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| − | A '''mountain''' is a | + | A '''mountain''' is a [[biome]] with a naturally high elevation usually culminating in a peak. [[Volcano]]es are also a kind of mountain. |
| − | As part of a starting site, mountains provide jagged terrain and impassable | + | As part of a starting site, mountains provide jagged terrain and impassable [[cliff]]s. They usually have very limited [[water]] resources, i.e., few ponds or streams, although many streams and [[river]]s originate from the base of mountain ranges. They often have sparse vegetation, and depending on the elevation may lack any sort of usable [[soil]]. In [[Adventurer mode]] it's impossible to cross a Mountain tile in Travel mode, even if you have flying capabilities. |
It is not possible to start a fortress on an exclusively mountain biome; however, fortress sites can straddle mountains on one side and more (or less) hospitable biome on the other, which will provide more valuable diversity of wildlife and resources. | It is not possible to start a fortress on an exclusively mountain biome; however, fortress sites can straddle mountains on one side and more (or less) hospitable biome on the other, which will provide more valuable diversity of wildlife and resources. | ||
| − | Mountains imply high elevation in the surrounding area. This can result in a "forest" biome that does not actually have any | + | Mountains imply high elevation in the surrounding area. This can result in a "forest" biome that does not actually have any [[tree]]s, since above a certain elevation there may be no [[soil]] and therefore no place for trees to actually grow. When choosing a starting fortress site, be sure to check the elevation map (using the {{k|Tab}} key), and try to get a mix of low and medium or high elevations if possible. |
== Minerals == | == Minerals == | ||
| − | The stratification listed for mountains in Dwarf Fortress usually consists of one lighter rock type, generally a sedimentary | + | The stratification listed for mountains in Dwarf Fortress usually consists of one lighter rock type, generally a sedimentary [[stone]] (such as [[limestone]], [[mudstone]] or [[dolomite]]), and then two further layers of heavy intrusive igneous (such as [[Granite]], [[Rhyolite]], or [[Gabbro]]) or metamorphic rock (such as [[Gneiss]], [[Quartzite]], or [[Phyllite]]). Stone, and subsequently [[ore]]s, are always in abundance in mountain [[biome]]s. |
== Wildlife == | == Wildlife == | ||
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'''In neutral mountains appear:''' | '''In neutral mountains appear:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Giant eagle]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Hoary marmot]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Mountain goat]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Yeti]] |
'''In good mountains also appear:''' | '''In good mountains also appear:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Mountain gnome]] |
'''In evil mountains also appear:''' | '''In evil mountains also appear:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Dark gnome]] |
Revision as of 17:12, 8 December 2011
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A mountain is a biome with a naturally high elevation usually culminating in a peak. Volcanoes are also a kind of mountain.
As part of a starting site, mountains provide jagged terrain and impassable cliffs. They usually have very limited water resources, i.e., few ponds or streams, although many streams and rivers originate from the base of mountain ranges. They often have sparse vegetation, and depending on the elevation may lack any sort of usable soil. In Adventurer mode it's impossible to cross a Mountain tile in Travel mode, even if you have flying capabilities.
It is not possible to start a fortress on an exclusively mountain biome; however, fortress sites can straddle mountains on one side and more (or less) hospitable biome on the other, which will provide more valuable diversity of wildlife and resources.
Mountains imply high elevation in the surrounding area. This can result in a "forest" biome that does not actually have any trees, since above a certain elevation there may be no soil and therefore no place for trees to actually grow. When choosing a starting fortress site, be sure to check the elevation map (using the Tab key), and try to get a mix of low and medium or high elevations if possible.
Minerals
The stratification listed for mountains in Dwarf Fortress usually consists of one lighter rock type, generally a sedimentary stone (such as limestone, mudstone or dolomite), and then two further layers of heavy intrusive igneous (such as Granite, Rhyolite, or Gabbro) or metamorphic rock (such as Gneiss, Quartzite, or Phyllite). Stone, and subsequently ores, are always in abundance in mountain biomes.
Wildlife
In neutral mountains appear:
In good mountains also appear:
In evil mountains also appear:
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