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− | + | A '''restraint''' is a [[chain]] or [[rope]] which is used to restrain a [[dwarf]] or other [[creature]]. Unlike the [[cage]], the restraint can only hold one creature, and the creature can move within a range of one tile of the restraint in all directions, including up and down if stairs or slopes are in this area. In a previous version it could move up and down through solid floors; it is unknown whether this is currently the case. Also unlike cages, restrained animals can breed. | |
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− | + | Restraints can be used to keep a [[war dog]] or other animal near areas where you need constant vigilance and defense. Chained dogs placed near the entrance to your fort will catch [[kobold]] thieves that can bypass traps and other passive defenses. | |
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− | + | Restraints are also useful for containing domestic animals when you're running a [[meat industry]]. | |
+ | When removing restraints, first un-assign any attached animal (via {{k|q}} + {{k|a}} and selecting "Nobody"). Then, once the animal has been released from the restraint ({{k|q}} to verify), you can remove the restraint as you would any constructed item ( {{k|q}} + {{k|x}}, and wait for a [[hauling|furniture hauler]] to respond). Once they're free, you can then re-place the restraint and/or re-assign the animal, respectively. | ||
− | + | If you remove the restraint before unassigning the creature, the restraint itself (chain or rope) will remain as the animal's collar (inventory). If that happens, {{k|v}}iew its {{k|i}}nventory and order to {{k|d}}ump it. Make sure you have an accessible [[activity zone#garbage dump|Garbage zone]] and a dwarf with refuse collection enabled. Such a chain or rope cannot be re-built as a restraint until it is dumped and re-claimed. ''(Altho', the image of wardogs wandering around with useless, expensive metal chains around their necks is rather butch.)'' | |
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− | + | '''Restraints as [[decoration]]'''<br /> | |
− | + | If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to [[engrave]], [[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 (or, for bags, as [[container]]s), dwarves can admire them, so they can function as makeshift tapestries. | |
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− | If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to [[engrave]], | ||
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'''See also:''' | '''See also:''' | ||
:* [[Jail]] | :* [[Jail]] | ||
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{{Buildings}} | {{Buildings}} | ||
− | + | [[Category:Furniture]] |