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User:Uristocrat

2012-06-07T10:17:11Z

Uristocrat: Typo

Hi! I've been an avid player since 40d. I love [[adamantine]], [[steel]] and [[menacing spike|menacing spikes]] for their pointedness. I absolutely detest [[large roach|large roaches]] and [[microcline]]. You can find [http://dffd.wimbli.com/who.php?id=1364 some of my Dwarf Fortress worlds on DFFD]. You might also like my page on the [[User:Uristocrat/Dwarven_Bathtub|Dwarven Bathtub]], or the [[User:Uristocrat/ROUPP|Resettable One-Use Pressure Plate]] and the [[User:Uristocrat/Toggle_System|Toggle System]] that makes them easier to use and harder to build.

If you need something, leave me a message on my talk page.

- Uristocrat

v0.34:Cedar

2012-06-03T22:31:38Z

Uristocrat: Cedar is nowhere near the lightest tree any more, because it has a middling density after the update. See http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=80022.msg2089990#msg2089990 for all IRL trees.

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The '''Cedar''' is a type of [[tree]] found in [[biome|coniferous forests]] at various latitudes. Since the material changes, it is now average weight, rather than one of the lightest trees. Tropical woods like [[Kapok]] or [[Candlenut]] should be used to make light weight bins and barrels, unless [[Feather tree|Feather trees]] are available.

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v0.34 Talk:Cedar

2012-06-03T22:24:54Z

Uristocrat: Notes on Cedrus libani vs. Tabebuia spp.

Those raw comments listing the tree things were based on were added due to my research, as part of a project to give DF more realistic material properties. Since then, some have complained about the choice of cedar, saying that something like the Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani) would have made a better choice. It makes exactly zero in-game difference, though, because the wood density for both species is almost identical. I am working on further suggestions to improve the state of trees in game on the suggestions forum, though. In the future, I will likely recommend using Cedrus libani as the basis rather than Tabebuia spp., though it's up to Toady whether or not he agrees with that, of course.

[[User:Uristocrat|Uristocrat]] 22:24, 3 June 2012 (UTC)

v0.31:Saguaro

2011-05-15T02:25:12Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing picture.

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'''Saguaro''' are a type of {{L|above ground}} {{L|tree}}. They are a cactus, and grow in {{L|desert}}s. Like the overwhelming majority of overland trees, saguaro {{L|carpenter|wood}} is brown and produces brown products.

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File:File:Dead Saguaro.jpg|Saguaro wood
</gallery>

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v0.31:Sterling silver

2011-05-11T09:35:23Z

Uristocrat: Separated the IRL section a bit more.

{{Alloy
|name=Sterling silver
|color=7:7:1
|color1=7:7:1
|color2=6:4:0
|uses=
|recipe=
* 3 {{L|silver}} {{L|bar}}
* 1 {{L|copper}} {{L|bar}}
|properties=
* {{L|Material value}} 8
}}{{av}}{{Quality|Fine}}

'''Sterling silver''' is a {{l|silver}}-based alloy used to create {{l|furniture}} and miscellaneous objects. Its value is equal to that of its components, so this metal is only really useful if you need it to satisfy a demand.

=== In Real Life ===

Pure silver is too soft to make functional items out of, so it is alloyed with other metals (primarily copper, but germanium, zinc and platinum can substitute) to make sterling silver - increasing its strength whilst retaining pure silver's ductile properties and natural beauty. While sterling silver is most commonly used for cutlery and ornamentation, some manufacturers make musical instruments from it, citing the unique sound character of the metal. Its naturally aseptic qualities also make it ideal for non-disposable surgical equipment.

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User:Uristocrat/ROUPP

2011-04-21T20:44:38Z

Uristocrat: Added note about freezing water problems.

==Resettable One-Use Pressure Plates==

[[Image:Mini_Resetable_Trigger_Once_Plate.PNG‎|thumb|right|133px|'''Resettable One-Use Plate System'''.<br /> Uses scaffolding (not shown) just like a {{l|Screw pump#Pump stack|pump stack}}.]]

While ordinary one-use plates are easy to use, they deconstruct immediately after triggering and destroy all but one of the mechanisms used. Sometimes, it's desirable to have a system that triggers once, then waits to be reset manually. For example, you might have a pressure plate that seals off your entrance and floods it with magma, but you don't want the flood to stop or the drawbridges to open like it would for a resetting pressure plate, but you also don't want to rebuild and reconnect the one-use pressure plate after every siege when half the parts are submerged in magma. This is when you should use a more complex setup like the one shown in the picture to the right.

