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40d:Chasm

2009-12-31T01:44:11Z

Bentusi16: /* Hazards */

'''Chasms''' are a feature that appear infrequently in [[mountain]]ous [[biome]]s. They are a [[cave]] system identified by not having a [[floor]] on the lowest level (which is instead marked <tt>#</tt> and described as "Chasm" when loo{{k|k}}ed at).

Chasms come in two forms: standard chasms, which look something like a river system (a bottomless "Grand Canyon"), and "bottomless pits", which are like a [[magma pipe]] without the magma. Chasms are much more common on named mountains and [[volcano]]es, along with other special features such as [[cave river]]s.<<small>is this still true?</small>> Chasms may either be open to the sky, or fully [[underground]] and not visible until breached by a miner, at which point the entire chasm is revealed. When this happens, the game will pause with the [[announcement]] "'''You have discovered a large chasm cleft through the mountain.'''" or "'''You have discovered a deep pit in the mountain.'''".

Chasms are not visible on the Region/World maps or the Local maps by default, but can be turned visible by setting SHOW_EMBARK_CHASM (for tributaries) and SHOW_EMBARK_PIT (for pits) to ALWAYS in [[init.txt]]. They must also be set to be shown during [[advanced world generation|world generation]]. On the local map, standard chasms will show up as a gray '#' (usually a line of them) and a bottomless pit as a gray "{{TST|○}}" / '○' (the [[Tilesets|symbol]] also used for [[well]]s).

The presence of Extreme [[Cliff]]s (20+) on the Local Map is sometimes indicative of a chasm, though this may be coincidental.{{verify}}

==Forms==
===Standard===
The beginning of a standard chasm appears similar to the fringed tributary section of a brook sometimes seen in mountain areas, and the rest looks pretty much like the watercourse of a brook or river (though with small caves in the walls). Appears as {{tile|#|#777}} on the embark map if enabled.

[[Image:Tributary chasm.JPG|Standard chasm showing lowermost level descending to the depths]]

===<span id="Vent"></span>Bottomless pit===
:''Note: See [[Pit]] for other uses.''

A bottomless pit, also called a vent chasm, has a similar appearance to a magma pipe, except it does not contain magma. Appears as {{tile|○|#777}} on the embark map if enabled.

[[Image:chasm.PNG]]

==Uses==
=== Garbage dump ===
Chasms provide a convenient method for permanently disposing of any unwanted items. Simply designate a [[activity zone#Garbage Dump|garbage dump activity zone]] on a walkable tile adjacent to the chasm, then mark your unwanted items for {{key|d}}umping. [[Standing orders]] can be used to automatically dump particular types of refuse. If the chasm is inhabited by [[creatures]], [[dwarves]] may cancel the dump task if the creatures are too close, even if they are technically unreachable. {{version|0.28.181.40d}}

'''Historical note''': In the 2D version, there were no activity zones, and items marked for "chasming" would be automatically tossed into the chasm. Additionally, the chasm could spawn monsters, and dumping things into the chasm would provoke attacks. Pouring a sufficient amount of [[magma]] into the chasm would exterminate them (and a red line would be displayed along the center of the chasm to denote this). This no longer occurs in the current version.

=== Platform-chasming ===
A technique of dumping by building a platform over the chasm, and then severing the platform from the [[wall]], to permanently dispose of garbage, excess [[stone]] or [[unfortunate accident#Walk the plank|nobles]] set on top. The severed platform will disappear into the darkness below, never to be seen again.

===Resources===
Chasms are frequently home to [[cave spider]]s and [[purring maggot]]s, making them a potential source of [[silk]] and [[dwarven milk]]. As the chasm exposes every layer to view, they provide access to easily identified resources such as [[ore]] deposits and [[gem]]s.

== Hazards ==
[[Dwarves]] fighting near the edges of cliffs have a propensity to dodge right off the precipice, falling to their deaths.

The chasm is also home to many types of hostile creatures, including [[iron man|iron men]], [[troglodyte]]s, [[giant cave swallow]]s, [[antman|antmen]], [[giant cave spider]]s, [[ratman|ratmen]], [[batman|batmen]], [[troll]]s and [[gremlin]]s.

In one case, a [[Dragon]] emerged from a chasm in a Fortress Mode fort without meeting the regular mega beast requirements (The fort had only been in play one in game season). It is not known if this was a bug or is a feature. No other recorded cases of this happening are available at this time.

== Adventurers Beware ==
Creatures will spawn near chasms every time you enter the region, leading to the death of any fortress you visit. This only applies to adventure mode. A sure formula for [[fun]]!

