In the process of spelunking the the same cave for roughly 11 hours straight, and counting, I came to the realization that there needs to be some means of denoting multiple pathways underground. In brainstorming, I believe the best means of accomplishing this is through the availability of multiple torch colors. While I have been using redstone torches in combination with signage to negotiate the early portion of this cave network, the area that I am currently in is one giant cluster web of branches where limited routing isn't a viable option. That being said, I would be much appreciative if this suggestion, or even better, an underground map, would be implemented in the future. Thanks!
Oh, and for those that are doubtful of my 11 hour and counting claim...
What I usually does is to use blocks to mark the way down in the mine.
I make cobblestone archways to mark mine branches that are dead ends, for the main branches that leads back to the exit I use sand or sandstone.
If you want something that really helps you to find your way then arrows or something would be more helpful. I'm imagining some kind of a stick arrow that can be placed in 8 different directions (north, north-east, east, and so on) based on the direction you are facing. Much like how you place signs.
well im currently wokring on it without use of modloader, so it wont be compatible with anything else that doesnt use modloader, and also it changes the terrain.png so it wont work with texture packs, this is an early beta, and because i cud not figure out how to craft with different colored dye, i only have red torches able to be used (and until it uses modloader things wont have names) but to craft the red one, its a torch, with a redstone dust on top. u can use toomanyitems to test all the 7 different torches (red, blue, green, black, brown, yellow, and white.) note: this is not anywhere near complete, im jsut showing u where i am so far, also the textures will be better in the final version.
This does not need to be implemented. Just use different blocks!
Got to agree there. My current strategy is to place torches only on the right wall. If I need light on the left side I put them on the floor. If there are multiple paths I always take the right one first and if I get to a dead end I mine any visible ore, dig up any dirt or gravel for more ore or new passages, and then pick up all my torches on my way back to the last intersection, When I get to it I block off the path I cleaned out with cobblestone and take the next one.
This method needs no mods, no new items, saves a lot of torches, and needs no block besides cobblestone, which we all have plenty of.
I do want colored torches just for the sake of colored fricken torches though.
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Oh, and for those that are doubtful of my 11 hour and counting claim...
Here is the cave so far.
I make cobblestone archways to mark mine branches that are dead ends, for the main branches that leads back to the exit I use sand or sandstone.
If you want something that really helps you to find your way then arrows or something would be more helpful. I'm imagining some kind of a stick arrow that can be placed in 8 different directions (north, north-east, east, and so on) based on the direction you are facing. Much like how you place signs.
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ModeratorGot to agree there. My current strategy is to place torches only on the right wall. If I need light on the left side I put them on the floor. If there are multiple paths I always take the right one first and if I get to a dead end I mine any visible ore, dig up any dirt or gravel for more ore or new passages, and then pick up all my torches on my way back to the last intersection, When I get to it I block off the path I cleaned out with cobblestone and take the next one.
This method needs no mods, no new items, saves a lot of torches, and needs no block besides cobblestone, which we all have plenty of.
I do want colored torches just for the sake of colored fricken torches though.
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