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In fortress mode, '''rivers''' can be seen as blue {{Tile|≈|1:0:1}} and {{Tile|~|1:0:1}} tiles stretching from the top of the map to the bottom. A single fortress can have up to 2 rivers - one on the surface (depending on the [[biome]]), and one [[cave river|underground]] (guaranteed to exist). | In fortress mode, '''rivers''' can be seen as blue {{Tile|≈|1:0:1}} and {{Tile|~|1:0:1}} tiles stretching from the top of the map to the bottom. A single fortress can have up to 2 rivers - one on the surface (depending on the [[biome]]), and one [[cave river|underground]] (guaranteed to exist). | ||
| − | The surface river, if your biome has one, is visible when you begin your game, running parallel to the cliff face and zig-zagging back and forth randomly. It is marked by numerous fords which allow it to be crossed; in order to cross it in any other location (particularly for [[trade|caravan wagons]] | + | The surface river, if your biome has one, is visible when you begin your game, running parallel to the cliff face and zig-zagging back and forth randomly. It is marked by numerous fords which allow it to be crossed; in order to cross it in any other location (particularly for [[trade|caravan wagons]], [[bridge]]s must be built. Occasionally, the river will split and rejoin, creating small islands, or create a very wide pool. In most climates, the river (and any [[murky pool]]s) will freeze up in the winter, although the length of this freeze is heavily dependant on geographical location; rivers in tropical areas may never freeze at all. |
The surface river can be used for [[irrigation]], but since farm plots must be placed underground, its water must first be drawn all the way to the cliff face by a system of [[channel]]s and [[floodgate]]s. | The surface river can be used for [[irrigation]], but since farm plots must be placed underground, its water must first be drawn all the way to the cliff face by a system of [[channel]]s and [[floodgate]]s. | ||
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