Noob stuff
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Also, I'm not sure starting out with FTB is a good idea. Unless you are fairly familiar with the game, you should probably stick with vanilla (no mods) at first.
Indeed. You'll get a 'discovery' feeling while playing Minecraft for the first time, and you'll get it again if you play FTB for the first time, but you'll only get it once if you do both at the same time.
Agreed. You definitely want to savor those first playing experiences.
it depends. Basic Minecraft can be boring to some player and one of the reasons they jump straight to mods. Sure you first night in a dirt box is exciting and all it is just not what everyone enjoys.
I like vanilla a lot but I realize not everyone wants to mine by hand for a few hours to get the stuff to build a cool house. And in vanilla you really only have a few options. If your not into redstone builds and you have no want to kill the ender dragon there is not much else to attact a player. But with Modded MC you got lasers and magic and whole other dimensions to explore... PLUS the vanilla stuff is still there.
I would recommend anyone at least start with vanilla until you learn the basics. But beyond that it really is up to you if there is still a draw to the basic game play or if you want to jump into Mods.
I like vanilla a lot but I realize not everyone wants to mine by hand for a few hours to get the stuff to build a cool house. And in vanilla you really only have a few options. If your not into redstone builds and you have no want to kill the ender dragon there is not much else to attact a player. But with Modded MC you got lasers and magic and whole other dimensions to explore... PLUS the vanilla stuff is still there.
I would recommend anyone at least start with vanilla until you learn the basics. But beyond that it really is up to you if there is still a draw to the basic game play or if you want to jump into Mods.
Playing vanilla first will give any player a better appreciation for FTB/mods whether they like vanilla or not.
That is sort of like saying eating you brussel sprouts will give any one a better appreciation for Ice cream weather they like brussel sprouts or not.
Agreed. Also, taking the time to set up intricate automation gives a greater feeling of satisfaction if you have a good sense for what it is like to things by hand. It's sort of like how none of us modern folks get excited about seeing a washing machine, but if you were to show a person from the 19th century what it does and let them start using it -- woo boy would they be excited. This is because they know what it is like to wash clothes by hand.
@Saice - lol I suppose you must be right that vanilla is like that for some people. I enjoy vanilla just fine myself.
I have friends who have minecraft accounts but would never play on even a bukket server because of mods. Not any specific mods, just mods in general. I don't understand why they aren't willing to try mods, even more so because they haven't played since alpha now. But I don't press the issue, because apparently I'm the freak because I play games with mods installed. They don't understand the appeal. I don't understand how they don't see the appeal of even changing small things that bugged them.
Oh right, OT.
If you want to start with FTB, more power to you. Just know that it's a lot bigger and much more complex because it's a mod pack with plenty of mods to choose from.
I do suggest getting a good grasp on what is vanilla, but that does not mean play vanilla. The Official Minecraft Wiki will help with that(and might help with other issues as a side note) and the FTB Wiki would likewise help with FTB stuff.
I warn you, though, I get somewhat miffed when people post stupid questions that could be answered by a FAQ thread or wiki, and I'm hardly the freak here in that regard.(IE don't ask questions that show you know nothing)
It's worth noting though that if you're new to Minecraft, let alone FTB, you might have some problems finding a server that accepts you. I've been on servers where you don't get permission to do anything save for walk around and get killed until you prove you aren't a "Squid". And while I have no idea if that's the norm, just keep in mind you'll want to get a grip on the basics of mods in FTB before playing on a server. Not a thing you have to do, but it helps avoid the stupid questions issue.
If you want to start with FTB, more power to you. Just know that it's a lot bigger and much more complex because it's a mod pack with plenty of mods to choose from.
I do suggest getting a good grasp on what is vanilla, but that does not mean play vanilla. The Official Minecraft Wiki will help with that(and might help with other issues as a side note) and the FTB Wiki would likewise help with FTB stuff.
I warn you, though, I get somewhat miffed when people post stupid questions that could be answered by a FAQ thread or wiki, and I'm hardly the freak here in that regard.(IE don't ask questions that show you know nothing)
It's worth noting though that if you're new to Minecraft, let alone FTB, you might have some problems finding a server that accepts you. I've been on servers where you don't get permission to do anything save for walk around and get killed until you prove you aren't a "Squid". And while I have no idea if that's the norm, just keep in mind you'll want to get a grip on the basics of mods in FTB before playing on a server. Not a thing you have to do, but it helps avoid the stupid questions issue.
Thanks everyone ill try vanilla first. I have another question I'm buying a new computer if I put a link to what im thinking of buying can you guys tell me if minecraft will run on it thanks.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VIBOX-Centr...TF8&qid=1370734675&sr=8-12&keywords=Gaming+pc
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VIBOX-Centr...TF8&qid=1370734675&sr=8-12&keywords=Gaming+pc
No, its more like saying if youve only had chocolate ice cream you could not appreciate it as much as having had vanilla icecream as well. Its about experience and prospective and youd have no difference to base anything off of. This is why (some) rich kids become spoiled. They are given things rather than have worked for them. They are robbed of the feeling of being able to fully appreciate what they have and the differences therein. Youd rob the OP of this?
On the flipside you have people unwilling to try new things because it is easier or in some way 'cheating'. They are simply close-minded, ignorant stubborn types and again rob themselves of any real appreciation of the 'standard' way of things as they too have little to base their observations from.