Sickle: Low durability, high speed, 5x5 area.
• Diamond Sickle: High durability, 5x5 area.
• Netherite Sickle: Maximum durability, 5x5 area, fire resistant.

Nets and Spike Traps

• Nets: Used to catch small creatures or collect certain aquatic items without killing the source.
• Spike Traps: Defensive blocks that can be hidden in the ground. They deal continuous damage to any mob or player that walks over them, making them ideal for base defense or automated mob farms.

Rope and Rope Bridges

Rope is a versatile item used for crafting and traversal. * Rope: Can be placed on the side of blocks to act as a ladder. * Rope Bridges: These can be stretched across gaps. By placing a Rope Bridge anchor and clicking across a chasm, the bridge will dynamically generate, allowing for safe passage over ravines and rivers.

Cooking and Recipes

The heart of ValleyCraft is its expanded cooking system. By using a Cooking Pot, players can combine various ingredients to create complex meals.

The Cooking Pot

The Cooking Pot must be placed over a heat source (like a campfire or stove). Right-clicking the pot opens a specialized UI where ingredients are placed.

Notable Recipes and Effects

Blocks and Furniture

ValleyCraft adds numerous decorative and functional blocks to enhance the player's home and farm.

Lighting

• Redstone Lanterns: Can be toggled on and off with a redstone signal.
• Hanging Lanterns: Can be attached to the underside of blocks or chains for a more atmospheric look.
• Braziers: Large fire pits that provide high light levels and act as a permanent heat source for cooking.

Furniture

The mod includes various furniture pieces such as wooden crates (for storage), benches, and tables that fit the rustic aesthetic of a valley farmhouse. Many of these items are crafted using the Sawmill, a new utility block that provides more efficient wood processing than the standard crafting table.

Mobs

While primarily focused on farming, ValleyCraft introduces new wildlife to make the world feel more alive.

Snails

• Behavior: Passive mobs found in Swamps, Jungles, and Forests. They move slowly and leave a faint trail.
• Drops: Snail Shells (used for crafting decorative items or specific potions).
• Stats: 4 Health (2 Hearts).

Crows

• Behavior: Crows will occasionally spawn near unprotected crops. They may attempt to eat growing plants unless a Scarecrow is nearby.
• Drops: Feathers.
• Stats: 6 Health (3 Hearts).

Exploration and Structures

To find the best seeds and ingredients, players must venture out into the world. ValleyCraft adds several small structures to the world generation:

• Abandoned Farmhouses: Dilapidated structures containing basic farming tools, seeds, and occasionally a Cooking Pot.
• Shrines: Small stone structures found in forests that may contain rare seeds like Tea or Coffee.
• Campsites: Small tents and campfires where travelers have left behind supplies and food.

Gameplay Changes

ValleyCraft adjusts the loot tables of vanilla structures (like Villages and Shipwrecks) to include the mod's new items. Additionally, breaking tall grass has a small chance to drop various new seeds depending on the biome.