What is this MOD?
“Faster Crafting” is a simple MOD by StrikerMack that does just one thing: shorten crafting times in 7 Days to Die. The author is candid about it in the description, saying it’s “not for people looking for realism” and “for people who just hate waiting.” It could be described as a tweak MOD for players who want to pick up the pace and enjoy the game more casually.
Because it focuses on a single feature, its effect is easy to understand, and it seems to pair well with other MODs. The same author has also released other time-saving MODs with a similar philosophy, such as “Faster Leveling,” “Use Fewer Resources When Crafting,” and “Faster Smelting,” so depending on your preferences, you might consider running them together.
Key Features
- Shorter crafting times: This MOD appears to reduce the time needed to craft items, compressing the wait until completion.
- A clear purpose: Since it stays laser-focused on “saving time” without adding extraneous elements, it has a design whose effect is easy to feel.
- Easy to install and remove: According to the author, it’s basically built so you can install or uninstall it at any time without problems (though a backup is still recommended).
Note that the specific reduction rate, the range of affected recipes, and compatibility with the latest version of 7DtD may vary depending on your environment and version, so it’s reassuring to check the Nexus page for the latest information before installing.
Installation Tips
It seems you can install it using the same steps as a typical MOD.
- First, make a backup of your save data (just in case).
- If there is no
Modsfolder inside the game’s installation folder, create one. - Copy the folder from inside the downloaded zip into that
Modsfolder. - If you want to uninstall, it seems you just delete the relevant folder from the
Modsfolder.
If you use it in multiplayer, it’s easier to avoid trouble by checking your operational rules in advance to see whether the MOD setup needs to match across the server and participants.
Who is this for?
- People who want to reduce crafting wait times and progress smoothly
- People who prioritize ease of play and pacing over realism
- People who want to start by trying a simple tweak MOD with an easy-to-understand effect
Conversely, it may not suit people who want to savor the tension of survival, including crafting times, at a leisurely pace. If you want to cherish the vanilla challenge, passing on this MOD is one option.
*This article is an introduction based on the author’s description. Specifications and supported versions may change with updates, so please check the Nexus Mods distribution page for details.