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# Dig out (and optionally smooth) a sufficiently large room (example shown is 9x11) | # Dig out (and optionally smooth) a sufficiently large room (example shown is 9x11) | ||
− | # Build a [[cage]] containing an | + | # Build a [[cage]] containing an *untamed* spider at the gray "S", and link it to a lever |
# Build a '''non-wooden''' [[door]] above the spider cage, and mark it forbidden and pet-inaccessible | # Build a '''non-wooden''' [[door]] above the spider cage, and mark it forbidden and pet-inaccessible | ||
# Recommended: build a [[cage trap]] on the green "^" to recapture your spider later | # Recommended: build a [[cage trap]] on the green "^" to recapture your spider later | ||
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# Build the green [[bridge]], raising lengthwise to form a long wall. | # Build the green [[bridge]], raising lengthwise to form a long wall. | ||
# Build a [[lever]] somewhere convenient in your fortress and link it to the green bridge | # Build a [[lever]] somewhere convenient in your fortress and link it to the green bridge | ||
− | # Pull the lever | + | # Pull the lever to release the spider |
− | # Order a | + | # Order a *non-ranged* military dwarf to station or patrol in the room (but *not* on the green bridge) |
# Raise the green bridge periodically to allow your bait dwarf to escape, then lower it again to resume production | # Raise the green bridge periodically to allow your bait dwarf to escape, then lower it again to resume production | ||
− | # Your weavers | + | # Your weavers *may* collect webs during production if they have sufficient discipline; if not, leave the green bridge raised while they collect the webs |
# Set pull lever on repeat to have automatic production and collection | # Set pull lever on repeat to have automatic production and collection | ||