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| − | Starting out in the right location is crucial to not [[losing]] (but remember, losing is fun!). | + | Starting out in the right location is crucial to not [[losing]] (but remember, losing is fun!). Beginning players have several things to keep in mind when selecting a site. |
| − | ==Surroundings== | + | == Surroundings == |
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| − | + | It's probably a good idea to avoid [[Haunted]], [[Sinister]], and [[Terrifying]] biomes, as well as extremes of cold and heat. Fortunately that still leaves you with a lot of options most of the time. Make sure you've got at least some [[trees]] and vegetation. | |
| − | + | Make sure you at least have [[contact]] with [[Dwarves]]; [[Humans]] are also good [[trading]] partners. If you get those two, you'll probably be around [[Elves]] and [[Goblins]] too. Elves will trade some things, but are picky about what they'll accept; Goblins will just lay siege to your fortress every so often once they get angry enough about your presence. | |
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| − | == | + | == Terrain == |
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| − | Currently a permanent source of water isn't required because farms don't dry out, this is expected to change. If your map starts with even the smallest pond you can dig under it, drain it into the room (and down again if there's that much water), and build a farm on the residual mud | + | Since you can dig down, you don't have to worry about finding a suitable cliff face (although players of the previous versions might find it reassuringly familiar). Still, mountainous areas are worth looking into for the [[stone]] and greater probability of finding magma. |
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| + | == Water == | ||
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| + | [[Farming]] won't get you much in the middle of a desert. Try to find an area with a [[brook]] -- larger water sources can hinder [[mining]]. If the game warns you that you've selected an area with an [[aquifer]], pay attention: it's likely going to be very difficult to get through it to the stone below. | ||
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| + | Currently a permanent source of water isn't required because farms don't dry out, this is expected to change. If your map starts with even the smallest pond you can dig under it, drain it into the room (and down again if there's that much water), and build a farm on the residual mud – water levels of 1/7 can be ignored when placing the farm plot. | ||
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| + | == Lumber == | ||
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Not as important in the new version, since caravans now bring [[wood]]; but [[treeless]] maps should be avoided by new players. | Not as important in the new version, since caravans now bring [[wood]]; but [[treeless]] maps should be avoided by new players. | ||
| − | Trees grow on the lower surface z-levels, so make sure you have a nice large swath to chop down. Just because the biome says "heavily forested" doesn't mean you will actually | + | Trees grow on the lower surface z-levels, so make sure you have a nice large swath to chop down. Just because the biome says "heavily forested" doesn't mean you will actually have trees. |
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| + | == Vegetation == | ||
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The local flora can be a good source of seeds. | The local flora can be a good source of seeds. | ||
| − | ==Magma== | + | == Magma == |
| − | Unlike in previous versions, you aren't guaranteed to find a source of [[magma]], unless you have a [[volcano]] at your starting location. | + | |
| + | Unlike in previous versions, you aren't guaranteed to find a source of [[magma]], unless you have a [[volcano]] at your starting location. Sure, you could burn [[charcoal]] to fuel your smithies, but the convenience of magma makes it invaluable. The site selection screen can give you a good idea of whether or not you'll be able to get any: look for darker igneous rocks like [[basalt]], [[obsidian]], [[gabbro]], and so on. | ||
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| + | == Towns == | ||
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| + | Towns created by other civilizations exist only for your benefit. Humans won't mind at all if you tear apart their main pub to build your tunnel entrance. Also, their buildings provide plentiful wood and other useful items such as prebuilt furniture.{{ver|0.27.169.33a}} | ||
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[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 02:44, 4 November 2007
Starting out in the right location is crucial to not losing (but remember, losing is fun!). Beginning players have several things to keep in mind when selecting a site.
Surroundings
It's probably a good idea to avoid Haunted, Sinister, and Terrifying biomes, as well as extremes of cold and heat. Fortunately that still leaves you with a lot of options most of the time. Make sure you've got at least some trees and vegetation.
Make sure you at least have contact with Dwarves; Humans are also good trading partners. If you get those two, you'll probably be around Elves and Goblins too. Elves will trade some things, but are picky about what they'll accept; Goblins will just lay siege to your fortress every so often once they get angry enough about your presence.
Terrain
Since you can dig down, you don't have to worry about finding a suitable cliff face (although players of the previous versions might find it reassuringly familiar). Still, mountainous areas are worth looking into for the stone and greater probability of finding magma.
Water
Farming won't get you much in the middle of a desert. Try to find an area with a brook -- larger water sources can hinder mining. If the game warns you that you've selected an area with an aquifer, pay attention: it's likely going to be very difficult to get through it to the stone below.
Currently a permanent source of water isn't required because farms don't dry out, this is expected to change. If your map starts with even the smallest pond you can dig under it, drain it into the room (and down again if there's that much water), and build a farm on the residual mud – water levels of 1/7 can be ignored when placing the farm plot.
Lumber
Not as important in the new version, since caravans now bring wood; but treeless maps should be avoided by new players.
Trees grow on the lower surface z-levels, so make sure you have a nice large swath to chop down. Just because the biome says "heavily forested" doesn't mean you will actually have trees.
Vegetation
The local flora can be a good source of seeds.
Magma
Unlike in previous versions, you aren't guaranteed to find a source of magma, unless you have a volcano at your starting location. Sure, you could burn charcoal to fuel your smithies, but the convenience of magma makes it invaluable. The site selection screen can give you a good idea of whether or not you'll be able to get any: look for darker igneous rocks like basalt, obsidian, gabbro, and so on.
Towns
Towns created by other civilizations exist only for your benefit. Humans won't mind at all if you tear apart their main pub to build your tunnel entrance. Also, their buildings provide plentiful wood and other useful items such as prebuilt furniture.v0.27.169.33a