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Crafting Interface

The UI system where players combine materials to create new items. Crafting interfaces must communicate recipes, requirements, and outcomes without overwhelming players.

In games, this means

Minecraft's grid crafting requires external wikis because recipes aren't visible in-game. Modern crafting systems show available recipes, highlight missing materials, and show crafting results before committing, dramatically reducing lookup friction.

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