Suppose you want to use a pressure plate to seal off your main entrance. You build the setup shown, being sure to construct the lower pumps before the upper pumps and the gear assembly on top after both pumps are done. Then connect the plate in room 2 to the drawbridges that seal the entrance and hook a resetting, enemy triggered plate from your main hallway to the hatch in room 1. The resetting pressure plate in room 2 should be set to trigger whenever any water is on it. You also connect a {{l|lever}} to the {{l|gear assembly}} above the pumps, which becomes your reset lever, and pull the lever to disengage the gear once its set up. You also connect that gear to a power source with at least 25 {{l|power}}. Lastly, you fill area 1 with 7/7 water (to prevent evaporation) by channeling through the floor and designating a {{l|activity zone|pond zone}} above it. After it's full, remove the pond zone and build a floor over it for good measure. During construction, you will need scaffolding just like what you use for a {{l|Screw pump#Pump stack|pump stack}}. This setup uses the same trick of channeling through the floor and building the lower pump first to allow them to share their power source. Remember to forbid the access doors when you're done setting everything up.

You can {{l|power}} this from any source, but if your map gives 40 wind power you can just use a {{l|windmill}}. Build a {{l|windmill}} right above where it says "power here" and then build a {{l|gear assembly}} directly below it. Putting a windmill directly on top of a gear you disengage can cause the windmill to collapse, so don't try that unless it says the windmill has a stable foundation. You may also want to construct a wall around your windmill to prevent a {{l|building destroyer}} from smashing it.

Be careful to dig so that the water can't freeze! If you're using windmills, this will be near the surface. You have to make sure that there's a roof over the channel that leads down to the pressure plate, or that tile will become part of the outdoors, and subject to freezing.

Now, whenever your pressure plate is triggered, the hatch will immediately open and dump the water from 1 onto the plate at 2, holding that plate down until you use your reset lever to activate the pump and put the water back on top of the hatch. Don't forget to turn the pumps off after all the water has moved, or it will continue to reset itself until the pumps are stopped. You can eliminate that minor problem by hooking the pressure plates in the [[User:Uristocrat/Toggle_System|Toggle System]] to the gear assembly on top of the pumps instead of a lever.

v0.31:Release information/0.31.25

2011-03-28T21:43:15Z

Uristocrat: Fixed bad line wrapping that made the page have horizontal scroll.

Major bug fixes

* fixed crash related to an items vs. temperature optimization
* fixed world gen crash that could happen if all the beasts were killed
* fixed world gen crash caused when a prisoner escapes from a site at the same time the last person to arrive at
the site commits murder

Other bug fixes/tweaks

* made dwarves a little more proactive about seeking a diagnosis for health care that might have been interrupted
* cave dragon gets claw attack, loses stance strike skill

v0.31:Steel

2011-03-28T11:25:43Z

Uristocrat: Added image.

{{quality|Exceptional|00:26, 22 August 2010 (UTC)}}{{Alloy3
|name=Steel
|color=0:7:1
|color1=0:0:1
|color2=0:0:1
|color3=7:0:1
|tile3=•
|uses=
* {{L|weapon|Melee Weapons}}
* {{L|Crossbow}}s
* {{L|Bolt}}s
* {{L|Pick}}s
* {{L|Armor}}
* {{L|Anvil}}
* {{L|Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting}}
|recipe=
* 1 {{L|iron}} {{L|bar}}
* 1 {{L|pig iron}} {{L|bar}}
* 1 {{L|flux}} {{L|stone}}
* 1 {{L|fuel|coal}} {{L|bar}}
|properties=
* {{L|Material value}} 30
}}{{av}}

'''Steel''' is the best common metal for smithing {{L|weapon}}s and {{L|armor}}. Products made with steel have a very high value, equal to that of {{L|gold}}.

Steel can be smelted at a {{L|smelter}} by a {{L|dwarf}} with the {{L|furnace operator}} {{l|labor}} activated.

==Sedimentary Layers==

To smelt steel, you will need {{L|iron}} ore, {{L|flux}} stone, and {{L|fuel}}. Flux is used to remove carbon during the smelting process, while fuel (coke or charcoal) puts it back in. The end result is steel: iron with just the right amount of carbon in it. The three ores of iron (hematite, magnetite, and limonite) can only be found in {{L|sedimentary layer}}s, with the exception of hematite, which can occasionally be found in igneous extrusive layers. Furthermore, four of the five {{L|flux}} stones (calcite, chalk, dolomite, and limestone) are found only in sedimentary layers, as well as both {{L|coal}} ores (bituminous coal and lignite) for making {{L|coke}} fuel.

