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Finding ore can be quite challenging. Ores are distributed at random heights, in discs at various angles. Some ores have wider discs than others. Most discs average 5.5 blocks wide, though quartz discs are larger. The overall shape of the ore disc reflects the surface above and will always cover the same horizontal area. This means that regions with flat ground will have flat ore discs, and where the surface is jagged, the discs will be tilted and distorted. Thus, in flat areas, mining horizontally reduces the chances of finding an ore disc. This continues to be true until the surface is jagged enough that its slope is greater than the width of the ore disc. | Finding ore can be quite challenging. In Vintage Story, ores are deposited in specific [[Rock|rock layers]], broadly classified as sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous, and at specific depths. By using a [[prospecting pick]] as well as the information in this guide, players can more reliably find ores by understanding how they spawn. | ||
Ores are distributed at random heights, in discs at various angles. Some ores have wider discs than others. Most discs average 5.5 blocks wide, though quartz discs are larger. The overall shape of the ore disc reflects the surface above and will always cover the same horizontal area. This means that regions with flat ground will have flat ore discs, and where the surface is jagged, the discs will be tilted and distorted. Thus, in flat areas, mining horizontally reduces the chances of finding an ore disc. This continues to be true until the surface is jagged enough that its slope is greater than the width of the ore disc. | |||
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As of version 1.9, ores only appear in certain rock types. Many ores are only found in some host rocks, and different rocks can have different ore qualities. Examining a rock while holding (Sneak + H), will provide information about which ores can appear in that rock type. | As of version 1.9, ores only appear in certain [[rock]] types. Many ores are only found in some host rocks, and different rocks can have different ore qualities. Examining a rock while holding (Sneak + H), will provide information about which ores can appear in that rock type. | ||
Ores are found in '''shallow''' deposits and '''deep''' deposits. The tables below provide information about disc generation for each ore type. | Ores are found in '''shallow''' deposits and '''deep''' deposits. The tables below provide information about disc generation for each ore type. | ||
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! rowspan="2" | Disc Generator | ! rowspan="2" | Disc Generator | ||
! rowspan="2" | Tries per chunk | ! rowspan="2" | Tries per chunk | ||
! | ! colspan="15" | Stone types and highest ore quality | ||
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! [[Chalk | Chalk]] | ! [[Chalk | Chalk]] | ||
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! [[Limestone | Limestone]] | ! [[Limestone | Limestone]] | ||
! [[Sandstone | Sandstone]] | ! [[Sandstone | Sandstone]] | ||
! [[Shale | Shale]] | ! [[Shale | Shale]] | ||
! [[Phyllite | Phyllite]] | ! [[Phyllite | Phyllite]] | ||
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! [[Kimberlite | Kimberlite]] | ! [[Kimberlite | Kimberlite]] | ||
! [[Peridotite | Peridotite]] | ! [[Peridotite | Peridotite]] | ||
! [[Suevite | Suevite]] | |||
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| style="text-align:left;" | [[Lignite | Lignite]] | | style="text-align:left;" | [[Lignite | Lignite]] | ||
