How do i find stuff around ? Like ruins, castles and such - how do i find all the nice materials and templates i read about on the wiki? I know what to look for, just wanted to get some pointers on how to explore more.
Playing pure vanilla, having a server on which kid and me are building.
Explore. Finding minerals, the best way is to go cave diving, find a big ravine and set up camp nearby.
For finding structures, explore more. Assuming you have a big waterway, make a boat, and start paddling. Leave yourself breadcrumbs to find where you started.
Depending on the age of your kid, you might want to turn on coordinates, so you can find each other when you get lost.