Applied Energistics2 Textures Backport Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on the AE2 backport textures?
Open Options, then Resource Packs, and move the pack from the Available list to the Selected list. Click Done and wait for the game to reload. Then look at an ME cable, drive or terminal to confirm the new look is showing.
Does this pack change any AE2 recipes, items or how the network works?
No. It is a resource pack, so it only changes how things look. Blocks, items, screens and the network behave exactly as before.
Do I need to put this resource pack on my server?
No. The textures are handled entirely on your own game client, so each player who wants the new look enables it locally. Players who don't install it simply keep seeing the original textures.
Why are some of my AE2 blocks still showing the old textures?
Another resource pack placed above this one in the Selected list is probably overriding those textures. Move the backport pack higher in the list, or disable the conflicting pack, then reload.
Which addon mods get updated textures too?
The pack covers Advanced AE, AE2 Mega Things, AE2 Import Export Card, AE2 Things, AE2 WTLib, AE InfinityBooster, Applied Flux, Applied Mekanistics, Ars Energistics, Extended AE, Mega Cells and ME Requester. Addons not on this list keep their own textures.
Do I need all the supported addons installed for the pack to work?
No. Textures for addons you don't have are simply never used. The pack still updates base AE2 and whichever supported addons you do have.
My addon blocks look old-style next to my new AE2 cables, how do I make them match?
First check that the addon is on the supported list, since unsupported addons won't change. If it is supported, make sure no other pack sits above the backport pack, then reload resources with F3+T.
Does the pack also change the terminal and crafting screens?
Yes. It refreshes the interface screens for ME terminals, crafting units and workbenches, along with the icons for storage cells, processor chips, upgrade cards and tools.
Will this resource pack hurt my FPS?
It only swaps existing textures for new ones, so it adds no gameplay logic or extra processing. Any performance difference should be negligible.
Can I use this together with my regular texture pack?
Yes. Place the backport pack above your general texture pack in the Selected list so its AE2 textures take priority. Your other pack will still handle everything else.