Monifactory Ep#2 - Old Feelings But In New Way.

Exploring the Lost City and Crafting Tools

Setting Up Base and Exploration

• The host introduces episode two, mentioning they have found a place to stay near the Lost City.

• They explored further, discovering a village and noting that the subway connects to another city.

• The host collected resources including magnetite and copper, indicating their locations on the map.

Resource Management

• Twelve exposed copper blocks were taken from a structure for future crafting into ingots.

• The objective includes crafting raw iron tools; the host discusses recipe trees but prefers to learn through practice rather than reading instructions.

Crafting Process

• To craft an iron Spruce Barrel and fluid pipe, they plan to use money coins for ore tool bolts.

• A Talisman is equipped to keep wandering traders away; mining hammers are mentioned as useful for doubling ores.

Tool Creation Steps

• The host lists starter tools needed: rod hammer, file, saw, wrench, mortar cutters, and screwdriver.

• They begin crafting with rod iron plates; each plate requires two ingots which makes it resource-intensive.

Finalizing Tools

• The recipe for creating a wrench has changed; they gather materials while waiting for stone to complete crafting.

• After acquiring necessary items like an anvil for repairs, they note missing gold or coal as potential issues in future mining efforts.

Inventory Management

• A tool belt is crafted using leather and iron; this will help manage tools more efficiently during gameplay.

• Controls are adjusted for easy access to tools stored in the belt; visual representation of tools on character is noted as amusing.

Currency Considerations

Exploring Infinite Water Sources and Crafting a Hang Glider

Introduction to Infinite Water Sources

• Discussion on the use of infinite water sources in the game, specifically mentioning the integration with a water collector from the NuclearCraft mod.

• Explanation of how these infinite water sources have been overhauled, allowing for easier feeding into steam dials.

Crafting a Hang Glider

• The player decides to craft a hang glider, noting they have enough materials (six iron ingots).

• Details on crafting components: six rods made from iron ingots and additional materials like sticks.

• Successfully crafted a hand glider, which is noted as being different from previous versions.

Quest Overview

• The player reviews quests available in the game, including Genesis Quest and various stages such as early game (distillation tower), mid-game (HV microverse), and late-game content.

• Mention of advanced crafting processes and resource management within the game's progression system.

Exploration Journey

• The player prepares for exploration with tools like a hammer and expresses excitement about potential discoveries such as diamonds.

• Describes gliding off buildings to explore new areas but notes limitations in distance traveled with the glider.

Discoveries During Exploration

• Encounter with hollow logs that may require breaking to access their interiors; curiosity about their functionality is expressed.

• Finds an upgraded backpack inside a chest located in one of the discovered buildings, indicating progress in inventory management.

Resource Gathering Challenges

• Player reflects on not needing food due to playing on Peaceful mode but acknowledges damage taken during exploration.

• Observations about towers with redstone torches; uncertainty regarding their purpose leads to further investigation.

Engaging with Villages and Resources

• Interaction with villagers at bounty boards; mentions collecting leather from cows while exploring nearby structures.

• Time constraints are noted when considering tasks related to stone widgets before moving on.

Mining for Valuable Resources

• Discovery of gold resources beneath an island prompts strategic planning for mining operations.

• Successful identification of an actual iron vein while digging downwards; plans are made to mark this location for future reference.

Summary of Mining Results

Quest for Resources

Gathering Copper and Tin

• The quest begins with the player gathering copper, needing a total of 210 units. They are focused on smelting resources efficiently.

• The player decides to create additional furnaces to speed up the smelting process, using wood as fuel.

• With only six more copper needed, the player realizes they must smelt coal to progress further in their quest.

• Plans are made to upgrade furnaces from copper to iron and eventually gold as resources become available.

Searching for Coal

• The player is primarily waiting on redstone and coal, indicating that coal is crucial for completing their current objectives.

• A search through Lost Cities is initiated to find coal; however, initial attempts yield no results.

• The exploration continues with a focus on looting buildings for resources while keeping an eye out for hidden chests.

Discovering Resources

• As the player navigates through various levels of buildings, they find a book on building techniques but still lack significant loot.

• The exploration leads them into what appears to be a subway system where glowstone is collected for future use.

Finding Coal Veins

• After extensive searching, the player finds a coal vein in GRE Tech area and marks it as a location of interest.

• They successfully gather 13 pieces of coal while exploring Lost Cities and decide this will suffice to complete their quest.

Completing the Quest

• With 23 pieces of coal gathered, the quest is marked as complete.

• Discussion shifts towards utilizing infinite sugar cane or cactus as fuel sources moving forward in gameplay.

Future Plans