Resource sites
Resource Prospecting
Prospecting ties expansion to an actual resource need. It helps you find accessible deposits and distinguish ordinary ore…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Resource Prospecting
Use the ore scanner and map to locate colored deposits and hexagonal vein markers in the voxel terrain.
Before you go
- An ore scanner
- A safe route into the mine
- A current material need to guide the search
- Storage and transport planned for the target
Farming steps
- Check your factory buffers and select the resource that is actually running short.
- Scan nearby terrain and inspect map readings for a promising target.
- Mark the target in your own notes or map view before starting excavation.
- Plan a route that reaches the target level while preserving a safe return path.
- Excavate toward the marker in a controlled corridor instead of opening a broad area at random.
- Identify whether the exposed target is an ordinary deposit or a vein drill point.
- Record the material and face location, then clear and test the appropriate miner placement if automating.
- A hexagonal vein marker and a regular exposed deposit use different mining setups; identify which one you found.
- Choose a target with enough room for access, power, and a conveyor route, not just a favorable scanner reading.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the survey whenever demand changes or a nearby source is depleted. Each new target requires its own route and placement check.
Common mistakes
- Digging before selecting a needed resource can leave you with an inconvenient site; let a real stock shortage guide the survey.
- Confusing a vein marker with an ordinary deposit leads to the wrong miner setup; check for a specific drill point.
- Removing too much terrain at once can complicate access; excavate a controllable route and keep a return path.
When to stop or switch
Stop prospecting when you have found a reachable target that can meet the current shortage and you can route its output. Resume when stock or demand indicates another source is needed.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.