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Mining with a pickaxe yields more [[Time Crystal|time crystals]]. The yield multiplier for gem pickaxes applies to time crystals, so the best gem pickaxe available should be used to maximize yield. | Mining with a pickaxe yields more [[Time Crystal|time crystals]]. The yield multiplier for gem pickaxes applies to time crystals, so the best gem pickaxe available should be used to maximize yield. | ||
== | ==Mining Styles== | ||
Selection of a mining style is up to the player, but may be influenced by in-game resources or available play time. Simpler styles can be quicker and produce ready rewards. More thorough methods require more time and use up [[tool]]s, but usually insure maximum results. Note that most ores are more abundant as depth increases and some are only found at deep levels. | |||
===Spelunking=== | |||
The simplest form of mining is to explore [[cave]]s and look for visible ores. By opening passages where natural caves narrow, it is possible to expose long, winding paths through extensive areas. [[Water]], [[magma]], and [[Cave Troll|cave trolls]] are typical hazards. | |||
===Grid Mining=== | |||
A more thorough process is to dig regular passages vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or in some combination through the bedrock. This allows both the exposure of areas not accessible by natural caves and, with careful placement, visual examination of unmined stone for ore deposits. Planning is still required to overcome underground hazards. | |||
===Strip Mining=== | |||
The most thorough mining method is to remove everything, although occasional platforms may be left or constructed for ease of [[travel]]. Water, if not left in place, can be relocated with planned draining into prepared basins. Strip mining produces large quantities of basic stone, which can be used for [[crafting]], [[construction]], or processed into [[gravel]] and ores using an [[Electric Press|electric press]] and [[Electric Sluice|sluice]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:BH strip mining 1.png|Blockhead performing extensive horizontal strip mining near magma | |||
File:BH strip mining 2.png|Blockhead performing extensive vertical grid mining between cave regions | |||
File:BH strip mining 3.png|Blockhead performing basic horizontal grid mining | |||
File:BH strip mining 4.png|Blockhead performing basic horizontal grid mining through caves | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Guide]] | [[Category:Guide]] | ||
