Beyond The Cogs - Mechanical Expeditions

🚀 Initial Release

First public release of Beyond The Cogs: Mechanical Expeditions

⚙️ Core Features

• Full integration of the Create ecosystem
• Extensive Create addon support for:
  • Automation
  • Logistics & trains
  • Power systems (steam, diesel, nuclear)
  • Weapons & machinery

🌍 World Generation & Exploration

• Added Terralith & Tectonic for terrain overhaul
• Integrated multiple structure mods:
  • YUNG's Better Dungeons
  • Strongholds, Mineshafts, Ocean Monuments
  • Towns, Towers, and underground villages
• Improved exploration rewards and structure variety

🍳 Farming & Food Systems

• Integrated Farmer's Delight + addons
• Added industrial food automation chains
• Expanded cooking, farming, and production gameplay

🚂 Logistics & Storage

• Added advanced storage systems:
  • Sophisticated Storage
  • Backpacks + Create integrations
• Train systems via Create: Steam 'n' Rails
• Full automation pipelines with Create logistics

🔫 Combat & Technology

• Added:
  • Cannons (Create Big Cannons)
  • Gunsmithing systems
  • Nuclear & advanced industry mods
• Balanced combat progression alongside automation

🎨 Performance & Visual Improvements

• Added:
  • Embeddium (performance)
  • Oculus (shader support)
• Improved:
  • Lighting (Dynamic Lights)
  • UI readability (Legendary Tooltips, Jade)
  • Animations & visuals

⚠️ Known Issues

• Some Create addons may still have minor compatibility quirks
• Large factories may impact performance on lower-end systems
• Worldgen may take longer on first load

💻 Requirements

• Minimum: 6GB RAM
• Recommended: 8–10GB RAM