Has anyone ever explanied clearly...

[Shaman]

That's the precise answer I was hoping not to get. So basically the only reason is "just because"? That's lame.

[Rayken]

I look at it as how long your character can mine without getting bored.  Makes sense, doesn't it?

[Earl_Listbard]

I look at it as how long your character can mine without getting bored.  Makes sense, doesn't it?

No

[zorbels]

Why it takes mental stamina to mine? I mean, it isn't like miners suddenly grab their head and say "I can't think anymore, this work is too hard. I need to sit down." They're hitting a rock with a mining pick, very little thinking involved. So what's the deal with that?

My suggestion is to research on miners and what it takes to be a miner. I am pretty positive there are positions that are quite taxing on the metal state of a miner. Your physical state can leak into your metal state and affect your performance. For example perhaps over seeing other miners, making sure the jobs assigned to them get done as while as your own mining. There has to be more to mining than just mindlessly swinging a pick axe. Perhaps the enviroment can get to a miner after awhile, leaving them longing for sunshine and fresh air. Which might make them feel tired and unhappy thus affecting the mental state.

I don't know if that helps because I really know nothing when it comes to mining but good luck to you. 

[Shaman]

Like I said before, that's just a guess-work answer, though. I really don't see how swinging a pickaxe, at a rock, taxes your brain more than reading big words does.

[zorbels]

Like I said before, that's just a guess-work answer, though. I really don't see how swinging a pickaxe, at a rock, taxes your brain more than reading big words does.

I think that is why research on your part will help. If you've never really mined before then it's understandable why you don't understand how it can affect you mentally. Don't discount the enviroment or where miners work. It is dusty, dark and hard work. I am sure that in it's self can be draining on a person mentally. Perhaps there is a worker that you have to work beside that can get on your nerves and drive you nuts but you have no choice but to work in the same mine. That can be taxing on your metal state.

[Feline Prince]

Mental stamina is when the character thinks they can go on no more. An increased Will will give them the mental strength they need to continue up to the point of physical collapse. Any training of the mind in fact will allow them more control over their urges.

Still not an official response but hey. If it makes sense it makes sense.

[Earl_Listbard]

Mental stamina is when the character thinks they can go on no more. An increased Will will give them the mental strength they need to continue up to the point of physical collapse. Any training of the mind in fact will allow them more control over their urges.

Still not an official response but hey. If it makes sense it makes sense.

Now theres a good answer! 

[Shaman]

Now that makes more sense, the will to go on. The general interpretation of it (to me, anyway) is that mental stamina applies to how long you can cast spells and whatnot. If someone had just said that from the beginning a lot of confusion would've been saved.

[zorbels]

If someone had just said that from the beginning a lot of confusion would've been saved.

Well at least people tried to help even if it was not to your liking. Glad someone could give you the answers you wanted to hear.

  @Feline Prince: That never occured to me so thanks for posting. Helps me put it into perspective. 

[Nikodemus]

They say if you keep repeating a lie, you believe it.
Well, noone is lieying there, but conclussions of this topic kinda explains why the playerbase didn't really change for the last year/s.
Looking at the stats i could say it decreased ?

[Prolix]

my will to follow this thread is lapsing at a rate consistent with my mental stamina loss rate 

[Under the moon]

Mining is precision work, not just mindless swinging of a pick. You have to aim every hit, judge swing angle for every hit, adjust power for every hit, watch what is happening to the rock/soil you are hitting for every hit, and be aware of constant hazards. It is both taxing on the body and mind. I have never mined, but I have cut trees with an axe, which is very similar to mining in what is required of the body and mind. I get tired both physically and mentally.

So, there you have your answer. Anyone who has done hard, precision work already knows this. Common sense.

[Shaman]

You know, I've cut trees with an axe too, and not once have I had to sit down from thinking too hard. Your explanation pales in comparison to the one Feline gave.

[Under the moon]

And you wondered why no one wanted to give you an answer. Learn some respect.

The 'will' to go on is WILL, not mental stamina. Mental stamina is when your mind becomes 'foggy' and you can't think straight and your judgment is impaired. I think we should remove sitting down, and have any genius who keeps swinging a pick after mental stamina is drained miss a shot and put his pick through his foot.