If you have no sedimentary layers at your fortress site, your only hope to make steel is with:
* hematite from {{L|igneous extrusive}} layers
* marble from {{L|metamorphic}} layers
* wood for making {{L|charcoal}} fuel
(Even if you find and use magma for your furnaces, you'll still need the fuel in the smelting process, so you'll be cutting down two trees and burning them to make charcoal for every unit of hematite you manage to scrounge up.)

==Recipe==
Steel production is fairly complex compared to the creation of other alloys. ''Important note'': in steelmaking, {{L|coke}} or {{L|charcoal}} is used as an ingredient, apart from powering the furnace with {{l|fuel}}. A conventional (non-magma) smelter will require additionally 1 unit of fuel to power itself in each reaction.

The first step is '''to create {{l|pig iron}}''':

:*1 bar of {{L|iron}}
:*1 {{l|flux}} stone
:*1 unit of {{l|fuel}}
:*A power source (1 unit of fuel, or magma)
:'''Produces''':
:*1 bar of pig iron

The second step combines the pig iron with plain iron '''to produce steel''':

:*1 bar of iron
:*1 bar of pig iron
:*1 {{l|flux}} stone
:*1 unit of fuel
:*A power source (1 unit of fuel, or magma)
:'''Produces''':
:*2 bars of steel

The overall reaction consumes 2 bars of iron, 2 units of flux, and 2 units of fuel as ingredients (plus an extra 2 fuel at a conventional smelter for power). This produces 2 bars of steel.

Remember that smelting the {{L|iron}} {{l|ore}} also requires 2 units of fuel at a conventional smelter.

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File:Steel.jpg|Steel dagger
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File:Steel.jpg

2011-03-28T11:24:50Z

Uristocrat: Toledo steel. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditi

Toledo steel. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Turquoise

2011-03-28T11:24:17Z

Uristocrat: Linked image.

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'''Turquoises''' are unremarkable low-value {{L|gem}}s found in {{L|igneous extrusive}} layers, {{L|granite}}, and within clusters of {{L|kaolinite}}.

<gallery>
File:Turquoise.jpg|Rough turquoises
</gallery>

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File:Turquoise.jpg

2011-03-28T11:23:53Z

Uristocrat: Turquoise mined from the Kingston mine. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any condi

Turquoise mined from the Kingston mine. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Silver

2011-03-28T11:22:00Z

Uristocrat: Added image of silver bars.

{{Metal|name=Silver|color=7:7:1
|uses=
* {{L|Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting}}
* Make {{L|Billon}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Electrum}} at {{L|smelter}}
* {{L|weapon|Melee Weapons}}
* {{L|Bolt}}s
|ore=
* {{L|Native silver}}
* {{L|Horn silver}}
* {{L|Galena}} (50%)
* {{L|Tetrahedrite}} (20%)
|properties=
* {{L|Material value}} 10
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'''Silver''' is a mid-value {{l|metal}} which is useful for decorations, {{l|furniture}} and other objects. Silver can be used to produce {{l|weapon}}s and {{l|bolt}}s; its high density enhances the performance of {{l|bludgeon}}ing weapons such as {{l|mace}}s, {{l|maul}}s, and {{l|war hammer}}s. However, a low shear strength means silver-made {{l|edge}}d weapons such as {{l|spear}}s or {{l|sword}}s are quite terrible compared to any other weapons-grade metal.

Silver is also a component of some alloys, specifically {{l|billon}} and {{l|electrum}}.

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File:Silver.jpg|Silver bars
</gallery>

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File:Silver.jpg

2011-03-28T11:21:23Z

Uristocrat: Silver bars. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditio

Silver bars. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Shell

2011-03-28T11:20:40Z

Uristocrat: Linked image.

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A '''Shell''' is produced by catching live {{L|Fishing|seafood}} and then processing the raw catch at a {{L|Fishery}} with the {{L|Fish cleaning|clean fish}} job. Examples of shelled critters are raw {{L|turtle}}s, {{L|oyster}}s or {{L|mussel}}s. It has been reported that in DF2010, a {{L|cave lobster}} does not produce a shell. Unlike in previous versions of the game, shells are not left behind when a dwarf {{L|cook}}s or {{L|food|eat}}s a shelled creature. Shells currently cannot be acquired via {{L|trading}}. Turtles, crustaceans and shellfish purchased from traders have already been processed and had their shells removed.

