40d:Chasm

2007-12-13T23:27:34Z

Jezebeau:

Chasms appear similarly to rivers, but are not visible on the Local/Region/World maps. They are similar to the DFv0.23 chasms except that they are not guaranteed, seem to use the same river-generation code for the fortress map (a "chasm tributary" has been observed), and are bottomless.

A chasm may be open to the top of the mountain, or it can be hidden underground until discovered by a [[miner]].

Chasms are much more common on named [[mountain]]s and [[volcano]]es, along with other special features such as [[cave river]]s.

Chasms are possibly the only feature that can create Extreme Cliffs (20+) that may be observed on the Local Map.

Chasms can also appear in a rounded shape, as below:

[[Image:chasm.PNG]]

== Uses ==
These uses are meant to be used with the lowermost level of the chasm. (Where you can see no lower)

=== Platform-chasming ===
A technique of building a platform over the chasm, and then severing the platform from the wall, can permanently dispose of garbage or excess stone set on top. The severed platform will disappear into the darkness below, and never be seen ever again.

=== Garbage dump ===
It is possible to chasm refuse as it was in earlier versions. Designate a garbage dump [[activity zone]] over the chasm and adjacent walkable tile. Monsters may also spring from the chasm, and were provoked by the chasming of refuse in previous versions{{version|0.23}}. It is unknown if these events still occur. Given that this technique still works, you can dump anything in your fortress by selecting {{key|k}} and marking items for {{key|d}}umping. Also you can use [[standing orders]] to dump particular types of [[refuse]].
Dwarves may cancel the dump task due to creatures in the chasm below, even if those creatures can't reach them {{version|0.27.169.33c}}

=== Bone supply(?) ===
''Needs confirming - based on older version technique''<br/>
Monsters will spring from the chasm on some occasions. Provoking these attacks and dealing with the monsters on a regular basis makes a nice bone supply. Chasm creatures also present excellent training opportunities for military dwarves.

== 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]], and [[batmen|batmen]].

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40d:Broker skills

2007-12-06T23:41:49Z

Jezebeau:

==Broker Skills==
Broker skills are the ones used by the outpost broker to conduct trades. They are:
* Conversationalist
* Comedian
* Flatterer
* Intimidator
* Persuader
* Negotiator
* Liar
* Judge of intent

They are gained by:
* Successful trades at the [[trade depot]].
* Finalizing an export agreement.

Notable ways through which they are '''not''' gained include:
* Proposing an unsuccessful trade at the depot (except Judge of Intent).
* Offering goods to foreign traders.
* Simply being assigned as the broker noble.
* Sitting around at the depot, whether there are traders there or not.
* Liaison meeting steps that occur before the export agreement.

===Judge of intent===

At Novice or better skill, the trade dialog will include an extra line about the traders' mood. So far I have only observed "the merchant seems happy with the trading", "the merchant is pleased with the trading", and "the merchant seems ecstatic with the trading" as successful deals are made.

It is gained by:
* Proposing an unsuccessful trade at the depot.

[[Category:Skills]][[Category:Noble Skills]]
[[Category:Trade]]

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