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| − | + | '''Fishing''' is the [[40d:labor|labor]] used to catch [[40d:fish|fish]]. It is a good source of food (and some raw materials) in the early game, though somewhat dangerous since fisherdwarves usually have to go outside and may encounter [[40d:carp|fell beasts]]. Its usefulness diminishes somewhat as your fortress grows, superseded by [[40d:farming|farming]]. | |
| − | '''Fishing''' is the [[labor]] used to catch [[fish]]. It is a good source of food (and some raw materials) in the early game, though somewhat dangerous since fisherdwarves usually have to go outside and may encounter [[carp|fell beasts]]. Its usefulness diminishes somewhat as your fortress grows, superseded by [[farming]]. | ||
== Making a Dwarf a Fisherdwarf == | == Making a Dwarf a Fisherdwarf == | ||
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# Specify your dwarf to be a fisher via {{K|v}}iew, {{K|p}}ref, {{K|l}}abor. | # Specify your dwarf to be a fisher via {{K|v}}iew, {{K|p}}ref, {{K|l}}abor. | ||
# Select "Fishing" using {{K|+}} or {{K|-}}, press {{K|enter}} - it may be located on the second page of jobs. | # Select "Fishing" using {{K|+}} or {{K|-}}, press {{K|enter}} - it may be located on the second page of jobs. | ||
| − | Unlike [[mining]], fishing is done without any tools. | + | Unlike [[40d:mining|mining]], fishing is done without any tools. |
| − | Any dwarf with the [[Fisherdwarf]] labor enabled will fish, either in a [[cave river]], an outside river, the [[swamp]]s (i.e., outdoor lakes, murky pools) or artificial lakes connected to the river. Fisherdwarves can catch various kinds of [[fish]], as well as other aquatic creatures like turtles. Turtles can be very useful to a starting fortress, since eating them uncooked leaves behind bone and shell which your [[craftsdwarf|craftsdwarves]] can use to make trade goods, armour, and ammunition. Skilled [[fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]] can produce a really immense amount of turtles. | + | Any dwarf with the [[40d:Fisherdwarf|Fisherdwarf]] labor enabled will fish, either in a [[40d:cave river|cave river]], an outside river, the [[40d:swamp|swamp]]s (i.e., outdoor lakes, murky pools) or artificial lakes connected to the river. Fisherdwarves can catch various kinds of [[40d:fish|fish]], as well as other aquatic creatures like turtles. Turtles can be very useful to a starting fortress, since eating them uncooked leaves behind bone and shell which your [[40d:craftsdwarf|craftsdwarves]] can use to make trade goods, armour, and ammunition. Skilled [[40d:fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]] can produce a really immense amount of turtles. |
=== How Dwarves Fish === | === How Dwarves Fish === | ||
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| − | Fishing requires no equipment, as Fisherdwarves have developed a highly superior fishing method. When tasked, the dwarf will go out to a body of water he has picked and wade in knee deep. The dwarf then simply lowers his prestigious beard into the water and waits. Inevitably a fish will arrive, attracted by the remains of the dwarf's last meal still lodged in his beard. When the fish makes the fatal error of attempting to acquire this morsel, it is hopelessly entangled.(In some kobold societies they fish exclusively with nets made from dwarf beard hair.) The only flaw in this method is that devilish [[carp]] have learned to drag dwarves into rivers by their beard. In some instances, when the carp rips out a significant portion of the Fisherdwarf's beard, he will simply allow himself to drown. Most dwarves see this as more honorable than returning home in horrible beardless shame. | + | Fishing requires no equipment, as Fisherdwarves have developed a highly superior fishing method. When tasked, the dwarf will go out to a body of water he has picked and wade in knee deep. The dwarf then simply lowers his prestigious beard into the water and waits. Inevitably a fish will arrive, attracted by the remains of the dwarf's last meal still lodged in his beard. When the fish makes the fatal error of attempting to acquire this morsel, it is hopelessly entangled.(In some kobold societies they fish exclusively with nets made from dwarf beard hair.) The only flaw in this method is that devilish [[40d:carp|carp]] have learned to drag dwarves into rivers by their beard. In some instances, when the carp rips out a significant portion of the Fisherdwarf's beard, he will simply allow himself to drown. Most dwarves see this as more honorable than returning home in horrible beardless shame. |
