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Dorfimedes

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Dwarf Transport Using Minecarts
« on: June 07, 2012, 08:48:53 pm »
So, I've only just upgraded from .07 and this minecart business is a little tricky. Moving items is good and all, but could I set up minecarts that are purely for being ridden? I have a craving for transport tycoon-esque train stations.

For example, if a dwarf wants to path from the depot to the dining hall so he can eat, could I somehow have him take a minecart there instead? Would he do it automatically when he wants to go there? Or does any dwarf just take the minecart and ride it whether they need to go there or not?

I haven't really tried it yet since I'm a little afraid to dive in, but minecarts have been out long enough I figured someone has tried this by now and might have some experience with it.
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Re: Dwarf Transport Using Minecarts
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 01:07:49 am »
No minecarts cannot be used when another job is active. They are used for hauling stuff between stops. You can get your dwarves to ride them if they have the vehicle moving labor enabled, but not as part of another task.
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