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=== Keeping your prisoners secure === | === Keeping your prisoners secure === | ||
The first thing to consider is the type of restraint: | The first thing to consider is the type of restraint: | ||
− | * Ropes, being made of [[plant]] fiber and therefore weaker than [[metal]] chains, can sometimes be broken by strong dwarves,{{verify}} thus letting them escape and wreak more havoc. | + | * Ropes, being made of [[plant]] fiber and therefore weaker than [[metal]] chains, can sometimes be broken by strong dwarves,''{{verify}}'' thus letting them escape and wreak more havoc. |
* Cages, strong as they are, don't permit the dwarf within to move around and make use of the surroundings. A caged dwarf, therefore, is forced to sleep on the bottom of the cage, has to be given [[food]] and [[water]], and can't do anything besides wait for his prison term to end. | * Cages, strong as they are, don't permit the dwarf within to move around and make use of the surroundings. A caged dwarf, therefore, is forced to sleep on the bottom of the cage, has to be given [[food]] and [[water]], and can't do anything besides wait for his prison term to end. | ||
− | The best choice of restraint is therefore a good strong metal chain. A high-quality chain will also let the prisoner admire it, giving him a boost to his [[Thought|happiness]]. However, one should consider the fact that if a chain or rope is present, | + | The best choice of restraint is therefore a good strong metal chain. A high-quality chain will also let the prisoner admire it, giving him a boost to his [[Thought|happiness]]. However, one should consider the fact that if a chain or rope is present, Hammering may occur, while in any other case the punishment would be downgraded to a beating. |
=== Give them something to look at === | === Give them something to look at === |