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Metal Detector

[Still works as of patch 1.19.8 (Nov. 2024)] Honestly, I hate the propick so I followed Flexible Games Mod tutorials and basically ripped his rock sniffer to be a metal detector. I highly suggest if you want to get into VS modding to follow his guide as it wa

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Quick answer

Which Metal Detector release should I use?

Updated 3 years ago
Latest stable file 1.0.1
Game version 1.17.5
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system

Metal Detector 1.0.1 targets 1.17.5. 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 Metal Detector 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.

Understand Vintage Story dependencies Read the Vintage Story installation guide

What else does Metal Detector 1.0.1 need?

1.0.1. 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 Metal Detector without breaking your instance.

Built for Metal Detector 1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.1. It targets 1.17.5; 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 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Metal Detector add?

[Still works as of patch 1.19.8 (Nov. 2024)]

Honestly, I hate the propick so I followed Flexible Games Mod tutorials and basically ripped his rock sniffer to be a metal detector. I highly suggest if you want to get into VS modding to follow his guide as it was a god send! Keep in mind some of the steps have changed, but its a great starting point.

[How to make]
Build with a prospecting head, two resin, and two sticks, Check your handbook for Metal Detector for more info.

[How it works]
Hit any rock block to check if it has ore underneath.
You will get an alert in the chat window.
If it detects ore under that rock block, it will break the block. If it doesnt detect ore, the block will stay.

[Disclaimer]
Im not going to change this or add to it as it was my first mod and it works

Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.

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Metal Detector releases for each Vintage Story version.

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Metal Detector versions and loaders

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