== Designating an Area to be Fished == | == Designating an Area to be Fished == | ||
| − | # Press {{K|i}} to bring up the [[ | + | # Press {{K|i}} to bring up the [[40d:Zones|Zones]] menu. |
# Create an area on the bank of whatever source you want fishers to fish from by pressing {{K|enter}} and moving your yellow X with the arrow keys until it is of the size and area you want it to be. You will know if this area is good by "Fishing" and "Water Source" turning white and having a number next to its name. "Meeting Area" should also have these qualities to ensure that you are over land as well. | # Create an area on the bank of whatever source you want fishers to fish from by pressing {{K|enter}} and moving your yellow X with the arrow keys until it is of the size and area you want it to be. You will know if this area is good by "Fishing" and "Water Source" turning white and having a number next to its name. "Meeting Area" should also have these qualities to ensure that you are over land as well. | ||
# Press {{K|enter}}. | # Press {{K|enter}}. | ||
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== Cooking == | == Cooking == | ||
| − | Fish cannot be eaten as soon as it is caught; it must be cleaned in a [[fishery]] first. (An exception to this rule is the raw mussel, which can be cooked at a kitchen instead of cleaned at a fishery). | + | Fish cannot be eaten as soon as it is caught; it must be cleaned in a [[40d:fishery|fishery]] first. (An exception to this rule is the raw mussel, which can be cooked at a kitchen instead of cleaned at a fishery). |
| − | '''Note''': The game considers fishing a ''very'' high-priority labor, meaning that your fisherdwarf will spend most of their time fishing, usually at the expense of more urgent tasks that need doing. This means if you make your fisherdwarf a [[fish cleaner]] as well, the job will never get done and the raw fish will be left in your food [[stockpile]] (or on the ground where it was caught, if you do not have one) and will simply rot. | + | '''Note''': The game considers fishing a ''very'' high-priority labor, meaning that your fisherdwarf will spend most of their time fishing, usually at the expense of more urgent tasks that need doing. This means if you make your fisherdwarf a [[40d:fish cleaner|fish cleaner]] as well, the job will never get done and the raw fish will be left in your food [[40d:stockpile|stockpile]] (or on the ground where it was caught, if you do not have one) and will simply rot. |
== Dangers == | == Dangers == | ||
=== Running-Water Fishing === | === Running-Water Fishing === | ||
| − | Even if the area around your brook or river looks [[Region|serene]], there is a possibility of [[carp]] or [[Longnose_gar|longnose gar]] attacks. If you see either of these fish in one part of your river, they can go anywhere. Even if you do not see them immediately, this does not eliminate the possibility of them appearing later. Carp are '''very dangerous''' and it is recommended that you read the [[carp|carp's article]] for information on how to deal with them. | + | Even if the area around your brook or river looks [[40d:Region|serene]], there is a possibility of [[40d:carp|carp]] or [[40d:Longnose_gar|longnose gar]] attacks. If you see either of these fish in one part of your river, they can go anywhere. Even if you do not see them immediately, this does not eliminate the possibility of them appearing later. Carp are '''very dangerous''' and it is recommended that you read the [[40d:carp|carp's article]] for information on how to deal with them. |
=== Swamp Fishing === | === Swamp Fishing === | ||
Swamp fishing can draw your dwarves far away from the safety of the fortress. If your map has a lot of dangerous wildlife, you may want to consider assigning guard dogs to your fisherdwarf, or post a military squad near the designated fishing zone. | Swamp fishing can draw your dwarves far away from the safety of the fortress. If your map has a lot of dangerous wildlife, you may want to consider assigning guard dogs to your fisherdwarf, or post a military squad near the designated fishing zone. | ||
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