Shells are considered to be a part of the {{L|turtle}}, {{L|oyster}} or {{L|mussel}} and not their own material type. To store them in a {{L|stockpile}} enable refuse -> body parts -> turtle.

A killed {{l|snailman}} will also leave a shell behind.

Shells can be crafted at a {{L|craftsdwarf's workshop}} using the {{L|bone carver}} skill.

== Modding ==

=== Adding Shells to Existing Creatures ===

The combination of the common requirement for shells during Strange Moods, the bug that causes shell-producing fish to be unavailable in many maps, the inability to trade for shells may lead to unresolvable Strange Moods. It is possible to modify the raws to allow other creatures to produce shells if the player is so inclined:

#In raw/objects/creature_domestic.txt, find "[CREATURE:COW]"
#Alter the [BODY] section to include ":SHELL" i.e, [BODY:QUADRUPED_HOOF:TAIL:2EYES:SHELL:BRAIN...]
#Add the [USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_MATERIALS] section
#Add the [USE_TISSUE_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_TISSUES] section
#Add the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:SHELL_POSITIONS] tag to the creature
#If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of creature_domestic.txt contained in your saves folder, as each game has its own copies of the raws.

Slaughtering a cow should now produce a "Stray Cow shell" usable by dwarves stuck in strange moods.
Pay attention, that editing creature after creating world may cause later crashes when changing game's version. In fact, after porting the save to new version, the game will crash every time your dwarves try picking up the skeleton that previously had shell. It's '''strongly''' recommended to use the second way, as it doesn't add any new body part to creatures, but only add new way of using alreadty existing body part, which is much less crash provoking.

=== Enabling Other Materials to Be Used in Moods ===

If you don't want to add shells to existing creatures, you can enable other materials, like {{L|hoof|hooves}} or {{L|ivory}} to be used in strange moods instead of shells. The only effect is that the materials will be available for moods, you won't be able to eg. make shell crafts of them.

#In raw/objects/material_template_default.txt look up the material you want to enable, for example [MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:HOOF_TEMPLATE]
#Add the [SHELL] to the material
#If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of material_template_default.txt contained in your saves folder. The change won't affect body parts that are already lying around, but will affect newly created body parts from butchered creatures.

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File:Shells.jpg|Assorted shells
</gallery>

File:Shells.jpg

2011-03-28T11:19:21Z

Uristocrat: Assorted shells. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such cond

Assorted shells. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Rose quartz

2011-03-28T11:18:22Z

Uristocrat: Linked image.

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'''Rose quartzes''' are low-value {{L|gem}}s that can be found almost anywhere.

<gallery>
File:Rose_quartz.jpg|Smoothed Rose Quartz
</gallery>

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File:Rose quartz.jpg

2011-03-28T11:17:32Z

Uristocrat: Rose quartz. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditio

Rose quartz. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

File:Rock crystal.jpg

2011-03-28T11:16:18Z

Uristocrat: Rock crystal (quartz). I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless suc

Rock crystal (quartz). I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Pyrite

2011-03-28T11:14:44Z

Uristocrat: Linked images.

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'''Pyrites''' are unremarkable low-value {{L|gem}}s that can be found just about anywhere.

<gallery>
File:Pyrite.jpg|Pyrite
File:Pyrite_2.jpg|Pyrite closeup
File:Pyrite_3.jpg|More pyrite
File:Pyrite_and_quartz_crystals.jpg|Pyrite and quartz crystals
</gallery>

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File:Pyrite and quartz crystals.jpg

2011-03-28T11:13:23Z

Uristocrat: Pyrite & quartz crystals. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless

Pyrite & quartz crystals. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Petrified wood

2011-03-28T11:11:42Z

Uristocrat: Linked image.

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'''Petrified wood''' is a brilliant red stone found in small quantities in sedimentary layers. Surprisingly, petrified wood is {{L|magma-safe}}.

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File:Petrified_Wood.jpg|Petrified wood
</gallery>

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File:Petrified Wood.jpg

2011-03-28T11:10:56Z

Uristocrat: Petrified wood. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such condi

Petrified wood. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Obsidian

2011-03-28T11:10:06Z

Uristocrat: Linked image.

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'''Obsidian''' is one of the types of <span title="or technically, volcanic glass">{{L|stone}}</span> that forms entire {{L|Stone#Stones forming entire layers|layer}}s. Obsidian is also found surrounding magma pools and volcanoes, exactly 1 tile thick.

