Hello Ol'Westerners! I come to ya'll today to announce the release of a huge update for Mining! A huge new cave system has been added with new rocks which give you a certain mineral based on which rock you're mining. Each rock requires a different level. You gain exp as you mine to level up, in addition to the mineral you receive. There are also several new pickaxes. Each pickaxe requires a different mining level as well.
Please watch this video for a basic tutorial and overview of the new mining!
Pickaxes:
Rocks:
The new caves are in replace of the old ones, just left of the Saloon. To start out, purchase a wooden pickaxe from the usual mining shop locations or within the mines themselves. Other pickaxes are also purchasable in the mining shop within the caves. When you mine a rock, you become the owner of that rock and nobody else is able to hit it! If you don't mine your rock for 5 seconds, it is now a public rock and can be taken over by anyone else!
Also, be sure to not stand in the same spot for too long, or else you'll be hurt from falling rocks. Bats are also known to roam the mines and have been seen to attack non-moving players. The mines are a dangerous, yet fun, place to be! The highest level you can be right now is 99. I plan to increase the level later on so that new rocks and pickaxes can be added. Other minerals and pickaxes could also be added in the future, it just depends on how everybody likes the mining!
Come down to the mines and become a master miner!