Now that AE2 has a 1.10 release, do people prefer it or Refined Storage?
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Fun things to do with AE2 terminals? Place them in the block at the bottom of a window made with a Glass Pane. Now you can access it from either side of the wall. Or place them facing a block, and then use a piston to pull the block out, revealing the panels, or hiding them when the piston is extended.
The 1.10 direwolf20 pack is doing a good job of showcas showcasing new mods
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I just noticed that Ender IO added 9 tiers of storage to go with their inventory control panel. The range goes from "tiny" to "extended warehouse". I don't know what that means yet, but I'm willing to give it a go in smaller, more focused or "lite" packs and not add either of those mods.
I like AE2 enough that I wasn't even considering any alternatives, especially not a copycat, not even if it has recognized improvements. But to do without and get a little deeper into another mod I already use? I think I can live with fewer bells and whistles for that.
I like AE2 enough that I wasn't even considering any alternatives, especially not a copycat, not even if it has recognized improvements. But to do without and get a little deeper into another mod I already use? I think I can live with fewer bells and whistles for that.
In the interest of exploring other options, I've delved into RFTools for my storage needs this world. Modular Storage can hold up to 300 stacks per block, and the Storage Scanner's range allows you to include machine inventories, Storage Drawers (Controllers and Slaves as well), and similar without having to have them actually connected by wiring. A tablet can be made to allow you access to all this wherever you go (even cross dimension).
I currently have a bank of Modular Storage blocks filtered for bulk storage, with one unfiltered for random stuffs. Combine this with my previously existing Drawer wall by allowing the Storage Scanner access to the Controller and my storage system is in great shape. I'm now in the process of automating more operations in the base, which I can see some easy paths to so far.
I kind of prefer refined storage. The thing I don't like is I need to go to the nether before I can get the system.
Nether access is appropriate for the level of power you're entering into, IMO. You can push to the Nether fast enough - before you have diamonds if you're really in a hurry. The major factor I saw was the sheer quantity of Nether Quartz needed, although it's abundant enough if you're prepared to go get it.
When compared to AE, both require Nether Quartz in fair quantity, so either way you're headed through the portal.
Wait...you don't like doing something that can be done in the first 30 minutes of gameplay, before you can even acquire enough shtuff to need an RS/ME system, because...why? Would you rather them just hand it up to you? That's pretty close to saying you have having to punch trees to get wood to get sticks.
There is NO need to be so hostile. Not everyone has an easy time in the Nether. Plus there's tons of mods that make the Nether much harder.
I'm not being hostile so to speak...that post was made more in disbelief than hostility. I keep forgetting yall can't hear my voice when I type stuff.
Thanks, was just curious. My initial thought was that this pushed back RS by like 15 minutes in a new game, but others have pointed out that some modpacks may introduce specific nether issues.
The thing is, RS actually consumes a *LOT* of Nether Quartz. As in 'multiple stacks'. Everything requires 'quartz-infused iron', which requires, you guessed it, nether quartz. Granted, it's a clever way to avoid having to do worldgen, but on the whole, between AE2's seed crystal system and the level of Fluix required compared to the amount of quartz used in RS... AE2 uses significantly less Nether Quartz.
The problem here isn't necessarily getting to the nether. It's getting the quartz in sufficient quantity. Consider that Quark, a very commonly installed mod, now has blazes spawning all over the nether, and in sizable numbers, and you get a scenario in which it can be an actual challenge.
Unless you are in Sentient Gear from Blood Magic, of course. I'm doing an in-depth tutorial video serieswith @JaRyCu on Blood Magic, and during recording, I got hit point-blank by a creeper... I barely even noticed. Stupidly early-game gear for the quality.
The problem here isn't necessarily getting to the nether. It's getting the quartz in sufficient quantity. Consider that Quark, a very commonly installed mod, now has blazes spawning all over the nether, and in sizable numbers, and you get a scenario in which it can be an actual challenge.
Unless you are in Sentient Gear from Blood Magic, of course. I'm doing an in-depth tutorial video serieswith @JaRyCu on Blood Magic, and during recording, I got hit point-blank by a creeper... I barely even noticed. Stupidly early-game gear for the quality.
You did it by accident; I did it on purpose. Then I laughed at the remnants of its corpse while I ate an apple on the spot in which it died. BAHAHAHA
I prefer almost everything about Refined Storage. I first used RS in DW20's pack but am now using it in SkyFactory and the changes in the crafting recipes are welcomed. (less use of the solderer)
the 1 thing I do like about AE2 is the look of the crafting terminal. I love the flat panel concept compared to the box that comes with RS. Even though I always used AE2, I really disliked the extra grind in setting it up. Furthermore, hunting for meteors really annoys me.
the 1 thing I do like about AE2 is the look of the crafting terminal. I love the flat panel concept compared to the box that comes with RS. Even though I always used AE2, I really disliked the extra grind in setting it up. Furthermore, hunting for meteors really annoys me.
I hear ya, RS does use a TON of quartz. Now that I have learned how to do mystical agriculture and chickens, I fully plan to grow my own quartz early on, instead of relying on quarries/strip mining.
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Stryker
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Having played with both, I much prefer RS. The main reason for this is trying to get into AE2 on a server is nigh impossible as all meteors in a 5000 block radius have already been scoured, as with the charged crystal you require to start the whole thing (i mined a 90x90 room at level 40 and got 0). Gets very frustrating. Also a lot of people have said RS isnt challenging; whilst the main mechanics are simple (import, export, everything in just plain disks), the uses for it are the complex parts and getting it to work with a variety of situations can be quite complex. AE2 might be more complex but id argue that it turns more people off than on that are trying to get into it. I just wanted a centralised storage system that didn't have me running to 20 levels of my base to find chests. RS does that very simply and so that's why i think it is superior.
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Daihok
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Speaking of AE2. Anyone know if updates are bein worked on? I see on curse it hasnt updated in quite awhile.
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