Miner prestige mode is the best mode

[sodap]

I just wanted to shoy appreciation for this new mode. It lets me focus on optimization without worrying about random RNG bull@#*t from enemy waves. It's fun to experiment with gadgets and upgrades, trying different builds.

I prefer it to classic modes and I think the concept it has so much potential.

Am I the only one?

[Purple]

Not the only one. I just wish it was endless, and you could maybe toggle waves.

[zimny5811]

I is such a nice break from other Prestige modes. I also hope it will get endless expansion (if you do not want to play for score).

[Mumrah]

Is there a difference between Prestige Mode and Miner Prestige Mode? I'm not really sure how they work.

[zimny5811]

Originally posted by Mumrah:

Is there a difference between Prestige Mode and Miner Prestige Mode? I'm not really sure how they work.

Prestige mode is a type of gameplay where you try to get best score possible by sending resources with rocket (or just play it for fun of it). It has few variants: regular one (which most people just call Prestige), another one is Miner mode, there are also two more. Each mode has some different mechanic. Regular mode is most similar to Relic Hunt, except, instead of looking for relic, you are trying to get points. On Miner mode you do same as in regular mode, but the twist is, there are no monster, just mining for 20 cycles.

[Maverick]

Originally posted by zimny5811:

Originally posted by Mumrah:

Is there a difference between Prestige Mode and Miner Prestige Mode? I'm not really sure how they work.

Prestige mode is a type of gameplay where you try to get best score possible by sending resources with rocket (or just play it for fun of it). It has few variants: regular one (which most people just call Prestige), another one is Miner mode, there are also two more. Each mode has some different mechanic. Regular mode is most similar to Relic Hunt, except, instead of looking for relic, you are trying to get points. On Miner mode you do same as in regular mode, but the twist is, there are no monster, just mining for 20 cycles.

It really says a lot about the gameplay loop when getting rid of the combat improves the game markedly.

It doesn't feel -fun- to be constantly punished for doing well, and it doesn't feel fun to get punished for NOT doing well. The Combat never really feels like a struggle to survive, or like you're able to really mastermind the controls to work the laser such that you're not always taking damage. It's always a slow, steady trudge into death.

[Harmfuls [トフ]]

How we can unlock miner mode ? I don't find it anywhere...

[Mumrah]

Originally posted by zimny5811:

Originally posted by Mumrah:

Is there a difference between Prestige Mode and Miner Prestige Mode? I'm not really sure how they work.

Prestige mode is a type of gameplay where you try to get best score possible by sending resources with rocket (or just play it for fun of it). It has few variants: regular one (which most people just call Prestige), another one is Miner mode, there are also two more. Each mode has some different mechanic. Regular mode is most similar to Relic Hunt, except, instead of looking for relic, you are trying to get points. On Miner mode you do same as in regular mode, but the twist is, there are no monster, just mining for 20 cycles.

Thank you for the reply!

So only 20 cycles for miner mode? /sadface

Is there a resource where I can see what each mode is like?

[Rat Bastard]

I personaly find the gamemode boring.

[UnixGin]

Originally posted by Harmfuls トフ:

How we can unlock miner mode ? I don't find it anywhere...

Bumping this question. cant find anything online about how to unlock this and i don't want to play prestige a bunch cause honestly I kind of loath it.

[zimny5811]

Originally posted by Mumrah:

Originally posted by zimny5811:

Prestige mode is a type of gameplay where you try to get best score possible by sending resources with rocket (or just play it for fun of it). It has few variants: regular one (which most people just call Prestige), another one is Miner mode, there are also two more. Each mode has some different mechanic. Regular mode is most similar to Relic Hunt, except, instead of looking for relic, you are trying to get points. On Miner mode you do same as in regular mode, but the twist is, there are no monster, just mining for 20 cycles.

Thank you for the reply!

So only 20 cycles for miner mode? /sadface

Is there a resource where I can see what each mode is like?

Here is a short description on every mode when you unlock it. There are 4 in total now. Short info about modes:
1. Regular mode - as described before, get resources to the dome and set them with rockets to get points.
2. Miner mode - as described before, 20 cycles of just mining, no fighting (there are some plans to create longer mode, but for now it is only 20 cycles).
3. Fixed Cobalt - there is no cobalt on the map, and you start with 10 cobalt - you cannot get more by any means: no Converter option to exchange iron to cobalt, no Cobalt Cave, no cobalt from gadgets (only 8 iron as 3rd option).
4. Countdown - start with multiplier of 20, but it goes down 1 with each wave, and even goes to negative, so if you do not leave before that you will start to loose points.

[zimny5811]

Originally posted by Harmfuls トフ:

How we can unlock miner mode ? I don't find it anywhere...

To unlock Miner mode (or any other of Prestige modes) you need to buy "leave the planet" upgrade for 30 iron and 2 cobalt on regular Prestige mode. You can try to do it normally by playing regular Prestige or do it fast by just rushing this upgrade (it should take like 5 minutes). There is possibility that after buying that upgrade you will unlock different mode instead of Miner mode, so just try to unlock it again.

[stinker]

I dont like the enemies at all. I just want to dig down to enemies like in motherload.

[VinylSole]

Glad you're digging it! :D

[MrGrudge]

Originally posted by zimny5811:

Originally posted by Harmfuls トフ:

How we can unlock miner mode ? I don't find it anywhere...

To unlock Miner mode (or any other of Prestige modes) you need to buy "leave the planet" upgrade for 30 iron and 2 cobalt on regular Prestige mode. You can try to do it normally by playing regular Prestige or do it fast by just rushing this upgrade (it should take like 5 minutes). There is possibility that after buying that upgrade you will unlock different mode instead of Miner mode, so just try to unlock it again.

Uh weird, I did that and unlocked "Fixed Cobalt Mode" instead.

[zimny5811]

Originally posted by MrGrudge:

Originally posted by zimny5811:

To unlock Miner mode (or any other of Prestige modes) you need to buy "leave the planet" upgrade for 30 iron and 2 cobalt on regular Prestige mode. You can try to do it normally by playing regular Prestige or do it fast by just rushing this upgrade (it should take like 5 minutes). There is possibility that after buying that upgrade you will unlock different mode instead of Miner mode, so just try to unlock it again.

Uh weird, I did that and unlocked "Fixed Cobalt Mode" instead.

Every time you "win" prestige mode, you unlock one of prestige variants at random (there are 3 to unlock right now). Just try again :)