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Islands vary in size, but even the smallest tend to be very large relative to the size of a typical fortress. In bodies of saltwater, islands tend to have little exposed stone and almost always have saline aquifer layers from sea to shining sea, all making basic survival difficult. Islands in freshwater lakes pose fewer complications, although they are more rare. | Islands vary in size, but even the smallest tend to be very large relative to the size of a typical fortress. In bodies of saltwater, islands tend to have little exposed stone and almost always have saline aquifer layers from sea to shining sea, all making basic survival difficult. Islands in freshwater lakes pose fewer complications, although they are more rare. | ||
| − | In either case, civilizations are rarely founded on islands. Generally, only your founding civilization will brave the seas to either trade or harass you. On the other hand, | + | In either case, civilizations are rarely founded on islands. Generally, only your founding civilization will brave the seas to either trade or harass you. On the other hand, {{L|Creatures#Megabeasts|megabeasts}} may appear on your island. |
| − | Should you choose to build your mighty fortress on an island, make sure you know how to turn salt water into | + | Should you choose to build your mighty fortress on an island, make sure you know how to turn salt water into {{L|Water#Salt_Water|fresh water}}. |
It is likely that, on an island, you will not receive any raids or ambushes whatsoever. This means you will only have to protect yourself from (mega)beasts, and the occasional berserk dwarf. | It is likely that, on an island, you will not receive any raids or ambushes whatsoever. This means you will only have to protect yourself from (mega)beasts, and the occasional berserk dwarf. | ||
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The total lack of ambushes and sieges can be boring for some players, in which case choosing to play in an evil ocean might be a nice addition. This will cause all kinds of horrors from the depths to attack your fortress, including the horrifying zombie-whale. | The total lack of ambushes and sieges can be boring for some players, in which case choosing to play in an evil ocean might be a nice addition. This will cause all kinds of horrors from the depths to attack your fortress, including the horrifying zombie-whale. | ||
| − | Should you find yourself in a good ocean, you might be visited by | + | Should you find yourself in a good ocean, you might be visited by {{L|Merperson|merpeople}}. These creatures have very valuable bones and might be worth capturing and {{L|Meat_industry#Breeding|breeding}}. |
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