"Obsidian" is the also name of the twelfth month of the dwarven {{L|calendar}}, covering late Winter.

==Rock short sword==
Obsidian can also be made into obsidian shortswords with one log at the craftsdwarf's workshop. These are good at first to defend your fort from early wolf and giant eagle attacks.

Obsidian is the only rock that can be used to make stone based weapons.
==Obsidian formation==

Obsidian can be formed by mixing {{L|water}} and {{L|magma}}. This results in any tiles containing both {{L|water}} and {{L|magma}} to be replaced with obsidian, and produces a large amount of {{L|steam}}. Any non-{{L|magma-safe}} objects that were in the {{L|water}} or {{L|magma}} prior to the formation of obsidian are completely destroyed, which can be an effective method of removing unwanted items or enemies. Magma-safe items will be entombed in the tile, and can be regained by mining it.
[[Obsidian farming]] can be used to produce large amounts of obsidian for masonry, making crafts, or construction.

==Bugs==
* Obsidian is not currently listed as an economic stone ({{key|z}} > stone). You cannot switch between "use" and "not use", so you can only use obsidian for constructions if you embark in a biome with an obsidian layer. See the discussion page for a workaround. {{version|0.31.03}}
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Image:Obsidian.jpg|Obsidian
File:ObsidianDomeCA.JPG|Obsidian rock face
File:Teotihuacán - Obsidianklinge.jpg|Obsidian blade
File:Snowflake_obsidian.jpg|Snowflake obsidian & an obsidian arrowhead
</gallery>

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File:Snowflake obsidian.jpg

2011-03-28T11:09:15Z

Uristocrat: Snowflake obsidian and an obsidian arrowhead. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any

Snowflake obsidian and an obsidian arrowhead. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Mica

2011-03-28T11:08:04Z

Uristocrat: Linked images.

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In Dwarf Fortress, '''mica''' is stated to be based off of the mineral muscovite, one of the multiple minerals referred to as "mica".

<gallery>
File:Mica.jpg|Mica crystals
File:Mica muscovite sur orthose .jpg|Muscovite crystals (dark) on orthoclase (white)
File:Mica_2.jpg|Mica with other minerals
</gallery>

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File:Mica 2.jpg

2011-03-28T11:06:10Z

Uristocrat: Mica samples. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditi

Mica samples. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Gold

2011-03-28T11:05:05Z

Uristocrat: Linked image.

{{Metal
|name=Gold
|color=6:6:1
|uses=
* Make {{L|black bronze}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|electrum}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|rose gold}} at {{L|smelter}}
* {{L|Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting}}
|ore=
* {{L|Native gold}}
|properties=
* {{L|Material value}} 30
}}{{av}}{{Quality|Fine}}

'''Gold''' is a high-value, relatively common {{l|metal}}. The only {{L|ore}} of gold is {{L|native gold}}, which when mined yields '''gold nuggets'''. Gold {{L|bar}}s can be made at a {{L|smelter}} or {{L|magma smelter}} by a dwarf with the {{L|furnace operating}} labor activated. Gold is one of the three metals (with {{L|copper}} and {{L|silver}}) used to mint coins for the Dwarven {{L|economy}} and has the highest value of the three.

Gold may be combined with other metals at a smelter or magma smelter to form different {{L|alloy}}s. The following is a list of alloys involving gold:

* {{L|Black bronze}} = Gold + {{L|Silver}} + 2x {{L|Copper}}
* {{L|Electrum}} = Gold + {{L|Silver}}
* {{L|Rose gold}} = 3x Gold + {{L|Copper}}

None of the gold alloys have a greater material value than gold itself, but if gold nuggets (material value 30) are smelted directly with a low-value {{L|silver}} ore such as {{L|galena}} (material value 5) or {{L|tetrahedrite}} (material value 3), it will produce two bars of {{L|electrum}} (material value 20) for a net gain in value.

Native gold has the same {{L|material value}} as the refined metal, so in some cases it may be advantageous to make crafts and furniture directly from gold nuggets rather than gold bars, since it requires no {{L|fuel}} and uses labors that are easily trained. To use native gold for furniture and the like, you should place a stone {{L|stockpile}} allowing only native gold near your {{L|Mason's workshop}} (native gold furniture, blocks, etc.), {{L|Craftsdwarf's workshop}} (native gold crafts), or {{L|Mechanic's workshop}} (native gold mechanisms) and enable "gold nuggets" ('''not''' "gold") using the {{K|z}} : <tt>Stone</tt> menu. To avoid wasting gold nuggets, it may be wise to suspend all other stone-using jobs until your native gold furniture/crafts are complete, and then re-enable the restrictions.

