Hard Rock Terra Firma Craft 4 Realistic Survival Modpack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I make my first tools?
Gather rocks and sticks by hand, then use a crafting surface to shape them into primitive stone tools. Start with a pickaxe to mine better materials, and an axe to gather wood more efficiently.
Why do I keep getting sick?
You need to boil water before drinking it and cook raw meat before eating it. Consuming contaminated food or water causes illness—always prepare meals properly at a cooking station.
How do I survive winter?
Build a shelter with walls and a roof, keep a fire burning inside, and stockpile food in an underground cellar before temperatures drop. Wear appropriate clothing and stay near heat sources during freezing nights.
What's the best way to start farming?
Clear a flat area near water, prepare soil with a hoe, and plant seeds you've gathered from wild plants. Different crops grow better in different seasons, so diversify your crops to maintain food year-round.
How do I progress to better tools and weapons?
Mine ore with stone tools, smelt it in a furnace to get raw metal, then craft metal tools at a forge or anvil. Each metallurgical age unlocks new ores and better crafting recipes.
What should I hunt first?
Start with smaller, slower animals that are easier to catch and require less preparation. Butcher your kills carefully to get meat, hide, and bones—each has different uses in crafting.
How does body temperature work?
Your temperature changes based on the season, weather, clothing, and proximity to heat sources like fires. Extreme temperatures drain health, so monitor your status and adjust your shelter or gear accordingly.
Where do I find treasure and ruins?
Explore varied biomes and look for sunken shipwrecks along coastlines and buried structures underground. Treasure maps can point you to valuable locations, but expect dangerous mobs and environmental hazards.
Can I skip ahead to better technology?
No—progression is tied to learning skills and mastering each era's crafting methods. Rushing without proper preparation leads to starvation, illness, or freezing, so advance at a sustainable pace.
What's the difference between eating different foods?
Different food groups provide different nutritional benefits that boost specific stats like health, strength, or stamina. A balanced diet from meat, crops, and foraged items keeps you healthier than eating only one type of food.