Guide

## Introduction

Chains is a vanilla-style data pack that aims to improve vanilla Minecraft gameplay by adding completely new *Machines*. The main concept of the Datapack is to connect Machines to *Chain Torque Sources* [CTS] via Chains to provide *Chain Torque* [CT] to them; to operate the Sawmill, you will need to connect it with any CTS using chains. There are two types of units: Powerable and Non-Powerable. Each Powerable Unit requires a certain amount of CT. Each CTS generates a different amount of CT.

## Andesite Age

The Chains Datapack is divided into two **Ages**: **Andesite** and **Copper**. The game begins in the Andesite Age, meaning that you cannot craft any items from the Copper age.

### Waterwheel

The first Chain Torque Source [CTS] the Player can build is the Waterwheel. It produces 3 Chain Torque [CT] and is crafted with 4 Wooden Planks, 4 Slabs, and an Iron Ingot. The recipe is available on the Waterwheel's wiki page. The Waterwheel requires two blocks of water beneath it to function. When the Waterwheel is active, you can connect it with Chains to any Powerable Unit.

### Chains

Chains are an essential component of the datapack, and have had their crafting simplified from Vanilla. So, the craft was made simpler. The new recipe is available on the Modrinth Page. When you have made your first Chains, place them so they will connect to the waterwheel. When powered, they should have particles on them.

### Sawmill

Sawmill is the first Powerable Unit you unlock. It is Crafted with 3 Stripped Wood and an Iron Ingot. The recipe is available on the Sawmill wiki page. The Sawmill must be connected to any CTS to function. It requires 3 CT, meaning it can be powered by a single Waterwheel.

### Crusher

The Crusher is a Non-Powerable unit. It is used to crush items like Cobblestone into other items, like Gravel. It is the most expensive item in the Andesite Age, both to craft and set up. You can view the crafting recipe on the Crusher wiki page. To make a Crusher function, you'll need to ride a horse connected to a lead nearby. The Saddle has also been made craftable using 3 Leather and 2 Copper Nuggets. Copper Nuggets have also been added to make Copper consistent with the other metals.

After you have completed all Andesite Age advancements, you will move onto Copper Age.

## Copper Age

The Copper Age is where the fun really begins. So let's begin the second part of our adventure!

### Wrench

The Wrench is a very powerful tool. It allows you to rotate and break certain Machines. The only Machine it can currently break is the Mechanical Fan. Rotating Machines does not only change them visually, but also changes the functionality of them.

### Steampunk Goggles

The Steampunk Goggles are also quite a powerful tool. They can be used to view all the needed information about the Machine which is nearest to you. Steampunk Goggles is a Carved Pumpkin, so you can place it. But do not worry - the pumpkin you placed will be destroyed and you'll get your Goggles Back. There are plenty of ways to abuse that feature, because the pumpkin is not removed instantly. Placing goggles will cause all Carved Pumpkins in an area around you to break and you will not get the Pumpkins back.

### Box o' Chains

To change the direction of your chains, split a CTS between a few outputs or even add up the total CPS of multiple inputs, you can use a Box o' Chains. It is not the cheapest to craft, but it is one of the most versatile of all of the units.

### Crushing Wheels

Crushing Wheels will replace your old Crusher. They require 3 CT each and need to be placed with a 1 block gap between them. You will need to craft a second Waterwheel to power each of them. When powered, they will function exactly like a crusher, but there is quite a few more options of intems to crush.

### Windmill

The first CT in the Copper Age is the Windmill. It is more than twice as powerful as your old Waterwheel. Though, it is not easy to craft. You need to craft a Windmill base and 4 Sails. Sails require String for the craft, but do not worry because you can now crush wool into string! To set up a Windmill right-click it with a Sail 4 times. Every single time you right-click it, it will consume a sail and change the texture. You can see if it produces CT if it is rotating.

### Mechanical Fan

Mechanical Fan is by far the unit with the most abilities. It can cook items if a Campfire is placed in front of it, smelt other items if there is Lava in front of it, wash items if there is Water in front of it or haunt items if there is Soul Fire in front of it. You can only break a Mechanical Fan using a Wrench.

### Mechanical Saw and Drill

Mechanical Drill and Mechanical Saw's depend on how much CT you use.

### Pumps and Pipes

Pumps and pipes can be used to transport liquids from one place to another. They can also be used to supply the steam engine.

### Steam Engine

The steam engine is the most late-game CTS. It is not craftable, because it is a multiblock structure. To set it up, place a 3x3x3 cube of copper blocks and right-click with your wrench on the middle block. It has 3 tiers, each having its own requirements. To upgrade the steam engine to the second tier, you will need to place an extra layer of copper blocks on top. To ungrade it to the third tier, right-click it with a netherite block. Here are each tier's requirements: T1 - 1 water source (via pipes), campfires below; T2 - 2 water sources (via pipes), signal campfires below; T3 - 2 water sources (via pipes), signal campfires below, requires 1 lava bucket per minute (via pipes).

### The new possibilities

#### Ore multiplying

To increase your output from mining Gold, Iron and Copper, you can crush the Ore into Crushed Ore and then wash it. For each Crushed Ore you will get 10-18 nuggets, meaning that, on average, you will multiply the output by 1.5!

#### Fast Fan, Saw or Drill!

Mechanical Fan's Drill's and Saw's speed depends on how much CT you feed it. So, if you power it with a Waterwheel, which I think you probably did, it will take an entire 10 seconds to wash or smelt an item! If you power it with a Windmill, it'll take 4.3 seconds. And if you connect it to multiple Windmills by using Box o' Chains, it can take near to no time!

#### Automated Diamonds!?

If you wash gravel using the Mechanical Fan, there is a small chance to get Diamonds! One of the easiest ways to get gravel is by crushing it using a Crusher or Crushing Wheels. You can also make it more automatic by dropping the output from Crushing Wheels straight into a Mechanical Fan.