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{{av}}{{Quality|Fine}}A '''Shell''' is produced by {{L|Fishery|preparing}} a shelled {{L|fish}}, such as a raw {{L|turtle}}, via {{L|Fish cleaner|Fish cleaning}}. It has been reported that in DF2010, a {{L|cave lobster}} does not produce a shell. However mussels do produce shells. {{verify}}
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A '''Shell''' is produced by catching live [[Fishing|seafood]] and then processing the raw catch at a [[Fishery]] with the [[Fish cleaning|clean fish]] job. Examples of shelled critters are raw [[turtle]]s, [[oyster]]s or [[mussel]]s. It has been reported that in v0.31, a [[cave lobster]] does not produce a shell. Unlike in previous versions of the game, shells are not left behind when a dwarf [[cook]]s or [[food|eat]]s a shelled creature. Shells currently cannot be acquired via [[trading]].  Turtles, crustaceans and shellfish purchased from traders have already been processed and had their shells removed.
  
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Unlike in previous versions of the game, shells are not left behind when a dwarf {{L|cook}}s or {{L|food|eat}}s a shelled creature.
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Shells are considered to be a part of the [[turtle]], [[oyster]] or [[mussel]] and not their own material type.  They can be stored in a [[stockpile#Refuse|refuse stockpile]], but may disappear due to [[vermin]] such as [[rat]]s.
  
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Shells are considered to be a part of the {{L|turtle}} or {{L|cave lobster}} and not their own material type.  To store them in a {{L|stockpile}} enable refuse -> body parts -> turtle and cave lobster.
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A killed [[snailman]] will also leave a shell behind.
  
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Shells can be crafted at a {{L|craftsdwarf's workshop}} using the {{L|bone carver}} skill.  However, due to a bug, attempting to create shell crafts, helms, leggings, or gauntlets will not create the proper items.  Your {{L|bone carver}} will gain experience but not do anything.  The only thing shells can currently{{version|0.31.03}} be used for is {{L|strange mood|strange moods}} and {{L|decoration|decorating}}.   
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Shells can be crafted at a [[craftsdwarf's workshop]] using the [[bone carver]] skill.   
  
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Shells currently cannot be acquired via {{L|trading}}.  The fish the traders provide has already been processed and does not provide a shell.
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== Modding ==
  
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The combination of the common requirement for shells during Strange Moods, the bug that causes shell-producing fish to be unavailable in many maps, the inability to trade and get shells may lead to unresolvable Strange Moods.  It is possible to modify the raws to allow other creatures to produce shells if the player is so inclined:
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=== Adding Shells to Existing Creatures ===
  
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1) In raw/objects/creature_domestic.txt, find "[CREATURE:COW]"
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The combination of the common requirement for shells during Strange Moods, the bug that causes shell-producing fish to be unavailable in many maps, the inability to trade for shells may lead to unresolvable Strange Moods. It is possible to modify the raws to allow other creatures to produce shells if the player is so inclined:
  
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2) alter the [BODY] section to include ":SHELL" i.e, [BODY:QUADRUPED_HOOF:TAIL:2EYES:SHELL:BRAIN...]
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#In raw/objects/creature_domestic.txt, find "[CREATURE:COW]"
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#Alter the [BODY] section to include ":SHELL" i.e, [BODY:QUADRUPED_HOOF:TAIL:2EYES:SHELL:BRAIN...]
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#Add the [USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_MATERIALS] section
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#Add the [USE_TISSUE_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_TISSUES] section
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#Add the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:SHELL_POSITIONS] tag to the creature
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#If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of creature_domestic.txt contained in your saves folder, as each game has its own copies of the raws.
  
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3) Add the [USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_MATERIALS] section
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Slaughtering a cow should now produce a "Stray Cow shell" usable by dwarves stuck in strange moods.
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Pay attention, that editing creature after creating world may cause later crashes when changing game's version. In fact, after porting the save to new version, the game will crash every time your dwarves try picking up the skeleton that previously had shell. It's '''strongly''' recommended to use the second way, as it doesn't add any new body part to creatures, but only add new way of using alreadty existing body part, which is much less crash provoking.
  
