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A [[wall]] that has already been smoothed can be engraved on. Engravings increase [[dwarf]] [[happiness]], raise the [[value]] of a [[room]] and provide a record of the [[history]] of your fort. [[Fortification]]s cannot be engraved on. A [[masterwork]] engraving that is destroyed or defaced ([[magma]] and [[goblins]] do the job nicely) may cause the [[engraver]] to [[tantrum]]. | A [[wall]] that has already been smoothed can be engraved on. Engravings increase [[dwarf]] [[happiness]], raise the [[value]] of a [[room]] and provide a record of the [[history]] of your fort. [[Fortification]]s cannot be engraved on. A [[masterwork]] engraving that is destroyed or defaced ([[magma]] and [[goblins]] do the job nicely) may cause the [[engraver]] to [[tantrum]]. | ||
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| + | == Engraving a wall == | ||
| + | # Press {{K|d}} to open the designate menu. | ||
| + | # Press {{K|e}} to select "Engrave Stone". | ||
| + | # Move the cursor to a position on or near a wall and press {{K|enter}}. | ||
| + | # The spot you marked changes to a blinking green "+" indicating where the area you wish to smooth extends from. | ||
| + | # Move the cursor to any position, across the area you wish to smooth and then press {{K|enter}} again. | ||
| + | # The wall tiles in the area you defined should blink with a light blue regular pattern. | ||
| + | # Wait for a dwarf to engrave the stone on the walls. | ||
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| + | == Engravings == | ||
Engravers are inspired by the history of your fort and will use them in the engraving. Like when your [[axedwarf]] bravely held a crucial part of the fort and slew some [[goblin]]s, your engravers can make a picture of it. | Engravers are inspired by the history of your fort and will use them in the engraving. Like when your [[axedwarf]] bravely held a crucial part of the fort and slew some [[goblin]]s, your engravers can make a picture of it. | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 14 November 2007
Engraving encompasses both smoothing stone and engraving it. Both jobs are accessed from the [d]esignations menu, and require the Stone Detailing labor to be turned on.
A wall that has already been smoothed can be engraved on. Engravings increase dwarf happiness, raise the value of a room and provide a record of the history of your fort. Fortifications cannot be engraved on. A masterwork engraving that is destroyed or defaced (magma and goblins do the job nicely) may cause the engraver to tantrum.
Engraving a wall
- Press d to open the designate menu.
- Press e to select "Engrave Stone".
- Move the cursor to a position on or near a wall and press enter.
- The spot you marked changes to a blinking green "+" indicating where the area you wish to smooth extends from.
- Move the cursor to any position, across the area you wish to smooth and then press enter again.
- The wall tiles in the area you defined should blink with a light blue regular pattern.
- Wait for a dwarf to engrave the stone on the walls.
Engravings
Engravers are inspired by the history of your fort and will use them in the engraving. Like when your axedwarf bravely held a crucial part of the fort and slew some goblins, your engravers can make a picture of it.
Engravings can be viewed by pressing 'k', moving the cursor over the engraved area, using the + or - keys to move down to the engraving and pressing enter. Adventurers are also able to view these by revisiting your old fortress. The art and the story behind the engraving, will show up in the legends mode.