I have seen a few threads popping up to talk about a certain part of a mod and then it typically gets derailed into something is OP or there needs to be a config. What I haven't seen for a while are people talking about why they like a mod. That is what I would like to try and do with this thread. Post your favorite mod or mods and explain why you like them. Heck, post a contraption or two that you made with the mod or combination of mods.
Thaumcraft 3
I absolutely love magic mods. For me, this one specifically is perfect because while there are a good amount of items and systems that the mod adds, it isn't overly complicated. The neat little contraptions that come with the mod like the arcane ear, the levitator, and the arcane bore are just amazing. The visual effects are well done and the mechanics are well implemented. Plus, what is better than slave golems to do your bidding. >=D
Portal Gun
I don't hear a lot about this mod outside of the actual gun itself, but the other parts of it like the aerial faith plates and the sentry turrets are definitely fun to mess around with. I plan on using aerial faith plates in a build soon for my bee production just to have some fun, and one of the admins on the server I play on loves to come to my area and set off the song from the oracle turrets. I for some reason like to listen to the song even though it should be annoying me compared to my other music choices.
Modular Power Suits
It is really hard to choose just one mod out of the entire pack, but if I had to it would probably be this. The amount of configuration that you can add to the pieces is just amazing. My armour consists of elite batteries for every piece at the lowest capacity, a jet pack, flight control, and movement speed boosts. I don't care much for the actual protection aspect of the armour as if I get into a fight, I can just run and lava isn't an issue since I have a tunnel bore. The main reason I love this mod is the speed, and you can change the looks of the armour, and even without those features, the speed that the armour is capable of is great.
Forestry and Extrabees
Minecraft is a tough game for me to enjoy sometimes as I'm more of a person that enjoys a tiered system rather than the sandbox openness that makes Minecraft what it is. That alone is the reason of why I moved on to mods and one of the reasons I like this combination. I recently started my first run through bees and currently have 2 alvearies set up and plan on making more. The tiered system of bees is something that I really enjoy, and also, who doesn't love references? Timely, Lordly, and Doctoral bees anyone? The bee system is a type of production system that I enjoy as when you first start out, at least for me, you are constantly going back to check if there are enough materials for something, or if the bee has died and gotten the mutation needed to get some other product. Another aspect would be the trees. I recently got the ebony tree (that took a while >.>) and got started on working my main bee production base in the middle of an ocean. The color of planks and the design of the logs that the new trees add are amazing. I like the default (well in this case Faithful) wood texture, but I have never really been pleased with the color.
Those are some of the mods that I enjoy, and I will probably add more as I see comments flow in. Let's have fun with this and try to dig out some of the features that may not be used as much as well.
EDIT: I forgot one o.o
Twilight Forest
This mod is just spectacular. It adds a ton of great features and puzzles to try and figure out. The new mobs are interesting to fight and defeat, especially the boss ones. It definitely brings back the feeling of dangerous exploration even pretty late into the game. I have yet to face a Hydra and I hope I can soon, but I have seen a few Youtubers face off against the beast and can't wait to try it in a survival environment. The dark forest towers are fun with the mazes and the blocks that add a path in the way you are facing with a redstone pulse. Definitely a mod to play with and I would recommend to everyone. I have a few people on my server who hate TF and I have no response because I am just amazed someone could dislike it in general.
Thaumcraft 3
I absolutely love magic mods. For me, this one specifically is perfect because while there are a good amount of items and systems that the mod adds, it isn't overly complicated. The neat little contraptions that come with the mod like the arcane ear, the levitator, and the arcane bore are just amazing. The visual effects are well done and the mechanics are well implemented. Plus, what is better than slave golems to do your bidding. >=D
Portal Gun
I don't hear a lot about this mod outside of the actual gun itself, but the other parts of it like the aerial faith plates and the sentry turrets are definitely fun to mess around with. I plan on using aerial faith plates in a build soon for my bee production just to have some fun, and one of the admins on the server I play on loves to come to my area and set off the song from the oracle turrets. I for some reason like to listen to the song even though it should be annoying me compared to my other music choices.
Modular Power Suits
It is really hard to choose just one mod out of the entire pack, but if I had to it would probably be this. The amount of configuration that you can add to the pieces is just amazing. My armour consists of elite batteries for every piece at the lowest capacity, a jet pack, flight control, and movement speed boosts. I don't care much for the actual protection aspect of the armour as if I get into a fight, I can just run and lava isn't an issue since I have a tunnel bore. The main reason I love this mod is the speed, and you can change the looks of the armour, and even without those features, the speed that the armour is capable of is great.
Forestry and Extrabees
Minecraft is a tough game for me to enjoy sometimes as I'm more of a person that enjoys a tiered system rather than the sandbox openness that makes Minecraft what it is. That alone is the reason of why I moved on to mods and one of the reasons I like this combination. I recently started my first run through bees and currently have 2 alvearies set up and plan on making more. The tiered system of bees is something that I really enjoy, and also, who doesn't love references? Timely, Lordly, and Doctoral bees anyone? The bee system is a type of production system that I enjoy as when you first start out, at least for me, you are constantly going back to check if there are enough materials for something, or if the bee has died and gotten the mutation needed to get some other product. Another aspect would be the trees. I recently got the ebony tree (that took a while >.>) and got started on working my main bee production base in the middle of an ocean. The color of planks and the design of the logs that the new trees add are amazing. I like the default (well in this case Faithful) wood texture, but I have never really been pleased with the color.
Those are some of the mods that I enjoy, and I will probably add more as I see comments flow in. Let's have fun with this and try to dig out some of the features that may not be used as much as well.
EDIT: I forgot one o.o
Twilight Forest
This mod is just spectacular. It adds a ton of great features and puzzles to try and figure out. The new mobs are interesting to fight and defeat, especially the boss ones. It definitely brings back the feeling of dangerous exploration even pretty late into the game. I have yet to face a Hydra and I hope I can soon, but I have seen a few Youtubers face off against the beast and can't wait to try it in a survival environment. The dark forest towers are fun with the mazes and the blocks that add a path in the way you are facing with a redstone pulse. Definitely a mod to play with and I would recommend to everyone. I have a few people on my server who hate TF and I have no response because I am just amazed someone could dislike it in general.
