Vantage

Yes! I have taken the advice of mining in a grid like pattern, (8-10 tiles straight, then 8-10 either side every 2 tiles) and finally hit. Thanks for all the help! Now my dedicated server isnt loading... on to the next issue...

I am having problems connecting to my dedicated server. I have followed the steps relating to running ipconfig in order to confirm my ip addresses, making sure the external matches, and one post suggesting I clear the ip fields in both tabs on the launcher (including the advanced tab). Clearing the two ip fields, reloading the dedicated server then restarting actually worked one time, but since then I am having no luck. I reinstalled the dedicated server app from steam as well to no avail. I have also updated java. Any suggestions?

Any words of advice for a noob regarding mining ore? I've been at it for days prospecting and digging for iron and haven't any luck. "There's iron ore nearby" prospecting... Found tin and copper but no iron yet! Does it tend to be higher up or deeper underground?