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− | They can be manufactured from | + | A '''floodgate''' is a gate which allows the control of the flow of liquids such as {{l|water}} or {{l|magma}}. They are operated by mechanisms such as {{l|lever}}s or {{l|pressure plate}}s which open and close them. When closed they behave like walls, but allow liquids, objects, and creatures to pass over them when opened. |
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+ | They can be manufactured from {{l|stone}} (at a {{l|mason's workshop}}), {{l|wood}} (at a {{l|carpenter's workshop}}), {{l|metal}} (at a {{l|metalsmith's forge}}), or {{l|glass}} (at a {{l|glass furnace}}). Once manufactured, they are built in the desired location using the keys {{k|b}}, {{k|x}}. | ||
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− | '''Colossus in Arena'''<br /> This image depicts some orthodox and unorthodox uses of floodgates to control the mixing of creatures and liquids in this arena. The gates, shown in-game as X, act as liquid stoppers and | + | '''Colossus in Arena'''<br /> This image depicts some orthodox and unorthodox uses of floodgates to control the mixing of creatures and liquids in this arena. The gates, shown in-game as X, act as liquid stoppers and jail doors.]] |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
− | Floodgates are used to control the flow of liquid. Because of the | + | Floodgates are used to control the flow of liquid. Because of the {{l|water|usefulness}} of certain liquids and the {{l|magma|danger}} posed by others, floodgates have a wide range of applications in any dwarven settlement. |
− | They are instrumental in controlled | + | They are instrumental in controlled {{l|irrigation}} for {{l|farm}}ing, or controlled {{l|flood}}ing for {{l|drowning}} {{l|elf|annoying}} {{l|goblin|visitors}}. |
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==Placement== | ==Placement== | ||
− | Floodgates are constructed | + | Floodgates are constructed {{l|orthogonal}}ly on a solid, {{l|water depth|unflooded}} floor in the 'closed' position (note that this means it is possible for careless dwarves to trap themselves on the wrong side of the gate). A {{l|mechanic}} must then link up a {{l|lever}} or other triggering mechanism to the floodgate. This requires two {{l|mechanism}}s; the mechanic will haul one mechanism to the trigger, work for awhile, and then haul the other mechanism to the floodgate to complete the task.{{verify}} |
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==Activation== | ==Activation== | ||
− | Once the lever is pulled | + | Once the lever is pulled, the floodgate will open. When the lever is pulled again, the floodgate will close. This will destroy (not displace) any liquid occupying the same tile as the floodgate. Objects on the floodgate's tile, however, cannot be destroyed this way - in fact, the floodgate will refuse to close. Any object, everything from swords to socks to stones to scorpion corpses, can jam the floodgate this way. Once the object is removed, however, the floodgate will grind shut by itself.{{verify}} |
− | ==Magma | + | ==Magma Control== |
− | Floodgates will resist magma when closed, just as a constructed | + | Floodgates will resist magma when closed, just as a constructed wall would, but when opened will be destroyed if they are not made from {{l|magma-safe|magma-safe materials}}. The mechanisms used in the construction of the floodgate must also be magma-safe to prevent this.{{verify}} |
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