❓Multiple recepies configuration
🧪 How to Create Custom Recipes
Learn how to create and configure custom recipes using the new Shared.MultipleRecipes system. This flexible system allows you to create multiple unique recipes for a single crafting table without using the visual table generator.
🤔 Why Use Custom Recipes?
The Shared.MultipleRecipes system offers several advantages over the traditional table generator:
Benefits:
Multiple Recipes Per Table: Add 10, 20, or even more different recipes to a single crafting table
No Visual Configuration Required: Skip the complex prop positioning and animation setup
Easy Management: Add, remove, or modify recipes with simple configuration changes
Mix & Match: Combine different recipe types at the same table
Quick Setup: Create recipes in minutes instead of hours
Reusable Tables: Use existing table designs with new recipes
Perfect For:
Alchemy stations with multiple potion types
Cooking tables with various food recipes
Weapon crafting benches with different weapons
Any scenario where you need recipe variety without visual complexity
Understanding the Structure
The custom recipe system consists of two main parts:
1. Recipe Definition (configs/shared.lua)
configs/shared.lua)Shared.MultipleRecipes = {
["your_recipe_uid"] = {
itemsNeeded = { -- Items required to craft
{ name = "item_name", amount = 2 },
{ name = "another_item", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = { -- Items given after successful craft
{ name = "crafted_item", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "herbal_table", -- Visual table reference
},
}2. Table Assignment (configs/server.lua)
configs/server.lua)Config.Tables = {
{
coords = vec4(x, y, z, heading),
recipeUids = { "your_recipe_uid", "another_recipe" }, -- Assign recipes to table
snapToGround = true,
},
}Creating Your First Custom Recipe
Let's create a simple health potion recipe:
Step 1: Add Recipe to configs/shared.lua
configs/shared.luaOpen configs/shared.lua and find or create the Shared.MultipleRecipes section:
Shared.MultipleRecipes = {
["health_potion_basic"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{
name = "red_herb",
amount = 3,
},
{
name = "water_bottle",
amount = 1,
},
},
rewards = {
{
name = "health_potion",
amount = 1,
},
},
tableUid = "herbal_table", -- This must match a key in Shared.Recepie
},
}Step 2: Configure Table in configs/server.lua
configs/server.luaAdd or modify a table to use your new recipe:
Config.Tables = {
{
coords = vec4(250.0, -750.0, 34.0, 90.0), -- Your table position
recipeUids = { "health_potion_basic" }, -- Reference your recipe
snapToGround = true,
},
}Adding Multiple Recipes to One Table
Let's create a complete alchemy station with multiple potion types:
Multiple Recipe Example:
Shared.MultipleRecipes = {
-- Health Potions
["health_potion_small"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "red_herb", amount = 2 },
{ name = "water_bottle", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "health_potion_small", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "herbal_table",
},
["health_potion_large"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "red_herb", amount = 5 },
{ name = "crystal_shard", amount = 1 },
{ name = "water_bottle", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "health_potion_large", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "herbal_table",
},
-- Mana Potions
["mana_potion_small"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "blue_herb", amount = 2 },
{ name = "water_bottle", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "mana_potion_small", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "herbal_table",
},
-- Special Potions
["invisibility_potion"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "shadow_essence", amount = 1 },
{ name = "blue_herb", amount = 3 },
{ name = "rare_mushroom", amount = 1 },
{ name = "water_bottle", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "invisibility_potion", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "herbal_table",
},
}Assign All Recipes to One Table:
Config.Tables = {
{
coords = vec4(250.0, -750.0, 34.0, 90.0),
recipeUids = {
"health_potion_small",
"health_potion_large",
"mana_potion_small",
"invisibility_potion"
},
snapToGround = true,
},
}Recipe Configuration Options
Required Fields:
itemsNeeded
Array of required items
{ name = "herb", amount = 2 }
rewards
Array of items given
{ name = "potion", amount = 1 }
tableUid
Visual table reference
"herbal_table"
Item Structure:
{
name = "item_identifier", -- Must match your inventory system
amount = 5, -- Quantity required/given
}Available Table UIDs created by us:
Use these tableUid values to reference existing table visuals:
"herbal_table"- Alchemy table with cauldron"spices"- Simple crafting table
Advanced Recipe Examples
Cooking Station Example:
-- Cooking Recipes
["grilled_meat"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "raw_meat", amount = 1 },
{ name = "salt", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "grilled_meat", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "cooking_station",
},
["meat_stew"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "raw_meat", amount = 2 },
{ name = "potato", amount = 3 },
{ name = "carrot", amount = 2 },
{ name = "water_bottle", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "meat_stew", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "cooking_station",
},Weapon Crafting Example:
-- Weapon Recipes
["iron_sword"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "iron_ingot", amount = 3 },
{ name = "wood_handle", amount = 1 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "iron_sword", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "smithing_table",
},
["steel_armor"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "steel_ingot", amount = 8 },
{ name = "leather", amount = 4 },
{ name = "cloth", amount = 2 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "steel_chestplate", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "smithing_table",
},Testing Your Recipes
1. Restart the Script
After adding your recipes, restart the resource:
restart your_resource_name2. Test In-Game
Go to your configured table location
Ensure you have the required items in inventory
Interact with the table
Your custom recipes should appear in the crafting menu
3. Troubleshooting
Recipe Not Showing:
Check that
recipeUidsin server config matches your recipe names exactlyVerify the table coordinates are correct
Ensure
tableUidreferences an existing table inShared.Recepie
Items Not Working:
Confirm item names match your inventory system exactly
Check item amounts are correct
Verify players have the required items
Best Practices
Recipe Organization:
Shared.MultipleRecipes = {
-- Group similar recipes together
-- === HEALTH POTIONS ===
["health_small"] = { ... },
["health_medium"] = { ... },
["health_large"] = { ... },
-- === MANA POTIONS ===
["mana_small"] = { ... },
["mana_medium"] = { ... },
-- === FOOD RECIPES ===
["bread"] = { ... },
["soup"] = { ... },
}Naming Convention:
Use descriptive, unique recipe UIDs
Include category/type in the name:
"weapon_iron_sword","potion_health_large"Avoid spaces, use underscores:
"my_recipe"not"my recipe"
Recipe Balance:
Start with simple recipes (2-3 ingredients)
Gradually add complexity for rare items
Consider ingredient availability in your server economy
Test crafting times and player experience
🎯 Quick Start Template
Copy this template to get started quickly:
-- In configs/shared.lua
Shared.MultipleRecipes = {
["your_recipe_name"] = {
itemsNeeded = {
{ name = "ingredient_1", amount = 1 },
{ name = "ingredient_2", amount = 2 },
},
rewards = {
{ name = "crafted_item", amount = 1 },
},
tableUid = "herbal_table", -- Change to your preferred table
},
}
-- In configs/server.lua
Config.Tables = {
{
coords = vec4(0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0), -- Change to your coordinates
recipeUids = { "your_recipe_name" },
snapToGround = true,
},
}Replace the placeholders with your actual values and you're ready to go!
📝 Summary
The custom recipe system gives you the power to create rich, varied crafting experiences without the complexity of visual table generation. Use it to:
Quickly add multiple recipes to existing tables
Create themed crafting stations (alchemy, cooking, smithing)
Experiment with different ingredient combinations
Scale your crafting system as your server grows
Start simple with a few recipes and expand as you become comfortable with the system. Happy crafting! 🎉
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