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− | {{quality|Exceptional| | + | {{quality|Exceptional|08:00, 22 May 2010 (UTC)}}{{av}} |
− | + | Supports are pillars built to prevent or control {{L|cave-in}}s. | |
==Building a support== | ==Building a support== | ||
− | Supports are built through the build menu ({{k|b}}-{{k|S}}) and require one | + | Supports are built through the build menu ({{k|b}}-{{k|S}}) and require one {{L|stone}}, {{L|log}}, {{L|block}} or {{L|bar}} of any type. They are built in two stages - first the material is moved into place by an {{L|architect}}, and then completed by either a {{L|carpenter}} (for wood), {{L|metalsmith}} (for metals), or {{L|mason}} (for all other materials, such as stone, glass, or soap). |
− | Unlike constructed | + | Unlike constructed walls, supports do ''not'' create a floor tile on the Z-level above. Supports must be built on solid surfaces, so stacking supports atop each other only works if a floor is added between. Supports do not block movement, fluids or missile fire. |
− | Supports can hold up both ceilings (from below) and floors (from above). | + | Supports can hold up both ceilings (from below) and floors (from above). |
==Using a support== | ==Using a support== | ||
− | Supports can be linked to | + | Supports can be linked to {{L|mechanism}}s and collapse when {{L|lever|trigger}}ed, causing a cave-in if the support was the only thing preventing it. This can be used either as an offensive weapon or as a useful tool for breaking through layers or damming underground pools. See {{L|cave-in}} for more information on using the rock itself as a tool. |
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+ | Supports can also be broken by enemies with either form of the {{L|building destroyer}} tag. Because this tag encourages breaking things, supports can be used to set up "suicide booths" for marauding building destroyers. See the {{L|Trap_design#Suicide_booth|trap design}} article for more information. | ||
{{buildings}} | {{buildings}} |