# Overview
\nEarly game is pretty much non-existent in Minecraft. Punch a tree, craft a few items, done! This mod creates a very early game (first few nights) progression and changes the mechanic for getting wood and planks.<\/p>\n
**NOTE**: Originally designed as an immersion mod for Tinkers’ Construct, this is all of the core mechanic features for Tinkers’ Survival in a separate mod to allow for building on new versions of Minecraft quickly, and allow other mod or modpack integration.<\/p>\n
## Differences From Other [Insert Anti-Tree Punching Mod Here]
\n * A proper harvest tool must be used. Which works correctly, and is configurable!
\n * Can work with either a blacklist (default) or whitelist to enable\/disable specific tools or armor from other mods. By default, allows all mods.
\n * Doesn’t try to do too much for early game, really guiding the user to proper tool usage.
\n * Does not conflict with major mods
\n * Modpack friendly<\/p>\n
## Major Features
\n * The only way to make wood planks is with a saw.
\n * Crude tools are necessary to progress to initial tools, as they are the only way to obtain wood!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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