Most efficient way to tile budding amethyst?

[BACK]
Most efficient way to tile budding amethyst?
Posted On: March 5, 2024

While it isn't possible to place, craft, or move budding amethyst in vanilla, many mods allow the player to do one or more of these things. Assuming that the player is able to freely place budding amethyst, what is the best pattern to place it in to allow for the maximum amethyst yield in the least amount of space?


Question from user verbina29 at gaming.stackexchange.com.


Answer:

This is an optimal way (and possibly the only optimal way) to tile budding amethyst. It leaves no empty blocks within the tiling, and no budding amethyst blocks with obstructed faces. The tiling repeats cubically every 7 blocks. Here is a screenshot showing one 7x7x7 unit.


Here's a layer by layer view.


And here is a structure file of the tiling. (Wayback Machine link in case my website goes down).


(Tiling taken from this fairly similar Mathematics Stack Exchange question).


Answer from user LostXOR at gaming.stackexchange.com.


[BACK]
Most efficient way to tile budding amethyst?
Posted On: March 5, 2024

While it isn't possible to place, craft, or move budding amethyst in vanilla, many mods allow the player to do one or more of these things. Assuming that the player is able to freely place budding amethyst, what is the best pattern to place it in to allow for the maximum amethyst yield in the least amount of space?


Question from user verbina29 at gaming.stackexchange.com.


Answer:

This is an optimal way (and possibly the only optimal way) to tile budding amethyst. It leaves no empty blocks within the tiling, and no budding amethyst blocks with obstructed faces. The tiling repeats cubically every 7 blocks. Here is a screenshot showing one 7x7x7 unit.


Here's a layer by layer view.


And here is a structure file of the tiling. (Wayback Machine link in case my website goes down).


(Tiling taken from this fairly similar Mathematics Stack Exchange question).


Answer from user LostXOR at gaming.stackexchange.com.


[BACK]

How can I see which character has finished a certain level? How can I see which character has finished a certain level?

Posted On: December 19, 2023
I've played most of the levels in Super Mario 3D World with Princess Peach and after I've got Rosalina, then with her. If I want to reach the golden stars for the levels, I have to play each l...[More]


How can I get more coal? How can I get more coal?

Posted On: January 11, 2023
I'm running out of fuel and need some coal. I have no trees and I don't want to waste the little wood I have left. How can I find more?Question from user Young Guilo at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer...[More]


What am I missing with Weapon Infusion in Elden Ring? What am I missing with Weapon Infusion in Elden Ring?

Posted On: October 20, 2023
So I just got back into Elden Ring, and am re-acquainting myself with the weapon upgrades/infusion systems. I'm playing a Dex build, and am currently wielding the base dual-scimitars. However, ...[More]


First time playing Hogwarts Legacy First time playing Hogwarts Legacy

Posted On: July 28, 2023
I haven't played this game yet and I've done a fantastic job at staying away from getting pretty much anything spoiled for me. That being said, what are some things (spoiler free please) that ...[More]


Which is your favorite season at Hogwarts? Which is your favorite season at Hogwarts?

Posted On: September 19, 2023
Question from user gift_of_the-gab at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit. Answer: Late Summer - Autumn. Once it gets to Halloween it’s gone too far because it’s too themed. I feel lik...[More]


How can I show the map layer ui? How can I show the map layer ui?

Posted On: October 20, 2023
With the release of version 4.0 layered maps are now in the game, allowing you to swap between surface level and lower levels. When you select something 'underground' the layers map ui is s...[More]


How do I sell off the junk in my ship for good? How do I sell off the junk in my ship for good?

Posted On: September 12, 2023
My current home ship was confiscated from some baddies and has some shielded cargo. I have upgraded a bit to increase my cargo capacity to safely store my belongings. However, I like collecting rocks ...[More]


What Was Your Favorite Part of the Hogwarts Game? What Was Your Favorite Part of the Hogwarts Game?

Posted On: June 11, 2023
I LOVED Keeper Niamh's trail. When she initially said it may be familiar to a story I heard as a child, I about lost my mind. The Tale of Three Brothers is one of my favorite parts in the mo...[More]


Is it possible to hit a mine on first click? Is it possible to hit a mine on first click?

Posted On: September 14, 2019
Is it possible for some unlucky guy to hit a mine when they click the first square randomly?Question from user nalzok at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:It is impossible to click a mine on the first c...[More]


How well does the Nintendo Switch perform in terms of graphics compared to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4? How well does the Nintendo Switch perform in terms of graphics compared to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4?

Posted On: February 28, 2023
I'm interested in playing Hogwarts Legacy on Nintendo Switch. Since the Switch is a mobile console, I'm a little concerned the game's graphics might not as good as on the XBOX or PlaySt...[More]