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this is my first save and i just now discovered hematite, magnetite, and limonite seem to only spawn in "miniscule" amounts when i prospect. And if i actually look in those areas i don't find any(tbh i definitely wasted waaaay too much time searching caves and nearby areas when minuscule (rarely) showed up). I've gone through a way too many of bismuth bronze prospecting pickaxes/pickaxes to count. and traveled like almost an in-game week in each direction from spawn and still can't find any. is there another reliable way to get iron or is there a specific area or biome or rock its more likely to spawn in? i have put a lot of time and effort into this save and really really don't want to give it up. i would be extremely grateful for any help you can provide.

yeah i dont think its a good idea for them to have their own email yet. this is what i guess ill have to do then. thanks for the help i really appreciate you taking the time to help me.

i have a younger relative who doesn’t have an email. can i buy a second personal copy of the game on my account for them? if so will multiplayer between the two of us function? can i have a separate in-game name for them? thanks for any help you can provide.