Create Ultimate Selection Create Quests Create Addons Modpack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I start the mod if I don't see a quest book?
Craft a quest book using basic materials like paper and leather, or check your inventory when you first spawn—it may already be there. Open it to see the guided progression path and your first objectives.
What's the difference between rotational power and regular power in this mod?
Rotational power is generated by water wheels, hand cranks, and other mechanical sources, and it drives shafts and gears to automate machines. Regular items and blocks don't use rotational power—you need to connect machines to a rotating shaft to make them work.
My conveyor belt isn't moving items. What am I doing wrong?
Check that your belt is connected to a rotating shaft with enough rotational force, and make sure the belt direction is set correctly (you can rotate it during placement). If the shaft isn't spinning, your power source (like a water wheel) may not be generating enough speed or may not be connected properly.
How do I transport items between my factory and a distant mine?
Build a train network by laying tracks and assembling a train with cargo cars, then set up stations at both locations. Trains can haul large quantities of items automatically once you configure their routes and schedules.
Can I use pipes to move items instead of belts and trains?
Pipes in this mod are designed for fluids like water and lava, not items. For item transport, use conveyor belts for short distances, mechanical arms for precise placement, or trains for long-distance hauling.
What should I automate first to progress efficiently?
Follow your quest book's early tasks: start with a water wheel and shaft system, then move to basic ore processing with a press or mill, and set up a simple conveyor line to move the output. This teaches you the core loop before tackling complex factories.
How do I make a mechanical arm pick up and place items where I want?
Mechanical arms need rotational power and must be positioned so their grab range covers both the source and destination blocks. Configure their input and output targets by interacting with the arm, and adjust its height and reach as needed.
Is this mod compatible with other factory or tech mods?
This modpack is built around the Create mod and its addons, and it's designed to work smoothly with the mods included in the pack. Adding other mods may cause conflicts or performance issues, so check compatibility before installing extras.
Why is my game lagging when I build big factories?
Large numbers of moving contraptions, spinning shafts, and active machines consume performance—try reducing render distance, disabling fancy graphics, or spreading your factory across multiple smaller bases. The modpack is optimized for multiplayer, but massive single-player builds still demand good hardware.
How do I know if my water wheel is generating enough power for my machines?
Watch the shaft connected to your water wheel—if it's spinning, it's generating rotational force. If machines connected to that shaft aren't working, you may need more wheels, a faster wheel, or gears to increase the rotational speed to match what the machine requires.