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− | + | Herbalists are dwarves with the plant gathering {{l|labour}}. They will gather from plants and bushes that are designated and harvest fruits and seeds. | |
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− | === Food | + | === Food Production === |
− | Herbalists are often used to help with food production in an early fortress as they do not require farm plots or other setup. | + | Herbalists are often used to help with food production in an early fortress as they do not require farm plots or other setup. This tactic works best in heavily forested areas, and is nearly worthless in badlands and deserts. While plant gathering is less efficient than {{l|farming}} and significantly less reliable, it also requires minimal space and provides a relatively immediate payoff in comparison. |
− | === Gathering | + | === Gathering Seeds === |
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− | + | Herbalists can gather {{l|seeds}} from plants to allow outdoor {{l|crops}} to be planted. For this reason, it is popular if not necessary early in a fort's existence if one wants to grow outdoor crops. | |
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