Binnie Patcher Mod — Guide

Extra Bees

Extra Bees significantly expands the apiculture mechanics of Forestry. It introduces a vast array of new species that produce specialized resources such as metal dusts, dyes, and gems.

Bee Species and Branches

Bees are categorized into branches, each with unique environmental requirements and products. Below are notable branches added by the mod:

Specialized Machines

Extra Bees adds several machines to streamline bee management and environmental control:

• Acclimatiser: Uses items like Sand, Water, or Lava to shift a bee's temperature and humidity tolerances.
• Indexer: An infinite storage solution for bees, allowing players to search and sort through thousands of specimens.
• Apiarist Database: A portable or stationary device that tracks discovered species, mutations, and genetic traits.

Alveary Components

To optimize production, Extra Bees adds modular upgrades for the Alveary structure: * Alveary Transmission: Allows the Alveary to accept RF/MJ power to simulate specific climates. * Alveary Hatchery: Automates the production of Bee Larvae for use in Genetics. * Alveary Lighting: Prevents the 'No Sky' penalty in underground setups.

Extra Trees

Extra Trees adds 96 new tree species and a deep wood-processing system. It focuses on both resource production (fruits, nuts, latex) and aesthetic building.

Tree Species and Products

Trees are bred using Forestry's pollination mechanics. Notable species include: * Fruit Trees: Apple, Cherry, Plum, Walnut, Chestnut, Banana, Brazil Nut. * Industrial Trees: Rubber (Latex), Kapok (Wool), Logwood (Dyes). * Aesthetic Trees: Douglas-fir, Ginkgo, Jacaranda, Redwood.

Woodworking and Design

The mod adds 35 new wood types, each with its own planks, stairs, and slabs. The Woodworker machine allows players to combine different wood types into patterned tiles, decorative doors, and custom fences.

Alcohol Production

Extra Trees includes a fermentation and distillation system: 1. Fruit Press: Extracts juice from fruits. 2. Brewery: Ferments juice into wines, ciders, and beers. 3. Distillery: Refines fermented liquids into high-proof spirits like Vodka, Gin, and Rum.

Genetics

Genetics is the most advanced part of the mod suite, allowing players to bypass traditional breeding by directly editing the genome of bees, trees, flowers, and butterflies.

The Genetic Engineering Workflow

To manipulate genes, players must follow a specific laboratory process:

1. Genepool: Dissolve unwanted Drones or Larvae into Raw DNA using Ethanol and Enzyme.
2. Isolator: Extract a specific gene from a specimen into a Serum Vial. This consumes the specimen.
3. Sequencer: Analyze the Serum Vial to identify which trait it contains (e.g., 'Fast Speed' or 'Imperial Species').
4. Polymeriser: Use Raw DNA and Polymerising Bacteria to duplicate a sequenced Serum, creating multiple copies of a desired gene.
5. Inoculator: Inject the gene from a Serum into a Larva, Sapling, or Pollen. This has a chance to permanently change the specimen's genome.

Laboratory Consumables

Machines in the Genetics lab require specific fluids produced in the Incubator: * Growth Medium: Bone Meal + Sugar + Water. * Bacteria: Growth Medium + Wheat. * Enzyme: Bacteria + Sugar. * Polymerising Bacteria: Bacteria + Bone Meal.

Botany

Botany introduces breedable flowers to Minecraft. Unlike vanilla flowers, Botany flowers have complex genetics including color, height, and petal shape.

Gardening Mechanics

Flowers must be grown in specialized soil. Players use a Trowel to plant and harvest. * Soil pH: Controlled by adding Lime (alkaline) or Peat (acidic). * Moisture: Controlled by proximity to water or sand. * Fertilizer: Required to maintain growth speed and mutation rates.

Flower Species

There are 46 base species, including Lilies, Fuchsias, and Tulips. Through cross-pollination (facilitated by bees or manual brushing), players can unlock over 80 different color variations for every species.