Zipline Station

Zipline Station is a transport building that provides entry and exit points for beaver commutes along the zipline network. It functions similarly to the Tubeway Station in that it can be attached directly to the transport lines and placed underwater, allowing beavers to embark or disembark beneath the surface without the station being considered Flooded. Because of this, Zipline Stations are useful for routing commuters across bodies of water or into submerged areas, though caution is advised when placing them where Badtide can appear.

Zipline Stations can be placed with their entrance directly adjacent to another building’s entrance, effectively connecting two buildings without requiring Paths and integrating them into the broader transport network. This adjacency trick enables compact layouts and direct transfers between workplaces, storage, and residential buildings.

There are a few practical constraints and operational notes to keep in mind:

• Builders cannot work from inside a Zipline Station; construction and maintenance require builders to exit the station to perform tasks. As a result, the station itself must be reached by ground travel by Folktail builders during construction until the station is complete and connected to the network.
• Because of the above, building a Zipline Station in a remote or otherwise isolated tile may require temporary ground access or provisional paths to allow builders to reach the site.
• When placed underwater, the station still allows beaver access but remains vulnerable to environmental hazards associated with the surrounding water (for example, areas prone to Badtide). Plan route placement and timing accordingly to avoid disrupting commuter throughput.
• Use station adjacency to shorten transfer times and reduce reliance on Paths; placing entrances next to targeted buildings creates instant, high-capacity connections for workers moving between jobs, homes, and resource nodes.

Zipline Stations are therefore a powerful tool for shaping efficient transport flows, especially in compact bases and watery maps, but their construction logistics and exposure to water hazards should be considered during planning.