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| + | == Three dimensions == | ||
| + | It's easy to think of a graph with an x-axis and a y-axis, right? | ||
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| + | In the ''Dwarf Fortress'' map view, traveling east or west moves you along the x-axis, and traveling north or south moves you along the y-axis. Traveling higher or deeper moves you along the z-axis. | ||
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| + | [[File:3_dimensions.png|thumb]] | ||
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| + | The z-axis, as you can see, is perpendicular to both the x-axis and the y-axis to create a 3D coordinate system, which is what ''Dwarf Fortress'' is based in. | ||
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| + | Thus, objects described with only two axes are two-dimensional, whilst objects with depth measured along the z-axis are three-dimensional. | ||
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| + | The z-axis is believed to be in part of the game engine that calculates accuracy of weapons based on where dwarves are, how missiles fly, and other similar considerations.{{verify}} | ||
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| + | To move up and down, use {{k|<}} and {{k|>}} (which are {{k|shift}}{{k|,}} and {{k|shift}}{{k|.}} in most keyboard layouts). You can also move up and down using the numpad with {{k|shift}}{{k|5}} and {{k|ctrl}}{{k|5}}, which is especially convenient for players who use the numpad for horizontal navigation. | ||
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== Keeping track of where you are == | == Keeping track of where you are == | ||
=== Classic Version === | === Classic Version === | ||