[Suggestion] Choosing between ExtraBiomes XL, Biomes O' Plenty, and Highlands on a per-map basis

[Tiwuno]

I've had this idea for a while, and I have no idea how it would work, but I would love a way to choose between these three biome mods (and possibly others) when starting a new map. There is a lot of support for Biomes O' Plenty and Highlands, and I'm certainly not suggesting removing EBXL completely, but it would be nice to be able to choose between the three. Has this ever been considered? I would love feedback from the FTB community on this idea. (Also, I apologize if this isn't the right forum, if it should be moved elsewhere feel free to do so or let me know.)

 

[MediaCritic]

If this option is being considered, and I think it should be, would anyone else be interested in an option for a SkylandsPlus+ overworld? (Using this mod: http://dev.bukkit.org/server-mods/skylandsplus/)

I'll test it myself this weekend - I suspect the only compatibility issues might be with Buildcraft's oil deposits (not sure whether oil deposits still spawn in the open air) and Redpower's volcanoes.

EDIT: SkylandsPlus+ is a craftbukkit plugin; but there are alternative worldgen options for skylands, including the Better World Generation mods.

 

[Tiwuno]

Adding Skylands would definitely be interesting, especially if it worked with BuildCraft. Constructing ocean-like oil rigs but designed to work in space (either immobile or with RedPower frames) could definitely be interesting! I've only played Skylands once, but it definitely has FTB potential.

 

[ajrhug]

skylands would just be obnoxious and difficult, and i think extrabiomes Xl is super boring, so biomes o plenty is the one i'd want to go for

 

[Tiwuno]

All the more reason to allow users to choose which biome mod they want to use!

 

[Whovian]

and i think extrabiomes Xl is super boring,

No, Vanilla's super boring. EBXL is just boring.

And everyone seems to be forgetting Highlands.

 

[Ughzug]

are there hive generation issues on a map with only biomes o plenty installed with extra bees?

 

[Tiwuno]

I mentioned Highlands in my original post, Whovian. Personally I've never used it, but I keep seeing it brought up time and time again, and based on what I've seen it looked like a blast.

 

[Whovian]

I mentioned Highlands in my original post, Whovian.

True. I guess I meant everyone but you, it seems most people are misinterpreting it as "skylands."

 

[Revemohl]

If you can't decide on one, why not use all of them? I'm sure that at least EBXL and BoP are compatible with each other, Highlands would require some more testing.

 

[Golrith]

Bee hives will spawn in BoP biomes. If 1.4.7 version, you need the extra addon mod to enable all that. Later versions of BoP deal with all that without the need for addons.

Doesn't Mystcraft give a Skylands version of worldgen?

 

[Tiwuno]

It does, however Mystcraft is not included with the Mindcrack Pack.