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| − | '''Sand deserts''' are large areas of | + | '''Sand deserts''' are large areas of {{L|sand}}. They can be difficult for a beginning player to found a {{L|fortress}} in, due to the fact that there are usually few {{L|tree}}s and {{L|plant}}s to be found (although {{L|camel}}s are likely to be found in abundance) and it may require digging several {{L|Z-axis|Z-layers}} deep before any {{L|stone}} is found. |
| − | However, considering that the main ingredient for | + | However, considering that the main ingredient for {{L|glass}} can be found in abundance, it should be easy to make a profitable fortress if some stone can be found (or imported) to build a {{L|glass furnace}} with. |
| − | Deserts are most likely to be | + | Deserts are most likely to be {{L|Climate#Warm|warm}} or {{L|Climate#Cold|cold}}, but may be {{L|Climate#Scorching|scorching}} or {{L|Climate#Freezing|freezing}} as well. They are always arid, so it is advisable to find a reliable source of water before embarking; additionally, {{L|Climate#Cold|cold}} deserts may only have flowing water for a few months of the year, and {{L|Climate#Warm|warm}} ones might have rivers that evaporate during the summer months. |
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