[2.0.43] Incorrect resource generation on Vulcanus at 17% frequency

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[2.0.43] Incorrect resource generation on Vulcanus at 17% frequency

Post by Roshi »

I use 17% frequency, 600/600 size and richness, for all resources.

Works well on Nauvis, on Vulcanus with these settings there are tons of Calcite and Sulphuric patches, but very few Tungsten and Coal patches, I had to reveal the map with 4000 radius just to find a few:

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Map string:
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Re: [2.0.43] Incorrect resource generation on Vulcanus at 17% frequency

Post by Rseding91 »

Thanks for the report however I don't consider this a bug. It works, but you dislike how it works - is not a bug. If you dislike how it works, don't do that.
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Re: [2.0.43] Incorrect resource generation on Vulcanus at 17% frequency

Post by Roshi »

You can check how it works on Nauvis, large patches, evenly distributed, means less train stations.
There is a problem on Vulcanus, here is a comparison between Calcite and Tungsten, 3800 radius revealed:
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Re: [2.0.43] Incorrect resource generation on Vulcanus at 17% frequency

Post by Genhis »

I also think it is not a bug. Ore patches have biome restrictions which can further reduce the frequency, see 118851.
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