oh alright! i did use that strategy for the magma walkers but i feel like they aren't nearly as good as the snowboots. I think removing some stanima for only sideways magma digging isnt worth it. also maybe add a way to gamble with diamonds. and maybe drills could mine in a 2x2 zone?
I feel Magmawalker is intended to be used as an alternative to Winterheart, so the players can choose to equip some other accessory.
I think we have enough gambling elements in the game ;)
AoE mining is definitely planned, but it will not be added to the existing drills. Maybe some new tool type in the future.