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+ | :''For area blocks of 48x48 tiles on a game map, see [[Region]].'' | ||
:''For "blocking" in combat, see [[Armor]].'' | :''For "blocking" in combat, see [[Armor]].'' | ||
− | A '''block''' is a type of building material | + | A '''block''' is a type of building material and more architecturally efficient than their non processed counterparts. A unit of raw material can be shaped into 4 pieces of blocks, which are lighter and better in terms of constructions. This makes blocks especially useful when floors and walls are concerned. |
− | [[Stone]], [[wood]], [[glass]], [[ceramic]], and [[metal]] | + | [[Stone]], [[wood]], [[glass]], [[ceramic]], and [[metal]] can all be worked into blocks respectively in a [[mason's workshop]], a [[carpenter's workshop]], a [[glass furnace]], a [[kiln]], and a [[forge]]. Certain types of blocks are also labelled differently based on types of raw material used, a ceramic block is called a "brick"; and uniquely, a [[adamantine]] block is identified as a "wafer". |
− | + | As mentioned above, blocks can also be used in place of raw stone or wooden logs in [[road]]s, [[bridge]]s, [[workshop]]s and [[construction]]s. When a non processed material was used instead, it will be described as "rough", while the blocks variants are not given that adjective. Moreover, a single block is '''required''' in order to build a [[well]], [[screw pump]], or [[ashery]]. | |
− | Even though blocks are quite useful in terms of construction, they cannot replace other functions of the raw material. | + | Even though blocks are quite useful in terms of construction, they cannot replace other functions of the raw material. Stone blocks cannot be used for making furniture or craft goods, tools such as [[pot]]s or [[jug]]s, [[mechanism]]s, or [[catapult]] ammunition. Wooden blocks can't be used to make furniture, craft goods, tools, siege weapon components, ballista arrowheads, crossbow bolts, and can't be burned at a [[wood furnace]]. Metal blocks can't be used for [[metalsmith forge]] jobs but '''can be melted down''' at a [[smelter]]. |
==Blocks vs. rocks== | ==Blocks vs. rocks== | ||
− | The clearest distinction between a [[building]] built with [[stone| | + | The clearest distinction between a [[building]] built with a [[stone|boulder]] and building built with a stone block is that more buildings can be built of blocks, as each stone produces four blocks. Note that this does not apply to [[wood]], [[glass]], or [[ceramic]] blocks/bricks, which are only made in sets of 1; [[metal]] blocks are made in sets of 1, but since you get 4 bars at a time from smelting ore, the end result is equivalent to stone. |
− | Blocks have less volume | + | Blocks have less volume and thus [[weight|weigh]] much less than raw forms of construction materials - stone blocks weigh only 6% as much as a boulder, and wooden blocks weigh 12% as much as the log from which they are carved. This weight difference can dramatically reduce hauling time, especially if you are using large amounts of materials. Forming metal bars into blocks makes no difference in regards to weight, though it does simplify the tracking of resources - if you use metal bars to build workshops and constructions, your [[stocks]] screen will still list them in the summary view, potentially misleading you into believing you have more available bars than you actually have. |
Building a bridge out of blocks instead of rocks also '''cuts the building time by two thirds''', independent of clearing and hauling time. This difference in building time presumably extends to other buildings and constructions where you can choose between blocks and rocks. The appearance of [[bridge]]s and paved [[road]]s will be different depending on whether blocks or rocks are used. The use of blocks is indicated by the floor tile {{Tile|+|#FFF|#000}}, and the use of rocks is indicated by a rough ground tile {{Tile|≈|#FFF|#000}}. | Building a bridge out of blocks instead of rocks also '''cuts the building time by two thirds''', independent of clearing and hauling time. This difference in building time presumably extends to other buildings and constructions where you can choose between blocks and rocks. The appearance of [[bridge]]s and paved [[road]]s will be different depending on whether blocks or rocks are used. The use of blocks is indicated by the floor tile {{Tile|+|#FFF|#000}}, and the use of rocks is indicated by a rough ground tile {{Tile|≈|#FFF|#000}}. | ||
− | Unlike raw stone or wood, up to | + | Unlike raw stone or wood, up to 10 blocks can be stored in each [[bin]] in bar/block [[stockpile]]s. This also can improve hauling time between stockpiles. A minecart can carry up to 83 blocks. |
− | Blocks are more valuable than rocks | + | Blocks are more valuable than rocks. Blocks have a [[Value#Items with material but without quality|base value]] of 5, compared to the raw material value of 3 for stone, wood or glass. Metal bars already have a base value of 5. |
Metal ores and economic stone will still produce multiple stone blocks if cut in a mason's workshop. However, this breaks use for any purpose other than building and [[strange mood]]s, such as [[reaction]]s: blocks of [[flux]] '''cannot''' be used for making [[pig iron]] or [[steel]], nor can blocks of [[ore]] be [[smelter|smelted]] into metal (without modding reactions). Note that "filler" blocks of [[raw adamantine]] are excellent for increasing [[artifact]] value without wasting too much adamantine on legendary doors, tables, etc. | Metal ores and economic stone will still produce multiple stone blocks if cut in a mason's workshop. However, this breaks use for any purpose other than building and [[strange mood]]s, such as [[reaction]]s: blocks of [[flux]] '''cannot''' be used for making [[pig iron]] or [[steel]], nor can blocks of [[ore]] be [[smelter|smelted]] into metal (without modding reactions). Note that "filler" blocks of [[raw adamantine]] are excellent for increasing [[artifact]] value without wasting too much adamantine on legendary doors, tables, etc. | ||
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