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[[File:Cave.png|thumb|A section of cave]] | |||
'''Caving''' is the exploration of [[cave]]s. As [[gem]]s, [[Time Crystal|time crystals]], [[ore]]s, and various other natural resources can only be found naturally in caves, it is one of the most important activities in [[The Blockheads]]. However, there are other ways to get these items, such as [[mining]] with a [[Gold Pickaxe|gold pickaxe]] or [[Meditate|meditating]]. | |||
==Description== | |||
Caves are natural gaps in [[stone]]. Some will open to the surface, but others will have [[dirt]] or [[sand]] covering them. | |||
A cave can be as narrow as a series of unconnected single block gaps to large chambers wider than the reach of a [[Basic Torch|torch]]'s light. Some caves are also filled with [[water]], which may require special preparation to navigate. | |||
==How To== | |||
[[File:Limestone marker.png|thumb|100px|A limestone marker]] | |||
[[File:Walled off tunnel.png|thumb|100px|A walled-off tunnel]] | |||
Basic caving is nothing more than [[Travel|climbing, crawling, and walking]] through the available spaces. A [[pickaxe]] is useful for opening barriers between unconnected caves. However, as caves can intersect and branch, they sometimes end up like a maze. | |||
A good general approach to exploring caverns without getting lost is to follow the right-most path. This helps on knowing what has been explored and what has not. It only fails when there is a circular connection, in which case placed [[Oil Lantern|lanterns]] or [[Basic Torch|torches]] indicate the cave looped back into itself. | |||
Another way to keep track of which tunnels have been explored or stripped of resources is to place a block of [[limestone]] or another easily distinguishable block at the entrances. The cave could also be walled off with stone because it is abundant. [[Paint]] is also a very distinctive marker. | |||
==Recommended Items== | |||
* [[Chest]] for extra carrying capacity | |||
* [[Ladder]]s for crossing large gaps | |||
* [[Steel Lantern|Steel lanterns]], [[Oil Lantern]]s, or [[Basic Torch|torches]] for [[light]] | |||
* [[Pickaxe]] for removing barriers and [[harvesting]], possibly a gemstone pickaxe for bonus harvests | |||
To deal with underground water: | |||
* [[Kelp]] to restore [[Air Bar|breath]] | |||
* [[Steel Lantern]]s for underwater light | |||
[[Category:Guide]] | |||
