X Mod Pack - Day 1

Installed the X Mod Pack (6.2) which is a good collection of mods to play survival mode. I tweaked it a little to get it to the level I like to play. The author of the pack has carefully chosen the mods so that they complement the game and not overpower it too much.

I created my new survival map using the seed "parishilton". I got that idea from a review of seeds for 1.8.1 and wanted to try it. Of course it generated a different map to the one in 1.8.1 (I have played that world as well) but it seems to have a good mix of biomes.

One problem. I spawned on top of a tree.. I jumped down and fell into a ravine to my death in the first second. Not a good start. Spawned back onto the tree, no issue! I jumped down again and died again. I should look before I leap.

Third time lucky, except I fell onto a walking polar bear which did not take too kindly to being dropped on. Died again...!!!

I managed to build a small house using dirt and wood from trees I felled. Walked around a bit and picked some food and some cobble to start my journey.. After a nights sleep explored a bit.

So far there are lots of biomes I have seen, swamp (watch out for crocs), snow biome, desert, forest and plains. Will look for my final site over the next day or two.

As I fall asleep there are lots of bears, spiders, scorpions and cats (large ones) outside my door. I am going to have fun in the morning.