Easiest way to dig deep quickly
In order to get deep enough to mine deep metals, what is the easiest way to dig down this far, also, is there a quick way of transporting these materials back up to the workshops and stockpiles?
Best Answer
(answering simply as I don't have the game with me):
Dig two-way stairs, top to bottom. This might happen to intersect a cave, so you might end up with an injured dwarf.
Minecarts and tracks, although depending on the vertical distance it might be better if you just relocated the workshops to where the materials are.
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How can I dig faster?
If you're planning to put in a much longer fence line, soften the soil by digging pilot holes 6 to 10 inches deep then fill each with water from a garden hose. Allow the water to percolate down through the soil before attempting to dig out the hole using a post hole digging shovel, also called a clamshell shovel.How to dig deeper faster
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