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tip_number, date, category, status
| tip_number | date | category | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 2026-09-20 | crafting-ux | pending |
Tip #46 — Crafting Simulator
Date: 2026-09-20
Category: crafting-ux
Source: MC-Survival Wiki Daily Tip (cron @ 18:00 MESZ)
Crafting Simulator
A crafting simulator is an in-browser 3x3 grid where players drag items in and instantly see which recipe (if any) they have built. It solves the recurring complaint that players cannot tell whether a recipe combination is valid without launching Minecraft and gathering the actual items. The signal is player behavior on the recipe detail page: most visits happen because a player is mid-game on another device and just wants to confirm a recipe before committing resources. Persisting the last grid in localStorage turns the simulator into a sticky scratchpad that keeps bringing players back.
Implementation tips
- Drag items from the picker into a 3x3 grid; server function looks up the matching shaped or shapeless recipe and shows the result.
- Persist the last grid state in localStorage keyed by user-id (anonymous ok).
- Show 'no match' with a 'Save as custom recipe' CTA for editors — a built-in user-to-content funnel.