Now that the mods we use are finally updated and stable (Advanced Machines, in particular) for Minecraft 1.1, it's now possible for us to update the server. Of course, Minecraft is now on 1.2 so we still won't be at the cutting edge, but we can at least jump up by one version and get the new stuff added in IC2 v1.71 (and yet I have no idea what was added in vanilla Minecraft). And so I have a couple of questions: who here still plays on the SB Minecraft server and do any of you want to update to MC 1.1?
I can't get a stable connection, though I could get on some in the mornings from work, since I have access to DSL internet through my laptop there. I think I may start doing that honestly.
Is your tower the basalt brick D-shaped thing close to the Stargate? You might consider using Buildcraft's fillers or builders to create it - if the tower's going to keep the same cross-section going all the way up, you can copy the lower part using a template and just stack the new construction vertically. I did a similar thing when building the housing blocks for New Stalingrad, though in the end each one of those needs 7 passes from a builder (one for each material type). And I haven't been on much recently due to being quite busy - also, I'm trying to think of a good factory design for New Stalingrad. I suspect that the problem is that we all come online at different times, so it never feels like the server is populated.
tbh got slightly bored of MC atm. half to do with bloody rubber trees not being flamable (cant burn them down and they are huge), and got tired of waiting for update.
The solution to the enormous rubber trees is either: a) Nuclear weapons b) Mining laser on explosive mode + lappack to power it with. The latter takes longer but inflicts less... collateral damage.
So now that all of the main mods have updated to the current version of minecraft, and there are a verisimilitude of replacement addons for IC's advanced machines, do you all think we should update the server? Add on some extra mods? These are the mods I would add if I could. Dynamic Elavators, taller doors, and compressed dirt. Dynamic elevators for their utility, and to make our skyscrapers feel like actual skyscrapers. Taller doors for the awesomeness of a door that is two doors tall, with both doors being opened by a single button press, and compressed dirt, cause you need something to do with all that useless dirt. Railcraft This mod makes rails something that you would actually want to use, while also meshing well with the mods we currently have. A long range liquid transport cart for BC and long range electricity transport cart for IC, and a future update will have LAZER RAILS, powered by the IC power network. Equivilant Exchange ALCHEMY! Computer Craft COMPUTERS! Mjolner Because I want to wield thor's mighty hammah. Steampunk airships, sky pirates, and steamboats because nothing says industrial like SKY PIRATES. (also steampunk stuff)
I suppose it'll be acceptable till pre5 and frames comes out. I use this myself, and it's quite the improvement over vanilla rails. In conjunction with any industrial mod, this is nothing but infinite resources once you get set up. Good till redpower computers gets here. I'll have to vote no on this. Too OP. single player only I'm afraid.
I could swore it said SMP compatible on the minecraft mods list wiki. http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Mods
I personally vote no on adding any new mods - it makes the installation more complicated, more dependent on them for updating and every new block ID is one that might clash in the future. About the only new mods I might want are the compact solar panel and the force field mods, but Force Fields doesn't have an IC2 1.81 compatible release yet (and it's also been quite buggy in the past).
Upon further testing, I think we should still use Railcraft, dynamic elevators and computer craft. Even if I can't really use railcraft very well. The rest aren't really worth it Also, this caustic liquids mod is one to keep an eye on for the future. http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/257818-123smpssp-plasmacraft-liquids-acid-energy-weapons0273162012/
The original Advanced Machines did, but that was buggy and only for 1.1. Several people forked that code and separated it into its component mods (advanced machines and compact solars), fixed the bugs and updated it for newer Minecraft versions.
Railcraft is really the only one we should seriosly look at, since it improves rails so massively. Computercraft and elevators are functions that redpower will have before too long, and would only be temporary additions if we do them at all.
There is a new Pistons mod out, specifically More Pistons which makes things alot easier with pistons of mulitple lengths and even a rudimentary physics piston that can launch objects affected by physics up into the air (drops, players, sand, gravel and mobs all go flying when pushed by this piston). You can actually make cannon's with them that don't need combustion chambers.
