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I keep running into damp stones every where. Is there a way to get through them, or do I have to make a separate cave for them? Also, can I use them to make mud? I still haven't quite figured out farming. Or hunting for that matter...

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You can dig through damp stone, if you know what you're doing (don't accidentally break into a river without proper precautions! but going under a pond is ok). What you have to do is designate the square again.

Aquifers are another matter entirely. Take a look at the wiki on how to deal with them - I have been scared of them and avoid them on embark.

You can't make mud from damp stone, for that you need to let water flow over ground. Also see the wiki.

Post your other questions as separate ones, and I'll see what I can do :-)

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    Great. I followed your instructions and now my entire cave has flooded. Great work. :-p
    – Ritwik Bose
    Commented Aug 12, 2010 at 13:16
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    Well, that's what I meant with 'if you know what you're doing'! You can build walls if you're lucky and otherwise: Have fun!
    – yatima2975
    Commented Aug 12, 2010 at 13:40
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    I did get the wall up in time and none of my dwarves drowned. Is there any way to reclaim the area?
    – Ritwik Bose
    Commented Aug 12, 2010 at 14:27
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    pump the water out with a screw pump. df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Screw_pump
    – Epaga
    Commented Aug 13, 2010 at 6:33
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    @RitwikBose, first time I've read that comment as "I've accidentally get the wall up in time and none of my dwarves drowned! Is there any way to reset the area and try again?"
    – DeFazer
    Commented Mar 12, 2019 at 11:09

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