Smoopadoop wrote:It seems like a catch-22. I need supports to mine, and I need a mine for supports.
Does the exit ladder provide the same amount of support as a built support (if any)?
If it does, then that's alright then, and I can get metal without getting squished.
Or do I need to trade/steal/beg/pray for some metal?
Amanda44 wrote:I'm afraid you will have to trade/steal/beg/pray for some metal.
Sadly, it isn't that simple...
Since you can't build Mine Supports on the Tiles produced by the Mine-hole (I've tried several times before), you will need to mine out one tile for you to place a mine support. Recommended if your going to buy some metal for supports, you go but a pickaxe and a miners helm, otherwise, stock up on some leeches and bandages (gauze), you'll need them.
EDIT: Removed false info, thanks to Arcanist for pointing it out