about mining (World7)

[windmaker]

if you have Idol, I can give you a decent axe/pickaxe for your starting

[curlymatt]

You might try walking a bit from the entrance if you're in a cave. Further in the rock should be "softer". Make sure you get some supports going though if you're going to mine the walls of a cave. It's a crappy surprise to get killed in a cave in.

[Tonkyhonk]

You might try walking a bit from the entrance if you're in a cave. Further in the rock should be "softer".

the hardness is at random, doesnt matter if further in or closer. cave entrance locations do not decide the hardness.
that said, it is worth a try on other spots if havent yet.

[MagicManICT]

Just as an example, found tin one time on an almost new character with a q14ish axe and about 20 STR.

For your tool, take one of these guys up on an offer for a free/cheap one if you can, otherwise find a mountain and hunt it for stones of better quality by digging.

[windmaker]

i give free ofc, i have some extra old-tools , btw u can plant a tree and try get better Qbranch Too.. (but take time..) and you need survive if you want make a good axe for starting.

[borka]

http://ringofbrodgar.com/wiki/Mining

[LadyV]

I recently tried to do some mining, but it said that it was a little too hard for me to mine, I was wondering how high my strength should be before I can properly mine.

Many of the answers you have been given are wonderful. But the short answer is it varies. Normal stone has hardness nodes similar to ore nodes but on a much larger scale.

As already suggested test around for softer areas, use a bear cape and talisman, and yes 40 base strength is a good starting point.

[borka]

*Bump

[villagegirl]

OMG almost just lost my miner Just broke into the 3rd layer and tried to mine the first tile and WAMMO 3 rocks fall and I see red numbers. Thank god my dude is still alive, he only had 200 hp and 39 ql miner helm on. must have only been 1 rock that "hit him". I started with the southeast corner tile. cus I was pretty sure that's what I did for the 2nd layer first tile without problems. I must have been lucky for 2nd layer. I see now I should try to go for one of the more centered tiles eh?

[krikke93]

OMG almost just lost my miner Just broke into the 3rd layer and tried to mine the first tile and WAMMO 3 rocks fall and I see red numbers. Thank god my dude is still alive, he only had 200 hp and 39 ql miner helm on. must have only been 1 rock that "hit him". I started with the southeast corner tile. cus I was pretty sure that's what I did for the 2nd layer first tile without problems. I must have been lucky for 2nd layer. I see now I should try to go for one of the more centered tiles eh?

You are safe to mine a tile on a straight wall with 2 tiles in between. If you mine in the corner, make sure your character is facing directly at the tile. In other words, your character may not be facing diagonal. Always mine your corner tiles facing towards the tile.