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A '''floodgate''' is a gate which allows the control of the flow of liquids such as [[water]] or [[magma]]. They are operated by [[mechanism]]s such as [[lever]]s or [[pressure plate]]s which open and close them. When closed they behave like walls, but allow liquids, objects, and [[creatures]] to pass over them when opened. | A '''floodgate''' is a gate which allows the control of the flow of liquids such as [[water]] or [[magma]]. They are operated by [[mechanism]]s such as [[lever]]s or [[pressure plate]]s which open and close them. When closed they behave like walls, but allow liquids, objects, and [[creatures]] to pass over them when opened. | ||
They can be manufactured from [[stone]] (at a [[mason's workshop]]), [[wood]] (at a [[carpenter's workshop]]), [[metal]] (at a [[metalsmith's forge]]), or [[glass]] (at a [[glass furnace]]). Once manufactured, they are built in the desired location using the keys {{k|b}}, {{k|x}}. | They can be manufactured from [[stone]] (at a [[mason's workshop]]), [[wood]] (at a [[carpenter's workshop]]), [[metal]] (at a [[metalsmith's forge]]), or [[glass]] (at a [[glass furnace]]). Once manufactured, they are built in the desired location using the keys {{k|b}}, {{k|x}}. | ||
− | In most situations, | + | In most situations, a raising [[bridge]] can be used in place of a floodgate, and provides a number of [[bridge#Floodgates|significant advantages]]. |
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Floodgates also block the flow of liquid on the Z-axis as it is considered a wall when closed. This can be quite useful when built directly below a [[floor_grate| floor grate]] as this will allow you to quickly empty the liquid from the floor above without the danger of its [[goblin|precious content]] rummaging through your sewer system. | Floodgates also block the flow of liquid on the Z-axis as it is considered a wall when closed. This can be quite useful when built directly below a [[floor_grate| floor grate]] as this will allow you to quickly empty the liquid from the floor above without the danger of its [[goblin|precious content]] rummaging through your sewer system. | ||
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Floodgates are constructed [[orthogonal]]ly on a solid, '''''[[water depth|unflooded]]''''' floor in the 'closed' position (note that this means it is possible for careless dwarves to trap themselves on the wrong side of the gate). Adjacent walls are not necessary. A [[mechanic]] must then link up a [[lever]] or other triggering mechanism to the floodgate. This requires two [[mechanism]]s; the mechanic will haul one mechanism to the floodgate, work for a while, and then haul the other mechanism to the trigger to complete the task. | Floodgates are constructed [[orthogonal]]ly on a solid, '''''[[water depth|unflooded]]''''' floor in the 'closed' position (note that this means it is possible for careless dwarves to trap themselves on the wrong side of the gate). Adjacent walls are not necessary. A [[mechanic]] must then link up a [[lever]] or other triggering mechanism to the floodgate. This requires two [[mechanism]]s; the mechanic will haul one mechanism to the floodgate, work for a while, and then haul the other mechanism to the trigger to complete the task. | ||
− | You can build a floodgate over empty space, e.g. controlling water in a vertical path. First build a floor ({{k|b}}, {{k|C}}, {{k|f}}), after it is complete mark it for removal ({{k|d}}, {{k|n}}) and immediately designate your floodgate ({{k|b}}, {{k|x}}). You don't have to suspend either of these tasks to get both to complete | + | To avoid trapping a dwarf on the wrong side of the floodgate it is building, build walls in the spaces you don’t want the dwarf in ({{k|b}}, {{k|C}}, {{k|w}}). Then suspend the build order on those walls. Once the floodgate is built, you can cancel the walls. |
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+ | You can build a floodgate over empty space, e.g. controlling water in a vertical path. First build a floor ({{k|b}}, {{k|C}}, {{k|f}}), after it is complete mark it for removal ({{k|d}}, {{k|n}}) and immediately designate your floodgate ({{k|b}}, {{k|x}}). You don't have to suspend either of these tasks to get both to complete, but you will have to remove the stone or block from the removed floor or it may prevent your floodgate from closing. | ||
==Activation== | ==Activation== |