Proximity Prospecting Pick Mode is a Vintage Story mod by jeikobu__. Adds a third prospecting pick mode that reports the distance to the nearest ore block within a configurable search radius.
Why this mod is worth installing
Useful for players who want more precise ore hunting without relying only on density readings. It is especially helpful when narrowing down a deposit underground.
What Proximity Prospecting Pick Mode adds
Proximity Prospecting Pick Mode adds an extra mode to the prospecting pick. When selected, it searches within a configurable radius and reports how far away the closest matching ore block is.
This turns prospecting into a more direct tracking process: take a reading, move through the area, and compare the reported distance to narrow down the deposit. The feature is available to both the client and server side, and the mode is selected in the same way as the standard prospecting modes.
Where to download Proximity Prospecting Pick Mode
The official Vintage Story Mod DB page is the right place to get the current release through the in-game mod manager.
Download the Proximity Prospecting Pick Mode mod on mods.vintagestory.at