Board Thread:Suggestions/@comment-24494892-20140202015228/@comment-24108228-20140202201244

=The Smeltery= The smeltery is a concept for a new building in survival 303, basically an upgraded version of the forge.

Appearance and Use
The smeltery would basically be a large, stone pavillion the size of a sandstone hall. It would have a large pit of fire in the middle, similar to the forge fire, and when lit can be crafted with an ore to refine it instantly, similar to a stove top. It would not have the useful property that magma has.

Four anvils would surround the fire, mainly for the sake of symmetry, and are all identical to the anvil in the forge, both aesthetically and functionally, and they would be placed at the centre of each side of the fire pit. A model has been provided for a better visualisation of the building.

Recipe and Skill Requirements
The smeltery would be crafted like so: Stone Slab + Stone Slab + Stone Slab + Refined Iron + Refined Iron + Oil + Oil + Charcoal + Charcoal Architecture 5, Masonry 6, Smithing 4 You will have to scroll across the long recipe, it doesn't quite fit on the screen.

Purpose
Most buildings have an effective "upgrade". The well, stove, and mill are combined in a bakery, the palisade walls turn into medieval walls with effort, the basic hut makes itself worthy when it transforms into a medieval house, and many other building upgrades. But nothing for the forge. The smeltery follows the downfalls of the other building "upgrades": bigger, more expensive, and harder to get, but allows for functional perks and an aesthetically pleasing addition to a large village, likewise to other upgrades.

I also find the small forge looks out of place when put in a village full of lighthouses, medieval walls, bakeries and shops, as it is a bit small. However, it is a vital requirement, causing irritation in city builders everywhere. The smeltery would allow for this problem to be fixed, and serve as a nice city centre.

The forge needs an upgrade, and this is it.