{{World}}

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Bloodline Talk:Joining the Succession League

2009-12-27T22:03:23Z

Bentusi16: /* Join */

=Join=
Post your decision to join, along with your wiki stamp if you have one, or just a nickname you can be known by. A Bay12 forum name is acceptable as well, and should be posted to the appropriate thread linked to the main joining page.

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This sounds very fun! I would love to join. I can only commit to about an hour’s worth of play per day due to real life stuff, but I think that should be plenty. I’ve been playing the game now for a couple of years off and on and I think I have a handle on the basics. [[User:Frewfrux|Frewfrux]] 20:21, 23 November 2009 (UTC)

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I'd like to join too, I am very familiar with dwarf fortress and really want to try this out--[[User:Supercharazard|Supercharazard]] 19:23, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

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I'd like to join, but I'm on a Mac, so I guess I'd have to be in a separate league for any pass-along-the-savefile games, and possibly any worldgenned games? Compatibility across various versions/platforms is not well documented. [[User:Cheepicus|Cheepicus]] 02:29, 9 October 2009 (UTC) ("fleacircus" on forums)

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I would also like to join. I'm totally new to Dwarf fortress. But I can see the potential for much fun and [[fun]] with a succession game. However I have the same problem as above; I'm using a Mac. --[[User:Kelsa|Kelsa]] 20:19, 11 October 2009 (UTC) (also "kelsa" on the forums)
: For what it's worth, I have the Mac and PC versions of Dwarf Fortress set up in the same folder on my thumb drive so I can play the same saved games on both platforms. So far this has worked fine. --[[User:HebaruSan|HebaruSan]] 03:31, 20 October 2009 (UTC)
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Very interested in joining. I'm familiar with Dwarf Fortress, on a PC with Vista. Nothing much else on my mind to ask/say! --[[User:Rogabeetah|Rogabeetah]] 12:44, 12 October 2009 (UTC) (now registered as "Rogabeetah" on the forums *15 October 2009*)

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I'm interested in joining. I' not exactly new to Dwarf Fortress, also I can write eloquently and design forts very well. -- [[User:DJ Work Safety|DJ Work Safety]] 3:57, 12 October 2009 (UTC) (Same name on forums)
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I too find an opportunity to participate enthralling. I play dwarf fortress a good bit and am pretty skilled at managing dem dorfs. I'm not gonna be a jerk and run the fort into the ground and leave you with one engraver in the fort's lowest level with nothing to do but engrave until he drowns either. --[[User:Qcrane|Qcrane]] 8:22. 12 October 2009 (UTC)(not registered on the forums)

:Hey, I only did that ONCE. -- DJ Work Safety
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::Wow, I need to apologize to all of you. Sorry, but I somehow failed to Watch this page and thus had no idea people were responding like this. You will all be added promptly, and if you need an email let me know. Also let me know what kind of games you want to see and if you need help starting them.
--[[User:The Architect|The Architect]] 14:28, 17 October 2009 (UTC)

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I'm interested in joining. I posted on the forums under the same name. I'm somewhat new to DF (I've been at it for about a month) but I'm ready to try a few succession games.
--[[User:Chicken Launcher|Chicken Launcher]] 18:27, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

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I am very interested in playing a bloodline game. --[[User:Notquitethere|Notquitethere]] 01:30, 20 October 2009 (UTC)

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I think I'd like to get in on this. My school work kinda waxes and wanes, so I should be around at least a decent amount of time. I go by Vicas on Bay12 and that works or here, too. I'm familiar with DF (been playing since the 2D version) but I'm very rusty, since I haven't played in a little under a year. - Vicas

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I would love to join this! I made an account just for that. I'm interested in any kind of game, fun is present in most of them! --[[User:Jokim|Jokim]] 01:46, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

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This sounds awesome and I would like to join. I've played DF quite a bit and at least know how not to cause a fortress to die immediately. I would be interested in pretty much any sort of game. --[[User:Hyperbox|Hyperbox]] 21:59, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

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well iam quite new to dwarf fortress but iam following the tuttorials and would be very interested in playing a succession game :]
. --[[User:Denisol|Denisol]] 15:23 , 17 december 2009

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Ever since I read the legendary tales of Boatmurdered and Nist Akath (even though Nist Akath wasn't a succession game) I've wanted to try this. Count on me, I know what it takes to get a fort up and running smoothly and in good order. Please sign me up!
--[[User:Xvareon|Xvareon]] 10:26 PM, 25 December 2009

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I would love to join this. I've played DF for awhile and I think I have it all down up to the dwarven economy and noble swarms. [[User:Bentusi16|Bentusi16]] 5:00 PM, 27 December 2009

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Bloodline Talk:Joining the Succession League

2009-12-27T22:02:56Z

Bentusi16: /* Join */

=Join=
Post your decision to join, along with your wiki stamp if you have one, or just a nickname you can be known by. A Bay12 forum name is acceptable as well, and should be posted to the appropriate thread linked to the main joining page.

