Potions_LD

Potions_LD is a Fabric mod that introduces a tiered progression system for alchemy and farming. Moving away from the vanilla brewing stand, players utilize a custom Alchemy Table to craft powerful, percentage-based healing potions.

The progression loop involves discovering and farming Vitality Bushes across 5 distinct tiers, eventually crafting the ultimate "Potion of Total Restoration" while enhancing your workspace with modular upgrades.

1. Blocks & Machines

• Alchemy Table
  A 2-block wide custom crafting station that serves as the heart of your alchemical laboratory.

  • Unified Inventory: Acts as a single double-block entity; interacting with either the left or right side opens the same GUI.
  • Modular Upgrades: Features 3 upgrade slots. Installed upgrades visually appear on the table model in-game.
  • Automation: Fully compatible with Hoppers (Top/Sides for input, Bottom for output).
  • Visuals: Includes a custom GUI with an animated progress arrow and dynamic model changes based on upgrades.

• Vitality Bushes (Tiers 1–5)
  These growable crops are the primary source of alchemical ingredients.

  • World Gen: Tier 1 bushes generate naturally in Dark Forest biome.
  • Progression: Higher tiers (2–5) must be obtained through dedicated farming and crafting.
  • Drops: Each bush yields both Vitality Herbs (brewing) and Vitality Seeds (re-planting).

2. Items

• Healing Potions (6 Tiers)
  All potions provide percentage-based healing rather than fixed heart values.

  • Minor: 10% Heal
  • Standard: 25% Heal
  • Greater: 35% Heal
  • Superior: 50% Heal
  • Grand: 75% Heal
  • Total Restoration: 100% Heal (Full Health)
  • Note: High-tier potions apply Potion Sickness to prevent spamming.

• Machine Upgrades
  Customize your Alchemy Table's performance:

  • Speed Upgrade: Reduces the time required to brew potions.
  • Efficiency Upgrade: Provides a chance to save ingredients during crafting.
  • Fortune Upgrade: Provides a chance to double the output of a completed recipe.

3. Gameplay Mechanics

• Custom Crafting System: The Alchemy Table uses a unique 4-input -> 1-output recipe format. These are "Special" recipes and will not appear in the vanilla recipe book.
• Tiered Farming: Players must farm lower-tier seeds to progress toward the endgame herbs required for the most potent potions.

4. Compatibility

• JEI (Just Enough Items)
  Potions_LD features full JEI integration for a seamless experience:
  • Custom Category: Dedicated "Potion Brewing" category shows all Alchemy Table recipes.
  • Detailed Tooltips: Displays ingredients, outputs, and specific brewing times.