I made these additions to the mine graphics. There are two versions - one darker and one lighter. The darker looks propably better, but when the mine is placed over coal, the coal is almost 'invisible'.

So, here is how the darker version looks:

...and here is the lighter version. ;)

Here is the pcx-file. It contains both version and the original.

So, is this new mine a bit too mechanical (atleast for the ancient ages)?

Yes, the new mine is quite mechanical... Is it not maybe a little bit too large a facility now, the machanism PLUS the mine, all on the same tile? I'll give it a tryout!

Looks good. :goodjob:

So, is this new mine a bit too mechanical (atleast for the ancient ages)?

Yes, but it would fit some kind of industrialization scenario perfect.

Another funny thing about this mine:

when placed on a tile with cows, I start to feel sorry for the cow... (ouch) :)

looks good :). Hopefuly there is a way to have it upgrade the graphics when you hit the industrial age.

I have not heard of such upgrades - other besides the fortresses :( .

Maybe I should look for some of the ini-files ?

You can't upgrade the graphics for the mine, and this sucks.