--- # <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/35cd431a79354d7bf64256732329f909af01d9dd.png" alt="over" width="50" style="vertical-align: middle;"> **Overview** : _Thermal Heating is now here, featuring 4 new blocks, a new way to heat your recipes, complex systems to explore, and brand-new advancements._ --- ## <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/0e048259244b8d6a60f664db6668bc9cf3b8ec67.png" alt="over" width="50" style="vertical-align: middle;"> **Features** : **The Thermal System brings you 4 blocks:** * Thermal Siphon Drain * Thermal Pipes * Thermal Conductor * Thermal Outflow **This new system also brings 8 new Advancements:** * "Heat, Meet Machine" * "Closing the Loop" * "Branch Manager" * "All Back to One" * "Line Loss" * "Wide Open Throttle" * "Borrowed Warmth" * "Scorched Earth" --- ### <img src="https://i.imgur.com/76DcmBk.png" alt="over" width="50" style="vertical-align: bottom;"> Notes: This version is still in beta, expect bugs! The Thermal Conductor currently has a model issue that will be resolved in future patch updates. --- **And here is a spoiler for the upcoming Thermal 2.5.0 Sequel!:** <div align="center"> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/945230ce9fd861a2b097e56e657b650205050159.png" alt="over" width="100"> </div>

 --- ---  Combines fluids and mechanical power into the exact same blocks. Adds new ways to automate farms and power setups without creating a mess of separate pipes and shafts everywhere. ---  ### Fluid Sprinkler - Added the **Fluid Sprinkler** block. - Sucks up liquids from directly below and sprays them to change or buff surrounding blocks. - **Aeronautics Physics Support:** Fully compatible with moving grids and physics structures (Works seamlessly *In-World to In-World* and *Simulated to Simulated*). - Works with multiple fluids for different effects: - **Water:** Automatically hydrates farmland. - **Lava:** Spits out high-heat particles for custom transmutations. - **Honey:** Creates a localized zone that speeds up crop growth. --- ### Mechanical Rotary Joint - Added the **Mechanical Rotary Joint** block. - Placed directly under a Fluid Sprinkler to feed it both rotation and liquids at the same time. - Powered from the sides using **Cogwheels**. - Passes fluids straight up to the block on top depending on the direction of the rotation. --- ### Mechanical Rotary Union - Added the **Mechanical Rotary Union** block. - Allows for much tighter layouts when hooking up Fluid Sprinklers. - Powered from the bottom or sides using **Shafts**. - Lets fluids pass straight up depending on the block's facing direction. --- ### Advancements - Added a brand-new branch of advancements to track progression through fluid and kinetic setups. ---  - **Hold Shift for Info:** Added full inventory summaries for both the Mechanical Rotary Joint and Mechanical Rotary Union. Hovering over the block and holding **[Shift]** displays a guide - **Internal Fixes:** Cleaned up internal files to ensure all custom textures and block shapes load perfectly without random glitches.

 ## Full Release This update marks the full release of the mod, transitioning to the NeoForge 1.21.1 platform. Please note that the Forge 1.20.1 version is now deprecated. ## System Overhauls ### Advancement Overhaul Advancement triggers reworked. Progression paths cleaned up to ensure goals are easier to track and verify during gameplay. ### Recipe and Loot Balance Recipes and loot tables updated across the mod. Progression flow adjusted for a more natural experience, with rebalanced rewards for exploration and crafting. ## Future Plans <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> ### Mechanical Sprinklers Design phase initiated for a new mechanical sprinkler system. Current plans involve automated crop hydration utilizing mechanical power and fluid piping. This feature remains in early conceptual stages. </details>

 ## New Features * **Beyondlimits's Creative Tab:** Cleaned up and organized the mod's dedicated creative tab. Everything is now neatly sorted, so you don't have to hunt around to find our blocks and components anymore. * **Ponder Support:** The Mechanical Aroma Disperser now has a full Ponder scene. If you aren't sure how to set it up or what its range looks like, just hold W over the item in your inventory to see a live demonstration. ## Mechanical Reworks * **Aroma System Overhaul:** The Aroma Disperser has been converted into a true kinetic machine. Instead of just acting like a static block, it now plugs directly into your factory's power grid. You will need to hook it up to your cogs and shafts, and its overall performance now scales with your network's speed and RPM. ## Future Plans * **Sprinklers and Custom Fluids:** Work is underway to design a mechanical sprinkler system that can be mounted onto moving contraptions (like trains or gantry shafts), alongside a brand-new liquid type to pump through them for automated farm buffs.

