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[MonkeyHead]

I vote for the inclusion of Asax please.

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=52295.0

[Girlinhat]

As previously mentioned, this thread will be moving more towards science and less towards history.  Unless the history contains adequate science, it will likely be omitted (the big list needs cleaning, but I'm too lazy right now).

[MonkeyHead]

Fair enough. Though it was very interesting how a cave civ member became freindly and defended a fort.

[Fredd]

This low tech surface idea works well, if you plan on building a surface fort, but need immediate security for the outpost.

 

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 W = constructed wall, F = constructed floor, H= hatch, j= dug downward stair, u= dug upward stair, f= ground , ^=  up ramp, w= natural stone/dirt wall
 
 This uses the exploit of hatches being safe from destruction from below.The roof may not be necessary, depends on creatures where you embarked(It still should be constructed, sooner or later). Also you can channel out a tile, for a dwarf wading trough underground.

[Girlinhat]

Updated for the inspiring Magma Mist science thread.

[Graebeard]

Updated for the grass table.  I'll re-arrange the historical issues later, or just link to the hall of legends and keep this thread down to science, creations, and applicable technology (dwarfnology?).  To that end, if anyone has the link to that one thread that explains water movement, I would be much obliged.

Do you mean this thread on hydrodynamics?  That is certainly a must read for aspiring dwarven engineers.

[tivec]

You, sir, is a god among dwarves (Armok might strike me down for that!). Bookmarked!

[Magma Mater]

I'm not sure how related or well-known this is, but I've recently learned that you can make any noble replaceable by adding [SQUAD:1:X:Xs] to their entry in the entity raws.

[godisdead132]

little concept i came up with for complex trap programing

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=73876.msg1834158#msg1834158

[Girlinhat]

The waterclock is a nice idea, but I feel that it lacks the precision to be included in such a science-heavy thread.  The burst of energy, if you could refine that into a more detailed plan, might be worth including.

[blue emu]

For megaprojects, I suppose my magma-based Orbital Defense System prototyped in ThunderKeys is rather too commonplace:

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76108.msg1925184#msg1925184

I have fond memories of it, since it was my first megaproject.

[godisdead132]

actual it can be precise down to the number of frames it takes to trigger something you just have to calculate the volume of the tower and the rate of input

[Putnam]

How about AncientEnemy's mist generator?
Since he detailed how to make one, all of my fortresses have had one. Placed in a high-traffic area, it's an incredibly efficient happy thought generator.

Oh, is that how you're supposed to do it? I just make water come from the river and empty it into the first cavern layer.

...

I think that may backfire if I go long enough.

[orrey]

How about AncientEnemy's mist generator?
Since he detailed how to make one, all of my fortresses have had one. Placed in a high-traffic area, it's an incredibly efficient happy thought generator.

Oh, is that how you're supposed to do it? I just make water come from the river and empty it into the first cavern layer.

...

I think that may backfire if I go long enough.

As long as it drains off the map, it's good.  In fact, I'd say diverting a river through the center of your fortress is a more efficient way of doing it.  No machinery involved, easy to start and stop with floodgates.  Only downside it that it requires large scale planning, and doesn't work year 'round if the climate is cold enough.

[Flare]

Seeing as how Merpeople farming is there, I want to suggest Weaponizing Dwarven Babies to the list.

Also, Dwarven Machine-Gun. Nuff' said. It might also help with the magma mist science that is being done right now.