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[Fossaman]

So, I just had an awesome idea for a death-trap fort.

Start with a magma pipe. Add pumps that output into shafts leading all the way down to the bottom of the map, which is entirely mined out and filled with magma. Add staircases and, if desired, hatch covers connected to levers. When the pumps are turned on (or the hatches opened) the world will flood with magma, yes? The only problem I can see is running out of magma for the pumps to pump...and that could be a big problem. Maybe a big huge magma cistern sitting on top of the pipe, too...

[Eita]

If you can find a map with a magma pipe, I officially name you god of firey death.

[Doppel]

I would first try doing this in a 2x2 or max 3x3 map with not that high hights, digging out a complete map takes awhile. (magma or not)

[Fossaman]

Yeah, I've got a 3x3 map with a magma pipe that just about flat for my current fortress. Ideal location, methinks.

Biggest problem is going to be power; no water on the map, so I have to rely on windmills.

As for finding magma pipes, it's really not that hard. Just don't use regional prospector.

[Jamuk]

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[MuonDecay]

If you can find a map with a magma pipe, I officially name you god of firey death.

It's not that hard, really.

I started my first fortress by one... I just found one that was visible on the region map.

[Eita]

Really? I can never find one.

[Worldwaker]

Really? I can never find one.

Are you using the prospector utility? Makes embark that much easier.