devlog #4 – Crafting, Machines, and Mods

Key features so far:

• Mods can be extracted, upgraded, or sacrificed — and are local to the machine they’re on.

• Machines like Smelters, Constructors, Disassemblers, Foundries, and Augmentors handle everything from refining ore to installing mods.

• Machines and items are tiered: higher tiers unlock more mod slots and better capabilities.

• Items might now be better called buildings, as they’re literally mounted onto your ship.

Crafting is a hybrid of randomness and strategy — I want it to feel rewarding without becoming overwhelming.

Check out the full write-up:
📖 https://drone-ah.com/2025/05/20/crafting-machines/
🎥 https://youtu.be/livphL9lOxo