Note that a dwarf who has a preference for gold metal will not be particularly impressed by items crafted from native gold nuggets, and vice-versa.

<gallery>
File:Gold.jpg|A gold bar
</gallery>

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File:Gold.jpg

2011-03-28T11:04:19Z

Uristocrat: A gold bar. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such condition

A gold bar. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Fortification agate

2011-03-28T11:03:12Z

Uristocrat: Added image.

{{quality|Fine|21:49, 7 December 2010 (UTC)}}{{gemlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Fortification agates''' are unremarkable low-value {{L|gem}}s found in {{L|sedimentary layer}}s.

<gallery>
File:Fortification_Agate.jpg|Rough fortification agate
</gallery>

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File:Fortification Agate.jpg

2011-03-28T11:02:25Z

Uristocrat: Rough fortification agate. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless

Rough fortification agate. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Gypsum

2011-03-28T10:59:03Z

Uristocrat: Removed missing image.

{{stonelookup/0}}{{av}}{{Quality|Exceptional}}

'''Gypsum''' is an important material for dwarven {{L|healthcare}} - once mined, it can be processed at a {{L|kiln}} to make {{L|gypsum plaster}} powder.

Gypsum can also contain small clusters of {{L|selenite}}, {{L|satinspar}}, and {{L|alabaster}}, which can also be made into plaster powder, as well as {{L|anhydrite}}, which cannot.

<gallery>
File:Gypsum quarry machtesh ramon 1.jpg|A gypsum quarry
File:Gipsita2EZ.jpg|Piece of gypsum
File:9107 - Milano - Museo storia naturale - Gesso - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto 22-Apr-2007.jpg|Gypsum crystals (dirty yellow) on another mineral
File:Gips, Lubin.jpg|Another gypsum crystal
File:Gypsum-20443.jpg|Though most are not this clear, gypsum can be found as a transparent crystal
</gallery>

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v0.31:Copper

2011-03-28T10:56:07Z

Uristocrat: Linked images.

{{quality|Exceptional|14:12, 1 December 2010 (UTC)}}{{Metal|name=Copper|color=6:4:0
|uses=
* Make {{L|Brass}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Bronze}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Billon}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Fine pewter}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Trifle pewter}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Lay pewter}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Nickel silver}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Black bronze}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Sterling silver}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Rose gold}} at {{L|smelter}}
* Make {{L|Bismuth bronze}} at {{L|smelter}}
* {{L|weapon|Melee Weapons}}
* {{L|Crossbow}}s
* {{L|Bolt}}s
* {{L|Pick}}s
* {{L|Armor}}
* {{L|Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting}}
|ore=
* {{L|Native copper}}
* {{L|Malachite}}
* {{L|Tetrahedrite}}
|properties=
* {{L|Material value}} 2
}}{{av}}

'''Copper''' is a {{L|metal}} used in a large number of alloys, among them {{L|Bronze}}, which, unlike in previous versions of the game, is better than {{L|Iron}}{{Verify|date=November 2010}} and almost as good as {{L|Steel}}{{Verify|date=November 2010}} for smithing {{L|weapon}}s and {{L|armor}}. Pure copper is one of the least valuable of the metals and a sub-par arms material. Because of this, it may be best to use copper to smelt more valuable alloys.

'''Copper''' is smelted (at a {{L|Smelter}}) from {{L|Native copper}}, {{L|Malachite}}, or {{L|Tetrahedrite}}.

'''Copper''' may be combined with other metals at a {{L|smelter}}. The following is a list of recipes involving copper:
*{{L|Brass}} = Copper + {{L|Zinc}}
*{{L|Bronze}} = Copper + {{L|Tin}}
*{{L|Billon}} = Copper + {{L|Silver}}
*{{L|Fine pewter}} = Copper + 3x {{L|Tin}}
*{{L|Trifle pewter}} = Copper + 2x {{L|Tin}}
*{{L|Lay pewter}} = Copper + 2x {{L|Tin}} + {{L|Lead}}
*{{L|Nickel silver}} = Copper + 2x {{L|Nickel}} + {{L|Zinc}}
*{{L|Black bronze}} = 2x Copper + {{L|Silver}} + {{L|Gold}}
*{{L|Sterling silver}} = Copper + 3x {{L|Silver}}
*{{L|Rose gold}} = Copper + 3x {{L|Gold}}
*{{L|Bismuth bronze}} = 2x Copper + {{L|Tin}} + {{L|Bismuth}}

<gallery>
File:Copper_2.jpg|A copper ingot, coin and rod.
</gallery>

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{{metals}}

File:Copper 2.jpg

2011-03-28T10:55:09Z

Uristocrat: Processed copper ingot, coin & bar. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any condition

Processed copper ingot, coin & bar. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Bismuth

2011-03-28T10:54:07Z

Uristocrat: Linked images.

