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[ThatAussieGuy]

What's the damage to FPS like if you obsidian-cast a large number of Clowns simultaneously? (Say, more than ten)  Game-crashing?  Planning a new fort and possible Device.

[Girlinhat]

FPS hit of obsidian casting clowns is about the same as regular casting.  There's a temperature hit as things change from hot to normal, and a liquid hit as steam is generated, but otherwise not terrible.

[ThatAussieGuy]

I see... I've never had any game-crashing problems from large obsidian casting, so this bodes well for my design.  For the record, my plan is to obsidian cast an entire Clown Car visit, so this should be !!Fun!!.

[Girlinhat]

That's a fairly average way to handle it, yes.

[monk12]

What's the word on Dwarven Child care? Too much TV and comic book inspired madness and not enough science?

I've been distracted by the new Minecraft shenanigans, among other things. Once DF updates I plan for my new fort to incorporate those designs from the start- I'll report back to that thread if I get anything of scientific merit.

[Sphalerite]

I suggest the discovery of the Ground-Penetrating Radar to be added to this thread.

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=93694.0

[Ethnar]

(...) and I'm fairly sure that gem windows do not allow sight, but I'm not sure. (...)

Just wanted to mention gem windows are alright to see through. My dogs spot ambushes at the entrance alright.

And a nice thread you got yourself here, useful stuff.

[ThatAussieGuy]

I've got a question - does tying a door to a lever prevent dwarves from opening it normally?  Working on the fort's "Lever of Final Resort" at the moment

[Sphalerite]

I've got a question - does tying a door to a lever prevent dwarves from opening it normally?  Working on the fort's "Lever of Final Resort" at the moment

Yes.  When any trigger (lever or pressure plate) is linked to a door or floor hatch, that door or floor hatch can no longer be opened normally.

[ThatAussieGuy]

I thought so, just wanted to make sure.

[Girlinhat]

BUMP: Added the recently shown "dangerous" danger room under Dwarf Related.

[Girlinhat]

Just gonna bump this.  New release, new science.  Begin the bloodshed learning.

[Mrhappyface]

You should add the fountain of eternal life for vampires http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=101251.0
 and VoidBreach for husks.
http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=101438.0

[Graebeard]

I second Mrhappyface's recommendations.

Also, I have a request.  Is there a thread discussing methods for melting fat off your dwarfs?  I've seen a lot of people referring to the consequences of having fatless dwarfs, but has anyone managed to accomplish this?

[dragginmaster]

I nominate this thread for sticky status