Now that you have some basic tools, and resource gthering under your belt, you can begin the road through tech or magic. Utilize the guide for pointers, but remember NEI will always be your friend.
Cook that up with some of your coal and build yourself a smeltery. And now that you can get double ingots from your ores, it's time to think about power and basic machines if you choose to start with tech. Or you can choose the magic route, the choice is yours!
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