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− | {{av}} | + | A '''boulder''' is a [[map tile]] that occurs randomly across the surface of the world, which represent fragments of various [[stone]] types. "BOULDER" is also the [[item token]] for an ordinary [[stone|large rock]] (as opposed to a small rock), usually obtained from [[mining]]. |
− | A '''boulder''' is a [[map tile]] that occurs randomly across the surface of the world, which represent fragments of various [[stone]] types. BOULDER is also the [[item token]] for an ordinary [[stone|large rock]] (as opposed to a small rock), usually obtained from [[mining]]. | ||
== Removal == | == Removal == | ||
− | Aside from serving no utility whatsoever in [[fortress mode]], they can impede the movement of | + | Aside from serving no utility whatsoever in [[fortress mode]], they can additionally impede the movement of wagons and get in the way of construction projects on land but can be walked over by [[Dwarves]] and other [[creature]]s.{{verify}} Because of these numerous negative effects, a player may feel compelled to remove boulders. To remove a boulder, access the {{k|d}}esignations menu and {{k|s}}mooth stone, designate the boulder, and an [[engraver]] will turn the boulder into a smooth [[floor]]. The resulting floor is the material of the boulder rather than the apparent surrounding material of the ground that the boulder was on. |
− | + | If you wish to remove a boulder without creating a smoothed tile in its place, there is [[Exploit|another way]]. Simply designate a wall to be constructed on top of the boulder. After it has been constructed, designate it to be removed. Due to a [[Known bugs and issues|bug]], when a dwarf removes the wall, the floor will be replaced by the dominant floor tile of the area (usually soil). | |
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== Adventure mode == | == Adventure mode == | ||
− | In [[adventure mode]], a boulder provides small rocks of its stone type | + | In [[adventure mode]], a boulder provides small rocks of its stone type. These small rocks are useful for [[knapping]] to create the tools necessary for [[butcher|butchering]]. |
− | + | [[Category:Map tiles]] |