What are the first things you should do when starting with a minimalistic build (1 anvil, 1 copper nugget) in Dwarf Fortress.
How to start with a Minimalistic build in Dwarf Fortress
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What are the first things you should do when starting with a minimalistic build (1 anvil, 1 copper nugget) in Dwarf Fortress.
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A true minimalistic build is 1 anvil and 2 copper nuggets; so I'm going to assume that's what you meant.
This gets you a forge, a smelter, an axe and a pick, thus completing the minimalist challenge.
Or you could just start out with 2 ash, 2 coal, an axe, a pick and an anvil and skip this otherwise tedious beginning.
Its worth noting that with 1 copper nugget you have the choice of either a pick or an axe. As a result you either don't have enough copper or not enough wood to complete the challenge.
Edit: actually if you had above ground lava, you could avoid needing the second copper nugget and make two ash giving you have enough for the forge (as lava forges don't need coals).
DF2010
In DF2010 (the latest build) you can use the training axe in place of a normal axe to cut down more trees. People who traditionally used the minimalistic build consider this "cheating" as you essentially get your axe for free. This can let you use 1 copper nugget.
This gets you your forge, smelter, axe and pick. Everything you need to build a full society.