TLDR: When one player unlocks/learns a recipe, all players in that realm should be able to use that new recipe.
I would like to preface this post by saying that I am new to the franchise. I have been playing your game nonstop for the last 3 days, and I am loving it. I love the art, the combat, the voice acting, and the feeling of exploration. My friend and I are having a blast!
The purpose of this post is to suggest allowing players to share recipes in co-op realms. What I mean by this is that if player A unlocks the recipe to craft Mushroom and Meat Curry, then player B, C, and D can also craft that food without each player having to unlock the same recipe (how it currently works).
What we are doing with my friend is pooling all the research papers, and one person is assigned to unlock all of the recipes. Then we share crafting materials via trade or a storage chest so the designated player can craft items for others.
Unlocking the same recipes more than once doesn’t really feel like it adds more fun to the game, just more grind without a real reward. It feels like I would be farming just for a QoL feature, that is, both of us being able to craft what we want, when we want it, and without having to depend on the designated recipe person to be online.
Additionally, your game features a unique co-op system that creates a real sense of cooperation. In keeping with that theme, I believe that allowing us to share recipes would further enhance that experience.
Thank you for reading my post and for your hard work. Your game is awesome!