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[goge]

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D down ramp
U up   ramp
= wall
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=DD===DD===DD=
=DUU==UU==UUD=
==U========U==
the down ramps are open space.  If we want to make a corridor out our dwarfs won't be able to jump the open space because it would look like this:

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. floor
...===..===...
.DD===DD===DD.
.DUU==UU==UUD.
==U========U==
In order for the dwarfs to get around the open spaces the 'entrances' to the node will end up being so wide they will meet with the other nodes making the individual ramps one large spaced out central stair.

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....=....=....
.DD.=.DD.=.DD.
.DUU==UU==UUD.
..U========U..

Never mind.  After diagramming it out here I see how we can leave one block of wall between the pod arms to keep them separate.  Still, the dwarfs need to walk in a circle around the down ramps so it isn't saving much steps compared to regular stairs.

[Urist Da Vinci]

Never mind.  After diagramming it out here I see how we can leave one block of wall between the pod arms to keep them separate.  Still, the dwarfs need to walk in a circle around the down ramps so it isn't saving much steps compared to regular stairs.

My original idea was that a multi-floor area would be built at the end of each ramp hallway, so there would be no more down ramps.

If you want to do it that way, put hatches over the down ramps. Dwarves could either open the hatch and go down, or just walk over the top of the hatches. The only issue that arises is that a dwarf can open the hatch while another dwarf is standing on it. Luckily, a 1z fall only stuns creatures, and won't cause injury. Even if the hallway was heavily trafficked, the only problem you would notice would be the occasional job interruption.

[luisantonioa]

Though I'd give you my quickfort file for a 3 tile wide version of the design you made.. makes for an interesting design..

http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=3860