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Prospecting++

Prospecting can be a drag sometimes. You check tons of rocks without finding a single piece of ore. This mod aims to make the process easier, yet still balanced, by introducing two new prospecting modes, Double Node Search and Triple Node Search. These modes s

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Quick answer

Which Prospecting++ release should I use?

Updated 3 years ago
Latest stable file 1.2.0
Game version 1.18.5
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system

Prospecting++ 1.2.0 targets 1.18.5. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Prospecting++ required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.

What else does Prospecting++ 1.2.0 need?

1.2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Prospecting++ without breaking your instance.

Built for Prospecting++ 1.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.0. It targets 1.18.5; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Prospecting++ add?

Prospecting can be a drag sometimes. You check tons of rocks without finding a single piece of ore. This mod aims to make the process easier, yet still balanced, by introducing two new prospecting modes, Double Node Search and Triple Node Search. These modes search in double/triple the base node range for ores (so 6, 12, 18 or 8, 16, 24 or etc.), but cost 4x/9x the durability and are prone to giving false negatives - so you'll see "no ores nearby" even though there may be an ore nearby. In double mode, there's a 1/3 (33%) chance of getting a false negative, while in triple mode, there's a 1/2 (50%) chance of getting a false negative.

Modes can all be configured, removed, or added via the config. Density mode can be disabled through the config as well. Note that if you want to edit descriptions for another language, use localization instead with the description as the key to be translated.

And a friendly reminder, prospecting is done in a cuboid area, rather than a sphere.

I also highly recommend ProspectorInfo to record the results of any density searches you may do.

Got a problem with this mod or need to see it updated? Let me know on my Discord! Support me on Patreon or Ko-Fi.

 

Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.

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Prospecting++ releases for each Vintage Story version.

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Recent files

Prospecting++ versions and loaders

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