{{quality|Exceptional|15:57, 30 September 2010 (UTC)}}{{Metal|name=Bismuth|color=5:5:1
|uses=
* Make {{L|bismuth bronze}} at {{L|smelter}}
|ore=
* {{L|Bismuthinite}}
|properties=
* {{L|Material value}} 2
}}{{av}}

'''Bismuth''' is a metal smelted from {{L|bismuthinite}}. Bismuth cannot be used to make goods, only bismuth bronze bars. Before you have an {{L|unfortunate accident}} resulting from a mandate to make bismuth items, note that such a mandate can be fulfilled by smelting bismuthinite into bismuth {{L|bar}}s, which technically count as 'items'.

*Bismuth + {{L|Tin}} + 2x {{L|Copper}} = {{L|Bismuth bronze}}

<gallery>
File:Bismuth.jpg|Bismuth crystals
File:Bismuth_2.jpg|Bismuth
</gallery>

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File:Bismuth 2.jpg

2011-03-28T10:51:48Z

Uristocrat: I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are require

I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

v0.31:Amethyst

2011-03-28T10:50:54Z

Uristocrat: Relinked images.

{{quality|Exceptional|15:50, 30 September 2010 (UTC)}}{{gemlookup/0}}{{av}}

Amethyst is a somewhat valuable purple quartz {{L|gem|crystal}} found everywhere as small clusters. It also has the distinction of being dropped by {{L|amethyst man|amethyst men}} upon death.

<gallery>
File:Amethyst.jpg|Amethyst Ring
File:Amethyst_2.jpg|Amethyst Crystals
File:Amethyst_3.jpg|Raw Amethyst
File:Amethyst_4.jpg|Polished Amethyst
</gallery>

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File:Amethyst 4.jpg

2011-03-28T10:48:52Z

Uristocrat: Polished amethyst. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such co

Polished amethyst. I, the photographer, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I hereby grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

Dwarf Fortress Wiki:Real World Information

2011-03-23T10:20:33Z

Uristocrat: Forgot to sign a comment.

This is a page to discuss whether there is a place or not for real-world information in articles on this wiki. It's been discussed in different locations such as [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=54970.msg1191175 a forum thread] and [[User_talk:Albedo#.22Real_World.22_Flavor_text_in_Stone_Pages|a user talk page]]. The goal is to have the discussion shift here to be more organized.

===Thoughts===

I feel that personal information's place in this Wiki should be fairly limited, perhaps with just offsite links to wikipedia.org for the material in question. After all, this is a game wiki. [[User:Dentist|Dentist]] 12:59, 25 May 2010 (UTC)
: If i can summarize the discussion page: some real world information is fine, but it has to be marked as such and separated from in-game data.

I was looking around for freely-usable pictures of obscure gems and such, so that people could at least look at the gems they find instead of wondering what the hell peridot is. Provided it's kept short & separate, isn't there a place for stuff like this? That way, people can learn things without confusing the information with in-game stuff and they won't have to think of everything as "just another rock." [[User:Uristocrat|Uristocrat]] 21:49, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
: We have a lot of existing images already on the wiki. I don't think there's any way for those to be confused with game data and they probably answer the most likely questions people will have about any given stone (i.e. "what the hell is orthoclase?") a lot better than most other types of IRL information would, so I'm going to try and link those orphaned images back to the current articles. [[User:Uristocrat|Uristocrat]] 10:20, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

[[category:Wikiprojects]]

v0.31:Slate

2011-03-22T23:02:38Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}{{Quality|Exceptional|21:40, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}

'''Slate''' is an unremarkable {{L|metamorphic}} {{L|stone}}. It should not be confused with {{L|slade}}, an entirely different (and quite spoileriffic) material.

"Slate" is the name of the second month of the Dwarven {{L|calendar}}, covering mid-spring.

