It’s great to see you’re diving into the mechanics of the mod! You’ve got a sharp eye—those XP science packs are indeed the key to boosting your productivity for gears and other intermediates.
To clear up the mystery: you aren't just getting them randomly! You actually earn those packs by manually crafting specific items. It isn't based on chance; there are fixed recipes and specific quantities you need to hit to trigger the reward.
As for which items they are and exactly how many you need to craft? Well, that’s part of the fun! A little experimentation will go a long way in uncovering the "hidden" requirements. Keep crafting, and you’ll start to see the patterns emerge.
Thank you so much for choosing to play my mod pack! I hope you enjoy the journey of discovery.
Would you like me to help you track your crafting stats or suggest which intermediates might be worth testing first?