Mortar and Pestle recipe (Solved)

[NadeHurler]

Sooo, I don't want to have to start a new game, especially since I have finally gotten some good stuff and am really able to explore without so much "Ahhh a thing touched me, I'm dying.." But it seems like the mortar and pestel recipe isn't showing up for me. I've tried picking up more logs and stick, and I already have the saw... I guess I'll keep experimenting around tomorrow with dropping all of my currently held logs and sticks, but if that doesn't work, then I can't make gunpowder or most of the new recipes... which would be a bummer. Anyone else having this problem or have suggestions?

TL:DR
Drop all your inventory, pick it back up again. Your welcome.

[Joedaman]

I can't seem to unlock it myself. I didn't want to start a new game just yet. If you figure it out please post it.

[Signs of Life]

Hmm I'm not sure what is going on for you, I just tested it by picking up a log on a new character and it seemed to give me the recipe fine, did you check the tools category in the crafting window?

[Joedaman]

Well we were talking about existing characters.

I figured it out. You have to load up a new world under sandbox and first tree you cut down you should get it.

[Signs of Life]

Hmm, it shouldn't matter if you were on a new or old planet, the "got new recipe" function is supposed to activate on item pickup which should be the same regardless of character.

[NadeHurler]

Got it. If you already have logs and sticks in your inventory when you pick up more logs and sticks, it won't work. So... here's how to unlock all the new goodies available to your current character right away. Go stand by the regenerator, put a bullet to your head. pick up all your stuff again... (or you know, just drop everything and pick it up.) So, I guess I can mark this solved.

[Signs of Life]

Ahha, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know.