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− | Searching for a good '''location''' for your fortress is extremely important. If you neglect this | + | Searching for a good '''location''' for your fortress is extremely important. If you neglect this you may find your [[dwarves]] dying off |
− | from dehydration, starvation or the other dangers that lurk about. | + | from dehydration, starvation or the other dangers that lurk about. |
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+ | Different players consider different sorts of locations to be ideal. Players looking for an easy map should look for: | ||
* A location that lacks an [[aquifer]]. | * A location that lacks an [[aquifer]]. | ||
* A water source such as a [[brook]], [[river]], or [[lake]], although an aquifer or [[ocean]] can serve in a pinch; most sources also serve as an important source of [[shell]]s | * A water source such as a [[brook]], [[river]], or [[lake]], although an aquifer or [[ocean]] can serve in a pinch; most sources also serve as an important source of [[shell]]s | ||
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* Shallow and deep [[metal]]s to provide ores, especially [[iron]] and [[platinum]]. | * Shallow and deep [[metal]]s to provide ores, especially [[iron]] and [[platinum]]. | ||
* A [[flux]] material for making [[steel]]. | * A [[flux]] material for making [[steel]]. | ||
− | * A soil layer which acts as | + | * A soil layer which acts as source of [[sand]] to enable [[glass industry]]. |
− | * A soil layer which acts as | + | * A soil layer which acts as source of [[clay]] to enable [[ceramic industry]]. [[Fire clay]] is especially desirable. |
+ | * An area that contains a [[demonic fortress|curious underground structure]]. | ||
* An area containing a [[volcano]]. | * An area containing a [[volcano]]. | ||
* An area with access to [[goblin]]s, and one or more [[necromancer|towers]]. | * An area with access to [[goblin]]s, and one or more [[necromancer|towers]]. | ||
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It's extraordinarily difficult to find a location that meets all criteria for the "perfect map" for any particular person. One typically must settle for a map containing certain acceptable elements. | It's extraordinarily difficult to find a location that meets all criteria for the "perfect map" for any particular person. One typically must settle for a map containing certain acceptable elements. | ||
− | Before you choose a location, remember that all maps have [[magma sea|magma]] | + | Before you choose a location, remember that all maps have [[magma sea|magma]] and many have [[cavern|underground water]]. |
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