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A '''dryland''' is a catch-all term for a [[biome]] with no real source of [[water]]. This article deals with keeping your [[dwarves]] alive in such an environment. | A '''dryland''' is a catch-all term for a [[biome]] with no real source of [[water]]. This article deals with keeping your [[dwarves]] alive in such an environment. | ||
==Will your dwarves die of thirst?== | ==Will your dwarves die of thirst?== | ||
− | No, not normally. All dwarves prefer to drink [[alcohol]] over [[water]] | + | No, not normally. All dwarves prefer to drink [[alcohol]] over [[water]] thus as long as you have a steady supply of booze your dwarves will continue happily. |
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+ | However [[injury|injured]] dwarves will drink water, and water only. In such a case the dwarf will eventually die. | ||
==Hidden water== | ==Hidden water== | ||
Are you sure your biome has no water? Just because none is on the surface doesn't mean there isn't any to be had. You may have: | Are you sure your biome has no water? Just because none is on the surface doesn't mean there isn't any to be had. You may have: | ||
− | *[[Aquifer]]s. Simply digging down may yield an | + | *[[Aquifer]]s. Simply digging down may yield an infinte water source. |
*An [[Ocean]]. You will have to desalinate the water by running it through a [[screw pump]], but it'll do. | *An [[Ocean]]. You will have to desalinate the water by running it through a [[screw pump]], but it'll do. | ||
*[[Ice]]. You will need a source of [[magma]] to melt it, but it can be done. | *[[Ice]]. You will need a source of [[magma]] to melt it, but it can be done. | ||
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==True drylands== | ==True drylands== | ||
− | If your settlement doesn't have any of the above, you're kind of screwed. As long as you can keep your alcohol production up your dwarves won't die, but you may have to say goodbye to any and every dwarf that gets injured | + | If your settlement doesn't have any of the above, you're kind of screwed. As long as you can keep your alcohol production up your dwarves won't die, but you may have to say goodbye to any and every dwarf that gets injured. |
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{{Water FAQ}} | {{Water FAQ}} | ||
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