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This sounds very fun! I would love to join. I can only commit to about an hour’s worth of play per day due to real life stuff, but I think that should be plenty. I’ve been playing the game now for a couple of years off and on and I think I have a handle on the basics. [[User:Frewfrux|Frewfrux]] 20:21, 23 November 2009 (UTC)

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I'd like to join too, I am very familiar with dwarf fortress and really want to try this out--[[User:Supercharazard|Supercharazard]] 19:23, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

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I'd like to join, but I'm on a Mac, so I guess I'd have to be in a separate league for any pass-along-the-savefile games, and possibly any worldgenned games? Compatibility across various versions/platforms is not well documented. [[User:Cheepicus|Cheepicus]] 02:29, 9 October 2009 (UTC) ("fleacircus" on forums)

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I would also like to join. I'm totally new to Dwarf fortress. But I can see the potential for much fun and [[fun]] with a succession game. However I have the same problem as above; I'm using a Mac. --[[User:Kelsa|Kelsa]] 20:19, 11 October 2009 (UTC) (also "kelsa" on the forums)
: For what it's worth, I have the Mac and PC versions of Dwarf Fortress set up in the same folder on my thumb drive so I can play the same saved games on both platforms. So far this has worked fine. --[[User:HebaruSan|HebaruSan]] 03:31, 20 October 2009 (UTC)
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Very interested in joining. I'm familiar with Dwarf Fortress, on a PC with Vista. Nothing much else on my mind to ask/say! --[[User:Rogabeetah|Rogabeetah]] 12:44, 12 October 2009 (UTC) (now registered as "Rogabeetah" on the forums *15 October 2009*)

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I'm interested in joining. I' not exactly new to Dwarf Fortress, also I can write eloquently and design forts very well. -- [[User:DJ Work Safety|DJ Work Safety]] 3:57, 12 October 2009 (UTC) (Same name on forums)
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I too find an opportunity to participate enthralling. I play dwarf fortress a good bit and am pretty skilled at managing dem dorfs. I'm not gonna be a jerk and run the fort into the ground and leave you with one engraver in the fort's lowest level with nothing to do but engrave until he drowns either. --[[User:Qcrane|Qcrane]] 8:22. 12 October 2009 (UTC)(not registered on the forums)

:Hey, I only did that ONCE. -- DJ Work Safety
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::Wow, I need to apologize to all of you. Sorry, but I somehow failed to Watch this page and thus had no idea people were responding like this. You will all be added promptly, and if you need an email let me know. Also let me know what kind of games you want to see and if you need help starting them.
--[[User:The Architect|The Architect]] 14:28, 17 October 2009 (UTC)

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I'm interested in joining. I posted on the forums under the same name. I'm somewhat new to DF (I've been at it for about a month) but I'm ready to try a few succession games.
--[[User:Chicken Launcher|Chicken Launcher]] 18:27, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

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I am very interested in playing a bloodline game. --[[User:Notquitethere|Notquitethere]] 01:30, 20 October 2009 (UTC)

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I think I'd like to get in on this. My school work kinda waxes and wanes, so I should be around at least a decent amount of time. I go by Vicas on Bay12 and that works or here, too. I'm familiar with DF (been playing since the 2D version) but I'm very rusty, since I haven't played in a little under a year. - Vicas

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I would love to join this! I made an account just for that. I'm interested in any kind of game, fun is present in most of them! --[[User:Jokim|Jokim]] 01:46, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

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This sounds awesome and I would like to join. I've played DF quite a bit and at least know how not to cause a fortress to die immediately. I would be interested in pretty much any sort of game. --[[User:Hyperbox|Hyperbox]] 21:59, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

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well iam quite new to dwarf fortress but iam following the tuttorials and would be very interested in playing a succession game :]
. --[[User:Denisol|Denisol]] 15:23 , 17 december 2009

----

Ever since I read the legendary tales of Boatmurdered and Nist Akath (even though Nist Akath wasn't a succession game) I've wanted to try this. Count on me, I know what it takes to get a fort up and running smoothly and in good order. Please sign me up!
--[[User:Xvareon|Xvareon]] 10:26 PM, 25 December 2009

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I would love to join this. I've played DF for awhile and I think I have it all down up to the dwarven economy and noble swarms. [[User:Bentusi16|Bentusi16]] 5:00 PM, 27 December 2009

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