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{{quality|Exceptional|18:25, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}{{Ore|name=Raw Adamantine|tile=£|color=3:7:1 | {{quality|Exceptional|18:25, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}{{Ore|name=Raw Adamantine|tile=£|color=3:7:1 | ||
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| − | * | + | * {{L|Ore}} of {{L|adamantine}} |
|location = | |location = | ||
* The depths | * The depths | ||
|properties = | |properties = | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Magma proof}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Material value}} 250 |
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{{av}} | {{av}} | ||
| − | The ore of | + | The ore of {{L|adamantine}} is absurdly valuable, and can be processed into ''the'' most valuable {{L|material}} in the game, both in monetary worth and utility. Its discovery is both a boon and a bane; it has a massive {{L|value}} even unrefined, and gives a huge {{L|Weapon#Material_damage_modifiers|bonus}} to armor and weapons that are made from it when processed. Its high melting point means you can easily use it to build magma-safe mechanisms and floodgates, but this is not recommended due to its scarcity and value in other items. |
| − | Raw adamantine has a | + | Raw adamantine has a {{L|Item_value#Material_multipliers|Material Multiplier}} of x250. For a comparison to other mined materials, generic {{L|stone}} has a MM of x1, {{L|obsidian}} x3, {{L|native silver}} x 10, and {{L|native gold}} x30. Processed {{L|adamantine}} "metal" has a multiplier of x300, the highest in the game of any {{L|material}}. |
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== Location == | == Location == | ||
| − | To start in a location which has adamantine you must start on a mountain tile ({{Raw Tile|⌂|7:1}},{{Raw Tile|⌂|0:1}},{{Raw Tile|▲|7:1}},{{Raw Tile|▲|7:0}},{{Raw Tile|▲|0:1}},{{Raw Tile|▲|3:1}},{{Raw Tile|^|7:1}},{{Raw Tile|^|0:1}},{{Raw Tile|^|3:1}}) or volcano tile ({{Raw Tile|^|4:1}}) in the Region map. The adamantine will be located somewhere within the Local map of that region. It is more likely to be found on a Local map square which also shows as mountain. The adamantine will occupy only one Local square, though the | + | To start in a location which has adamantine you must start on a mountain tile ({{Raw Tile|⌂|7:1}},{{Raw Tile|⌂|0:1}},{{Raw Tile|▲|7:1}},{{Raw Tile|▲|7:0}},{{Raw Tile|▲|0:1}},{{Raw Tile|▲|3:1}},{{Raw Tile|^|7:1}},{{Raw Tile|^|0:1}},{{Raw Tile|^|3:1}}) or volcano tile ({{Raw Tile|^|4:1}}) in the Region map. The adamantine will be located somewhere within the Local map of that region. It is more likely to be found on a Local map square which also shows as mountain. The adamantine will occupy only one Local square, though the {{L|Glowing pit|fun stuff}} may extend beyond it. |
Deposits are not visible on the Region/World maps or the Local maps by default, but can be turned visible by setting SHOW_EMBARK_OTHER to ALWAYS in init.txt, in which case they appear as {{Raw Tile|£|3:1}} on the local embark map. | Deposits are not visible on the Region/World maps or the Local maps by default, but can be turned visible by setting SHOW_EMBARK_OTHER to ALWAYS in init.txt, in which case they appear as {{Raw Tile|£|3:1}} on the local embark map. | ||
==Veining== | ==Veining== | ||
| − | Raw adamantine veins are unique in several ways. First, they are usually only 1 tile wide, compared with the 3-5 wide | + | Raw adamantine veins are unique in several ways. First, they are usually only 1 tile wide, compared with the 3-5 wide {{L|vein}}s of other ores or stones. More curiously, they tend to span z-levels, a trait unique among any stone. If your miners find a short section of raw adamantine only 2 or 3 tiles long, dig up or down a z-level and you'll probably find another short section, and so on. Lastly, they tend to be spidery in shape, extending out from a central point. Digging too far into this area can unlock a certain {{L|Eerie_glowing_pit|Spoiler}} and cause way too much {{L|fun}} for an unprepared fortress. |
To view examples of this phenomenon, check out the [http://mkv25.net/dfma/poi-2837-addyveinstotallyz-spanning DFMA Point of Interest] and [http://mkv25.net/dfma/movie-290-z-leveladamantinevein a movie] recording the layout of a vein. | To view examples of this phenomenon, check out the [http://mkv25.net/dfma/poi-2837-addyveinstotallyz-spanning DFMA Point of Interest] and [http://mkv25.net/dfma/movie-290-z-leveladamantinevein a movie] recording the layout of a vein. | ||
==Mining== | ==Mining== | ||
| − | The main difference is that, unlike other | + | The main difference is that, unlike other {{L|vein}}s of {{L|ore}}, raw adamantine regularly crosses {{L|z-level}}s. If you find a short section, mine up and down, and you should find more. The veins are also generally narrower and more "spidery" and overall provide far less ore than normal. |
Unlike other ores, you ''always'' get a piece of raw adamantine when you mine it out, no matter how unskilled the miner may be. | Unlike other ores, you ''always'' get a piece of raw adamantine when you mine it out, no matter how unskilled the miner may be. | ||
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| − | One serious downside to mining veins of raw adamantine is that digging too deeply will eventually lead to a certain | + | One serious downside to mining veins of raw adamantine is that digging too deeply will eventually lead to a certain {{L|Glowing pit|spoiler}}, triggering {{L|losing|dangerously large amounts of fun}} which can wipe out even a mature, heavily defended fortress. |
==Royal interest== | ==Royal interest== | ||
| − | Discovery of raw adamantine will also bring the attention of the | + | Discovery of raw adamantine will also bring the attention of the {{L|King|King (or Queen)}}, who will immigrate to your fortress once news of your discovery reaches him. If you have not otherwise met the criteria for attracting the King, he will arrive "disguised as a peasant." If adamantine is found too early, this can be troublesome for a young fortress that is not properly equipped to satisfy high royal {{L|room}} value requirements and {{L|mandate}}s, potentially leading to the monarch throwing {{L|tantrum}}s and even eventually going {{L|insanity|insane}}. |
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