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As part of a starting site, mountains provide jagged terrain and impassable [[cliff]]s. They usually have very limited [[water]] resources, i.e., few ponds or streams, although many streams and [[river]]s originate from the base of mountain ranges. They often have sparse vegetation, and depending on the elevation may lack any sort of usable [[soil]]. In [[Adventurer mode]] it's impossible to cross a Mountain tile in Travel mode, even if you have flying capabilities. | As part of a starting site, mountains provide jagged terrain and impassable [[cliff]]s. They usually have very limited [[water]] resources, i.e., few ponds or streams, although many streams and [[river]]s originate from the base of mountain ranges. They often have sparse vegetation, and depending on the elevation may lack any sort of usable [[soil]]. In [[Adventurer mode]] it's impossible to cross a Mountain tile in Travel mode, even if you have flying capabilities. | ||
| − | It is not possible to start a fortress on an exclusively mountain biome; however, fortress sites can straddle mountains on one side and more (or less) hospitable | + | It is not possible to start a fortress on an exclusively mountain biome; however, fortress sites can straddle mountains on one side and more (or less) hospitable biome on the other, which will provide more valuable diversity of wildlife and resources. |
Mountains imply high elevation in the surrounding area. This can result in a "forest" biome that does not actually have any [[tree]]s, since above a certain elevation there may be no [[soil]] and therefore no place for trees to actually grow. When choosing a starting fortress site, be sure to check the elevation map (using the {{k|Tab}} key), and try to get a mix of low and medium or high elevations if possible. | Mountains imply high elevation in the surrounding area. This can result in a "forest" biome that does not actually have any [[tree]]s, since above a certain elevation there may be no [[soil]] and therefore no place for trees to actually grow. When choosing a starting fortress site, be sure to check the elevation map (using the {{k|Tab}} key), and try to get a mix of low and medium or high elevations if possible. | ||