Originally posted by vinyblaster:

I don't understand why people want to be at a "10min run" from iron and copper.

These are not renewable resources.

I agree, but even having an up front source is nice for large builds. A medium sized stone castle with stone floors X 3-4 levels can eat several hundred iron bars just in floor support, and even more if you make it tall enough that the walls need support too, and this is before you get into the 30 here, 30 there for furnishings. Yes, you can go find it and haul it over, but having it near is pretty sweet too. 3 crypts, maybe not, but 10+ ... sure!