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[smeeprocket]

I've been reading up on aquifers, and I am really dedicated to learning how to work around this problem, since they are so prevalent in areas I want to embark on.

I have looked over this several times, but the tileset isn't the original tileset and I am very confused as to what is what, especially the weird structures running along diagonal lines.

I realize I'm probably just daft, I sort of understand the instructions, but not having a visual aid makes it tricky.

Also, as a side question, do dwarves still freeze outside in freezing weather? Will they burn in scorching weather? And does anyone have any advice on embarking in an area with no trees? I can't see how it would be possible.

Thanks!

[Prologue]

Legends:

Triangle - Ramps
X - Up/Down staircase
Those two barrels are pumps
The brown (the dark ones) diagonal and circle stuff are constructed walls.

I haven't touched aquifers in a long time and I've never seen this method before. If it's your first time, why not try the cave in trick in the wiki?

[smeeprocket]

Well, the wiki was kind of so-so about whether the tactic would work, so I was directed to this tactic. The legend helps a ton, thanks!

If you happen to have answers to the other questions, that would be awesome, but you've already helped me loads.

[FuzzyZergling]

Also, as a side question, do dwarves still freeze outside in freezing weather? Will they burn in scorching weather? And does anyone have any advice on embarking in an area with no trees? I can't see how it would be possible.

I have never encountered a dwarf freezing/burning due to the weather, but my knowledge isn't extensive.
What I do when embarking on an area without trees is bring along about 20+ logs at embark. These will go into beds, while I use stone pots to hold booze as opposed to barrels.

[Montague]

Also, as a side question, do dwarves still freeze outside in freezing weather? Will they burn in scorching weather? And does anyone have any advice on embarking in an area with no trees? I can't see how it would be possible.

Dorfs seem to get very light-moderate injuries from staying out in the cold, usually their face and they heal pretty quickly. Whatever bodypart that isn't covered by clothing. I've never seen one die from the cold. Scorching temps don't seem to effect them unless it's so high they actually ignite and burn to death. This won't happen unless you mess with the settings to make it happen.

As for trees, bring a bunch of wood with you on embark. The points you spend on an axe or anvil can buy a tremendous amount of wood. I usually bring around 300 logs on a new embark reguardless if it has trees or not.

You can also trade for them. I always max out the slider for oak with the trade laison, 6 dorf bux per log log is a bargain. You can never have too many logs.

[smeeprocket]

I might just try that. I've been looking to up my difficulty with aquifers and treeless areas, and possibly in freezing climates where I have to dig for water.

Thanks bunches!

[Azated]

And does anyone have any advice on embarking in an area with no trees? I can't see how it would be possible.

You could always dig down to the caverns to release underground tree spores and then somehow get enough water to set up an underground tree farm.

[greycat]

An underground soil layer will also support subterranean trees, even in biomes where aboveground trees cannot exist.  Not that such biomes generally have a lot of soil layers, but it's possible.

Flooding and draining for mud always works, of course.