I've made inquiries the past week or more in the FTB IRC channel and in Slowpokes live streams but can't get an answer. I have checked the support section of FTB also.
Preface:
FTB was released using the FTBBETA mod pack. Many server owners started and still have their servers running using this pack.
In the recent past, we've seen the Mindcrack and Direwolf20 packs released and updated to the 1.4.6 version. Slowpoke announced that Tom Syndicate has arranged for his own modpack.
Everyone has been excited and waiting for most of the mods in the newer packs like RP2, Thaumcraft, etc...
The server I use belongs to a Youtube partnered through Maker Studio, but is not by any means as popular as the aforementioned. Regardless, he has put a lot of time into the server and his current LP.
The recent update states:
Is the Ultimate pack the one to replace existing FTBBETA worlds?
I've made my best attempt to watch the live streams to get solid information and have asked many times only to be ignored in the sea of viewers or even chastised for asking. Needless to say, we are getting a little nervous about putting anymore time into the current mod pack world.
We definitely want to keep Mystcraft, Twilight Forest, and many other mods that aren't in either of the other two released packs concurrently.
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I'll give my opinion also shared by the server owner I play with:
FTBBETA was the first mod pack released to the public which many servers started (public & white listed).
It should have been the first to get updated or infused with the newer available 1.4.6 mods. Many server owners took chances starting worlds that members have put ungodly amount of hours into. I think we all know how much time can be used doing something you love. At the same time, I think we also know how passionate people can get when something they love comes under threat of being taken away.
I have over 2 years experience managing servers in both small and large communities. I helped Junkyard129 run his server for over a year which had over 10K+ members white listed the first year I was there. I remember when we came to a point of having to restart the world, it became very dramatic and painful in the community because of how much time and love was put into the individual or group based builds.
I do believe I heard slowpoke mention tools to be available for world conversion/upgrades but can't find anything solid on the subject.
Regardless of the answer, I would sincerely appreciate a straight answer from the staff of FTB. While community responses are appreciated, I do not want to rely on rumor or personal opinions anymore. So, with no disrespect intended, please let the staff state the facts.
In closing:
I'd like to thank the FTB team along with all the Mod authors for putting together such a clean package.
I am a 53 year old retired Marine (disabled veteran - quadriplegic). I keep my body and mind busy in many ways. FTB has been one of the ways I've chose to use my time since it's release. I have no regrets but, if there is no point in continuing with our current world (started and active with FTBBETA-A), then please let us know now so we don't put any more love into lost cause.
Respectfully,
Mark Munson
SGT, USMC, Retired
Disabled Veteran
[Edit]: Moderators - if I put this in the wrong section, please move. tnx
Preface:
FTB was released using the FTBBETA mod pack. Many server owners started and still have their servers running using this pack.
In the recent past, we've seen the Mindcrack and Direwolf20 packs released and updated to the 1.4.6 version. Slowpoke announced that Tom Syndicate has arranged for his own modpack.
Everyone has been excited and waiting for most of the mods in the newer packs like RP2, Thaumcraft, etc...
The server I use belongs to a Youtube partnered through Maker Studio, but is not by any means as popular as the aforementioned. Regardless, he has put a lot of time into the server and his current LP.
The recent update states:
Is the Ultimate pack the one to replace existing FTBBETA worlds?
I've made my best attempt to watch the live streams to get solid information and have asked many times only to be ignored in the sea of viewers or even chastised for asking. Needless to say, we are getting a little nervous about putting anymore time into the current mod pack world.
We definitely want to keep Mystcraft, Twilight Forest, and many other mods that aren't in either of the other two released packs concurrently.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'll give my opinion also shared by the server owner I play with:
FTBBETA was the first mod pack released to the public which many servers started (public & white listed).
It should have been the first to get updated or infused with the newer available 1.4.6 mods. Many server owners took chances starting worlds that members have put ungodly amount of hours into. I think we all know how much time can be used doing something you love. At the same time, I think we also know how passionate people can get when something they love comes under threat of being taken away.
I have over 2 years experience managing servers in both small and large communities. I helped Junkyard129 run his server for over a year which had over 10K+ members white listed the first year I was there. I remember when we came to a point of having to restart the world, it became very dramatic and painful in the community because of how much time and love was put into the individual or group based builds.
I do believe I heard slowpoke mention tools to be available for world conversion/upgrades but can't find anything solid on the subject.
Regardless of the answer, I would sincerely appreciate a straight answer from the staff of FTB. While community responses are appreciated, I do not want to rely on rumor or personal opinions anymore. So, with no disrespect intended, please let the staff state the facts.
In closing:
I'd like to thank the FTB team along with all the Mod authors for putting together such a clean package.
I am a 53 year old retired Marine (disabled veteran - quadriplegic). I keep my body and mind busy in many ways. FTB has been one of the ways I've chose to use my time since it's release. I have no regrets but, if there is no point in continuing with our current world (started and active with FTBBETA-A), then please let us know now so we don't put any more love into lost cause.
Respectfully,
Mark Munson
SGT, USMC, Retired
Disabled Veteran
[Edit]: Moderators - if I put this in the wrong section, please move. tnx
