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[Urist the Dwarven Pirate]

I've been wanting to make circular towers and other constructions for a while now.  Problem is DF only has squares.  So does any one know of a way to generate the pattern I would need to create a circle out of squares?

[heuristicus]

Where does the file from export image/info from world generation go in the DF folders?

[Stik]

How can i get my military to equip my artifact steel spear?

[DangerHelvetica]

Ok, I'm tired of trying to dam my brook the traditional way. It's killing my FPS and I would be willing to modify the RAW files or use a mod. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Halo]

How can i get my military to equip my artifact steel spear?

You have to assign someone a specific weapon. Artifacts will be on the top of the list. Be advised: Once a dwarf picks up an artifact, they were never put it down. Make sure you give it to the dwarf you want.

[xDarkz]

Disregard please =x

[ed boy]

I've been wanting to make circular towers and other constructions for a while now.  Problem is DF only has squares.  So does any one know of a way to generate the pattern I would need to create a circle out of squares?

-Open up MS paint
-Zoom in lots
-Select the circle tool
-Hold down shift and grage the circle size you want
-Each pixel=a square in DF

Also, I heard rumours that there is no upper limit on embarks in DF 2010. Is this true? I looked at the worldgen settings, and I tried a couple test embarks, but there was still a maximum z-level. I heard mentioned that this moves up whenever you build upwards, but can someone confirm this before I commit myself to a megaproject?

[Osmosis Jones]

No, what you start with is what you get. That said, in the advanced parameters, it's possible to set the z-levels above ground to something like 100, which is an insane height, especially if you embark on a mountain.

[Halo]

I know how density/shear determines a blunt/edged weapons usefulness, but what is the deciding factor on armor? My mayor just made a mail shirt out of nickle silver, his favorite metal (little does the bastard realize now I don't have any nickle silver to decorate his room with). I'm wondering if I should replace a steel mail shirt on one of my captains with it. I'd just try it for the hell of it, but I know that if he puts it on, he will never let go of the precious again.

[xDarkz]

Hey guys...I was wondering if it's possible to relocate water or maybe even magma up multiple Z-levels...And if possible, how so?

[StrawberryBunny]

Hey guys...I was wondering if it's possible to relocate water or maybe even magma up multiple Z-levels...And if possible, how so?

http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Pump_stack#Pump_Stack

[xDarkz]

Thanks StawberryBunny :], Pump Stacking -- I'll try that!

In any case, I'm here to pose a subjective question...
Should a newbie embark on a site with a Volcano?
I know the basics of Dwarf Fortress but as demonstrated above, I've still only scratched the surface.
Does starting at such a high altitude pose any hazardous effects? Not to mention what I read to be FIRE IMPS? O_O Visually (Imaginative of course, if that makes sense), it's kind of hard to conceptualize when you're still trying to familiarize yourself with the game. Additionally, one mess up and WHOOPS there goes my entire fortress (which happens to be composed of wood MOST the time ._.)

Should I settle on this map and stay away from the magma until convenient and necessary? It could serve for both experimental and conventional purposes (I mean, if I ever needed magma, I'd have to dig 100 or so Z-levels down + Present structure of "extreme" mountain if I'm correct.) There's something about wanting to retract a bridge when a column of enemies are rushing toward you. Speaking of enemies in pits of molten magma and otherwise...How do you throw someone into a pit? o_o

Again, what do you guys think? Embark on another site and wait until I'm sufficiently experienced before wasting my time with a fortress that will eventually be filled with magma... or give it a shot? Any input would be lovely :].

[xDarkz]

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[xDarkz]

I could've sworn I clicked the modify button. Gah. This has newbiness written all over it. Sorry for the double post.

Edit: Make that triple now ._.

[raledon]

(which happens to be composed of wood MOST the time ._.)

What kind of a dwarf are you, you wood shagging elf (the worst (rright ) name a dwarf can be called!)?!?! You are a dwarf son of a dwarf to the dwarven family of dwarves! Use stones!

OK I got that out of my systems. Now to answer your question- I personally believe that volcano is good if you got either sand or a lot of metals there (otherwise it's just a waste...). If you are afraid of what might jump out of it and want to be sure you won't disturb it till a time you deem you are ready, build a floor and construct a wall a few blocks around it (b C f/w), that should seal it and make sure you won't disturb it accidentally with the dig command. Nothing should be able to come out of it (according to the guides) till you open it.

Now to my own question: how do I tell my dwarves to bother picking random stuff that lies outside of my fortress? For some reason I got leather and cloth items thrown around and nobody bothers taking them to my fort.