What's new in modded minecraft today?

[Reika]

Reika, you might have already been asked this before, but: Which program do you use to make your textures? Photoshop?

Paint.NET. Anyone who spends $700 on a piece of software when a free alternative exists (with a massive library of plugins at that) is insane.

 

[Rongmario]

Equivalent Exchange 3 Received an update, important to the server owners

http://ee3.pahimar.com/

Changelog:

Build 1.7.10-0.2.322:
pahimar: Made the sync threshold configurable (server admins can tune how long clients have to wait before they can sync their energy values with the server again)

Build 321:
pahimar: Add in a throttle for users syncing values while on a server to prevent massive amounts of network spam

Build 320:
pahimar: Now when a pre-assigned value is set via command line, the next time the server starts it will regen the values of everything and save the new values to disk (tl;dr - set a pre-assigned value via command and then restart server for the changes to take effect)

 

[Arkandos]

MagicBees version 2.1.20 has been released!

Spoiler

• Fixes crash due to not registrering backpack correctly
• Fixes crash when breeding metal bees
• Fixed a missing configoption
• Started work on ThaumicApiary

 

[Rongmario]

Article on Minecraft's "future" and modding, featuring lots of modders, CovertJaguar, dan200, Mithion and more! http://recode.net/2014/09/16/will-minecrafts-power-users-stick-around-for-minecrosoft-wait-and-see/

Another recommended article from dan200: http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/15/6152085/why-parents-love-minecraft

 

[KaosRitual]

Enhanced Biomes updated to version 2.4

Spoiler

"Version 2.4 is out. New stone and a lot of bug fixes and tweaks."
"Added 7 new stones - chalk, chert, dacite, gabbro, marble, schist and dolomite.
All stones now have different hardnesses, ranging from 0.8 to 2.0. Default stone is 1.5.
Reclassified biomes. Even though they technically fulfill requirements for a number of types, they now only are about 2 - 4 types, as opposed to 5 - 7 previously.
Improved ID placement of biomes. You will need to delete your config if you want to use these IDs. Essentially, it groups all the rare biome IDs to avoid conflicting with other mods.
Changed the way stones and soils are picked for each biome. There are now broad biome types that each biome is placed into. You will get one old stone, one new stone and a soil for that type.
Fixed saguaro texture issue.
Hopefully fixed connected textures crash.
Probably a number of other bug fixes that I've forgotten about - it's been a while."

 

[Ommina]

Check out the chiseled abs on the Chisel 1.5.7 update:

1.5.7:
Added the Laboratory block, a fancy new block added by GravitasShortfall
Fixed issues with left clicking with the Chisel, thanks to Lordmau5/Konata
Some locale things added so its not all only english.
Fixes issues with crafting with sandstone blocks.
Potentially fixes a issue with marble/limestone generation on multiplayer.

 

[Rongmario]

Pam's HarvestCraft received an update with major compatibility patches! Also tips on where trees/gardens would be found (in which biome)

http://minecraft.curseforge.com/mc-mods/221857-pams-harvestcraft/files/2214528

1.7.10b - Compatibility Update
- Trees and gardens now should ONLY spawn in the Overworld: will add spawning to Twilight Forest and MystCraft once I figure it out
- Trees and gardens now spawn using the new MCF biome categories (see list below)
- Salt Ore now spawns using the isOreGenReplaceable function
- Listed my salt under dustSalt, itemSalt Ore Dict labels; added those labels to my recipes as well
- Bees now SPAWN! They now replace the leaves or log block of a tree replicating the fact that bees inhabit any part of a tree they can
- Deleted test recipes for my guide books that were causing issues: I will be replacing these guide books later
- MineFactory Reloaded and Thaumcraft compatibility added on my end!
- MineFactory Reloaded harvester, planter, fertilizer, and fruit picker now work on everything they should
- Thuamcraft Aspects, Golems now plant/harvest
- Contacted Magical Crops, Mariculture, and MegaPlantPack mod authors to have them change their Ore Dict labels to mine
- Seaweed should now lay flat on the surface of the water
BIOME LIST
Oak Fruit Trees
- Forests that aren't Cold, Spooky, or Mountainous
Jungle Fruit Trees - Wet, Hot, or Swamp biomes
Coconut Trees - Oceans
All Palm Trees - Wet, Sparse biomes that aren't Plains and Hot, Sparse biomes that aren't Plains
Cinnamon Tree - Wet, Dense biomes that aren't Plains and Hot, Dense biomes that aren't Plains
Paperbark Tree -Wet, Dense biomes that aren't Plains and Hot, Dense biomes that aren't Plains
Maple Trees - Coniferous biomes
Berry Garden - Forest, Hills, Cold, or Swamps
Desert Garden - Sandy Grass Garden - Plains that aren't Cold
Gourd Garden - Plains or Forest
Ground Garden - Mountain, Hills, or Mesa
Herb Garden - Forests that aren't Cold or Swamps
Leafy Garden - Forests that aren't Cold or Swamps
Mushroom Gardens - Forests that aren't Cold, Mountain or Swamps
Stalk Gardens - Forests that aren't Cold, Plains that aren't Cold, Swamps
Textile Gardens - Cold, Hills, or Swamp
Tropical Gardens - Wet, Hot, or Swamp
Water Gardens - Oceans that aren't Cold, Rivers that aren't Cold

 

[Arkandos]

Pam's HarvestCraft received an update with major compatibility patches! Also tips on where trees/gardens would be found (in which biome)

Well ain't I useless now?

