DeepRim Mod

DeepRim Mod adds underground mining shafts that drill down into new map layers, letting your colony explore, mine ores and transfer pawns, animals, items and power between the surface and underground levels.

DeepRim Mod Features

• Adds a mining shaft that can drill down into underground map layers.
• Generates new underground maps full of rocks and ores to mine.
• Allows pawns, animals and items to be sent between layers.
• Adds a Send up button to the underground drill.
• Holding CTRL while transferring pawns or items will also switch the map to the targeted layer.
• Adds smoke to the drill while drilling.
• Allows layer names to be changed.
• Abandoned layer depths will not be reused.
• Items can be transferred between underground layers, not just through the surface.
• Ore density of underground layers can be adjusted.
• Generated map layer size can be changed in the mod settings.
• Adds a low-tech mode where the drill is operated manually and does not require power.
• Manual drilling is only possible when low-tech mode is enabled.

Item transfer between layers

DeepRim Mod can automatically transfer items between layers if nearby built storage buildings are placed next to the shaft on both the top layer and a lower layer. Once the storage buildings are set up, the shaft will gain an option to automatically transfer items between them.

Items can also be moved manually by placing a stockpile zone on the lift, moving the desired items there, and using the bring up or move down feature.

Power transfer between layers

DeepRim Mod can transfer power from the top layer to lower layers. A set amount of power is split equally between each layer, with more flexibility available in the updated power-transfer system.

How to use DeepRim Mod

1. Build a mining shaft.
2. Click start to begin drilling. The shaft requires power while drilling unless low-tech mode is enabled.
3. Once drilling is finished, send pawns, animals or items down to the underground map.
4. Mine the underground layer for rocks and ores.

FAQ

• Will there be raids underground? Unlikely. Forced raids may still be possible, but they could cause errors depending on the storyteller.
• Will this mod work with other mods? Most likely. Compatibility issues should be reported if found.
• Will modded ores spawn underground? If they spawn above ground, they will likely spawn underground, assuming the mod configures them correctly. Hardcore SK ores are confirmed to spawn correctly underground.
• Why does the game lag when drilling? Generating a new layer can use more CPU for a short moment when drilling finishes. Having too many layers can also cause lag.

Planned features

• Multiple shafts connected to a single map, allowing tunnels to be made.
• Further balancing.
• Different map generation methods for deeper layers, such as lava or hotter underground areas.

Retextures and optional related mods

• DeepRim Retexture Mod: A retexture made by sk4p3g04t.
• Van’s Retexture : DeepRim Mod: A more medieval look for the low-tech drill, made by Sir Van.
• Cross Dimensional Power 2 Mod: Can be used if you want all power distributed freely between layers instead of using the set amount defined in the lifts.

Compatibility notes

DeepRim Mod will generate cave biome versions for Biomes! Caverns Mod and CaveBiome Mod if they are loaded.

Available languages:

• Russian.

When troubleshooting DeepRim Mod:

• See if the error persists with only this mod and its requirements active.
• If not, try adding your other mods until it happens again.
• Always post your log using the Log Uploader.
• For best support, please use the Discord channel for error reporting.
• Do not report errors by making a discussion thread, as the author gets no notification of that.
• If you have the solution for a problem, please post it to the GitHub repository.
• Use RimSort to sort your mods.

Additional credits: meowmeow, SunPraise, WolF8RocK, sk4p3g04t, Ontheheavens, Sir Van, Vex, m00nl1ght-dev, jabbamonkey.