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Connermc

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« on: October 07, 2010, 07:34:36 pm »
How do i get Dwarfs to drink water from a channel i made?

They are all just dying from thirst.
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scout890

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Re: Water
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 07:42:06 pm »
Can they not reach the water? Did you embark near an ocean? If yes is the answer to either of these that is the reason. Also try designating a zone over it and if water source is zero then it's undrinkable if not then its some other problem maybe.
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Quietust

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Re: Water
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 08:02:18 pm »
Why in Armok's name are you forcing your dwarves to drink water?

Build some stills and start brewing alcohol - dwarves need it to get through the working day!
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Re: Water
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 09:25:33 pm »
Build a well over the water and they'll drink from it if needed, and also use it to clean themselves.
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Re: Water
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 09:47:17 pm »
Both Quietest and FleshForge are correct.

If your dwarves drink only water, they will continually grind down untill they cannot work.
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