What mods are available out there that will add pipes for liquid transport? Specifically I'm trying to find something that will interact with railcraft blocks, tanks, etc. that ISN'T buildcraft or IC2. I don't want all the stuff that Buildcraft, IC2, or any of the other huge tech mods, so I'm not looking to use those...although I'd be fine if there was a pipe mod designed for Buildcraft that worked independently of it. It's just difficult to use the blocks and to transport lava, railcraft steam, water, etc. because for some reason railcraft doesn't actually come with pipes!
I used to like Extra Utilities, but over time too many OP items have been added to stick it into my server. I did find this mod fits the bill pretty well though in case anyone comes here looking for an answer to the same question...
And yeah, I'm not sure why railcraft doesn't have it's own piping system...I guess they assume you'll only use railcraft with buildcraft? Of course I think buildcraft is also OP so I don't use it My players can't be trusted to not abuse game mechanics hahaha!
What mods are available out there that will add pipes for liquid transport? Specifically I'm trying to find something that will interact with railcraft blocks, tanks, etc. that ISN'T buildcraft or IC2. I don't want all the stuff that Buildcraft, IC2, or any of the other huge tech mods, so I'm not looking to use those...although I'd be fine if there was a pipe mod designed for Buildcraft that worked independently of it. It's just difficult to use the blocks and to transport lava, railcraft steam, water, etc. because for some reason railcraft doesn't actually come with pipes!
Extra Utilities, EnderIO, and I'm sure others.
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I looked at all those before posting. The problem is they all add a LOT more than just pipes. I was hoping there was one out there that was just pipes. The Tubes! mod works, but we found it was causing excessive client side lag and crashing some clients. I finally broke down and added extra utilities, because at least it lets you turn off everything you don't want...which was 90% of what it adds. Hah! It's a great mod, don't get me wrong but it adds too much OP in my opinion.
Um, I kind of think RAILcraft doesn't have it's own PIPES because you can transfer anything with minecarts and loaders. I guess alot of people DO use it with Buildcraft, but personally I enjoy using a mod's base mechanics within itself just to see whats possible. Sure it may not always look great, but it IS there ya know...
Tubes is an excellent solution for just pipes, too bad it lags. I guess you wouldn't want Ender IO or Remote IO either. I don't see how anyone can play without the redstone circuits added from Project Red or Bluepower, their pipe systems are awesome if you aks me, and much cheaper than extra utilites but not as cheap as Buildcraft which I find to be a good balance. Have you tried Refined Relocation ? It may be a little different but maybe you should try something new. Personally I like logic in my transport system so Buildcraft pipes with gates and a mod called Steve's Factory Manager are my favorites at the moment. I just got a hold of Blue Power though and I have to say I forgot how awesome the Sorting Machine and Filters are with painted pipes... They're also very well balanced IMO...Anyway, I know you seem to got it figured out, just wanted to toss in my 2 cent here because I am bored...
and i know right, adds tanks and ways to transport liquids. doesn't add pipes.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/1292474-1-7-10-tubes-2-0-5-9-nov-2014
And yeah, I'm not sure why railcraft doesn't have it's own piping system...I guess they assume you'll only use railcraft with buildcraft? Of course I think buildcraft is also OP so I don't use it My players can't be trusted to not abuse game mechanics hahaha!
Extra Utilities, EnderIO, and I'm sure others.
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I looked at all those before posting. The problem is they all add a LOT more than just pipes. I was hoping there was one out there that was just pipes. The Tubes! mod works, but we found it was causing excessive client side lag and crashing some clients. I finally broke down and added extra utilities, because at least it lets you turn off everything you don't want...which was 90% of what it adds. Hah! It's a great mod, don't get me wrong but it adds too much OP in my opinion.
Tubes is an excellent solution for just pipes, too bad it lags. I guess you wouldn't want Ender IO or Remote IO either. I don't see how anyone can play without the redstone circuits added from Project Red or Bluepower, their pipe systems are awesome if you aks me, and much cheaper than extra utilites but not as cheap as Buildcraft which I find to be a good balance. Have you tried Refined Relocation ? It may be a little different but maybe you should try something new. Personally I like logic in my transport system so Buildcraft pipes with gates and a mod called Steve's Factory Manager are my favorites at the moment. I just got a hold of Blue Power though and I have to say I forgot how awesome the Sorting Machine and Filters are with painted pipes... They're also very well balanced IMO...Anyway, I know you seem to got it figured out, just wanted to toss in my 2 cent here because I am bored...