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After a natural stone surface has been smoothed, it may be improved further by [[engraving]]. This increases the room value even more, but, unlike smoothing, engraving has quality levels and thus should be performed only by skilled [[engraver]]s. Thus, it is recommended to have a limited number of dwarves with the [[Engraver|Stone Detailing]] labour active, smooth large areas of the fortress, and then have those same dwarves engrave. The result will be [[Legendary|high-quality]] engravings. | After a natural stone surface has been smoothed, it may be improved further by [[engraving]]. This increases the room value even more, but, unlike smoothing, engraving has quality levels and thus should be performed only by skilled [[engraver]]s. Thus, it is recommended to have a limited number of dwarves with the [[Engraver|Stone Detailing]] labour active, smooth large areas of the fortress, and then have those same dwarves engrave. The result will be [[Legendary|high-quality]] engravings. | ||
| − | Smoothed | + | Smoothed walls can alternatively be carved into [[fortification]]s. Engraved walls can also be carved into fortifications, but the engravings will be destroyed in the process. |
Revision as of 22:45, 30 May 2012
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Smoothing rough stone is a simple way to increase the value of a room. Walls and floors become Smooth Material Wall/Floor when smoothed.
Fun Fact: Smoothed 'natural' ice has different names than regular smoothed items. The walls are 'straight' and floors are 'level'.
How to Smooth
A dwarf must have the Stone Detailing labour active. Designate the area to be smoothed (d->s). Note that this can only be done with natural stone — soil cannot be smoothed, and constructions are already considered to be smooth for most purposes.
Follow Up
After a natural stone surface has been smoothed, it may be improved further by engraving. This increases the room value even more, but, unlike smoothing, engraving has quality levels and thus should be performed only by skilled engravers. Thus, it is recommended to have a limited number of dwarves with the Stone Detailing labour active, smooth large areas of the fortress, and then have those same dwarves engrave. The result will be high-quality engravings.
Smoothed walls can alternatively be carved into fortifications. Engraved walls can also be carved into fortifications, but the engravings will be destroyed in the process.