INSTALLING AND CONNECTING

The modpack downloads and installs separately from any other vanilla or modpack client, but it does require the use of the Technic Launcher and it does require a legitimate purchased copy of Minecraft with a Mojang login.

1.) *** Java 8 is required for the modpack to play properly. Java 7 and previous versions WILL NOT run the modpack. Java 9 is untested. If using a 64 bit version of Windows, make sure to install the 64 bit version of Java. Java 8 is available here for all OSes:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html

NOE: The Open version of Java 8 available for Linux is so far untested in client mode but the server is run using that version and operates fine. The Java 8 Open JDK/JRE should be available through your Linux distribution's repositories - if you're using an older Linux version, like Ubuntu 12.04.05 LTS, you may have to add an additional repository source to install it. If this fails install the Oracle version.

2.) To begin, download the Technic launcher from here (it's available for Linux, Windows, and MacOS):

http://www.technicpack.net/download

3.) Run the Technic launcher, being sure to input your username and password. With the modpack open, paste this link in the search bar (underneath the words Discover in the upper left hand corner of the launcher screen):

http://api.technicpack.net/modpack/fantasy-tech

Select it, and download the modpack. Give it time to download and unpack, and then run the modpack. It will take time to load.

4.) From there, select multiplayer, then add server, and then enter the url for the server - gangrapeponbiki.com - in the server address box. Hit Done, then select the server and hit connect.

And there you are!

NOTE: Keep the modpack on version 1.6.3. This is the current version as of now - Once you download it, go into Modpack Options, select Specific Version, and then select 1.6.3 to keep it on this version. Unless I either post to this thread to note we're using a newer version, keep it this way. I will only update if there are bugs or a good reason - I will stick to the same version to avoid world breaking problems otherwise. If the modpack does update and the mod author does keep version 1.6.3 as a download option, I may fork the modpack and provide a different download link on the thread so people can continue to access the server with the same version of the modpack. I will update any links relating to download in this thread if this happens. That means DO NOT UPDATE THE MODPACK if prompted unless I say to do so.

RULES AND MISCELLANEOS STUFF:

Basically, the big rule is this: Don't be an asshole. And the other big rule is: Don't be an asshole.

Don't grief or interfere with players bases in anyway in the dimensions of the Overworld, The Twilight Forest, The Promised Land, The Moon, Mars, and any other outer space dimension that may exist. The Twilight Forest has many naturally spawned towers and dungeons, and you may claim these for yourself olive in, but please place signs and torches at all ground entrances to warn other players if you do so.

Other dimensions (and there are many with the inclusion of DivineRPG) are fully PvP in the sense that you may do anything to each other if you set a base up in them. These are dangerous places, and you should expect things to happen tbere. The space dimensions are dangerous too, but because of the delicate nature of oxygen setups, and the ridiculous death loops that a ruined oxygen setup can cause, these places are also off limits.

These rules may be disregarded if you agree to battle/war with each other. Any dimension not mentioned is automatically a warzone/full PvP area if you want to play that way. Just remember, the enemies can be wore than the players, so it might be worthwhile to band together.

Do not build or mine in a 75 block radius of the spawn area. Your minimap should provide enough information to avoid this. If you would like to build something for the spawn area, ask me (dedbbs in Minecraft, deadbabies on IRC), and I will give you creative mode and help you out.

Creative mode IS allowed, but away from the survival area except in certain circumstances (if you want to make a community shop or a community road or transportation system, I will consider it.) Talk to me if you're interested in playing in creative mode.


We DO have our own Teamspeak3 Server (same domain name), but most of the regulars are not in the habit of using it. Feel free to use it (use the Minecraft channel!) and ask other people playing if they'd like to Teamspeak with you if you like talking that way.

Always follow op instructions (there won't be many.) We really only issue instructions to keep things running properly. Remember, it's dedbbbs and and DIMT_Minecraft.

Please come and join us and let's have a blast. Come and join us, we're pretty cool, nice, helpful people, whether we know you already or not. And if you just want to play by yourself in a corner of the map, that's fine too. ALL GOOD FOLKS ARE WELCOME.

IRC CHANNEL/IF YOU NEED HELP TOO

Our irc channel is #ftb on 99chan IRCl. The channel is also linked directly to the game - what you type in game comes out in the channel and vice versa. But please, join us on IRC for the latest updates, faster help, and just to join us. All good folks are welcome!

IF you need help immediately, and an op (dedbbs or DIMT_Minecraft) is not in game and not responding to requests for help over the IRC<->Minecraft lnk,also come on IRC for immediate help. Some of our users might be able to help you, and some of them can also get a hold of me otherwise if it's an emergency (the server goes down, the server melts down, there's a mass griefing, etc;) Please let me (deadbabies) or DIMT - our IRC names - know ASAP if any of these happen - on IRC or in game, please, this thread, let's face, won't be read quickly enough to take care of things immediately. And any problems connecting or getting things set up, also come on IRC for quick help.

And keep in mind, the server is up 24/7, so no matter when you're available or where you are, you can still play! The server is located in a place that it's lag free for 99% of Americans and should also be for any Western Europeans. :3