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== Surface Rivers == | == Surface Rivers == | ||
− | + | Rivers are found on the surface of world maps. They vary in width and depth, some being more wide and some being more deep than others. They often flow through deep canyons or just across the flat surface of a level. On levels with cliffs, [[waterfall|waterfalls]] may be found. [[Brook]]s are more shallow than rivers and can be crossed by creatures and dwarves without a bridge. | |
− | '''Major rivers | + | '''Major rivers, Minor rivers and Brooks''''' |
− | On the surface of the world you can find | + | On the surface of the world you can find three different types of rivers. |
− | + | *Major Rivers are distinguished by a different symbol than just a "-" instead they are an "=" some worlds have no Major Rivers so they can be considered quite valuable. Usually they have minor river tributaries and can often feed large lakes. The difference (if any) between major and minor rivers has yet to be discovered. However major rivers are beleived to lower the fps/ | |
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− | *Major Rivers are distinguished by a " | ||
− | [[ | + | *Minor Rivers are dark blue and usually have tributaries of brooks. |
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+ | *Brooks are light blue and come from springs. | ||
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+ | [[Image:Watersystems01.jpg|298px|thumb|Different sorts of rivers in action]] | ||
== Underground Rivers == | == Underground Rivers == | ||
− | An | + | An underground river is, obviously, a river found underground. They are hard to find in the current version of Dwarf Fortress, particularly because you are not guaranteed to have one in your map. |
− | + | If you are lucky enough to find a cave river, you can use it as the basis of an [[underground forest]] operation. | |
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== Other Important Facts == | == Other Important Facts == | ||
− | *Rivers presumably contain an unlimited amount of water and cannot be drained | + | *Rivers presumably contain an unlimited amount of water and cannot be drained. |
− | + | *Rivers often contain an abundance of [[fishing|fish]]. | |
− | + | *See [[water]]. | |
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− | {{World | + | {{World}} |
− | + | [[Category:Map tiles]][[category:Water bodies]][[Category:World]] | |
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