## Create: Beyond Limits — v0.8.0 ### Descension: Manifestation This update expands on the systems introduced in the Descension Update, completing unfinished mechanics and introducing a new progression path centered around transformation and structure. --- ### Intensified Anchor - Added the **Intensified Anchor**, a powerful new block - Cannot be crafted directly - Must be obtained through a dedicated ritual process - Acts as a major progression milestone tied to fragrance mechanics --- ### Ritual System - Introduced a complete ritual mechanic used to transform an Anchor into an Intensified Anchor - Requires: - A Soul Fire structure - A specific combination of Fragrance blocks - The ritual progresses over time in multiple phases - The structure is gradually consumed during the process - Nearby entities are affected, making the ritual dangerous to approach - On completion, the Anchor is permanently transformed into the Intensified Anchor --- ### Ponder Guide - Added a new **Ponder scene** explaining how to perform the ritual - Provides a clear, step-by-step visual guide for setup and activation - Designed to help players understand the system without external documentation --- ### Anchor - Added the **Anchor** block - Crafted as a base component for the ritual - Used exclusively to initiate the transformation into an Intensified Anchor --- ### Fragrance Fixes - Added missing loot tables for: - Bastion Fragrance - Cinder Fragrance - Malice Fragrance - Fragrance blocks now drop correctly in survival --- ### Configurable Settings - Added new options accessible through the Create mod config menu: - Ritual duration (controls how long the ritual takes) - Particle intensity (adjusts visual effects for better performance) --- ### General Improvements - Improved integration between fragrance mechanics and progression systems - Adjusted validation to ensure ritual setups behave correctly --- ### Notes - An advancement for the Intensified Anchor will be added in a future update - Some planned features remain postponed for later versions

## v0.7.5 - The Configuration Update ### Customization & Logic This update focuses on player agency and moving hardcoded mechanics into accessible configurations. * **Enhanced Configifiability:** Transitioned core systems, including natural breeding and overbinding damage, into the configuration menu. * **Fragrance Fix:** Corrected the `block.createbeyondlimits.fragrance` translation error for proper in-game display. * **Percentage-Based Breeding:** Replaced the old "1 in X" math with a percentage-based chance for more intuitive control over animal populations. ### Ponder & Documentation Visual guides have been overhauled to reflect the current state of the 0.7.x mechanics. * **Refined Ponders:** Added Ponders for The Malice and The Cinder Fragrances And Updated The Bastion fragrance to ensure it animations match the latest soul-binding logic. ### Technical Maintenance Under-the-hood refinements to ensure the mod remains performant on varied hardware. * **Logic Optimization:** Refactored animal and player tick events to reduce CPU overhead, specifically targeting better performance for iGPU users. * **Code Cleanup:** Removed unused Mixin configurations and fixed `mods.toml` dependency variables to ensure a cleaner launch cycle.

## v0.7.0 - The Descension Update ### Fragrance & Soul Mechanics This update introduces soul-based environmental manipulation and localized player bonding mechanics. * **Fragrance Blocks:** Added three new blocks: Bastion, Cinder, and Malice. These act as the primary anchors for soul-related effects. * **Soul Binding:** Implemented a system allowing players to bind their soul to specific fragrance. Once bound, the player receives unique buffs when within the whole nether. * **Dimensional Stability:** Introduced logic that checks for soul connection stability. Some connections may behave inconsistently if the Fragrance block is used in a dimension it does not naturally belong to. ### Natural Automation This version makes the world feel more alive by allowing animal populations to manage themselves without constant player input. * **Natural Breeding:** Added the `naturalBreeding` gamerule. * **Autonomous Growth:** When enabled, animals will find partners and breed naturally, removing the requirement for player-fed items. ### Technical Improvements & Maintenance Structural updates to ensure the mod remains stable and compatible with modern Forge environments. * **Mixin Integration:** Integrated MixinExtras v0.4.1 to improve compatibility with other complex mods and prevent startup crashes. * **Registry Cleanup:** Updated internal metadata and configurations to align with the 0.7.0 release cycle. --- # **Note:** The "Endued" effect and fluid-based navigation mechanics have been removed from this build and are now planned for v0.8.0 to coincide with the introduction of the Intensified Anchor.

