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{{Infobox building
[[File:Sapcollector.jpg|thumb|365x365px|The sap collector.]]
 
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|name = Sap Collector
The '''Sap Collector''' is an utility structure added by [[v0.18]] update of [[The Forest|''The Forest'']].
 
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|fullname =
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|image = SapCollectorFarket.png
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|caption = Sap Collector
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|alias =
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|added_in = [[v0.18]]
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|type = Utility
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|upgradable = No
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|custom = No
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|variations = None
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|attachments = Requires a [[Tree]]
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|uses = Passively collects [[sap]]
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|restrictions = Certain [[tree]]s cannot accept it
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|negatives = If blueprint is cancelled, [[Old Pot]] is lost<br>If [[tree]] is destroyed, sap collector is lost, no materials are recoverable
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|stores =
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|effects =
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|stackable = No
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|buildable_on = [[Tree]]s only
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|durability = Based on [[tree]]s strength
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|other =
 
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The '''Sap Collector''' is a [[building]] that collects [[sap]] automatically for the [[player]], it was added in update [[v0.18]] of '''''The Forest'''''.
   
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==Gameplay==
It can be built from the [[Survival Guide]] and requires one [[stick]], one [[rope]] and one [[Old Pot|old pot]]. It must be built on a [[tree]], some trees won't accept '''sap collectors'''.
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It can be built from the [[utility structure]] section of the [[survival guide]]. It must be built on a [[tree]], some trees won't accept '''sap collectors'''.
   
Once built, it will collect [[Tree Sap|tree sap]] over time. The player can then periodically harvest it from the pot. The sap collector can only gather a maximum of 30 tree sap, and will not collect more until the player harvest it.
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Once built, it will collect [[Tree Sap|tree sap]] over time. The player can then periodically harvest it from the pot. The sap collector can only gather a maximum of 30 tree sap, and will not collect more until the player harvests it. It can take up to 3 days for the specified tree to accumulate sap into the collector.
   
 
In multiplayer, different players will have access to their own sap from '''sap collectors'''. It doesn't need to be shared. For example, you will get 30 each if it is completely full.
 
In multiplayer, different players will have access to their own sap from '''sap collectors'''. It doesn't need to be shared. For example, you will get 30 each if it is completely full.
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You can carry an unlimited amount of [[sap]], so making more than one sap collector can have benefits.
 
You can carry an unlimited amount of [[sap]], so making more than one sap collector can have benefits.
   
If you cancel a '''sap collector''' after you have placed the [[Old Pot|old pot]], the [[Old Pot|old pot]] will disappear so be cautious.
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If you cancel a '''sap collector''' after you have placed the [[old pot]], the [[old pot]] will disappear so be cautious.
   
Keep in mind that [[Old Pot|old pot]] are extremely useful for gathering water, fresh or polluted. Make sure you have access to water before using you [[Old Pot|old pot]] as you may be left without a means to obtain water.
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Keep in mind that [[old pot]] are extremely useful for gathering water, fresh or polluted. Make sure you have access to water before using your [[old pot]] as you may be left without a means to obtain water.
   
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==Building==
== Update History ==
 
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{{Sap Collector}}
{| class="wikitable"
 
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==Trivia==
!Version
 
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* If the tree that the [[Sap Collector]] is attached to is cut down, you cannot recover the '''old pot''', be careful of [[Armsy|Armsies]].
!Changes
 
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|[[v0.18]]
 
|Added new building: Tree sap Collector
 
|}
 
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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<gallery mode="nolines" widths="300" heights="180">
<gallery>
 
File:SapCollectorInventory.jpg|The sap collector as seen in the Survival Guide.
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File:SurvivalGuideSapCollector.png|As it appears in the Survival Guide
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File:SurvivalGuide-SapCollector.png|As it appeared in the Survival Guide
 
File:Sapcollector.jpg||The sap collector
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
== Update history ==
[[Category:Structure]]
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Version !! Changes
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| [[v1.0]] || Removed building proximity check on structures where it didn't make sense, such as bridges, ziplines, leaf pile traps, sap collectors etc
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| [[v0.63]] || Fixed tree sap collector cutting leaves when attached to a tree
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| [[v0.62]] || Fixed tree sap collector ghost construction hammer position
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| [[v0.61]] || Fixed ghost Wall Planter, Wall Weapon Rack, Head Trophy, Ceiling Skull Lamp, Wood Bench and Sap Collector not turning red when not placeable
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| [[v0.18]] || '''Sap Collector added to the game'''
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New building: Tree sap Collector ! Add to a tree (like tree houses) and come back frequently to gather the resource. Use it wisely to repair your fort from mutant attacks ! (can be found beside Bow Target in book)
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|}
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{{SurvivalGuide}}

Latest revision as of 16:21, 20 February 2022

Sap Collector
SapCollectorFarket
Sap Collector
Description
Added in
v0.18
Building Type
Utility
Upgradable
No
Custom
No
Variations
None
Attachments
Requires a Tree
Uses
Passively collects sap
Restrictions
Certain trees cannot accept it
Negatives
If blueprint is cancelled, Old Pot is lost
If tree is destroyed, sap collector is lost, no materials are recoverable
Stackable
No
Buildable on
Trees only
Durability
Based on trees strength


The Sap Collector is a building that collects sap automatically for the player, it was added in update v0.18 of The Forest.

Gameplay

It can be built from the utility structure section of the survival guide. It must be built on a tree, some trees won't accept sap collectors.

Once built, it will collect tree sap over time. The player can then periodically harvest it from the pot. The sap collector can only gather a maximum of 30 tree sap, and will not collect more until the player harvests it. It can take up to 3 days for the specified tree to accumulate sap into the collector.

In multiplayer, different players will have access to their own sap from sap collectors. It doesn't need to be shared. For example, you will get 30 each if it is completely full.

You can carry an unlimited amount of sap, so making more than one sap collector can have benefits.

If you cancel a sap collector after you have placed the old pot, the old pot will disappear so be cautious.

Keep in mind that old pot are extremely useful for gathering water, fresh or polluted. Make sure you have access to water before using your old pot as you may be left without a means to obtain water.

Building

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IconSapCollector
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IconStick
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1
IconRope
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IconOldPot
Sap
Collector
Stick Rope Old
Pot

Trivia

  • If the tree that the Sap Collector is attached to is cut down, you cannot recover the old pot, be careful of Armsies.

Gallery

Update history

Version Changes
v1.0 Removed building proximity check on structures where it didn't make sense, such as bridges, ziplines, leaf pile traps, sap collectors etc
v0.63 Fixed tree sap collector cutting leaves when attached to a tree
v0.62 Fixed tree sap collector ghost construction hammer position
v0.61 Fixed ghost Wall Planter, Wall Weapon Rack, Head Trophy, Ceiling Skull Lamp, Wood Bench and Sap Collector not turning red when not placeable
v0.18 Sap Collector added to the game

New building: Tree sap Collector ! Add to a tree (like tree houses) and come back frequently to gather the resource. Use it wisely to repair your fort from mutant attacks ! (can be found beside Bow Target in book)

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