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In Dwarf Fortress, you have to keep your dwarves happy by letting them do certain tasks and craft and use certain items, like Pedestals. Food, drinks, and shelter are obvious necessities, but we can’t forget about art and other entertainment sources either. Making art is a great way to boost their mental health, but it’s not quite enough by itself. You’ll also have to find a way to put your art on display so others can enjoy it as well! One of the best ways to do this is through the use of Pedestals. Not only will it allow other dwarves to admire the art, it will also help to spruce up your fortress a bit too. Keep reading to learn how to craft and use Pedestals in Dwarf Fortress.
Dwarf Fortress: How to Craft Pedestals
When it comes to crafting Pedestals, there are a couple of different options. You can actually create them using different types of materials. Of the materials available, you can craft Pedestals with:
- Stone
- Glass
- Metal
- Wood
These can be crafted at either a craftsdwarf’s workshop, a glass furnace, a forge, or the carpenter’s workshop. It all depends on while material you choose to craft it from. However, the easiest way to craft it is with wood, so let’s focus on that method.
To craft a wooden Pedestal in Dwarf Fortress, you will need one wood of any type. Once you’ve got wood, take it to the carpenter’s workshop by clicking on the workshop in-game.
To begin crafting the pedestal, you will need to assign a task for the carpenter dwarf in your tasks tab, then scroll down until you find the “Make Wooden Pedestal” option. However, you can use a work order to create multiple Pedestals in your fortress contains a manager.
Dwarf Fortress: How to Use Pedestals
Once you’ve crafted your first Pedestal, it will automatically appear in a stockpile that is set up to hold furniture. To place the pedestal in your fortress, you’ll need to access the Build Menu using the “B” key and select the furniture tab using the “F” key. Once you’ve done that, select the Display Tab using the “Y” key, then select where you want the Pedestal to be placed in your fortress.
Once you’ve got your Pedestal displayed, you can select the pedestal in your fortress and set the piece of art that you’d like to display on it. This can be done using the “Assign New Display Items” option.
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This is everything you need to know about how to craft and use Pedestals in Dwarf Fortress. Be sure to check back for more useful guides and as always, be safe and have fun!