Better With Time FAQ

Begin by crafting basic wooden components and a hand crank to generate small amounts of mechanical power, then progress to building a windmill or water wheel once you have the materials and space. The mod is designed to integrate smoothly into vanilla survival, so you can start whenever you have wood and basic tools.

Windmills generate power from wind and can be placed anywhere above ground, while water wheels must be placed adjacent to flowing water to function. Water wheels typically provide more consistent power output, whereas windmills can be affected by weather conditions.

Axles transfer rotational mechanical power in a line, while gearboxes connect axles at angles or change the direction of power transmission. You chain them together to route power from your windmill or water wheel to processing machines across your base.

Yes, you can use the turntable and other processing blocks to automate hemp harvesting and fiber processing, and the block dispenser can help with planting and collecting crops automatically. Combine these with your mechanical power system for a fully automated farm.

You need ropes, pulleys, and anchors positioned vertically to create a working elevator system. The pulley blocks transfer mechanical power to move the rope, allowing you to move items or yourself up and down.

Plant hemp seeds in farmland, wait for them to grow, then harvest the mature hemp plants to obtain fibers. You can then process these fibers into rope, canvas, and sails using crafting or mechanical processing blocks.

The mod is designed to work alongside vanilla Minecraft and integrates with EMI for recipe tracking, but compatibility with other mods depends on whether they conflict with mechanical power systems or block definitions. Check mod documentation or community forums for specific mod pairings.

Make sure the millstone is receiving mechanical power through connected axles from an active power source like a windmill or water wheel, and verify you've placed the correct input items in or near the block. The millstone won't function without active rotational power.

Yes, the specialized building blocks like columns, mouldings, corners, and pedestals are purely decorative and don't require mechanical power. They maintain a vanilla aesthetic while giving you more architectural options for building.

The block dispenser automatically places, collects, and cycles through blocks when powered, making it useful for automation tasks like repetitive building, block sorting, or working with your processing machines. It requires mechanical power to operate.