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Difference between revisions of "v0.31:Iron"

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The three ores of iron, which are {{L|Hematite}}, {{L|Magnetite}}, and {{L|Limonite}}, can only be found in {{L|sedimentary}} layers, with the exception of {{L|hematite}}, which can occasionally be found in {{L|igneous extrusive}} layers.
 
The three ores of iron, which are {{L|Hematite}}, {{L|Magnetite}}, and {{L|Limonite}}, can only be found in {{L|sedimentary}} layers, with the exception of {{L|hematite}}, which can occasionally be found in {{L|igneous extrusive}} layers.
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Iron may be combined with other materials at a {{L|smelter}}. Note that {{L|fuel}} is used as a part of the reaction: even {{L|magma smelter}}s need fuel in reactions that use iron.
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* Iron + {{L|Flux}} + {{L|Fuel}} = {{L|Pig iron}}
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* Iron + {{L|Pig iron}} + {{L|Flux}} + {{L|Fuel}} = 2 x {{L|Steel}}
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1. In v31.19, Toady reworked world generation for the caravan arc, and metals became extremely scarce.  This was fixed in 31.21.
 
1. In v31.19, Toady reworked world generation for the caravan arc, and metals became extremely scarce.  This was fixed in 31.21.
  
Iron may be combined with other materials at a {{L|smelter}}. Note that coal is used as a part of the reaction, the smelter still requiring something to fuel it.
 
 
* {{L|Pig iron}} = Iron + {{L|Flux}} + {{L|Coal}}
 
* {{L|Steel}} = Iron + {{L|Pig iron}} + {{L|Flux}} + {{L|Coal}}
 
  
 
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{{gamedata}}
 
{{metals}}
 
{{metals}}

Revision as of 11:51, 20 July 2011

Iron
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Wikipedia article

This article is about an older version of DF.

Iron is an important resource for a fortress, as an often-plentiful1 material that can be used to make just about anything necessary, from weapons to Template:L to Template:L. Iron is also a necessary ingredient in the production of Template:L, the best non-spoiler metal in the game for Template:Ls and Template:L. If you are unable to produce enough steel in your fort, then the next best metal for military purposes is iron.

The three ores of iron, which are Template:L, Template:L, and Template:L, can only be found in Template:L layers, with the exception of Template:L, which can occasionally be found in Template:L layers.

Iron may be combined with other materials at a Template:L. Note that Template:L is used as a part of the reaction: even Template:Ls need fuel in reactions that use iron.


1. In v31.19, Toady reworked world generation for the caravan arc, and metals became extremely scarce. This was fixed in 31.21.


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