[2021] That awkward moment....

I think of the additional ores that show up in the mine as extra, rather than supplanting more of the original ore. But I would prefer a move towards one type of ore per node... and fewer ore nodes... and fewer ore types per biome. I’d like to see the presence of ore nodes become an important factor in where to build a base. Currently, I find you you can pretty much pick any spot and just wander around a bit until you find the node you want.

Originally posted by Trooper Bri:

Originally posted by Crater Creator: I think of the additional ores that show up in the mine as extra, rather than supplanting more of the original ore. But I would prefer a move towards one type of ore per node... and fewer ore nodes... and fewer ore types per biome. I’d like to see the presence of ore nodes become an important factor in where to build a base. Currently, I find you you can pretty much pick any spot and just wander around a bit until you find the node you want.

Add weight to the game. I had to be real picky where to put my base in Undead Legacy for ore/resources in general.

Add weight? I don’t follow you. If ore weighed you down, you’d be even less inclined to travel far, and more inclined to make do with whatever’s nearby. That’s the opposite of what I’d like, personally.

Originally posted by Lord-Knight Fandragon:

Originally posted by Crater Creator: I think of the additional ores that show up in the mine as extra, rather than supplanting more of the original ore. But I would prefer a move towards one type of ore per node... and fewer ore nodes... and fewer ore types per biome. I’d like to see the presence of ore nodes become an important factor in where to build a base. Currently, I find you you can pretty much pick any spot and just wander around a bit until you find the node you want.

The nodes definitely spawn up at random. A coal mine appeared right beside my base and another 2 Nitrate mines popped up on the hill beside it. Additionally, a pair of Iron mines popped up across the street from my base right at the base of my helipad.

For the avoidance of doubt... what’s there is there from the beginning. The only time ore nodes “pop up” is at world generation time.