bla bla bla, /tg/ I need halp.

I'm trying to turn the smelter into an all purpose weapon and stuff creator. However; I've run into a snag.

Currently; you can't access the [p] window for the smelter unless you have coal; which kobolds can't start with.

Now; that brings me to the question: If I remove all the regular smelting stuff; what will happen? Will civillizations outside of mine be no longer able to smelt stuff? And more importantly: will it allow me to access my non-fuel requiring stuff?

pic related; cuz kobolds are awesome.