Edited 05 Sept 2016:
Thanks to everyone for visiting my thread! After my Crackpack mysteriously disappeared, and then I played through a decent bit of the awesome Unstoppable mod by @Boqzo1, I'm returning again to put up another build journal. Even though I've already played through it, I'm teaming up with Boqzo1 in order to play through FTB Infinity Evolved: Expert Mode. Some of you may remember that I hosted a server last year starting at the launch date of IE:E that culminated with about 15-20 players. We played from Halloween night (talk about madness!) through New Year's when everyone opted to begin 2016 doing something else.
Well, I want to give it a go again because we never got around to creating the Creative Mode items that signified the end of the game. I'd love it if you followed along.
Click here to read the FTB Infinity Evolved: Expert Mode Build Journal.
Thanks to everyone for visiting my thread! After my Crackpack mysteriously disappeared, and then I played through a decent bit of the awesome Unstoppable mod by @Boqzo1, I'm returning again to put up another build journal. Even though I've already played through it, I'm teaming up with Boqzo1 in order to play through FTB Infinity Evolved: Expert Mode. Some of you may remember that I hosted a server last year starting at the launch date of IE:E that culminated with about 15-20 players. We played from Halloween night (talk about madness!) through New Year's when everyone opted to begin 2016 doing something else.
Well, I want to give it a go again because we never got around to creating the Creative Mode items that signified the end of the game. I'd love it if you followed along.
Click here to read the FTB Infinity Evolved: Expert Mode Build Journal.
When my eyes opened on this world for the first time, I felt as if I was in a dream. The entire world around me looked as if it was a cartoon of sorts. Everything was out of proportion, including the giant redwood trees growing in front of me. Against the backdrop of a clear, blue sky, they appeared to extend into the very heavens before they stopped. Underneath, the ground was dark as night because the tops of the trees blacked out the sun.
After getting to my feet, I noticed giant yellow birds, similar to ostriches, and giant orange carrots growing out of the ground. I approached the birds hesitantly due to their size, but they were docile and didn't even seem to think I was a threat. When I turned my head back to the tree, I could see why. There were zombies underneath it!!
Apparently the daylight scared them as they didn't come to me, but they never looked away once their eyes locked onto me. I quickly headed the other direction, now knowing that I needed to find shelter before night came.
As I wandered, I saw a unicorn, several pegasus, and even a type of horse that I'd never read about in human mythology. I don't know what it is, but it looks like a whale and a horse created a baby together.
As I walked, I looked through my coat and discovered that I had only a few apples and a book about tools. It didn't take long, but I found a flat, rocky area that wasn't too far from a village and immediately followed the instructions in the book. I created a tool set, then went about creating a small house to protect myself before the first night fell.
It's not much to look out, but the walls are made of heated stone reinforced with birch timbers. I have a nice front porch with an outdoor grilling area, and I replanted a few berry bushes. Apparently the outcropping I'm on is immediately over a pool of oil. I'll have to see if I can make use of it later on.
The first night, I slept soundly in my new home. I have a quaint little bedroom with a bookshelf and nightstand to put my glasses on.
This world is so strange. As I followed the instructions in the book, new books just *poofed* into my jacket pockets. By the time I'd built my tools and work tables, I had 2 more books talking about all manner of things, things to make weapons and things to make my tools stronger.
Why would I ever need a crossbow that can shoot 40 bolts per minute? Perhaps this world will be a very dangerous place.
As the next morning dawned, I decided to explore the village and meet my neighbors. As I walked over to them, I saw a few zombies out wandering around. I hid before they saw me and watched them. As the rays of the morning sun hit them, they burst into flames and quickly died, leaving glowing orbs and brains everywhere. Maybe I'll need to re-read that weapons book!
The village was full of strange people. They made grunting sounds and all wanted to either give me emeralds or get emeralds from me by way of trading. One claimed to be a farmer. He said he'd give me an emerald if I'd give him wheat, but he had an entire wheat garden outside of his house! I went outside and got what he wanted and then he gave me an emerald. I'll have to do that again later so I can build up some currency!
