Been Meaning to do this for some time now...will link to this from the main post.
FAQ:
Q: I’m stuck, the HQM book will not progress.
A: Reading is your friend.
- A fair number neglect to read the first HQM quest text in full that (as well as the initial startup screen) tells them to do the customNPC quests hand in hand with the HQM ones. So either they don't know the customNPC quests exist at all, or they don't do them along with the HQM quests. Then they get confused when the quest method they are following 'stops' because it's waiting for triggers from the other questing method.
- Once started, many don't continue to read the full text of the HQM and customNPC quests and get confused and 'stuck' later in the quest line. In this modpack you NEED to read the quest text. All of it. It's there for a reason!
- After being at a loss of what to do next, they fail to talk to all the customNPCs in the town when they feel that they are stuck (despite the quest text telling them to do so at various points). They also don't go back and read the HQM and customNPC quest text in full (granted, the customNPC ones go away when 'completed' so you can't go back and read them again - but AFAIK once those are completed they are no longer relevant; the HQM ones you can always go back and re-read).
- Command Blocks need to be enabled if on a server for the NPC's to function properly.
- HQM is disabled on first load and must be enabled the first time and will work thereafter.
Q: Where is the map?
A: As of version 2.3.14 the map is no longer included with the client side version. There is a new button on the main menu specifically to take you to the map download if you need/want it.
- Curseforge is where the map download is now at.
- Download the archive, extract contents to minecraft folder of FTB instance for modpack.
- Start new world.
Q: Every time I try to create a new world it takes me back to the main menu.
A: Make sure you have the correct map version for the version of the pack you are using. Make sure you placed the map from curse in the right location ([path to FTB]>TolkienCraftII>minecraft) as the template folder in the curse download goes there. Any other reasons, I'll add here as they are found.
Q: My CustomNPC quests keep disappearing! Why haz this broken?
A: After extensive testing by myself and the mod dev it was found that one of two reasons are causing quests with customNPC's to disappear:
1. Your MC client is not connecting to the Mojang authentication servers so the UUID that is assigned is not being verified (the mod uses this to determine quest progress)
2. You have changed your name with Mojang which seems to break a lot of things in 1.7.10.
The fix: For the name change, there is none, and in many cases you are now relegated to 1.8.x Minecraft from now on, for the UUID, make sure you are connecting to the authentication servers. If you have no internet, sorry, can't help, if you are using a cracked client, I have no sympathy for you.
Q: How far away or where should I build my base?
A: The safest place to start your own base is 1024 blocks from the starting spawn point in any direction. The quest where it randomly teleports you takes this into account. The reason for this is in the even of map fixes/content updates/ anything really that involves the starting save template, will make it so it does not overwrite anything you place or build. This applies to the overworld and Middle-Earth.
Q: <Insert NPC Name> Is missing/dead still/etc! What do I do?
A: As the startup screen says, some NPC’s sleep at night. Is it night time? If no, then this can sometimes happen. The NPC’s are configured to respawn after an hour, but for whatever reason that sometimes does not happen. Restore the region files from the template world (or the world download) to restore the NPC’s that are missing/dead.
Q: OMG! My FPS is so bad!
A: Well, since you are asking here, that means you have not read the opening screen or read any of the posts in this topic. I included information in the FPS Solutions.txt which is found in the folder that FTB installs the modpack to. If that is not enough:
- FastCraft by player over at the IC2 forums is a good start to add. No it is not included in the pack because player has forbidden redistribution.
- JVM arguments that @SatanicSanta put together
- Optifine even can help
Q: Am I supposed to steal everything?
A: That’s up to you. This is minecraft and this pack was set up to allow players total freedom unlike your traditional skyblock/HQM packs. Just ask yourself, am I a hero or a villain?
Q: Why does the HQM book tell me I can claim reward when I cannot?
A: That is a known bug and while they have posted about a work-around until they release a fix, I personally do not want to go back through 150 quests to change them.
Q: Can I haz crash?
A: Short answer, sure. Long answer, there are a lot of reasons this can happen.
- Make sure you have enough memory allocated for the pack. It does need more than most but I would not ever go higher than 3.5GB of memory.
- Also, are you using Java 7? Java 8 may work, but best results (especially if using the JVM arguments) is for Java 7, make sure you are using 64 bit java as well.
- If none of the above, a full crash log is necessary, put it on pastebin and post the link in the thread or no one will help you.
Q: Can you add <insert mod name here>?
A: Short answer, No. Long answer, still no. I spent a lot of time (this pack was built before release over the course of 6-8 months) deciding on the overall theme I was going for. Not too high-tech and mostly magical with a lot of options for building and decorating. The only exception to this was Applied Energistics, and that’s all that needs to be said for that. As of this point, the mod list is pretty well set, though I do have a few mods I am watching/waiting on, Aquatic Abyss and also looking at Adventure backpacks, Armorer’s Workshop and Cosmetic Armor.
Q: Can you change X in the pack?
A: Honestly, at this stage no. Most of the balance tweaks I wanted have been fleshed out with the help of my beta testers and in the early stages by the multitudes of others. I feel the configs for the most part are well-balanced and still keep to how the mod devs envisioned their mods being used while still allowing for the different style of play this pack is striving for.
Q: I am doing <insert quest> and I can’t seem to get anywhere.
A: Refer to the very first question I listed.
Q: How do I transfer power, you must add ender i/o or I will never be able to use any power!
A: Umm, no, refer to question above about adding mods. As for power transfer, I am holding out for ducts for thermal expansion, but this does not mean we have no power transmission. I will defer to
@Vals NoisyToys for her explanation on
her best methods.
Q: Can I join your server?
A: Good question, and that depends.
@TheRangerX has graciously donated his time, energy and resources to make the official server possible. It is whitelisted, and if there are slots available he will add you...in the order you applied and you apply by PMing him on the FTB forums. I will say that there have been a few (though rare) occasions where I will add someone to the whitelist despite how many we currently have, but this is extremely rare and usually it is for someone I personally know.
Q: Do I need to reset?
A: Major version numbers (For example 2.3.x to 2.4.x) will require a reset. This is typically mentioned several times during the beta phase leading up to a recommended release.
A: Lol, thank you, appreciate that, but I don’t do this for money or recognition. If you seriously want to donate, the official server is the best place to show your appreciation. The funds given there go completely to the operation of the server and expansion to allow more players to play.
Q: This pack is awesome! Just shut up and take my money!
A: Lol, thank you, appreciate that, but I don’t do this for money or recognition. If you seriously want to donate, the official server is the best place to show your appreciation. The funds given there go completely to the operation of the server and expansion to allow more players to play.
Q: <insert random question>
A: Please, for the love of god and all things holy and that you hold dear, at the very least read back a few pages in the topic to make sure your question has not already asked, or, I don’t know, use the topic search feature so lovingly provided by the founders of this forum to see if maybe it has already been answered. If your response to this questions is, “Too lazy to look” then everyone here is too lazy to help.
