Artifact recipe

The  is introduced for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha and is usually not found in other canon S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games unless modified.

"Yeah, I am working on a process called "transmutation." To merge artefacts you need a specific hand-held scanner, free of any radiation. The scanner will allow you to merge artifacts... or "Artifact Merging." Basically, this device will mix the components you put into it and produce a new chemical compound. That chemical compound will then be exposed to sonic sound on specific frequencies. Finally, ultraviolet rays will cover the substance's surface... oh, what am I talking about? All will be fine friend... do you want to buy some recipes for merging?"

- Sakharov

Overview

 * Due to the fact that "Transmutation" or 'Artifact Merging' has been introduced into the Lost Alpha, there is a set of recipes that the player will need to exercise discretion in purchasing from a suitable vendor.
 * Random mixing of ingredients is not allowed.
 * Combination without the recipe is not allowed.
 * The 'grammar' or 'algebra' of the recipes is pretty much arbitrary in LA (unlike magic spell mixtures in games like Ultima, for example) and not suitable for guesswork. Bottom line:- buy the recipe.

Recipes (v1.4007)

 * A totally different set of SIX recipes are available in v1.4007.
 * None will make the player 'rich'.
 * All will contribute to a net loss of resources.
 * Claimed failure rates of 30% may be incorrect, this may be the success rate.

Restricted Recipes (v1.4007)

 * A further FOUR recipes are coded but not issued by Sakharov or Deedee:

Infoportions

 * Using the Tools Kit to add the infoportion for the recipe to the player's game is considered to be cheating. It is after all, just a derivative of cheating the actual target item itself with the same kit.
 * The basic structure of the recipe infoportion consists of "recipe_info°" with the internal code for the synthetic artifact appended thus:
 * "recipe_info_af_eye" gives a recipe for Eye - previously given as Sauron's eye.


 * The following list was extracted from "gameroot/config/gameplay/infoportions/info_portions_af_merger.xml" (similar coding existed within all previous versions)
 * The complete list of defined recipes coded for v1.4007 is as follows:

Trivia

 * Despite what is claimed about the "Pupil" being worth a lot of money, Sakharov will not buy it from the player.