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A decorative image raises the [[value]] of an object by adding another material to the base item. Decorations have quality levels. The base value of a decoration is 10☼, multiplied by its [[Item_value#Material_Multipliers|material multiplier]] and [[Quality|quality multiplier]] that are separate from the item itself. | A decorative image raises the [[value]] of an object by adding another material to the base item. Decorations have quality levels. The base value of a decoration is 10☼, multiplied by its [[Item_value#Material_Multipliers|material multiplier]] and [[Quality|quality multiplier]] that are separate from the item itself. | ||
When an item is decorated, it is shown with double angle brackets - for example, a (no quality) decorated +steel battle axe+ becomes a «+steel battle axe+». Decorations are outside the double angle-brackets, the item quality remains within them with the item. So if you have *«+steel battle axe+»*, you have a +steel battle axe+ with *decorations* on it. These decorations do not affect combat multipliers. Decorating an ''imported'' item will remove it from that category (remove the (item) brackets) and reclassify it into the according category of your created [[wealth]]. | When an item is decorated, it is shown with double angle brackets - for example, a (no quality) decorated +steel battle axe+ becomes a «+steel battle axe+». Decorations are outside the double angle-brackets, the item quality remains within them with the item. So if you have *«+steel battle axe+»*, you have a +steel battle axe+ with *decorations* on it. These decorations do not affect combat multipliers. Decorating an ''imported'' item will remove it from that category (remove the (item) brackets) and reclassify it into the according category of your created [[wealth]]. | ||
− | An object may be decorated with any number of materials, provided the materials are of different types. For example, you can decorate an object with turtle shell and cave lobster shell, but you can't decorate it with turtle shell twice | + | An object may be decorated with any number of materials, provided the materials are of different types. For example, you can decorate an object with turtle shell and cave lobster shell, but you can't decorate it with turtle shell twice. |
You cannot specify a specific object for a dwarf to decorate. Dwarves will use the closest object that has not already been decorated with the material they intend to decorate the next object with. The exception is when encrusting something with gems, where you are able to specify a category of goods to be decorated. Of course you can always seal in (forbidden doors) your artisan Rumpelstiltskin style, complete with workshop, the materials you want him to use and the objects you want decorated (dumping them inside the to-be-sealed-off area might work best) to ensure proper conduct. | You cannot specify a specific object for a dwarf to decorate. Dwarves will use the closest object that has not already been decorated with the material they intend to decorate the next object with. The exception is when encrusting something with gems, where you are able to specify a category of goods to be decorated. Of course you can always seal in (forbidden doors) your artisan Rumpelstiltskin style, complete with workshop, the materials you want him to use and the objects you want decorated (dumping them inside the to-be-sealed-off area might work best) to ensure proper conduct. | ||
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;Bone, Shell | ;Bone, Shell | ||
− | : Objects can be decorated with [[bone]] or [[shell]] at a [[ | + | : Objects can be decorated with [[bone]] or [[shell]] at a [[craftdwarf's workshop]]. Requires [[bone carving]]. |
;Gem | ;Gem | ||
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;Metal studs | ;Metal studs | ||
− | : Objects can be studded with various metals at a | + | : Objects can be studded with various metals at a metalsmith's forge. Requires [[metalcrafting]]. This does not require [[fuel]]. Metal studs are the only way to decorate weapons and metal armor. |
;Cloth | ;Cloth | ||
− | : [[Cloth]] images (both plant fiber and silk) can be sewn onto clothing items (including leather armor) and bags at a [[clothier's shop]]. Cloth images cannot be sewn onto bags or quivers that contain items. Requires [[clothier | + | : [[Cloth]] images (both plant fiber and silk) can be sewn onto clothing items (including leather armor) and bags at a [[clothier's shop]]. Cloth images cannot be sewn onto bags or quivers that contain items, but they can be sewn onto sand bags (as the sand itself does not count as an item). Requires [[clothier]]. |
;Leather | ;Leather | ||
: Leather images can be sewn onto clothing items in the same manner as cloth, with the same restrictions. Requires [[leatherworking]] and a [[leather works]]. | : Leather images can be sewn onto clothing items in the same manner as cloth, with the same restrictions. Requires [[leatherworking]] and a [[leather works]]. | ||
− | The type of decoration, be it spikes, bands | + | The type of decoration does not affect the value it adds to the item, be it spikes, bands or pictures. Highly skilled decorators will often create a picture of something special, like an artifact, or even parts of your history, similar to [[engraving]] a natural wall or floor. |
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'''Makeshift tapestries'''<br /> | '''Makeshift tapestries'''<br /> | ||
− | If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to [[engrave]], [[Restraint|rope]]s or [[ | + | If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to [[engrave]], [[Restraint|rope]]s or [[bags]] sewn with [[image]]s can be a way of recording your fortress' history instead of [[stone detailing]]. When built as restraints (for decorated ropes), or as [[container]]s (for decorated [[bag]]s), dwarves can gain happy [[thought]]s by admiring them, so they can function as makeshift tapestries. |
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