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==== Structure Example ==== | ==== Structure Example ==== | ||
Even with the increase of size and shape options for a charcoal pit, the following example is still the most commonly used design by veteran players for nostalgic reasons. ''Note: There is no optimal size or shape of charcoal pit to maximize efficiency. The more logs put into the pit, the more charcoal will be produced, with a ratio ranging from roughly 4:1 to 2:1 for logs:charcoal.'' | Even with the increase of size and shape options for a charcoal pit, the following example is still the most commonly used design by veteran players for nostalgic reasons. ''Note: There is no optimal size or shape of charcoal pit to maximize efficiency, and it does not matter what type of logs the pit is built with. The more logs put into the pit, the more charcoal will be produced, with a ratio ranging from roughly 4:1 to 2:1 for logs:charcoal.'' | ||
*First dig a 5x5 area minus the corners, and fill it in with log piles. | *First dig a 5x5 area minus the corners, and fill it in with log piles. | ||
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*Finish covering the structure. | *Finish covering the structure. | ||
**It is highly recommended that the player doesn't light the log pile until the charcoal pit is nearly covered as the player will only have 10 seconds to finish the structure once the log pile has been lit. | **It is highly recommended that the player doesn't light the log pile until the charcoal pit is nearly covered as the player will only have 10 seconds to finish the structure once the log pile has been lit. | ||
==== Pitch ==== | |||
{{main|Pitch}} | |||
Placing a hopper (or multiple connected hoppers) connected to a barrel directly under one of the log piles in a charcoal pit will allow for the collection of [[Pitch]]. | |||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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=== Fuel === | === Fuel === | ||
Charcoal is the main fuel in | Charcoal is the main fuel in TFC+. It is used in [[Forge]]s, [[Bloomery|Bloomeries]], and [[Blast Furnace]]s. | ||
=== Crafting === | === Crafting === | ||