Coming Soon - Redstone Paste!

One of the most requested features and something I've been missing myself is enhanced redstone, specifically redstone that can go up walls and across ceilings!

The problem was that all the mods people suggested or that other packs use add a lot of machine related items, can cause significant client lag (like the red alloy wire in Tekkit), or have other issues when used on a server. Then I remembered watching this video a long time ago...

... and decided to see if the mod had been updated, I have finished testing the latest version for MC 1.6.4 with our pack and I'm pleased to say that we didn't find a single issue!

The mod only adds three items, redstone paste, sticky repeaters and sticky comparators and couldn't be any easier to understand and use, the green direction selector (you can see it in the video when he places the paste) also looks much better now. I think this mod makes a great addition to the pack!

I finished the 64x textures for it today, and Fyberoptic, the developer of this mod also made the Hopper Ducts mod we use so getting permission is not an issue! 

This mod will be added in the version 1.1.8 update to be released next week, along with version 1.1.0 of the texture pack (I'll try and get this out early), the update will also include some other changes, including the promised change to the Chocopedia (details of purple Chocobo breeding) and new mobs being added to my DiggysMobs mod!

Jav's Daily News

Some screenshots from Jav0330 covering the last 24 hours on the server...

Cedarpoint2 is the first player to find a naturally spawning End portal in the main world, he's protected it and the rumour is that he will be allowing entry for a small fee in the future!

I can also confirm that their is still at least one more portal to be found in the main world, plus of course their are two free portals in the adventure world... three if you count the naturally spawned one I stumbled across a few days ago! 

Cedarpoint2 exploring the End with sam_the_chicken!

Jav0330's diamond fishing rod, enchanted to the max!

Remember we pay $250 for every screenshot we use,

it's always fun to see what you guys/gals are up to!

Finding Purple Chocobos

I noticed some players are confused about purple Chocobos, found in the nether, so I thought I'd clarify a couple of points:

1. Like other mobs they spawn randomly and can spawn at any time in any part of The Nether.
2. Unlike other Chocobos they lay eggs when bred rather than producing Chicabos, allowing them to be transferred between worlds easily.

They are around, so far I've found a pair and a group of three, but bear in mind that they only spawn within a couple of hundred blocks or so of players so the easiest way to find them is to go as a group and spread out in different directions!

I will add the egg info to the Chocopedia in the next update!

Feedback Form Reopened

As a few people already noticed over the last few days I've re-opened the feedback form for the modpack/server and it will be staying open indefinitely.

We've had some big changes since the form was first available back in December so please remember that if you have already completed it you can edit your responses, the questions may be changed from time to time if I'm looking for feedback on a particular feature etc.

Here is the link...

http://goo.gl/forms/sAJn4kVhLJ

It's fairly short so it won't take long to complete but you can also provide as much additional feedback as you want in the final text box (which is optional).

I'll be reviewing the responses roughly every two weeks and look forward to seeing what everyone thinks of DiggyVerse so far as well as reading your suggestions!

DiggyVerse 1.1.7 Released!

Changes in this version:

• Chococraft - Tweaked name render height to suit recent changes.
• Treecapitator - Bamboo tree leaves now break properly.
• Hopper Ducts - Slight cooldown time tweak.
• Tinkers Construct - Necrotic life steal disabled for passive mobs.

These are all just  small changes, the version change to 1.1.7 is mainly because integration issues with the new mods are now all fixed.

This update is not mandatory (you can still join the server with 1.1.6c) but it is recommended.