Fossils and Archeology Revival Mod Wiki

The Fossils and Archeology Revival Mod (F/A) is an expansive addition to Minecraft that allows players to explore the ancient history of their world. The mod is divided into two primary gameplay branches:

• Paleontology: The science of discovering fossils, extracting DNA, and using advanced machinery to clone and revive extinct creatures ranging from the tiny Compsognathus to the massive Brachiosaurus.
• Archeology: The study of ancient civilizations, involving the discovery of relics, the restoration of artifacts, and a quest to defeat the ancient tyrant Anu in his Lair of Darkness.

Bringing a dinosaur back to life is a multi-step scientific process requiring specialized machinery and patience.

Step 1: Excavation

Players must find Fossil Ore (found between Y levels 0 and 64) or Permafrost (found in cold biomes). Mining these blocks with an iron pickaxe or better yields Bio-Fossils, Relic Scraps, or Frozen Meat.

Step 2: Analysis

Place Bio-Fossils or Frozen Meat into an Analyzer. The machine will process the remains into one of three things:

1. DNA: Used for cloning.
2. Bones: Used for crafting tools and armor.
3. Junk: Sand, gravel, or bone meal.

Step 3: Cultivation

Once DNA is obtained, it must be placed in a Culture Vat along with Bio-Goo (fuel). The vat will slowly grow an Egg (for dinosaurs/birds) or an Embryo (for mammals). Note: There is a small chance of failure, which results in the creation of a Failuresaurus.

Step 4: Hatching and Birth

• Eggs: Must be placed on the ground. Most dinosaur eggs require a specific environment (e.g., warmth or water) to hatch.
• Embryos: Must be right-clicked onto a domestic animal (like a cow or pig) to act as a surrogate mother. After a period of time, the animal will give birth to the prehistoric creature.

The mod features over 60 prehistoric species, each with unique diets, temperaments, and taming requirements.

Popular Dinosaurs & Creatures

Creature	Diet	Health (Adult)	Taming Method	Rideable
Tyrannosaurus	Carnivore	100-150	Scarab Gem (when low HP)	Yes
Allosaurus	Carnivore	50-80	Scarab Gem	Yes
Brachiosaurus	Herbivore	200+	Whip	No
Triceratops	Herbivore	60-100	Whip	Yes
Velociraptor	Carnivore	20-30	Whip	No
Mammoth	Herbivore	60-100	Whip	Yes
Mosasaurus	Piscivore	80-120	Aquatic Scarab Gem	Yes
Smilodon	Carnivore	40-60	Whip	No

Taming and Care

• Whip: Used to tame most creatures by right-clicking them. It is also required to command tamed creatures to stay, follow, or wander.
• DinoPedia: A vital tool crafted from a Book and a Bio-Fossil. Right-clicking a creature with it displays its health, hunger, mood, and owner.
• Feeder: A block that automatically feeds nearby creatures. It has two slots: one for meat and one for plants.
• Growth: Use Chicken Essence to instantly age a creature by one day. Use Poisonous Potato Essence to permanently stop a creature's growth (keeping them as babies).

These specialized blocks are the backbone of the mod's technology.

Block	Recipe	Function
Analyzer	4 Iron, 1 Bio-Fossil, 1 Relic Scrap	Extracts DNA and items from fossils.
Culture Vat	3 Iron, 4 Glass, 1 Water Bucket, 1 Slime Ball	Grows eggs and embryos from DNA.
Sifter	5 Wood Planks, 3 String, 1 Iron Bar	Sifts sand/gravel for rare items like Dominican Amber.
Archeology Workbench	1 Crafting Table, 1 Paper	Repairs broken ancient tools and relics using Relic Scraps.
Feeder	4 Stone, 2 Iron, 1 Glass, 1 Stone Button	Automatically feeds prehistoric creatures.

Archeology focuses on the mystery of the Ancient King, Anu.

Finding Anu

1. Hell Boat: Locate this structure in the Nether's lava seas.
2. The Ritual: Place 4 Mysterious Figurines and 4 Redstone around the Anu Statue on the boat to open a portal to the Lair of Darkness.
3. Anu's Castle: Navigate the castle, fighting Sentry Pigmen and Anubites (living statues).

The Boss Battle: Anu

Anu has 600 HP and three distinct phases:

• Phase 1 (Melee): Attacks with an Ancient Sword; summons lightning.
• Phase 2 (Ranged): Grows wings and flies, shooting fireballs.
• Phase 3 (Defensive): Summons Blazes, Wither Skeletons, and Obsidian Spikes. He may encase himself in an obsidian dome.

Rewards: Upon death, Anu drops the Ancient Key, which grants access to The Room containing the Ancient Clock (a precursor to the Time Machine).

Tools and Weapons

• Scarab Tools: Crafted from Scarab Gems; they are stronger than diamond and have high enchantability.
• Javelin: A throwable weapon. Can be crafted with wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamond heads.
• Skull Stick: Crafted with a Stick and a Prehistoric Skull. Used to command apex predators like the T-Rex.
• Tooth Dagger: A fast weapon crafted from a T-Rex tooth and a stick.

Artifacts

• Dominican Amber: A 0.2% drop from the Sifter. Used to craft the Aquatic Scarab Gem.
• Pottery Shards: Found in dig sites or via sifting. Can be restored into decorative vases (Amphora, Kylix, Volute).
• Stone Tablets: Reveal lore about the ancient civilizations and Anu.

The mod adds several structures that encourage exploration:

• Dig Sites: Small tents found in various biomes containing chests, sifters, and fossil blocks.
• Academies: Large buildings filled with books, analyzers, and culture vats.
• Aztec Temples: Found in jungles; contain traps and gold blocks.
• Shipwrecks: Found underwater; contain Viking-themed loot.
• Volcano Biome: A rare biome composed of Volcanic Rock and Volcanic Ash. It is the best place to find fossils and the Paleontologist Villager.

Key Mechanics

• Mood System: Creatures have a mood scale. High mood makes them easier to tame and breed; low mood can cause them to become aggressive or break blocks.
• Enchantments:
  • Paleontologist: Increases the drop rate of Bio-Fossils.
  • Archeologist: Increases the drop rate of Relic Scraps and Scarab Gems.

Configuration Options

Players can edit the fossil.cfg file to customize their experience:

• Feathers/Quills: Toggle scientifically accurate feathers on dinosaurs like the T-Rex and Velociraptor.
• Block Breaking: Enable or disable the ability for large dinosaurs to destroy blocks.
• Natural Spawning: Toggle whether prehistoric creatures can spawn naturally in the world (requires the Prehistoric Spawns add-on).