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[[File:Diamondroute1.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|This is the optimized path for completing the diamond run.]]
[[File:Diamondroute1.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|This is the optimized path for completing the diamond run.]]
[[File:Diamondminef.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The diamond mine.]]
[[File:Diamondminef.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The diamond mine.]]
[[File:Diamondpro2023pt2.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|The diamond processor.]]
[[File:DiamondPro2023Pt3.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The diamond processor.]]
[[File:Diamondtraderf.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The diamond trader.]]
[[File:Diamondtraderf.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The diamond trader.]]


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=='''Introduction'''==
=='''Introduction'''==
One of the many [[Legal Runs|legal runs]] that you can do on the island of Altis is diamond mining.  
One of the many [[Legal Runs|legal runs]] that you can do on the island of Altis is diamond mining.  
Diamonds are a mineral that is found in the ground and can be processed into and sold as cut gems. This is a good “mid-game” run as its payout is the fourth-highest of all the legal runs and enough for medium to large scale operations that can be increased with possession of a [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Worker%27s_Protection Worker’s Protection License.]
Diamonds are a mineral that is found in the ground and can be processed into and sold as cut gems. This is a good “mid-game” run as its payout is the fourth-highest of all the legal runs and enough for medium to large scale operations that can be increased with possession of a [[Worker%27s_Protection Worker’s |Protection License.]]


=='''Starting the Run'''==
=='''Starting the Run'''==
Before you begin, it is a good idea to check the market value of diamonds using the market tab on your “Y” menu to make sure nobody has sold diamonds recently to maximize your profits. It is also recommended to stop by the DMV and purchase a “[https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/License_Costs diamonds processing license]” as it is a prerequisite for processing the minerals into gems for sale. It is also necessary to take a pickaxe, which can be purchased at any market or gas station, as well as 3 [[Virtual Items|items]] of food and water to sustain yourself for the duration of the run. Once you are ready you will make your way to the truck shop that can be found just east of [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Map_of_Olympus#Pyrgos Pygros] and begin to head directly north to the diamond mines. The mine itself is shielded by a hill and lots of foliage that will both protect your presence from being discovered and will make for very useful cover if you come under attack from rebels. You will be able to begin harvesting once you are near the icon that is displayed on the map by using your windows key to harvest. Moving around while harvesting will increase pick-up speed and just might throw off any would-be sharpshooters. Fortunately, there is a bonus for processing that will incrementally give you faster progress as you process more diamonds if you possess a [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Worker%27s_Protection Worker’s Protection License]. You may also choose to process an entire vehicle full of raw materials into processed items. Players can select to process from a selected vehicle but multiple players may not process from the same vehicle. The time taken to process the inventory of the vehicle will be displayed and canceling processing will process all items up until the point of cancellation. Buffs gained from processing will also apply to the rate at which the vehicle is processed as well.
Before starting this run, it is strongly recommended to check the price of salt for optimal profits and to follow the list below to make sure you have all the required equipment.  
 
*A pickaxe (Purchased at gas stations/markets) Required for collecting Diamonds
*[[Virtual_Items |Food & Water]]
*Bergen Backpack to store Diamonds
*A [[Civilian_Vehicles |vehicle]] to store the Diamonds
*Diamond processing license ($35,000 at the DMV)
*Head to the Diamond Mine North East of Pygros to fill your vehicle and optionally your backpack using left windows key in the Diamond mine area


=='''Processing'''==
=='''Processing'''==
Once you arrive at the processor you will see as you approach the terrain is very poor for concealing your presence as anyone can see into the hanger and see you. You will want to use the shipping containers and nearby industrial equipment in order to conceal your presence from anybody approaching. You can process diamonds by filling your inventory with the unprocessed product and using your scroll wheel to activate the menu on the processing machinery. Players and vehicles must remain within 25m of the NPC in order for processing to be complete. You will be extremely vulnerable while you are processing so keep your wits about yourself and keep aware of your surroundings as not to fall prey to rebels looking for a payday. Fortunately, there is a bonus for processing that will incrementally give you faster progress as you process more diamonds if you possess a [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Worker%27s_Protection Worker’s Protection License].
*Head North of the Diamond mine to the Diamond processor to refine your goods into Diamonds.
*To process, scroll wheel on the processing machinery inside of the shed, you can either process from the vehicle or from your backpack and must remain 25m of the machine.
*Before pressing Process, it will give you the time required to process. Canceling processing will process items up to the progress you obtained.


