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A '''bridge''' is a construction that spans multiple tiles allowing dwarves to go across water, magma, and other obstructions. It can be connected to a [[lever]] to become a drawbridge, which will raise in a direction specified at construction. The direction that a bridge raises can be slightly confusing: If a bridge raises(retracts) to the left, then it forms a wall on the left side when raised(retracted), and when lowered it will squash anything to the right. Anything under a drawbridge when it is lowered will be killed/destroyed.  Any objects or creatures on a drawbridge when it is raised will be flung several tiles and stunned or injured.  Bridges can also be made to retract, and anything on the bridge when it is retracted will fall.<br />
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A '''bridge''' is a construction that spans multiple tiles allowing dwarves to go across water, magma, and other obstructions. Bridges are built from the {{k|b}}uild menu, under brid{{k|g}}e.
  
Bridges are built from the {{k|b}}uild menu, under brid{{k|g}}e.
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== Drawbridges and retracting bridges ==
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A bridge can be connected to a [[lever]] to become a drawbridge or retracting bridge.  When the lever is pulled, they will raise or retract in a direction specified at construction.  The direction that a bridge raises can be slightly confusing: if a drawbridge raises to the left, then it forms a wall on the left side when raised.
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Anything under a drawbridge when it is lowered will be utterly killed/destroyed, including all equipment.  Any objects or creatures on a drawbridge when it is raised will be flung several tiles and stunned or injured.  Some players may consider the crushing ability of a drawbridge to be an [[exploit]] if deliberately used.
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A retracting bridge is less vicious; when retracted, any object or creature on the bridge will plummet if there is a pit beneath.  When extended, the bridge causes no harm to anyone in its path.
  
 
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Revision as of 20:31, 20 April 2008

A bridge is a construction that spans multiple tiles allowing dwarves to go across water, magma, and other obstructions. Bridges are built from the build menu, under bridge.

Drawbridges and retracting bridges

A bridge can be connected to a lever to become a drawbridge or retracting bridge. When the lever is pulled, they will raise or retract in a direction specified at construction. The direction that a bridge raises can be slightly confusing: if a drawbridge raises to the left, then it forms a wall on the left side when raised.

Anything under a drawbridge when it is lowered will be utterly killed/destroyed, including all equipment. Any objects or creatures on a drawbridge when it is raised will be flung several tiles and stunned or injured. Some players may consider the crushing ability of a drawbridge to be an exploit if deliberately used.

A retracting bridge is less vicious; when retracted, any object or creature on the bridge will plummet if there is a pit beneath. When extended, the bridge causes no harm to anyone in its path.