Ark’s Magical Modded Minecraft Misadventure 25 : The Riddle of Steel

After a joyous beginning where I introduce my newly bred horse while fighting off an army of monsters, it all goes a bit wrong.

I demonstrate how to make steel from Manganese and Iron, and then bravely set off to use my steel pick to carve some obsidian.

Mods Encountered

Metallurgy by Rebel Keithy and Shadowclaimer : Steel is another step up from Damascus Steel, but I am not currently in possession of enough Manganese to dream of putting […]

Ark’s Magical Modded Minecraft Misadventure 24 : Horse-Taming with Mo Creatures

The reasons for my pumpkin and wheat farming become clear, as I go in search of a trusty steed or three to help me get around a little faster.

Mods Encountered

Mo Creatures by Dr Zhark and Bloodshot42 : The horses, donkeys, saddles, sugarlumps and medallions are all Mo Creatures. Through selective breeding, and a little magic, it is possible to attain pegasi, unicorns, and other exotic mounts. I’ll settle for a sturdy and loyal companion for now.

I’ll […]

Ark’s Magical Modded Minecraft Misadventure : Episode 23

In the last episode I claimed there was an unstable Thaumcraft vis node south of my base. Today, I show how I could have known that without goggles, and go to check it out a bit more closely.

I also do a bit of vegetable farming.

Mods Encountered

Thaumcraft by Azanor : The obsidian altar will continue to pump out aggressive-aspected wisps until I deal with the spawner. As it’s embedded inside obsidian, I couldn’t do that today. Even […]

Ark’s Magical Modded Minecraft Misadventure : Episode 22 : Thaumcraft Crucibles

More Thaumaturgy today as I set up a Crucible, and eventually manage to get it working. I also make and play around with my shiny new Thaumometer.

Mods Encountered

Thaumcraft by Azanor : As I continue to use my new crucible, more flux will be created, and things are likely to get pretty weird around here.

Buildcraft by Covert Jaguar : The oil I ended up using to power the crucible was from a Buildcraft oil well.

Mo […]

Ark’s Magical Modded Minecraft Misadventure : Episode 21 – Researching in Thaumcraft

Today I put my wizard hat back on, and begin to dabble in the weird ways of Thaumcraft research.

Realising that magic is not the only path to success, I also show how to create a batch of Damascus Steel with Metallurgy. Damascus Steel is made by mixing bronze dust and iron dust. It is a little better than iron for most purposes, and is significantly more durable, meaning that gear will last far longer. All tools and armour made […]

Ark’s Magical Modded Minecraft Misadventure : Episode 20

We begin as we left off, with your humble chronicler trapped down a well by the cruellest and most devious of traps. Oh woe! Shall I ever see my dear beehives again?

Spoiler Alert: Yes.

Mods mentioned

Ruins by AtomicStryker : Most of Ruin’s structures don’t try to kill you. That well had a pretty good try though.

Grimoire of Gaia by Silentine : A new creature encountered today! The Creep is the juvenile form of the creeper, only […]

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