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A bridge defaults to a single tile in size. You'll need to change the size to suit your needs with the {{k|k}},{{k|h}},{{k|u}}, and {{k|m}} keys; the bridge's dimensions can be set anywhere up to 10 tiles on a side (''including'' an anchoring tile at one end on solid ground or other constructions). A bridge will require both [[architecture]] and [[masonry]] (or [[carpentry]] or [[metalsmithing]] if [[wood]] or [[metal]] is used) to complete. The material required for a bridge is less than the material required for building an equivalent area of [[floor]] tiles (1 + area/4, rounded down), and when a bridge is deconstructed the materials are deposited on the ground next to where the bridge stood rather than falling down into the open space it spanned. | A bridge defaults to a single tile in size. You'll need to change the size to suit your needs with the {{k|k}},{{k|h}},{{k|u}}, and {{k|m}} keys; the bridge's dimensions can be set anywhere up to 10 tiles on a side (''including'' an anchoring tile at one end on solid ground or other constructions). A bridge will require both [[architecture]] and [[masonry]] (or [[carpentry]] or [[metalsmithing]] if [[wood]] or [[metal]] is used) to complete. The material required for a bridge is less than the material required for building an equivalent area of [[floor]] tiles (1 + area/4, rounded down), and when a bridge is deconstructed the materials are deposited on the ground next to where the bridge stood rather than falling down into the open space it spanned. | ||
− | Unlike raising bridges, which require an area of solid ground, retractable bridges can be built using existing bridges as their sole means of support | + | Unlike raising bridges, which require an area of solid ground, retractable bridges can be built using existing bridges as their sole means of support. |
Interestingly, building a bridge over a [[construction|constructed floor]] will allow dwarves to deconstruct the floor ''through'' the bridge without disrupting the path across said floor (especially if the floor is being used to bridge an area). Conveniently, the materials used to construct the floor will be left on top of the bridge, rather than being dropped down below it. | Interestingly, building a bridge over a [[construction|constructed floor]] will allow dwarves to deconstruct the floor ''through'' the bridge without disrupting the path across said floor (especially if the floor is being used to bridge an area). Conveniently, the materials used to construct the floor will be left on top of the bridge, rather than being dropped down below it. |