I personally like putting the access just off the center of my bridge, so that I can re-drop anything that dares try to escape. NOTE: Depending on where you place the first down stair, you may need a bridge in place for the stairs to be useful. You can then remove the traffic designations. Place a 1x1 raising bridge in the stair hall on the bottom level if you want to have access to the bottom later. The best option is probably to dig a staircase or another ramp 1 tile away from the channel's edge, then. Dig an extra ramp, then drop a (natural) wall on top of it once the miners are out. This prevents anything from escaping once dropped in. Make a staircase down to the bottom of the channel so your dwarves can use it to get back up. If in dirt, dig out another tile in all directions from the layer above, forming a pyramidal shape.Ĥ) After smoothing or widening down 3 levels, block the bottom as restricted to traffic, set the stairs to high, and build walls in each stair hallway on the bottom 4 levels. This creates a kind of spiral staircase around the pit and because channeling the new level creates ramps, the stairs from the upper level are available mid-construction.ģ) When the pit is almost done, 3 levels above the bottom, begin smoothing the stone before going down again. Then dig out a hallway through the one tile between the stair system and the pit. After setting the perimeter of the first level, place a downward staircase somewhere along the edge ONE TILE away.Ģ) As you channel down each level, add a 2x1 set of up/down staircases connected to the set (or down stair) above. Here's how I do it, I used to have a ton of trouble but now I never have an issue:ġ) Designate one z-level at a time. Kitfox Discord #modding-discussion channelīronzemurder and Oilfurnace (illustrated) A three step guide:ĭownload DF Classic or install the premium version from Steam or Itch.ioįollow the quickstart guide on the wiki, or see other learning resources (below)Īsk any questions in the ☼Dwarf Fortress Questions Thread☼ - it's always active See the reasons for our rules here, and please report any problems!ĭF can be intimidating, but we're dedicated to helping new players. Now I'm stuck with one last piece that I need to get under control, but i have no idea how to go about. Not to be discouraged, I set about diverting and digging and finnally got the water under control (and nearly flooded the caverns in the process).

Use the ☼Dwarf Fortress Questions Thread☼ A miscalculation meant a raging river through my fortress on my most recent and best one yet. up: So under Dwarf Fortress rules it cant See more By pressing the. Want to start playing? Read this sidebar! WebTry chopping down more trees and either start the bridge again so it picks.

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