Since when did it takes more brains to swing a pick than muscle. Metal stamina should not even be needed for physical activities and if not, just a little would be used. Only physical stamina is needed. I've swung my share of picks in the real world as well as PS. I've never gotten bored swinging a pick or have actually just swung my pick and let my thoughts wander; but seriously. It should take at least a majority physical stamina rather than 35 mental stamina and only like 20 physical stamina. It should be more like 40 physical stamina and 5 or less mental stamina. Mental stuff is for mental things like spells, crafting, and brain stuff. Physical stamina should be for just physical stuff like mining, running, and fighting. A little mental stamina will be used in physical activities and a little physical stamina will be used in mental activities. That is understandable, but more mental stamina for a no-brainer activity. Come on.

Alright... i've already suggested this in the Forum Issues, but it was recommended here. This will need some touch ups but it's a great format for Planeshift info.
The would be a forum where player could write 'How-To's so other players who don't want to ask dumb questions or if they just want to know how something is done in-game. There'd be a format which players would have to write their 'How-To's or add 'How-To' processes to an already done topic. This would be the 'wiki' of Planeshift. Topics could be removed or edited by moderators at any time. (More specifics at the bottom)

Example:

Topic: How to Mine

Specific Statement: This will guide a player in the act of mining.

Requirements: A pick, a place to mine with available resources, and sufficient mental and physical stamina.

How to:
1) Find a location to mine by asking other players or by finding one yourself. Finding one yourself can be very hard and tedious, and without prior experience, is nearly impossible.
2) When a mine is found, equip the pick in the right hand slot on your character.
3) Dig for the appropriate mineral available by typing /dig iron. You can replace the iron with any other mineral that can be mined.*

Hints and Tips
1) You will not always get the mineral you are trying to mine. In truth, you actually have a low chance of getting the desired mineral on the first try so don't give up. You can raise your chance of getting a mineral by increasing your mining level. Also the more precious the mineral, the less chance you have of obtaining it.
2) You will only be able to mine as much as you can carry and if you go over you will have to get rid of items or the some of the mineral to move again. You can trade though, so if you are planning to sell the minerals, then you can get rid of weight by selling.



(end of example) Ok, as you can see, it will need to be a full 'How-to'. Although this is nice for those who just don't get it, it will need some discretion so that it will still leave fun in finding out some of this to the player. Vague and hints are suggested in the 'How-To' but please make it good enough that it's not just some riddle or that only experienced player know what is being talked about. There are some helpless newbs that need some help but don't want to ask, or are being ignored. So please consider this as a possible forum.

I've been trying to 'hide in shadow but nothing is really happening and i'm not gaining any experience in the skill when i did sneak up behind someone. Some explaination on how-to would be nice.