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Ic2 Additions FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need to remove Advanced Solar Panels before installing this mod?
Yes, you must remove both Advanced Solar Panels and Gravisuite from your game folder before loading IC2 Additions, as they conflict with the new content.
What's the best energy storage block to use after MFSU?
Start with the Plasmatron for mid-game storage, then progress to Auraton, Quantum, and finally 
Photon blocks as you advance—each holds significantly more power than the last.
Photon blocks as you advance—each holds significantly more power than the last.How do I unlock recipes for the advanced machines?
Craft the new energy crystals first; these are required ingredients in the crafting recipes for higher-tier machines and storage blocks.
Which drill should I use for mining?
Use the Advanced Drill to start, upgrade to the Nano Drill for better speed, and finally craft the Quantum Drill for the fastest mining available in the mod.
What's the difference between Vajra and Advanced Vajra?
Both instantly break blocks, but the Advanced Vajra is the upgraded version with better durability and efficiency for large-scale mining operations.
How do I get Molecular Armor?
Craft Molecular Armor through the standard crafting recipes using upgraded energy crystals and other advanced materials; it's the strongest armor set in the mod.
What reactor fuels does this mod add?
The mod introduces Neptunium, 
Thorium, and Californium as new reactor fuel options for power generation beyond standard IC2 fuels.
Thorium, and Californium as new reactor fuel options for power generation beyond standard IC2 fuels.Can I use the upgraded nano suits and quantum armor together?
Each armor set is independent; equip whichever tier matches your current progression, with Molecular Armor being the final and strongest option.
Does this mod cause lag or performance issues?
The mod adds many high-tier machines and storage blocks; performance depends on your system and how many blocks you place, but it's generally stable when used with a compatible IC2ex version.
Are the old items like sunarium useful or just nostalgia?
Sunarium and other returning items are integrated into the mod's progression system and crafting recipes, so they serve practical purposes beyond nostalgia.