Mods / BetterProspecting
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Author: JohnVintageStory
Side: Both
Created: 5 days ago
Last modified: 2 days ago
Downloads: 1083
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Latest file for v1.20.0-rc.1:
BetterProspecting_1.3.0.zip
1-click install
NOW SUPPORTS 1.20 & 1.19
Based on the original mod AbsoluteProspecting
OVERVIEW
This is a complete overhaul of the prospecting system in Vintage Story. Node Search has been replaced by a Distance Search, which tells you the exact distance from the prospected block to the ore of interest. Density Search has been replaced by the Area Search from AbsoluteProspecting.
While some players may enjoy the vanilla prospecting experience, I've always found it to be a little more tedious than I'd like. This mod aims to alleviate those pains without resorting to straight up cheating. Even though the player now receives the exact distance to the ores, they still have to triangulate and search for it, as the direction is never specified. Additionally, the durability loss to the prospecting pick has been significantly increased up to a factor of 4.
MODES
Short Distance Mode: Operates in a 32 x 32 block area and scans for all possible ores, providing you with the ores distance from the prospected block. Consumes 3 durability.
Distance Mode: Operates in a 256 x 256 block area and scans for all possible ores, providing you with the ores distance from the prospected block. Consumes 4 durability.
Stone Mode: Similar to Distance Mode, except this operates on stone blocks rather than ores, and only in a 128 x 128 block area. Consumes 4 durability.
Area Search Mode: Identical to the original Area Search Mode from AbsoluteProspecting. Consumes 4 durability.
| Version | For Game version | Downloads | Release date | Changelog | Download | 1-click mod install* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1.3.0 | 472 | 2 days ago | Show | BetterProspecting_1.3.0.zip | Install now | |
| v1.2.0 | 405 | 4 days ago | Show | BetterProspecting_1.2.0.zip | Install now | |
| v1.1.0 | 70 | 4 days ago | Show | BetterProspecting_1.1.0.zip | Install now | |
| v1.0.1 | 49 | 5 days ago | Show | BetterProspecting_1.0.1.zip | Install now | |
| v1.0.0 | 87 | 5 days ago | Show | BetterProspecting_1.0.0.zip | Install now |
Yup, it scans 200 blocks down! Astrild
I am not sure 32 mode works as intended. In that mode, I am still getting readings of more than 32 blocks away.
Am I getting it wrong? Hmm, it might be diagonal. That could make sense.
Yes, it is. Now it is perfect! Thank you so much!
Or not XD.
The diagonal of a cube with a side length of 32 blocks is approximately 55, calculated as 32 times the square root of 3.
But I've just got flint within 91 blocks. So how does it count?
I've got it!
it is 32x32x200 area.
Can you please try it again? I've enabled the mod for all game versions. ThirtySix
I'll release a backport to 1.19.8 today ThirtySix
mod doesnt work with 1.19.8 period
when installed loading up a world will result in a new window telling me to download dependancies called
(game@1.20.0-rc.1)
with a button saying download mod, everytime i do it says there was an error during download "no such mod exists"
i have tried all versions of the mod
Noted! I'll add this in sometime tomorrow Astrild
Works nicely with 1.19
I wish I had 32-block readings mode. I wouldn't say I like to scroll the chat every time to see the first reading:)
Finally, i was looking for something like this for a long time, thanks!!
This is my favourite mod by far. Completely changes the game (for the better!). Can't even remember what the playing the game without it was like.
300th download, LETS GOOOOOOOOOO
I haven't tested it on 1.19, but I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work on that version. If you do test it out, let me know if there are any issues! Sahji
I think there's still been plenty of reasons to go into caves on my end, but let me know how you feel about it! Always happy to get feedback! HoosierDaddy
This is probably the dumbest question because I can see the version number in the files tab but... Does it work with 1.19?
My apologies and I think this is a great idea.
I'll have to try it. At first glance it seems it would pretty much obviate the whole process of exploring terrain and caves, but maybe...?
@DollBabyCP At least someone is watching! haha
I watched you edit the page bru