factory forge

# FactoryForge FactoryForge is a Minecraft server plugin that adds factory-style automation using machines, hoppers, material sources, and Vault/EssentialsX economy support. The goal is to let players build production lines that turn simple materials into more valuable items, crates, and sellable products. Players can create factories using machines such as Auto Miners, Furnaces, Grindstones, Presses, Sellers, Auto Killers, and Order Boards. Items move through factories using normal Minecraft hoppers, so the plugin still feels natural and Minecraft-like instead of becoming a completely separate tech mod. ## Main Gameplay Players start with basic factory equipment, then expand into larger production lines. A simple setup could look like: `Material Source → Auto Miner → Processing Machine → Seller` More advanced factories can process items through multiple steps, create higher-value outputs, and automate player orders. ## Features * Factory machines with custom GUIs * Auto Miner with mining area preview * Auto Killer with a front-facing damage area * Material sources for factory production * Hopper-based item input and output * Recipe locking so machines only process the selected recipe * Seller machine for earning money from outputs * Order Board system for player-created item orders * Server-held order storage and item claiming * Vault/EssentialsX economy support * Factory levels, source limits, and machine limits * Admin tools for setup, debugging, and testing * Guide book and recipe GUI to help players learn the plugin ## Economy FactoryForge uses Vault-compatible economy plugins such as EssentialsX. It does not use its own separate money system. Players buy machines, sell factory products, and get paid for completing orders using the server’s normal economy. ## Player Orders Players can create item orders for other players to complete. For example, one player can request thousands of cobblestone, stone bricks, glass, or other items and offer a payment. Other players can deliver those items through the Order Board system and get paid automatically. ## Server Use FactoryForge is designed for servers that want a factory/automation gameplay loop without requiring mods. It is useful for economy servers, SMP servers, skyblock-style servers, and custom progression servers. ## Requirements * Vault * EssentialsX or another Vault-compatible economy plugin * Paper, Purpur, or Spigot server