We’re excited to share some big news: Tangerine is getting a loot table overhaul for the way we distribute miners! The changes won’t affect the default vanilla lot experience and are just geared towards improving our miner distribution. Miners will now be distributed across a wider variety of containers and events, using the scoring system shown in the attached image as our guide. Below, we’ll walk you through what this update means, how we’re using the score-based approach and how the new miners will appear in different parts of the game.
Why We’re Updating the Loot Tables
We’ve heard your feedback about balancing miners and progression. Players want more meaningful challenges that can still yield worthwhile rewards. Our new miners are the perfect way to achieve that balance:
- Scalable Challenge: Each loot source (or event) in the attached table is scored based on difficulty, time investment, and risk.
- Rewarding Progression: By assigning miners to higher-scoring containers and events, we encourage players to tackle more challenging scenarios.
- Better Resource Flow: Distributing miners across various container tiers (and events) helps maintain a healthy in-game economy.
The Scoring System at a Glance
The attached image provides a detailed breakdown of loot sources—ranging from Score 1 (virtually no challenge) to Score 100 (extremely difficult scenarios). Here’s a quick overview of how we interpret these scores:
1. Bitaxe 100 Series Tier (Score 1–25) – Green
- Where You’ll Find It: Containers and events in safe or very low-risk areas, such as loot-barrel-1, crate_normal_2, or crate_basic.
- Miner Overview: The Bitaxe 100 is an entry-level miner designed to introduce players to resource collection. It offers modest gathering speed and durability.
- Gameplay Impact: Perfect for new players or those who want to explore risk-free zones without venturing into tougher challenges.
2. Bitaxe 200 Series Tier (Score 26–50) – Yellow
- Where You’ll Find It: Moderately challenging events and containers, like code locked crates or easy convoys.
- Miner Overview: The Bitaxe 200 is a step up in both speed and efficiency, making it worthwhile for players who have progressed beyond the starting areas.
- Gameplay Impact: Encourages players to engage in moderate-risk activities, improving their resource intake and paving the way for tackling higher-tier content.
3. Bitaxe 400 Series Tier (Score 51–75) – Orange
- Where You’ll Find It: More intense encounters such as raid base easy/medium or higher-level events.
- Miner Overview: The Bitaxe 400 provides significantly better mining efficiency compared to its predecessors, rewarding those who brave these riskier zones.
- Gameplay Impact: A strong incentive to team up or invest in better gear. The improved mining output can give clans or solo players a competitive edge in resource-heavy scenarios.
4. Bitaxe 600 Series Tier (Score 76-100) – REd
- Where You’ll Find It: Top-tier loot containers and high-stakes events (e.g., bradley, helievent, raid base elite).
- Miner Overview: The Bitaxe 600 is the pinnacle of mining efficiency, boasting the fastest gathering rate and greatest durability.
- Gameplay Impact: Reserved for endgame players or highly coordinated teams. Acquiring one of these can shift the balance of power in your favor, especially in resource-intensive PvP or large-scale building projects.
How This Update Enhances Gameplay
- Strategic Progression: Knowing where miners are more likely to appear encourages players to plan their route and gear accordingly.
- Encourages Team Play: High-tier events often require groups, which fosters cooperation among players seeking better rewards.
- Sustained Economy: By scaling miner drops to difficulty, we ensure the game’s economy remains stable—players won’t be overwhelmed with high-value resources early on.
- Fresh Challenges: The scoring system encourages players to explore new areas and tackle previously ignored events, keeping gameplay fresh and exciting.
What’s Next?
- Ongoing Tuning: We’ll monitor how frequently miners are being found and how that affects the in-game market. If needed, we’ll adjust drop rates accordingly.
- Player Feedback: We want to hear your thoughts! If you find miners too easy or too hard to obtain, let us know on our forums or via in-game feedback.
- Future Updates: This is just the beginning. We plan to expand our loot tables further, adding new gear, events, and special containers in upcoming patches.
Thank you for being part of the Tangerine community! We believe this loot table update, guided by the scoring in the attached chart, will make the search for miners more thrilling, strategic, and rewarding for everyone. Keep an eye on our official channels for more news and we can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!