Repair and Salvage

[Ryvaken Tadrya]

Most durability bars in Raft feel too low. Tools break very quickly, in some cases making replacing them a constant chore (I'm looking at you, fins). At the same time, that fits the jury-rigged aesthetic of the game.

Instead of just upping the durability of tools, I suggest expanding the crafting system to make broken tools repairable or salvagable. Any kind of discount on making a good-as-new from a nearly-broken would be a help.

This also provides a means of broadening the structural elements in the game. As it is, there's little to assemble to make a workshop on the raft -- a few smelters and storage chests are all it really takes. We have the set pieces for kitchens, gardens, and paintshops, but nothing that helps us build a better fishing rod. A workbench for repairing old tools would be a good first step.