GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Keep Digging session
This companion guide walks through Keep Digging's core loops with focused exercises, helping you observe each documented system in action and sharpen your approach through your own play.
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Smelting Efficiency
Run a short dig, bring back a set number of ores, and record how many ingots the smelter produces. Adjust the ore count to find a balance where inventory stays manageable while ingot output remains high.
- Smelt ores into ingots before forging so your inventory stays manageable.
- Prioritize higher-quality blueprints when they appear during a dig.
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Orb Effect Exploration
Create several orbs from different gemstones in one session. Note each random effect, then combine two or more orbs on the same gear to see how stacked stats influence digging efficiency versus movement.
- Experiment with different gemstones to discover which random effects suit your style.
- Stack several orbs on one item to amplify the stats you care about most.
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Route Safety Planning
On an early expedition, plan a simple return path using in-game landmarks. Compare the time and resource cost of returning via that path versus a direct ascent to see the value of a planned route.
- Note promising routes early so the return trip stays safe.
- Open treasure chests and collect fossils for extra discoveries.
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Co-op Role Division
In a group session, assign one player to focus on material collection while another handles smelting and forging. Track overall progress across several digs to see how specialization reduces downtime.
- Coordinate digging directions with teammates to cover more ground.
- Divide smelting and forging duties so the group spends less time idle at base.
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Legacy vs. Updated Comparison
Play a brief session in Legacy Mode, then repeat a similar dig in Version 2.0. Note differences in item variety, map depth, and crafting systems to decide which version suits your preferences.
- Use Legacy Mode to compare the old and new systems directly.
- Keep both versions' saves in mind, since they are stored separately.
