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DF Dwarf Mode Discussion / Magma methods
« on: July 26, 2009, 02:50:53 am »
So, I've only made one foray into magma territory once before. The results were just fine.
Just made 8 magma workshops and dug out tunnels for the magma underneath, with a cutoff floodgate leading back to the main magma pipe.
Now, however, I want to have a bit more control over the flow.
I'm thinking about the previous setup, but I don't know if there's an effective way to drain the magma out of the tunnels beneath the furnaces. If I understand correctly, you can't make a full floor out of floor grates or bars, and I'm assuming the same could be said about hatch covers.
Would it be prudent to make say, 6 level controlled hatch covers to drain the magma into a large cistern below, just in case I'd want to go back and expand the tunnels for more furnaces?
Also, instead of just tapping into the pipe, I'm thinking I'd try to pump it right from the top of the pipe (which doesn't go to the surface) for better control.
So I guess I'm just wondering if anyone with good magma experience could give me a few tips about pumping and draining it without raining fiery death upon my dwarves?
Just made 8 magma workshops and dug out tunnels for the magma underneath, with a cutoff floodgate leading back to the main magma pipe.
Now, however, I want to have a bit more control over the flow.
I'm thinking about the previous setup, but I don't know if there's an effective way to drain the magma out of the tunnels beneath the furnaces. If I understand correctly, you can't make a full floor out of floor grates or bars, and I'm assuming the same could be said about hatch covers.
Would it be prudent to make say, 6 level controlled hatch covers to drain the magma into a large cistern below, just in case I'd want to go back and expand the tunnels for more furnaces?
Also, instead of just tapping into the pipe, I'm thinking I'd try to pump it right from the top of the pipe (which doesn't go to the surface) for better control.
So I guess I'm just wondering if anyone with good magma experience could give me a few tips about pumping and draining it without raining fiery death upon my dwarves?