 

[KhrFreak]

Looks like BonusBoni is now the lead TiCo Dev according to mDiyo

 

[Rongmario]

dmillerw released a updated version of RemoteIO to fix outdated APIs and depreciate MJ support.

http://minecraft.curseforge.com/mc-mods/67593-remote-io/files/2214547

Changelog:

* Better API file handling (should fix a lot of issues)
* Removed MJ support (BC is transitioning to RF)

Reika's mods also released update.

https://sites.google.com/site/reikasminecraft

Changelog:

V1f:

• DragonAPI: Maybe fixed some sound CMEs
• DragonAPI: Fixed MystCraft integration
• DragonAPI: Fixed AE integration
• DragonAPI: Removed several API dependencies
• DragonAPI: Added support for animated spritesheets
• DragonAPI: Fixed chat crashes
• DragonAPI: Fixed ItemMaterialController
• DragonAPI: Fixed Ore Dictionary interfacing
• DragonAPI: Fixed Waila "AA" issue
• DragonAPI: Fixed Waila crashes
• ChromatiCraft: Fixed config typo
• ChromatiCraft: Added berry-and-liquid infusion mechanics
• ChromatiCraft: Added energized crystal shards
• ChromatiCraft: Added pylon charging
• ChromatiCraft: Added iridescent crystal
• ChromatiCraft: Added recipe for casting table
• ChromatiCraft: Fixed pylon generation maps carrying over between saves
• ElectriCraft: Added RF Battery
• ElectriCraft: Changed some battery recipes
• ElectriCraft: Fixed some network logic
• MeteorCraft: Added skystone meteors
• MeteorCraft: Added option to make some meteors have no ore
• MeteorCraft: Made scattered item types depend on meteor type
• ReactorCraft: Made centrifuge require bedrock
• ReactorCraft: Heavy water extractor now works in deep oceans
• ReactorCraft: CPUs can now control multilevel reactors
• ReactorCraft: Fixed NEI crash with Uranium processor
• ReactorCraft: Fixed nonfunctional CO2 collector
• RotaryCraft: Fixed fuel engine exploding clientside
• RotaryCraft: Fixed flywheel NPEs
• RotaryCraft: Borer now mines air at much greater speed
• RotaryCraft: Borer now skips over mining pipe

 

[Ommina]

EnderTech exchanges a bug for a fix with version 3.0.346:

• Fixes a one time rendering crash relating to custom inventories (like a backpack) and taking the Exchanger out of it,
• Some refactoring,
• A minor version bump.

 

[SatanicSanta]

Santa's Decor updated to 0.5!

Spoiler

• NEW: Add a nice greeting from the MC console to @retep998
• NEW: Add stained glass blocks and panes
• NEW: Add paver blocks.
• NEW: Lamp textures and language stuff added. Lamp blocks have not been added because they are difficult and confusing. They will come in 0.6.
• TWEAK: Changed "burntBricks" and "BurntBricks" to "burntBrick" and "BurntBrick" in various classes for consistency.
• TWEAK: Changed "burntStone" to "burntSmooth" in various classes for consistency.

 

[SpwnX]

IHL Tools and Machines update (IC² addon), with even more GregTech integration and a "tesseract":

V0.509
Ok, new update.
Add transdimesional item teleporter, that can teleport items between dimensions (nether->overworld->end->nether and so on).
Add some gregtech metallurgic chemistry.

So you have a 60% chance to get a full pile of osmium and iridium by processing 81 purified chalcopyrite or pentlandite ore.
Because of lack of additional output slots in chemical reactor, i cannot add gaseous nitrogen dioxide output in sulfide oxygenation reaction, so enjoy your acid rains.

 

[trajing]

IHL Tools and Machines update (IC² addon), with even more GregTech integration and a "tesseract":

I need to play more GT so I actually understand this.

 

[SatanicSanta]

GregTech update to 5.05.06
No changelog, but Greg did say "Crash fix is literally all I did" in IRC, so yeah.

 

[NJM1564]

IHL Tools and Machines update (IC² addon), with even more GregTech integration and a "tesseract":

Huh that's fasanating. So how do you turn dirt into dimonds?

 

[Pyure]

I need to play more GT so I actually understand this.

I don't think it will help. At least, it doesn't help me.

 

[SatanicSanta]

Santa's Decor updated to 0.5.1 (or the "I'm an idiot update", though I don't think I can count that as one single update )

• FIX: Add the lang stuff that was forgotten in the initial 0.5 release.

 

[Pyure]

This is somewhat off the beaten path, but its minecraft modded news all the same.

A team is making a standalone game from a minecraft mod.

With the obvious twist being how the MS news might impact all of that.

Edit: Mod is "CivCraft" which I'm not familiar with. New game to be titled "Praxis" as it stands.

 

[dothrom]

This is somewhat off the beaten path, but its minecraft modded news all the same.

A team is making a standalone game from a minecraft mod.

With the obvious twist being how the MS news might impact all of that.

Edit: Mod is "CivCraft" which I'm not familiar with. New game to be titled "Praxis" as it stands.

Brought to you by [Redacted] Games. >_<
I'm guessing CivCraft is non-forge. Kinda sounds like it might be a minecraft/SimCity crossover?