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* Waterfalls can also have [[fun|interesting]] [[flood|effects]] on [[water pressure]]. Depending on what you are [[trap design|trying to do]], this may actually count as a benefit. | * Waterfalls can also have [[fun|interesting]] [[flood|effects]] on [[water pressure]]. Depending on what you are [[trap design|trying to do]], this may actually count as a benefit. | ||
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+ | * Dwarves will attempt to walk across the top of the waterfall because the water is shallow enough that they think it is safe {{version|0.34.07}}{{bug|5158}}. But they don't take into account the flow, and will get swept off the waterfall and either die when they hit the bottom, or drown in the deep water there. Hunters are particularly susceptible because they will see an animal on the far side of the river and try to find a path to it. The workaround until this is fixed is to turn off the hunting labor when you embark, and then quickly build a bridge (wood floors) over the river. Then designate the river near the falls as a restricted traffic area, so your dwarves will prefer taking the bridge. Then you can turn hunting back on and let your hunter have his fun. | ||
* [[Freezing]] waterfalls are deadly to any dwarves unfortunate enough to end up in a block of ice. They also tend to deconstruct nearby constructions when freezing. | * [[Freezing]] waterfalls are deadly to any dwarves unfortunate enough to end up in a block of ice. They also tend to deconstruct nearby constructions when freezing. | ||
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=Locating a natural waterfall= | =Locating a natural waterfall= | ||
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If your map has a [[cavern]] that you feel confident building in, consider building a sewage system that runs into the cavern and off the edge of the map. This way you can simply build a channel from a river to a specific area within your fortress and then have the water pour into the drain. If you are feeling creative, create running water outlets across your fortress, all which run into your sewer system. | If your map has a [[cavern]] that you feel confident building in, consider building a sewage system that runs into the cavern and off the edge of the map. This way you can simply build a channel from a river to a specific area within your fortress and then have the water pour into the drain. If you are feeling creative, create running water outlets across your fortress, all which run into your sewer system. | ||
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== Design example== | == Design example== |