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Rethinked Mining

Industrialized mining with a side of fiction, and fun.

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Latest stable file Rethinked Mining
Game version 1.21.8
Loader NeoForge

Rethinked Mining targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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About this project

What does Rethinked Mining add?

Tired of just holding left-click with the undefinedsame pickaxe? Rethinked Mining changes up your time underground, making cave runs feel fresh without overcrowding the game.

  • Tiered Machinery: Move past basic tools with three different drills made for clearing out rock way faster.

  • A Deep New Deposit: Mine way down to discover a rare underground ore, along with a pickaxe and shovel that each bring unique abilities to the table.

  • Overworld Material Tweaks: Skip early trips to dangerous dimensions by finding a way to get quartz right near the surface.

  • Cave Exploration Gear: Get hands-free light so you don't have to place torches every two steps, plus handy materials for building out your mineshafts.

Project description from CurseForge.

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