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[[File:invalidramp.png|200px|thumb|right|'''Example A:''' An unusable ramp]] | [[File:invalidramp.png|200px|thumb|right|'''Example A:''' An unusable ramp]] | ||
− | Unlike stairs, ramps do not feed every lower and upper tile they are adjacent to, which can cause [[path]]ing problems if used incorrectly. A ramp only | + | Unlike stairs, ramps do not feed every lower and upper tile they are adjacent to, which can cause [[path]]ing problems if used incorrectly. A ramp only feeds up to an open area that is above a wall supporting that ramp - that is, the direction of the ramp is defined by the supporting walls, and a ramp cannot lead up to a blank wall on the next level up. |
For a creature to use a ramp, all of the following are necessary: | For a creature to use a ramp, all of the following are necessary: | ||
# The space directly above the ramp must be open. | # The space directly above the ramp must be open. | ||
− | # The ramp must have a wall next to it. | + | # The ramp must have a wall next to it, to support it and define the direction of travel. |
− | # The space above one of the | + | # The space above one of the walls that support the ramp must be open. |
− | If these conditions are met, creatures will be able to move | + | If these conditions are met, creatures will be able to move between the ramp space and the walkable space above the adjacent wall. |
'''Example A''' shows a situation where a ramp might be created that is actually unusable. Dwarves cannot ascend or descend (or cross) the ramp as shown because the walkable spaces above the ramp do not connect to the "top" of the ramp, the entrance/exit to the upper part. The ramp could be made usable by constructing walls underneath the floor spaces on either side of the ramp, which changes the direction that the ramp flows. | '''Example A''' shows a situation where a ramp might be created that is actually unusable. Dwarves cannot ascend or descend (or cross) the ramp as shown because the walkable spaces above the ramp do not connect to the "top" of the ramp, the entrance/exit to the upper part. The ramp could be made usable by constructing walls underneath the floor spaces on either side of the ramp, which changes the direction that the ramp flows. |