=='''Selling'''==
=='''Selling'''==
Once you are done processing you will proceed directly east to the town of Paros where you will find the trader in a block of shops on the northwest side of town. You will be covered by the nearby buildings as you sell but still do so as quickly as possible. After you have your payout, you can make your way directly south to the [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Banking ATM] that lies in the center of town.
*After finishing processing take your vehicle to the Diamond trader directly East of the Diamond processor.
*Scroll wheel on the Diamond trader to sell your Diamonds on your person, you will need to manually remove the Diamonds from the vehicle to sell.
*When finished selling go to any ATM the closest being the in dp14. To store the money via scroll wheel or left windows key on the ATM.


=='''Payout'''==
=='''Payout'''==
Using a [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Civilian_Vehicles box truck] with no [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Vehicle_Upgrades#Upgrades storage upgrades] and a bergen backpack (210 cut diamonds) will yield a payout of $444,780 (WPL: $511,497)
*Using a [[Civilian_Vehicles |box truck]] with no [[Vehicle_Upgrades#Upgrades |storage upgrades]] and a bergen backpack (210 cut diamonds) will yield a payout of $444,780 (WPL: $511,497)


=='''Run Time'''==
=='''Run Time'''==
Using a  [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Civilian_Vehicles box truck] with no [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Vehicle_Upgrades#Upgrades storage upgrades], bergen backpack, and [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Vehicle_Upgrades#Upgrades Tier-4 turbo] this run will take 28 minutes and 30 seconds  
*Using a  [[Civilian_Vehicles |box truck]] with no [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Vehicle_Upgrades#Upgrades storage upgrades], bergen backpack, and [https://wiki.olympus-entertainment.com/wiki/Vehicle_Upgrades#Upgrades Tier-4 turbo] this run will take 28 minutes and 30 seconds  
With a workers protection license to increase processing, it will take 23-25 minutes.
With a workers protection license to increase processing, it will take 23-25 minutes.

Latest revision as of 06:59, 31 December 2023

"Why do you think I know anything about diamonds? Just because of my name?! Fuck you!"
Diamond Drop
This is the optimized path for completing the diamond run.
The diamond mine.
The diamond processor.
The diamond trader.


Introduction

One of the many legal runs that you can do on the island of Altis is diamond mining. Diamonds are a mineral that is found in the ground and can be processed into and sold as cut gems. This is a good “mid-game” run as its payout is the fourth-highest of all the legal runs and enough for medium to large scale operations that can be increased with possession of a Protection License.

Starting the Run

Before starting this run, it is strongly recommended to check the price of salt for optimal profits and to follow the list below to make sure you have all the required equipment.

  • A pickaxe (Purchased at gas stations/markets) Required for collecting Diamonds
  • Food & Water
  • Bergen Backpack to store Diamonds
  • A vehicle to store the Diamonds
  • Diamond processing license ($35,000 at the DMV)
  • Head to the Diamond Mine North East of Pygros to fill your vehicle and optionally your backpack using left windows key in the Diamond mine area

Processing

  • Head North of the Diamond mine to the Diamond processor to refine your goods into Diamonds.
  • To process, scroll wheel on the processing machinery inside of the shed, you can either process from the vehicle or from your backpack and must remain 25m of the machine.
  • Before pressing Process, it will give you the time required to process. Canceling processing will process items up to the progress you obtained.

Selling

  • After finishing processing take your vehicle to the Diamond trader directly East of the Diamond processor.
  • Scroll wheel on the Diamond trader to sell your Diamonds on your person, you will need to manually remove the Diamonds from the vehicle to sell.
  • When finished selling go to any ATM the closest being the in dp14. To store the money via scroll wheel or left windows key on the ATM.

Payout

  • Using a box truck with no storage upgrades and a bergen backpack (210 cut diamonds) will yield a payout of $444,780 (WPL: $511,497)

Run Time

With a workers protection license to increase processing, it will take 23-25 minutes.

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