 ## v0.6.0 - Stability Update ### Technical Bugfixes (Changes from v0.5.5) The focus of this update is resolving critical technical issues identified in version 0.5.5 to ensure a reliable gameplay experience. * **World Generation Fixes:** Resolved an issue where creating new worlds or loading into new chunks would cause the game to hang or fail. These repairs ensure that world-gen features register correctly during the initialization cycle. * **Model Geometry Repairs:** Fixed several block and item models that were broken or failed to render in v0.5.5. All visual assets, including independent block models, have been repaired and now render correctly in-game. * **Registry Alignment:** Standardized internal data to prevent "missing block" errors and conflicts when upgrading existing worlds from v0.5.5. * **Chunk Loading Optimization:** Improved how the mod handles data during movement to reduce stuttering and performance drops when crossing into newly generated areas. ### Legacy Advancements In addition to the stability repairs, this version restores classic progression milestones to provide a more guided experience. * **Legacy Restoration:** Re-integrated 5 specific advancements from the legacy version. These milestones reward players for mastering core automation loops and reaching key industrial turning points. --- **Note:** It is recommended to back up your v0.5.5 worlds before upgrading to v0.6.0 to ensure a smooth transition with the new generation fixes.

 # Version 0.5.5: The Ascension ### Dependencies * **GeckoLib 4.4.7** (Now Required) * **Create** * **Farmer's Delight** --- ### New Content #### The Supercharged Sanctum A new tier of Aroma technology. When a standard Aroma block is struck by lightning, it transforms into a Supercharged Sanctum. * **Increased Range:** Effective radius expanded to 64 blocks. * **The Blessed Status:** A powerful new composite effect that grants six buffs simultaneously, including high-tier Speed and Resistance. * **Redesigned Visuals:** Fully animated models featuring custom golden electric particles and tracking animations. #### Rosemary Crops A hardy new herb added to world generation. * **Natural Spawning:** Found growing in Old Growth Taiga biomes and across Mountain Peaks. * **Cultivation:** Rosemary can be farmed on both standard Farmland and Podzol. * **Growth Stages:** Features five distinct visual growth stages from seed to harvest. --- ### Improvements & Changes #### Model Overhaul All Aroma-related blocks have received a complete visual redo. Static models have been replaced with high-fidelity animated versions to provide a more immersive experience. #### Performance Optimization The mod's internal logic has been overhauled. These structural changes ensure better stability, smoother frame rates during particle-heavy events, and improved compatibility with large modpacks. #### Advancement System Added a new challenge: **"Blessed Ascent."** This achievement is earned by successfully supercharging an Aroma block. It remains hidden in the advancement menu until triggered. --- ### Bug Fixes * Resolved an issue where block particles would occasionally display a placeholder "black and purple" texture. * Fixed a conflict that caused the game window to lose focus or minimize during specific background processes. * Corrected loot table errors to ensure Supercharged blocks drop the correct items when harvested with appropriate tools. * Patched a registry error that caused Aroma blocks to stop functioning after traveling between dimensions.

 # Create: Beyond Limits — v0.5.0 <img src="https://i.imgur.com/7iPwb5J.png" width="20"/> **Sunflower Rework Update** (First Stable Release) This release marks a **major milestone** as we leave **alpha** versions! The sunflower system has been added, adding depth, progression, and a new edible resource. ## <img src="https://i.imgur.com/8X17XkO.png" width="15"/> What’s New **Wild Sunflowers** - Renamed vanilla sunflower → **Wild Sunflower** - Harvest to get **sunflower seeds** **Domesticated Sunflowers** - Plant seeds to grow **1-block tall sunflowers** - Requires **Coarse Dirt** and **direct sunlight** - Mature plants drop seeds **Sunflower Kernels** - Process sunflower seeds into **edible kernels** **by milling / crushing** - A **light snack** to fuel your adventures — seeds themselves are not edible ## <img src="https://i.imgur.com/76DcmBk.png" width="20"/> Notes - First stable release, leaving alpha behind - Vanilla-friendly mechanics, meaningful progression - Sets the foundation for **future farming expansions**