Difference between revisions of "Mining"
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'''Mining''' is one of the most basic activities in Minetest. Mining is the activity of removing a node with a mining [[tool]]. | '''Mining''' is one of the most basic activities in Minetest. Mining is the activity of removing a node with a mining [[tool]]. | ||
| + | == How to mine == | ||
Mining requires the “interact” [[Privileges|privilege]] (which is a default privilege). | Mining requires the “interact” [[Privileges|privilege]] (which is a default privilege). | ||
| − | Mining is done by pointing on the desired node and holding the attack button (<kbd>Left mouse button</kbd> by default) | + | Mining is done by pointing on the desired node and holding the attack button (<kbd>Left mouse button</kbd> by default). |
| − | Not everything can be mined with all mining tools. Some tools are better for certain materials. Also, Mining often takes some time to finish. The mining speed depends on your tool and the node you want to mine. | + | Not everything can be mined with all [[Tool#Mining Tools|mining tools]]. Some tools are better for certain materials. Also, Mining often takes some time to finish. The mining speed depends on your tool and the node you want to mine. |
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| + | == Drops == | ||
| + | After a node has been mined, it may leave none, one or some [[items]]. The items left behind are also called the “drop” of the node and it is said that a node ''drops'' something after being mined. | ||
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| + | Most nodes drop themselves. This is also the default behaviour if not specified otherwise by the [[Mods|mod]]der. But of course there are other drops possible, too. This is the list of possible drop types: | ||
| + | * itself | ||
| + | * a different item | ||
| + | * multiple items | ||
| + | * nothing at all | ||
| + | * item or items based on chance (''probability-based drop'') | ||
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| + | When a node was mined and it drops something, it is immediately transferred into your player [[inventory]]. If there is no more free inventory space, the drop appears on the floor instead. | ||
== Mining speed == | == Mining speed == | ||
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Axes, pickaxes and shovels come in 6 variants: Wooden, stone, steel, bronze, mese and diamond. In this order, the tools become stronger and stronger and therefore mine faster. | Axes, pickaxes and shovels come in 6 variants: Wooden, stone, steel, bronze, mese and diamond. In this order, the tools become stronger and stronger and therefore mine faster. | ||
| − | Notable examples for nodes which don’t drop themselves | + | Most nodes drop themselves. Notable examples for nodes which don’t drop just themselves: |
*[[Stone]] (drops 1 [[Cobblestone]]) | *[[Stone]] (drops 1 [[Cobblestone]]) | ||
*[[Clay]] (drops 4 [[Clay Lump]]s) | *[[Clay]] (drops 4 [[Clay Lump]]s) | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Coal Ore]] (drops 1 [[Coal Lump]]) |
| + | Notable examples for probability-based drops: | ||
| + | *[[Jungle Grass]] (drops 1 [[Cotton Seed]] or itself) | ||
| + | *[[Cotton]] (drops 0 to 3 [[Cotton Seed]]s and 0 to 3 [[String]]s) | ||
== Mining in other [[game]]s == | == Mining in other [[game]]s == | ||
Mining basicly works the same in all Minetest games. The tools and digging times are probably different, but the concept stays the same. | Mining basicly works the same in all Minetest games. The tools and digging times are probably different, but the concept stays the same. | ||
Revision as of 13:52, 22 October 2013
Mining is one of the most basic activities in Minetest. Mining is the activity of removing a node with a mining tool.
How to mine
Mining requires the “interact” privilege (which is a default privilege).
Mining is done by pointing on the desired node and holding the attack button (Left mouse button by default).
Not everything can be mined with all mining tools. Some tools are better for certain materials. Also, Mining often takes some time to finish. The mining speed depends on your tool and the node you want to mine.
Drops
After a node has been mined, it may leave none, one or some items. The items left behind are also called the “drop” of the node and it is said that a node drops something after being mined.
Most nodes drop themselves. This is also the default behaviour if not specified otherwise by the modder. But of course there are other drops possible, too. This is the list of possible drop types:
- itself
- a different item
- multiple items
- nothing at all
- item or items based on chance (probability-based drop)
When a node was mined and it drops something, it is immediately transferred into your player inventory. If there is no more free inventory space, the drop appears on the floor instead.
Mining speed
The mining speed is determined by groups.
Mining in the vanilla Minetest game
You start with a hand which is itself able to mine a lot of nodes already, but at the worst speed. Axes are good to mine wooden nodes. Pickaxes are good to mine stone-like nodes. Shovels are very fast at mining dirt, sand, and gravel. Axes, pickaxes and shovels come in 6 variants: Wooden, stone, steel, bronze, mese and diamond. In this order, the tools become stronger and stronger and therefore mine faster.
Most nodes drop themselves. Notable examples for nodes which don’t drop just themselves:
- Stone (drops 1 Cobblestone)
- Clay (drops 4 Clay Lumps)
- Coal Ore (drops 1 Coal Lump)
Notable examples for probability-based drops:
- Jungle Grass (drops 1 Cotton Seed or itself)
- Cotton (drops 0 to 3 Cotton Seeds and 0 to 3 Strings)
Mining in other games
Mining basicly works the same in all Minetest games. The tools and digging times are probably different, but the concept stays the same.