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− | + | '''Chasms''' appear similarly to [[river]]s, but are not visible on the Local/Region/World maps. They are similar to the DFv0.23 chasms except that they are not guaranteed, seem to use the same river-generation code for the fortress map (a "chasm tributary" has been observed), and are bottomless. | |
− | + | A chasm may be open to the top of the [[mountain]], or it can be hidden [[underground]] until discovered by a [[miner]]. Chasms are much more common on named mountains and [[volcano]]es, along with other special features such as [[cave river]]s. | |
− | + | The presence of Extreme [[Cliff]]s (20+) on the Local Map may be, but is not necessarily, indicative of a chasm. | |
− | + | Often cave spiders are present near chasms, creating spider silk webs that can be collected. | |
− | + | Chasms can also appear in a rounded shape, as below: | |
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[[Image:chasm.PNG]] | [[Image:chasm.PNG]] | ||
− | ==Uses== | + | == Uses == |
− | + | These uses are meant to be used with the lowermost level of the chasm. (Where you can see no lower) | |
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=== Platform-chasming === | === Platform-chasming === | ||
− | A technique of | + | A technique of building a platform over the chasm, and then severing the platform from the [[wall]], can permanently dispose of garbage or excess [[stone]] set on top. The severed platform will disappear into the darkness below, and never be seen ever again. |
− | === | + | === Garbage dump === |
− | + | It is possible to chasm [[refuse]] as it was in earlier versions. Designate a garbage dump [[activity zone]] over the chasm and adjacent walkable tile. Monsters may also spring from the chasm, and were provoked by the chasming of refuse in previous versions. It is unknown if these events still occur. Given that this technique still works, you can dump anything in your fortress by selecting {{key|k}} and marking items for {{key|d}}umping. Also you can use [[standing orders]] to dump particular types of refuse. | |
+ | Dwarves may cancel the dump task due to [[creatures]] in the chasm below, even if those creatures can't reach them {{version|0.27.176.38c}} | ||
== Hazards == | == Hazards == | ||
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[[Dwarves]] fighting near the edges of cliffs have a propensity to dodge right off the precipice, falling to their deaths. | [[Dwarves]] fighting near the edges of cliffs have a propensity to dodge right off the precipice, falling to their deaths. | ||
− | The chasm is also home to many types of hostile creatures, including [[iron man|iron men]], [[troglodyte]]s, [[giant cave swallow]]s, [[antman|antmen]], [[giant cave spider]]s, [[ratman|ratmen]], [[batman|batmen]], | + | The chasm is also home to many types of hostile creatures, including [[iron man|iron men]], [[troglodyte]]s, [[giant cave swallow]]s, [[antman|antmen]], [[giant cave spider]]s, [[ratman|ratmen]], [[batman|batmen]], Trolls and Gremlins |
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