Recent Events Discussion (RED) Thread

[Adagiovibe]

More like the first examples I thought of. There are tools that are best in class and capabilities not usually found in other mods (mek isn't common in packs I've seen). But it doesn't have the level of content of something like… heck, forestry. Think more like Extra Utilities, not Thaumcraft. It gets its power from giving you a good toolbox and letting you at your own problems (like redpower); sure it's suffered from the option-narrowing nerfs, but it's still a good general purpose/utility/automation mod for filling in gaps in capability or providing alternative solutions. And if the nerfs are a problem? New Dawn

Mekanism is pretty common in non-FTB packs. I think its unfair comparing Forestry to any tech mod really, as Forestry gains almost all of its features from worldgen. I'm sure you will struggle to find any tech mod that comes close to it in terms of how much content it has. If you were to compare Mekanism to EnderIO, Buildcraft, IC2 and the TE suite, then you'd find that its not that far away really.

And I definitely agree with Botania not being the easiest of mods to deal with if you have aesthetic building in mind. Most of the automated builds I've used result in a horrible mess of redstone, chests and sparks.

 

[TomeWyrm]

Mekanism is pretty common in non-FTB packs. I think its unfair comparing Forestry to any tech mod really, as Forestry gains almost all of its features from worldgen. I'm sure you will struggle to find any tech mod that comes close to it in terms of how much content it has. If you were to compare Mekanism to EnderIO, Buildcraft, IC2 and the TE suite, then you'd find that its not that far away really.

In tech packs, yeah; but I don't see it in use very often in "general" packs, even when on the modlist.

Also, I meant non-worldgen content. Bees n' Farms. Same goes for Botania/TE, Botania/Blood Magic, Botania/Immersive Engineering, or Botania/Twilight Forest even. It (Botania) has a bunch of variants on a handful of simple concepts; which is both its strength and weakness

 

[Adagiovibe]

I wouldn't call it a weakness. Failing to appeal to a bigger demographic is not a weakness, just a choice.

 

[dragon_fang101]

new day, no update, EVERYBODY PANIC!!

new day, again no update, PANIC EVERYWHERE!!

PSA: this will probably be the last time I'll make a post like this, as it doesn't really contribute to the topic. when I make a post like this it doesn't mean there's no mod updates at all, just no updates that haven't been posted yet that I think is worth mentioning in this topic.

something's not right

 

[Lethosos]

Nah, the fact that the mods haven't shot him down for that still says he's doing it right. I like it myself; it's a nice bit of sunshine like a corgi winding himself up over a bit of bacon.

Sent from my Puzzle Box of Yogg-Saron using Tapatalk 2

 

[masterzh]

PSA: this will probably be the last time I'll make a post like this, as it doesn't really contribute to the topic. when I make a post like this it doesn't mean there's no mod updates at all, just no updates that haven't been posted yet that I think is worth mentioning in this topic.

I dont think thats offending anyone or annoying like once a week. As far as there is not more then 1 gif per page i am ok with that. And also complaining about "slow loading page" because of too many pictures or gifs is/should be ridiculous in 2015. For me, its refreshing to see glimpse of "emotion" or "fun" in such graveyard as "what boring new update in modded minecraft is there today".

[dont you dare to move this to RED]
[edit-already in RED: Show yourself! So others can post ...... or spam while including mod news in same post?! Ok sir. Next 10posts will be exclusively for you mr. unknown spamming news thread intentionally, even when posting news i will include something totally not relevant just for you]

 

[Warplord]

OpenComputers 1.5.18 is out! Rotating holograms, fixes, and most importantly: Nanomachines, son!

As always, remember to make a backup of your world before updating.

Is there a 1.7.10 version like all the other releases?



Also, about the MFR update? Where do u get the newest updates? What COFH core does it require? In curseforge the last version is 2.8.1B1 -132 and it requires a Cofh core version that is not on curseforge or on cofh.com ? Where can I keep up with the cofh mods?

 

[Lyra_Chan]

Is there a 1.7.10 version like all the other releases?



Also, about the MFR update? Where do u get the newest updates? What COFH core does it require? In curseforge the last version is 2.8.1B1 -132 and it requires a Cofh core version that is not on curseforge or on cofh.com ? Where can I keep up with the cofh mods?

The website would be best

 

[dragon_fang101]

Is there a 1.7.10 version like all the other releases?



Also, about the MFR update? Where do u get the newest updates? What COFH core does it require? In curseforge the last version is 2.8.1B1 -132 and it requires a Cofh core version that is not on curseforge or on cofh.com ? Where can I keep up with the cofh mods?

website has all the latest stuff, plus changelogs.

 

[RenzosNips]

I just released a new Thaumcaft add-on, Thaumcraft Minus Thaumcraft:

http://minecraft.curseforge.com/mc-mods/236589-thaumcraft-minus-thaumcraft

It's for people that want to like Thaumcraft, but hate all the Thaumcraft that goes on while they're trying to Thaumcraft.

Needs less Thaumcraft, because I tried to Thaumcraft, but it Thaumcrafted all over.

 

[keybounce]

So .... it's for people who just want to use the blocks without having to level up through the mod? I.e., straight to the end game?

 

[epidemia78]

You can just switch off research and warp in the config settings.

 

[TomeWyrm]

You can switch OFF research? I thought you could only make it require purchase with ResearchPoints, disable minigame. Not research entirely

 

[epidemia78]

You can switch OFF research? I thought you could only make it require purchase with ResearchPoints, disable minigame. Not research entirely

Indeed you can, enable the cheat sheet thauminomicon. All this mod needs to do is make a recipe for it. You will get inundated with warp upon opening the book if that is still enabled though.

 

[TomeWyrm]

That's not the same thing. It gives you warp and still locks content behind research. You just get to skip it with an item

 

[epidemia78]

That's not the same thing. It gives you warp and still locks content behind research. You just get to skip it with an item

:shrug:

 

[Adagiovibe]

I think the mod is useful, not everyone plays in singleplayer, there are some people that play with like 2-3 friends and are incredibly tired of doing the same research process for the 10th time in a row.

The no minigame config option is actually worse because you end up spending more aspects to unlock research.
Other config options are also inferior.

I don't understand the complaining

 

[epidemia78]

I tried research once....when I regained consciousness I changed the configs so I would never have to again. I think it would be cool to unlock research via progression in the twilight forest or something more interesting than filling out tax forms.

 

[Adagiovibe]

Yeah the research and scanning features are definitely the mod's biggest weaknesses when it comes to replayability.

 

[epidemia78]

I am used to scanning at this point, Ive learned by experience what items are useful for aspects.