I stayed too long in the village and, as the sun set, noticed all of the villagers panic and run inside. I followed one into his mountain home overlooking the village. He had soft wool flowers and the entire house stank of creosote, but it was better than being locked outside. I went upstairs and watched out the windows to see what the night brought with it, and I'm so glad I stayed inside! Skeletons with short bows appeared, as did more zombies, and these horrible looking green things that hissed if you got too close. A few old women appeared, holding glass bottles with a glowing liquid inside. None of the monsters approached them, so I was immediately scared of them as well.
At one point in the night, the zombies broke into one of the homes and killed an entire family, turning them into zombies. I felt bad, but there were too many and we could do nothing. When morning finally came, all of the monsters went back into hiding. I thanked my host and immediately trekked back to my own place.
Surviving in this world won't be easy. I'm starting with nothing but the scraps donated by the villagers, but I'm sure I can make a go of it. I'll document all of my journey here so that those who come after me will be able to follow my progress. Hopefully they'll find it useful, or at least an entertaining read.
Until next time....
After getting to my feet, I noticed giant yellow birds, similar to ostriches, and giant orange carrots growing out of the ground. I approached the birds hesitantly due to their size, but they were docile and didn't even seem to think I was a threat. When I turned my head back to the tree, I could see why. There were zombies underneath it!!
Apparently the daylight scared them as they didn't come to me, but they never looked away once their eyes locked onto me. I quickly headed the other direction, now knowing that I needed to find shelter before night came.
As I wandered, I saw a unicorn, several pegasus, and even a type of horse that I'd never read about in human mythology. I don't know what it is, but it looks like a whale and a horse created a baby together.
As I walked, I looked through my coat and discovered that I had only a few apples and a book about tools. It didn't take long, but I found a flat, rocky area that wasn't too far from a village and immediately followed the instructions in the book. I created a tool set, then went about creating a small house to protect myself before the first night fell.
It's not much to look out, but the walls are made of heated stone reinforced with birch timbers. I have a nice front porch with an outdoor grilling area, and I replanted a few berry bushes. Apparently the outcropping I'm on is immediately over a pool of oil. I'll have to see if I can make use of it later on.
The first night, I slept soundly in my new home. I have a quaint little bedroom with a bookshelf and nightstand to put my glasses on.
This world is so strange. As I followed the instructions in the book, new books just *poofed* into my jacket pockets. By the time I'd built my tools and work tables, I had 2 more books talking about all manner of things, things to make weapons and things to make my tools stronger.
Why would I ever need a crossbow that can shoot 40 bolts per minute? Perhaps this world will be a very dangerous place.
As the next morning dawned, I decided to explore the village and meet my neighbors. As I walked over to them, I saw a few zombies out wandering around. I hid before they saw me and watched them. As the rays of the morning sun hit them, they burst into flames and quickly died, leaving glowing orbs and brains everywhere. Maybe I'll need to re-read that weapons book!
The village was full of strange people. They made grunting sounds and all wanted to either give me emeralds or get emeralds from me by way of trading. One claimed to be a farmer. He said he'd give me an emerald if I'd give him wheat, but he had an entire wheat garden outside of his house! I went outside and got what he wanted and then he gave me an emerald. I'll have to do that again later so I can build up some currency!
I stayed too long in the village and, as the sun set, noticed all of the villagers panic and run inside. I followed one into his mountain home overlooking the village. He had soft wool flowers and the entire house stank of creosote, but it was better than being locked outside. I went upstairs and watched out the windows to see what the night brought with it, and I'm so glad I stayed inside! Skeletons with short bows appeared, as did more zombies, and these horrible looking green things that hissed if you got too close. A few old women appeared, holding glass bottles with a glowing liquid inside. None of the monsters approached them, so I was immediately scared of them as well.
At one point in the night, the zombies broke into one of the homes and killed an entire family, turning them into zombies. I felt bad, but there were too many and we could do nothing. When morning finally came, all of the monsters went back into hiding. I thanked my host and immediately trekked back to my own place.
Surviving in this world won't be easy. I'm starting with nothing but the scraps donated by the villagers, but I'm sure I can make a go of it. I'll document all of my journey here so that those who come after me will be able to follow my progress. Hopefully they'll find it useful, or at least an entertaining read.
Until next time....
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