Wanting to start FTB

[BlinkY87]

Hey everyone,

I'm a new FTB user. I've played Vanilla for almost a year now, not that I'm bored with it but I want to try something else. I'm a keen watcher of a few Mindcrack players and was intrigued further after watching numerous videos. My problem is that I read about a new version, namely 1.5, was in the works. I also read that this may require a new map (restart)? So this is the dilemma, I've almost finished uni for the summer and now I have a little spare time I decided to bite the bullet and join the craze but the problem is that with the new patch possibly needing a map restart is it worth creating a map now and start playing FTB only to waste time and restart in a few weeks/months. I guess it works a few ways because it gives me a chance to get used to the way FTB works with regards to the new ores etc . I'm by no means asking for a release date for 1.5 but is it worth starting now?


Edit: Re-reading that, it sounds like a bunch of crap. Excuse the bad wording and the fact it doesn't make much sense. I'm tired.

 

[ex13]

If you never played FTB before, I suggest you just start now with the current version and start playing around. You will certainly want to start new soon anyways, because of all the things you learned, how you could do things better the next time and so on.

If you really want to keep you map when everything updates, you might try the new pack for 1.5. Currently its available as a private pack http://feed-the-beast.com/15beta.php though you might want to wait until it stabilizes a bit (with regards to the added mods and the used ids).

 

[fergcraft]

I would say it is worth it just to get familier with what the mods offer and how they work

 

[BlinkY87]

Thanks both. Retarded question I know but since Minecraft requires an unusual amount of time I felt it required a post.

Will any mods work with the current 1.5 as it stands? I'd like 1.5 since it has the drag feature when crafting - I have become that lazy in Minecraft.

 

[fergcraft]

their is a couple in 3rd party modpacks also I found one in the 1.5 diy thread they have a list. it is were I found this list http://bot.notenoughmods.com/1.5.1.html

 

[BlinkY87]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

 

[Vash281]

if you do start with the 1.5 beta pack i suggest you select the one with gregtech so the changes it makes wont bother you as much if you ever decide to play with it in the future

 

[BlinkY87]

That was the pack I did originally download .

Deciding now which route to go down 1.4.7 or 1.5. (don't worry, not asking for endless posts about what to do )

 

[Vash281]

1.4.7 is definitely gonna be more stable it also has red power
whereas 1.5.2 pack has a vast difference in mods and and world gen due to natura and biomes o plenty

 

[OmegaPython]

1.5.2 packs will not be compatible with future worlds. 1.6 may well break you worlds anyway, whether you are on 1.4.7 or 1.5.2. And the 1.5.2 packs will be buggy, incomplete and incompatible.

 

[BlinkY87]

Seems an even tougher decision. Have any of you guys made this decision yet?

 

[LukeWUK]

Yes, your recommended to have a fun experience using 1.4.7 not worrying about bugs alongside learning FTB. Its a no brainer sorry. FTB will however allow you to automate much stuff to more than compensate for your clicky crafting thing.

 

[whizzball1]

I dumped both and am playing RR for 1.5.1.

 

[Avatar]

Personally i have stopped playing ftb all together and am going to wait for an official 1.5/6 release, rather than beta packs. However i do visit my world from time to time...

 

[SatanicSanta]

Watch Let's Plays. Lots and lots of Let's Plays. Also look at the wiki. Play around with all of the mods and see what you like the most, and focus on them. I give this advice to all new FTB users, and it seems to help out a bit.

 

[Qwertz]

Watch Let's Plays. Lots and lots of Let's Plays. Also look at the wiki. Play around with all of the mods and see what you like the most, and focus on them. I give this advice to all new FTB users, and it seems to help out a bit.

Here is a good LP'er: http://www.youtube.com/user/direwolf20 (You may already know of him)
I learnt a lot off this guy and he does some very interesting things too.

 

[SatanicSanta]

Here is a good LP'er: http://www.youtube.com/user/direwolf20 (You may already know of him)
I learnt a lot off this guy and he does some very interesting things too.

DW20 is awesome, and quite a horrible actor.

 

[Qwertz]

DW20 is awesome, and quite a horrible actor.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head.

 

[Endgamer013]

DW20 is awesome, and quite a horrible actor.

Though, quite honestly, the endermen are evil!

 

[KirinDave]

Hey everyone,

I'm a new FTB user. I've played Vanilla for almost a year now, not that I'm bored with it but I want to try something else. I'm a keen watcher of a few Mindcrack players and was intrigued further after watching numerous videos. My problem is that I read about a new version, namely 1.5, was in the works. I also read that this may require a new map (restart)? So this is the dilemma, I've almost finished uni for the summer and now I have a little spare time I decided to bite the bullet and join the craze but the problem is that with the new patch possibly needing a map restart is it worth creating a map now and start playing FTB only to waste time and restart in a few weeks/months. I guess it works a few ways because it gives me a chance to get used to the way FTB works with regards to the new ores etc . I'm by no means asking for a release date for 1.5 but is it worth starting now?


Edit: Re-reading that, it sounds like a bunch of crap. Excuse the bad wording and the fact it doesn't make much sense. I'm tired.

Just start on 1.5.2. You will have a world reset in your future. It will happen. You should not feel bad about that. Remember; at any point in time you can just spawn in items to replace what you lost. No one will judge you for this and no one will say you didn't earn it becuase Minecraft, particularly modded minecraft, is your game.