Bridging the Gap Between Create and Applied Energistics 2
Minecraft modding thrives on synergy, and few combinations are as iconic as the kinetic engineering of Create and the digital storage mastery of Applied Energistics 2. Yet for all their individual brilliance, these two mods often feel like separate islands when it comes to resource processing. The Create Addon: AE2 Support script, powered by KubeJS and KubeJS Create, finally builds a sturdy bridge between them. It overhauls how certus quartz enters your factory and introduces a fully automated, crushed-ore pipeline that feels right at home in any Create-driven workshop.
What This Addon Actually Changes
In a standard modpack, certus quartz ore gets refined in a furnace or a simple crushing machine, yielding charged and regular certus quartz crystals without much fanfare. The AE2 Support script tears up that rulebook and rewrites it with Create’s mechanical flair. Instead of a direct smelting step, you now crush certus quartz ore into crushed variants — exactly like Create does for iron, gold, and zinc. This single change instantly ties AE2 materials into the core progression of crushing wheels, millstones, and bulk washing setups.
Crushed Certus Quartz: A New Baseline
Once you mine certus quartz ore, the first stop is a crushing wheel or millstone. You’ll receive crushed certus quartz, a new intermediate item that behaves like any other crushed ore in Create. From there, you can wash it to obtain certus quartz crystals and a chance at additional nuggets, or bulk blast it for charged certus quartz. The script removes the default furnace recipes entirely, so every crystal you produce must pass through your mechanical assembly line. This doesn’t just add realism — it rewards players who invest in complex Create contraptions.
Mixing Crushed Fluix From Scratch
Fluix crystals, the lifeblood of AE2 networks, now have a proper Create-style recipe. The script lets you combine crushed certus quartz, redstone, and nether quartz in a mixer to produce crushed fluix. This intermediate can then be washed or blasted just like any other crushed resource, turning into pure fluix crystals. The mixer setup encourages clever belt routing and basin automation, making fluix production a visually satisfying part of your factory floor.
How KubeJS Powers the Transformation
Under the hood, this addon is a collection of KubeJS scripts that hook into Create’s recipe system. KubeJS is a lightweight scripting mod that lets pack makers alter recipes, add custom items, and tweak game mechanics without writing a single line of Java. The AE2 Support script uses KubeJS Create integration to define new crushing, washing, and mixing recipes that seamlessly replace the vanilla-style processing. Because everything runs on KubeJS, the addon is incredibly lightweight and won’t bog down your server’s performance. You can even tweak the output ratios or add extra steps by editing a simple text file.
Installation and Setup
Getting this compatibility layer into your game is straightforward. You’ll need a working installation of Create, Applied Energistics 2, KubeJS, and the KubeJS Create addon. Place the script file in your kubejs/server_scripts folder, and the new recipes activate automatically. For players who prefer a one-click experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a remarkably smooth path: it’s a flexible, modern Minecraft launcher where you can browse and download mods directly from its menu, so adding the AE2 Support script alongside your other favorites becomes a matter of a few clicks rather than manual file management. Once everything is in place, simply load your world and watch your crushing wheels start churning out certus quartz dust.
Gameplay Benefits and Automation Flow
The biggest win here is consistency. By aligning certus quartz processing with Create’s ore treatment, the addon eliminates the awkward moment where you have to set up a separate furnace array just for AE2 materials. Your entire ore processing line — from crushing to washing to bulk blasting — can now handle every resource in your modpack uniformly. This is a huge boon for builders who love sprawling factory complexes with belts snaking between buildings.
- Unified ore processing: Certus quartz joins iron, gold, zinc, and copper on the same crushing line.
- Expanded automation: Mixers let you automate fluix crystal creation without relying on the in-world fluix seed mechanic.
- Reduced recipe clutter: Old furnace recipes are gone, keeping JEI/REI clean and focused.
- Server-friendly: KubeJS scripts run efficiently, so even large multiplayer servers can adopt the changes without lag.
Compatibility and Modpack Integration
Because the script uses KubeJS, it plays nicely with other mods that touch ore processing. If your pack already adds custom crushed ores or tweaks washing outputs, you can easily adjust the script to match. Many modpack developers have already embraced this approach to give players a seamless tech progression that feels like it was always part of the game. The addon works on Minecraft versions 1.18.2 and above, aligning with the latest Create and AE2 updates.
Conclusion
The Create Addon: AE2 Support script is a small but mighty tweak that makes two powerhouse mods feel like they were designed together. By replacing simplistic furnace recipes with Create’s crushed ore mechanics and adding a mixer recipe for fluix, it invites you to build grand, interconnected factories where every belt and gear serves a purpose. Whether you’re a solo engineer or a server admin crafting the ultimate tech pack, this KubeJS-powered solution delivers the compatibility that the modding community has long craved. Install it, fire up your crushing wheels, and watch your AE2 network thrive on the back of true mechanical ingenuity.