Not sure if this would be considered a bug or a CNR suggestion (so move if needed)
Crafting Copper Throwing axes takes the following
9 Ingots of Copper
2 Hickory Shafts
2 Small Molds
If you fail you get 1 Mangled copper back. I cannot say if this is the same for the other Crafted Throwing Axe recipes (Bronze, iron, etc.)... but I would guess it is.
Most weapon (and armor) crafting I believe you get roughly 1/2 the metal back on a failed attempt. I would like to request the same for Copper Throwing Axes (and the other throwing axe recipes)... In the the case of an odd number like 9 going in 4 mangled would (should) be returned on failure to maintain consistency.
Thanks for considering this.
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