I really enjoy using the replacer mod as a person who likes to build on servers. I may not be the greatest builder, but when placing nodes, this is so useful so you don't have to keep placing and digging when it doesn't face "just right" or you're frustrated using the screwdriver on every node that needs turned differently. You must have more in your inventory to use them, else you will get an error that tells you that you have no more to place and some nodes will be blacklisted, so you can't replace or place those nodes. (TBD by the Admin.)
Also, I have this silly thing I do when I join a new server. I build with whatever material I can get the fastest - usually dirt, unless starter items are provided. That means I'm building a quick dirt box. (EYESORE! YUCK!) This is where the replacer is AMAZING!
Place down whatever node you want to use.
Shift + right click the node to select it.
Left click to exchange an existing node for the one you selected.
Right click to place the selected node on any exposed face of an existing node to place the selected node adjacent to the existing node where you clicked.
If you want to switch over to another node, you would simply repeat step 2.
Ok, so back to my dirt box starter house. I can spam replace all the dirt randomly or uniformly to make it look nice, such as turning it all to wood planks, if I have them in my inventory. I can also place nodes next to other nodes, so I could take stone stairs and create a roof, by placing them along the top most dirt's exposed side and exposed top. Some nodes will be filled in by hand, but those that have to be turned are easiest placed after the first one is placed and turned the direction needed.
(continued review, since I reached character limit..)
I've seen some servers where the admin have modified the replacer mods to take damage or need to be charged (using technic). I personally like the servers who's admin blacklist ores for this mod, because not everything should be able to be dug up by a simple click using a tool made from 2 chests and 1 stick. (Speaking of the crafting recipe, that can be changed up too, so it's harder for new players to craft this item, such as using a steel block instead of a stick, or two ender chests instead of regular chests.) I suppose they could even make it so you have to have a certain xp level, title, or privilege to use it as well.
Anyways, for those who are interested in a way to place (or replace nodes without having to dig and place), this is a great mod. For those who hate dirt and cobblestone houses and don't have access to using WE, this is a good solution to help you change the blocks out quickly, once you have found something you want to use instead.
I really enjoy using the replacer mod as a person who likes to build on servers. I may not be the greatest builder, but when placing nodes, this is so useful so you don't have to keep placing and digging when it doesn't face "just right" or you're frustrated using the screwdriver on every node that needs turned differently. You must have more in your inventory to use them, else you will get an error that tells you that you have no more to place and some nodes will be blacklisted, so you can't replace or place those nodes. (TBD by the Admin.)
Also, I have this silly thing I do when I join a new server. I build with whatever material I can get the fastest - usually dirt, unless starter items are provided. That means I'm building a quick dirt box. (EYESORE! YUCK!) This is where the replacer is AMAZING!
Ok, so back to my dirt box starter house. I can spam replace all the dirt randomly or uniformly to make it look nice, such as turning it all to wood planks, if I have them in my inventory. I can also place nodes next to other nodes, so I could take stone stairs and create a roof, by placing them along the top most dirt's exposed side and exposed top. Some nodes will be filled in by hand, but those that have to be turned are easiest placed after the first one is placed and turned the direction needed.
(See comment for more thoughts.)
(continued review, since I reached character limit..)
I've seen some servers where the admin have modified the replacer mods to take damage or need to be charged (using technic). I personally like the servers who's admin blacklist ores for this mod, because not everything should be able to be dug up by a simple click using a tool made from 2 chests and 1 stick. (Speaking of the crafting recipe, that can be changed up too, so it's harder for new players to craft this item, such as using a steel block instead of a stick, or two ender chests instead of regular chests.) I suppose they could even make it so you have to have a certain xp level, title, or privilege to use it as well.
Anyways, for those who are interested in a way to place (or replace nodes without having to dig and place), this is a great mod. For those who hate dirt and cobblestone houses and don't have access to using WE, this is a good solution to help you change the blocks out quickly, once you have found something you want to use instead.