Q: How do I deconstruct ruins?

A: You have to claim ruins before you can deconstruct them. The "Claim ruin" tool can be obtained with Shift + C or from the shortcut bar. After claiming a ruin, you can deconstruct it normally.

Q: The remnants that spawn in your ruins don't despawn automatically. How can I remove them?

A: You can hold Shift while using the "Claim ruin" tool to remove all remnants (corpses of structures) in the area.

Q: Can I add the mod to an existing save file?

A: Yes, ruins will spawn in new chunks that you explore.