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Editing 40d:How do I get my dwarves to do stuff
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To get a [[dwarf]] to do something useful, you need 4 things: | To get a [[dwarf]] to do something useful, you need 4 things: | ||
# A task which needs doing | # A task which needs doing | ||
#*For instance, you could designate an area to be mined, or a wooden building to be destroyed. | #*For instance, you could designate an area to be mined, or a wooden building to be destroyed. | ||
− | # A dwarf with the appropriate | + | # A dwarf with the appropriate labour enabled. |
#*For the above examples you would have to enable '[[Mining]]' and '[[Carpentry]]', respectively. | #*For the above examples you would have to enable '[[Mining]]' and '[[Carpentry]]', respectively. | ||
− | #A dwarf with the appropriate tool(s), if any, | + | #A dwarf with the appropriate tool(s), if any, or access to them. |
#*For the above examples you would need a '[[Pick]]' and 'Nothing', respectively. | #*For the above examples you would need a '[[Pick]]' and 'Nothing', respectively. | ||
− | #*Note that if another dwarf is using/holding the item, it's not available. (esp | + | #*Note that if another dwarf is using/holding the item, it's not available. (esp Picks and Axes, but also any item that may be tasked by another dwarf at the time.) |
#A valid path to all of the above. | #A valid path to all of the above. | ||
− | #*Common errors include having a | + | #*Common errors include having a door that is sealed, carving out one half (upper or lower) of a staircase, or channeling out a critical part of a route. |
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If you have those four things it is just a matter of time until a dwarf decides to complete the task (they might be busy doing other things first). | If you have those four things it is just a matter of time until a dwarf decides to complete the task (they might be busy doing other things first). | ||
{{Starting FAQ}} | {{Starting FAQ}} |