--- deliantra/arch/mining/tools.arc	2010/04/05 01:56:52	1.6
+++ deliantra/arch/mining/tools.arc	2010/08/25 22:25:43	1.7
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
 H<This pickaxe lets you use the mining skill. The main use is to extract
 minerals that can be sold or used for weapon or jewelery improvements. To
 use it, apply it as your range weapon and fire towards walls or other
-areas where you expect veins to be present.>
+areas where you expect veins to be present. B<Note that pickaxes require
+an arm wield them, so make sure that your race can use it.>>
 endmsg
 end
 
@@ -42,7 +43,8 @@
 H<This pickaxe lets you use the mining skill. The main use is to extract
 minerals that can be sold or used for weapon or jewelery improvements. To
 use it, apply it as your range weapon and fire towards walls or other
-areas where you expect veins to be present.>
+areas where you expect veins to be present. B<Note that pickaxes require
+an arm wield them, so make sure that your race can use it.>>
 endmsg
 end