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4) Add the [USE_TISSUE_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [USE_TISSUE_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] section
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=== Enabling Other Materials to Be Used in Moods ===
  
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5) Add the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:SHELL_POSITIONS] tag to the creature
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If you don't want to add shells to existing creatures, you can enable other materials, like [[hoof|hooves]] or [[ivory]] to be used in strange moods instead of shells. The only effect is that the materials will be available for moods, you won't be able to eg. make shell crafts of them.
  
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6) If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of creature_domestic.txt contained in your saves folder, as each game has its own copies of the raws.
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#In raw/objects/material_template_default.txt look up the material you want to enable, for example [MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:HOOF_TEMPLATE]
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#Add the [SHELL] to the material
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#If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of material_template_default.txt contained in your saves folder. The change won't affect body parts that are already lying around, but will affect newly created body parts from butchered creatures.
  
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5) Slaughtering a cow should now produce a "Stray Cow shell" usable by dwarves stuck in strange moods.
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== Bugs ==
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* Processing a stack of raw turtles produces only one shell per stack, even if the stack contains more than one turtle. {{Bug|808}}
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* Making crafts from a stack of shells (e.g. acquired from butchering a [[titan]] or [[forgotten beast]]) will consume the entire stack but only produce one set of crafts. {{bug|3151}}
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<gallery>
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File:Shells.jpg|Assorted shells
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</gallery>

Latest revision as of 05:18, 17 February 2012

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A Shell is produced by catching live seafood and then processing the raw catch at a Fishery with the clean fish job. Examples of shelled critters are raw turtles, oysters or mussels. It has been reported that in v0.31, a cave lobster does not produce a shell. Unlike in previous versions of the game, shells are not left behind when a dwarf cooks or eats a shelled creature. Shells currently cannot be acquired via trading. Turtles, crustaceans and shellfish purchased from traders have already been processed and had their shells removed.

Shells are considered to be a part of the turtle, oyster or mussel and not their own material type. They can be stored in a refuse stockpile, but may disappear due to vermin such as rats.

A killed snailman will also leave a shell behind.

Shells can be crafted at a craftsdwarf's workshop using the bone carver skill.

Modding[edit]

Adding Shells to Existing Creatures[edit]

The combination of the common requirement for shells during Strange Moods, the bug that causes shell-producing fish to be unavailable in many maps, the inability to trade for shells may lead to unresolvable Strange Moods. It is possible to modify the raws to allow other creatures to produce shells if the player is so inclined:

  1. In raw/objects/creature_domestic.txt, find "[CREATURE:COW]"
  2. Alter the [BODY] section to include ":SHELL" i.e, [BODY:QUADRUPED_HOOF:TAIL:2EYES:SHELL:BRAIN...]
  3. Add the [USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_MATERIALS] section
  4. Add the [USE_TISSUE_TEMPLATE:SHELL:SHELL_TEMPLATE] tag to the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:STANDARD_TISSUES] section
  5. Add the [BODY_DETAIL_PLAN:SHELL_POSITIONS] tag to the creature
  6. If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of creature_domestic.txt contained in your saves folder, as each game has its own copies of the raws.

Slaughtering a cow should now produce a "Stray Cow shell" usable by dwarves stuck in strange moods. Pay attention, that editing creature after creating world may cause later crashes when changing game's version. In fact, after porting the save to new version, the game will crash every time your dwarves try picking up the skeleton that previously had shell. It's strongly recommended to use the second way, as it doesn't add any new body part to creatures, but only add new way of using alreadty existing body part, which is much less crash provoking.

Enabling Other Materials to Be Used in Moods[edit]

If you don't want to add shells to existing creatures, you can enable other materials, like hooves or ivory to be used in strange moods instead of shells. The only effect is that the materials will be available for moods, you won't be able to eg. make shell crafts of them.

  1. In raw/objects/material_template_default.txt look up the material you want to enable, for example [MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:HOOF_TEMPLATE]
  2. Add the [SHELL] to the material
  3. If you wish to apply this change to a game in progress, remember to also alter the copy of material_template_default.txt contained in your saves folder. The change won't affect body parts that are already lying around, but will affect newly created body parts from butchered creatures.

Bugs[edit]

  • Processing a stack of raw turtles produces only one shell per stack, even if the stack contains more than one turtle. Bug:808
  • Making crafts from a stack of shells (e.g. acquired from butchering a titan or forgotten beast) will consume the entire stack but only produce one set of crafts. Bug:3151

  • Assorted shells

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