Always refer to the pic below when comes to stairs. Also make sure to use DFHack, it helps with some of the jank including stairs.
@Caligvla sorry, the pic didn’t attach. I’ll check out DFHack thanks!!
If you still can’t see it, here’s the wiki page where the pic comes from: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Stairs
Have you tried following the guides on the dwarf fortress wiki?
@bionicjoey nope! I’ll take a look, brand new to the game so I didn’t realize there was one as it hadn’t popped up during searches. Thanks!!
The noob guides on that wiki are the best way of getting into it.
@bionicjoey thank you! I don’t know why I didn’t even think to look for that.
I haven’t played for a while but used to play quite a bit. Can you describe what you’re trying to do and what problems you’re coming across?
The basics: Ensure you have a dwarf with a pickax with mining labor enabled, with access to area you designate for mining.
@ZombiFrancis maybe explain to me like I’m five how I would ensure those settings are on. Asking for a friend 🤓
Honestly? The best eli5 for Dwarf Fortress is just pointing you to the wiki page to sort through: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/