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− | + | A '''floor''' is a [[map tile]] state that creatures can walk on. A floor is formed either: | |
− | A '''floor''' is a [[map tile]] that creatures can walk on. A floor is formed: | + | :# naturally, as the ground (typically [[grass]] or a type of [[soil]] or [[stone]]), |
− | # naturally, as the ground (typically [[grass]] or a type of [[soil]] or [[stone]]), | + | :# by constructing walls (thus creating a floor on the level above), or |
− | # by constructing walls (thus creating a floor on the level above), or | + | :# by specifically building a ''floor'', using the keys {{k|b}}, {{k|C}}, {{k|f}}. |
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− | Floors | + | Floors can be built on natural floors; this distinction is subtle but allows for 'paving'. Note that designated constructions, such as stairs dug out of natural soil, can be floored over. Beware the possibility of sealing in your fort when paving your entry hall. |
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Constructed floors: | Constructed floors: | ||
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* cannot be [[smooth]]ed or [[Engraving|engraved]]. | * cannot be [[smooth]]ed or [[Engraving|engraved]]. | ||
− | == | + | Floors enclose spaces making the tiles below them [[inside]]. |
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+ | == Construction == | ||
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+ | Floors must be built up tile by tile using {{k|b}} -> {{k|C}} -> {{k|f}}, from which point you designate a rectangular area for construction using {{k|u}}, {{k|k}}, {{k|m}} and {{k|h}}. Building the floor itself requires either the [[Masonry]] skill (for [[stone]] and [[glass]] floors), the [[Carpenter]] skill (for [[wood]] floors), or any of the [[metalsmith]] skills (for [[metal]] floors). | ||
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+ | == Notes == | ||
− | This can | + | Muddied constructed floor will act exactly the same as normal muddied floor, meaning [[tower-cap]] trees may grow if subterranean. This can mean havoc for reservoirs with constructed floors, including those built within [[chasm]]s and [[bottomless pit]]s. |
+ | One prevention method to prevent growth is to build [[paved road]] over the floor{{verify}}. This can be a good use for all that extra stone. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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*[[Digging]] | *[[Digging]] | ||
{{Buildings}} | {{Buildings}} | ||
− | + | [[Category:Constructions]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Map tiles]] |