<gallery>
File:SlateUSGOV.jpg|Slate
</gallery>

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v0.31:Schist

2011-03-22T23:01:20Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}{{Quality|Exceptional|21:39, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}

'''Schist''' is a {{L|metamorphic}} {{L|stone}}. It contains a wide variety of {{L|gems}}.

<gallery>
File:schist.jpg|Schist
</gallery>

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v0.31:Phyllite

2011-03-22T23:00:10Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{quality|Exceptional|21:32, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

Phyllite is an unremarkable {{L|metamorphic}} {{L|stone}}.

<gallery>
File:Phyllite.jpg|Phyllite
</gallery>

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v0.31:Marble

2011-03-22T22:59:22Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image

{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}{{Quality|Exceptional|21:31, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}

'''Marble''' is the only {{L|metamorphic}} {{L|flux}} {{L|stone}}, and as such is very valuable when in a primarily metamorphic biome. It also frequently contains a wide variety of gems.

<gallery>
File:marble.jpg|Marble
</gallery>

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{{Category|Economic Stone}}

v0.31:Gneiss

2011-03-22T22:58:31Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}{{Quality|Exceptional|21:24, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}

Gneiss is a basic {{L|metamorphic}} {{L|stone}}. It is the only {{L|metamorphic}} {{L|stone}} to contain {{L|native silver}} and {{L|sunstone}}

<gallery>
File:Gneiss.jpg|Gneiss
</gallery>

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v0.31:Rhyolite

2011-03-22T22:57:51Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}{{Quality|Exceptional|21:21, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}

Rhyolite is an {{L|igneous extrusive}} {{L|stone}} and is functionally identical to {{L|andesite}} and {{L|dacite}}.

<gallery>
File:rhyolite.jpg|Rhyolite
</gallery>

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v0.31:Dacite

2011-03-22T22:56:34Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{quality|Exceptional|18:00, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Dacite''' is one of the types of {{l|stone}} that forms entire {{l|stone#Stones forming entire layers |layer}}s. It is functionally identical to {{l|andesite}} and {{l|rhyolite}}.

In previous versions, this stone was called {{l|Felsite}}.

<gallery>
File:Mineraly.sk_-_dacit.jpg|Dacite
</gallery>

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v0.31:Basalt

2011-03-22T22:43:41Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{quality|Exceptional|15:54, 30 September 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Basalt''' is an {{L|igneous extrusive}} {{L|stone}} which can form whole {{L|layer|layers}}. It is also the only {{L|igneous extrusive}} {{L|stone}} to contain {{L|Sunstone}}.

<gallery>
File:Basalt.jpg|Basalt
</gallery>

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v0.31:Andesite

2011-03-22T22:39:03Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing andesite image.

{{quality|Exceptional|15:51, 30 September 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Andesite''' is an unremarkable {{L|igneous extrusive}} {{L|stone}}. It can form whole {{L|layer|layers}}, and is functionally identical to {{L|dacite}} and {{L|rhyolite}}.

<gallery>
File:Amygdaloidal_andesite.jpg|The dark stone is the andesite
</gallery>

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v0.31:Granite

2011-03-22T22:08:39Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing granite image.

{{quality|Exceptional|18:22, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Granite''' is an {{L|igneous intrusive}} {{L|stone}} that can contain a large variety of {{L|gem|gems}} and {{L|ore|ores}}, as well as many kinds of {{L|stone}} {{L|cluster|clusters}}. Granite can form {{L|layer|layers}}.

"Granite" is the name of the first month of the Dwarven {{L|calendar}}, covering early Spring.

<gallery>
File:granite.jpg|Granite
</gallery>

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v0.31:Gabbro

2011-03-22T21:59:32Z

Uristocrat: Linked existing image.

{{quality|Exceptional|18:20, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Gabbro''' is one of the types of {{L|stone}} that forms entire {{L|stone#Stones forming entire layers|layer}}s.

It is the only stone that contains {{L|kimberlite}}, which is the only stone that contains {{L|Gem|diamonds}}. Gabbro is also the only stone to contain {{L|garnierite}}, the ore of {{L|Nickel}}. There are several gems unique to gabbro, as well.

<gallery>
File:gabbro.jpg|Gabbro
</gallery>

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v0.31:Diorite

2011-03-22T21:57:59Z

Uristocrat: Linked in existing image.

{{quality|Exceptional|22:08, 8 June 2010 (UTC)}}{{layerlookup/0}}{{av}}

'''Diorite''' is an {{L|igneous intrusive}} {{L|stone}} which can form whole {{L|layer|layers}}.

<gallery>
File:diorite.jpg|Diorite
</gallery>

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