Mining Under Theren Keep on 04/16/2017 06:30 PM CDT
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There's a few rooms under Theren Keep that you can't stand up in (not even gnomes).

I've been prospecting there for awhile. Today, I found a rare ore, but when I tried to mine it, I found it impossible because the mine verb requires you to be standing.

Log:

[The Breech Tunnels]
A low ceiling makes standing impossible in this section of the tunnel and the sharp edged stones of the roughly chipped passage makes crawling particularly uncomfortable.
Obvious exits: south, west.
K>prospect

You see evidence of mineral deposits and are certain a good quantity remains to be found.
This area is composed of metamorphic rock layers.
Studying the geology, you are certain that continued mining will be quite safe.
You are certain that travertine can be mined here.
You are certain that darkstone can be mined here.
Miners stand ready to trade resources in for deeds. Just PUSH any mined up stone or metal, and they'll take care of the rest.
Roundtime: 11 sec.
KR>mine
You probably would have better luck while standing.
K>stand
You begin to get up and SMACK! your head against the rock ceiling.
K>sit
You begin to get up and SMACK! your head against the rock ceiling.
K>sigh
You sigh.
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Re: Mining Under Theren Keep on 04/21/2017 10:28 AM CDT
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Any chance we could just remove the standing requirement for mining? I can easily imagine scenarios in enclosed spaces (like the breech tunnels) where you wouldn't be able to stand, but swinging a pickaxe would be possible. Most mining rooms are in hunting areas, so it's only a disadvantage to lie down, unless you have no other choice. Thoughts?
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Re: Mining Under Theren Keep on 04/21/2017 10:45 AM CDT
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Really the "kneel/crawl" thing should be removed from most of Theren Keep's tunnels. It's a neat RP feature but it severely diminishes the area's usability. I'd only include it as part of the immersion of entering the area.



Uzmam! The Chairman will NOT be pleased to know you're trying to build outside of approved zones. I'd hate for you to be charged the taxes needed to have this place re-zoned. Head for the manor if you're feeling creative.
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Re: Mining Under Theren Keep on 04/21/2017 09:06 PM CDT
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I definitely agree. Plus, how is it that a Gor'tog can kneel and a Gnome can't stand?

It was an Exciting Mechanic (TM) about 14 years ago. It seems very dated now.
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