(TMO) Pickup Crates N Workstations
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #86 of 191 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is a Simple QOL addition for 7D2D that allows you to recover player-placed workstations and storage by destroying them, returning the workstation or crate itself instead of the materials to your inventory.
If you’ve ever needed to redesign a base, relocate crafting stations, or move storage without wasting materials, this mod is built for that purpose.
Quick Overview:
- Allows player placed workstations and crates to be recovered when destroyed.
- Prevents duplication and harvesting exploits, often seen in other mods.
- No extra tools, perks or recipes are required to do this like other mods may need.
- Gameplay is of course, balanced and predictable with this.
- ServerSide Friendly, no client install required.
- Version 2. 5 Compatible, with older versions Archived.
Affected Workstations and Crates:
- Campfire, Forge, Workbench, Chemistry Station, Cement Mixer, Dew Collector, Apiary (Added in 2. 5) and player placed writable storage such as the wood, iron and steel varient.
What this mod does NOT affect:
- Loot Containers, POI Crates or Supply/Shipping Crates.
- Downgrade & Loot Progression
- Crafting Speed, output, timers etc.
This gameplay mod by TheMeanOneDevelopments allows players to recover their placed workstations and storage containers by destroying them, returning the block itself to inventory instead of resource scraps. It is server-side friendly and has 223 endorsements with 15,830 downloads, last updated in January 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 223 endorsements indicate community approval.
- 15,830 downloads show moderate popularity.
- Simple, focused feature that enhances gameplay convenience.
⚠️ Cons
- Limited to workstations and storage containers; other blocks not affected.
- May reduce the need for resource gathering, potentially altering game balance.
- No mention of compatibility with other mods or specific game versions.
This mod is for players who frequently relocate their bases and want to save time and resources by reclaiming their placed workstations and containers. It's ideal for those who play on servers and need a server-friendly solution. Players who enjoy the challenge of resource management might skip this mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Always test the mod on a single-player world before adding it to a server.
- Ensure you have enough inventory space when destroying large containers to avoid losing items.
- Check server rules to confirm mods are allowed before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- 7 Days To Die Mods
- Author
- TheMeanOneDevelopments
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 15,830
- Endorsements
- 223
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/5/2024
- Updated
- 1/9/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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