Posted November 7, 2008 A search on various terms did not turn anything up, but if something of this nature has been discussed before I apologize in advance for my redundancy. But since digging and terraforming are really integral to the overall Wurm experience, a depth gauge might be useful, both for helping serious terraformers in their planning, as well as for curbing the many digging sites/projects that have run afoul of rock only to be abandoned. A sturdy, slender metal rod, perhaps of steel to make it less common, that could be hammered into the ground at each corner of a tile in an effort to determine soil depth up to some maximum limit of 40 dirt or so: “You hammer the rod into the ground. You hit rock 5 dirts deep at this point.†“You hammer the rod into the ground. You hit rock 34 dirts deep at this point.†“You hammer the rod into the ground. You hit nothing but dirt.†The action and accuracy could be tied to Prospecting skill, perhaps with higher skill levels having the capability to gauge depth to 50 or more. The depth gauge would take decay and damage with use as any other tool, and the rod quality could be used to determine the speed of the measuring action. Rods could be prone to breaking, similar to fishing rods. That is all. (Yes, I have had several projects derailed due to unfortunately placed rock formations...can you tell? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2008 Absolutely! Just cap the detection depts at 50 units or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2008 Not a bad idea, sounds like it could be really helpful on some terraforming projects Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2008 something like one of this Rolf secret tools but for player ! YES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2008 what about 5 dirts per KG that the rod is? (rods made by 1.2kg of steel, make 1kg of rod) exelent idea, and i think this topic has been made about 5 times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2008 ive read this before, its a great idea, and should be implemented. it wont come any time soon though, Rolf appears to be largely un-cooperative with the player demands recently.... [me=Redsyndicate]begs almighty Rolf for forgivness[/me] but seriously, when will we finnaly get those large carts? they've been on the test server for a while now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 8, 2008 we will get large cart with mounts or system to animal so they will drag cart.. :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2008 Can we also get one for using while in a boat, made from rope with knots and a metal ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
