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− | '''Obsidian''' is one of the types of <span title="or technically, volcanic glass"> | + | '''Obsidian''' is one of the types of <span title="or technically, volcanic glass">{{L|stone}}</span> that forms entire {{L|Stone#Stones forming entire layers|layer}}s. Obsidian is also found surrounding magma pools and volcanoes, exactly 1 tile thick. |
− | "Obsidian" is the also name of the twelfth month of the dwarven | + | "Obsidian" is the also name of the twelfth month of the dwarven {{L|calendar}}, covering late Winter. |
− | + | It can also be made into obsidian shortswords with one log at the craftsdwarf's workshop. These are good at first to defend your fort from early wolf and giant eagle attacks. | |
− | + | ==Obsidian Formation== | |
− | + | Obsidian can be formed by mixing {{L|water}} and {{L|magma}}. This results in any tiles containing both {{L|water}} and {{L|magma}} to be replaced with obsidian, and produces a large amount of {{L|steam}}. Any objects that were in the {{L|water}} or {{L|magma}} prior to the formation of obsidian are completely destroyed, which can be an effective method of removing unwanted items or enemies. | |
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− | Obsidian can be formed by mixing | ||
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==Bugs== | ==Bugs== | ||
* Obsidian is not currently listed as an economic stone ({{key|z}} > stone). You cannot switch between "use" and "not use", so you can only use obsidian for constructions if you embark in a biome with an obsidian layer. See the discussion page for a workaround. {{version|0.31.03}} | * Obsidian is not currently listed as an economic stone ({{key|z}} > stone). You cannot switch between "use" and "not use", so you can only use obsidian for constructions if you embark in a biome with an obsidian layer. See the discussion page for a workaround. {{version|0.31.03}} | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Obsidian.jpg|Obsidian | Image:Obsidian.jpg|Obsidian | ||
File:ObsidianDomeCA.JPG|Obsidian rock face | File:ObsidianDomeCA.JPG|Obsidian rock face | ||
File:Teotihuacán - Obsidianklinge.jpg|Obsidian blade | File:Teotihuacán - Obsidianklinge.jpg|Obsidian blade | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||