The merits of one mod vs another should be discussed elsewhere. This thread is about the change to separate modpacks.
Update on the Future of FTB Modpacks in 1.7
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i'm totally agreed with you. even in unleashed ( for me) te ore processor outshines ic2.The only reason why i need eu network is to power a recycler,compressor,a mass fabricator, and to charge tools. Me network and ore processing goes from mj.
Obligatory SAR (Smart A#@ Remark), because I can't help myself...
Why would they give Michael Jackson's son permission?
Does anyone remember when Tekkit did something akin to this?
It massively benefited gameplay. It felt like one game, rather than the random assortment of mods the Monster pack has now. However Tekkit was missing a lot of major MJ mods FTBers were used to so I didn't use it (it only had power-using mods and no Forestry/Railcraft). But it encouraged me to ditch IC2 from all private packs I've made since. This became a bit of a problem for when TE switched to RF. This made Tekkit seem a lot less integrated. Nobody used MJ any more, which was a shame and there became two power systems completely destroying the unified feel.
In short, past evidence says this move will make FTB feel like a game rather than a mish-mash of features.
It massively benefited gameplay. It felt like one game, rather than the random assortment of mods the Monster pack has now. However Tekkit was missing a lot of major MJ mods FTBers were used to so I didn't use it (it only had power-using mods and no Forestry/Railcraft). But it encouraged me to ditch IC2 from all private packs I've made since. This became a bit of a problem for when TE switched to RF. This made Tekkit seem a lot less integrated. Nobody used MJ any more, which was a shame and there became two power systems completely destroying the unified feel.
In short, past evidence says this move will make FTB feel like a game rather than a mish-mash of features.
Agreed. 10 unified, sensical packs are much better than a monster mash modpack.
Nothing beats an actual monster mash, though.
TE has 3 things in common, a power system, an ore processor and a powered furnace. TE has it's own set of balance and TBH IC2 isn't hard it's just tedious. This is the post of some-one who has never used TE.
Greg has made it evident many times he likes and uses TE.Welcome to FTB forums Greg
Wait .. hang on just a minute.. is all this drama because FTB are planning packs better and to be more themed..
You mean WHAT THE MAJORITY OF PLAYERS HAVE BEEN ASKING/BEGGING FOR ?!
Well that's just fine wtf is with all this drama?!
You mean WHAT THE MAJORITY OF PLAYERS HAVE BEEN ASKING/BEGGING FOR ?!
Well that's just fine wtf is with all this drama?!
Because people like being angry. that and misinterpretation. And cainotophobia.
Proof? Because I'm pretty sure I saw the exact opposite a while back.
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Then why is it in Unhinged in a modpack that's modlist was selected by Greg? And of all the people other than Greg to know you'd expect it to be Lemming.
As Greg said himself, he actually likes TE but completely disapprove his cheapness and amount of energy produced by default. I totally agree with him : TE is a great mod, good looking and easy to use. (Btw, I'm not bringing back the subject of balance here, I'm sure Jaded and Eyamaz will come up with great modpacks with their own balance each).
Eh, i'm not too sure how to feel about this tbh.
On one hand, one power system to rule them all sounds nice. On the other hand, I think the main reason these backwater power systems are overshadowed is that it is generally not worth the time to pursue. To me, this brings the image of a seriously ill patient in a UCLA hospital; instead of treating the symptoms (i.e. making it worthwhile to think outside the RC boiler box), limbs are being amputated.
but...not my site, not my packs. hope it all works out for the best.
On one hand, one power system to rule them all sounds nice. On the other hand, I think the main reason these backwater power systems are overshadowed is that it is generally not worth the time to pursue. To me, this brings the image of a seriously ill patient in a UCLA hospital; instead of treating the symptoms (i.e. making it worthwhile to think outside the RC boiler box), limbs are being amputated.
but...not my site, not my packs. hope it all works out for the best.
If the "backwater" power systems are on their own in a pack however... it's worth it to pursue them because there's no other option.
Still don't understand the logic behind any of this.
Instead of making them attractive to play with, let's ship them off to Siberia.
How would you make them attractive without putting them in packs that don't include the simpler systems that over shadow them?
All I can say is that this is extremely exciting and interesting. I LOVE LOVE LOVE RF.
I really like the way y'all are handling this, because if someone for some reason DOESN'T like RF, well they can go get themselves a different pack.
It kinda just satisfies everybody.
Thumbs up to both of you.
I really like the way y'all are handling this, because if someone for some reason DOESN'T like RF, well they can go get themselves a different pack.
It kinda just satisfies everybody.
Thumbs up to both of you.
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