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[[File:archery_range_anim.gif|thumb|343px|right|An archer in archery range. How original.]] The [[room]] can then be used by military dwarves who have '''''no order''''' (i.e. they're set to inactive or set to only active/training){{Bug|6070}} in their [[schedule]] that month, in order to train ranged [[weapon]] [[skills]]. Since [[bolts]] are being used up by this training, it may be a good idea to [[equipment|set]] the dwarves to only use [[bone]] or [[wood|wooden]] bolts when training. | [[File:archery_range_anim.gif|thumb|343px|right|An archer in archery range. How original.]] The [[room]] can then be used by military dwarves who have '''''no order''''' (i.e. they're set to inactive or set to only active/training){{Bug|6070}} in their [[schedule]] that month, in order to train ranged [[weapon]] [[skills]]. Since [[bolts]] are being used up by this training, it may be a good idea to [[equipment|set]] the dwarves to only use [[bone]] or [[wood|wooden]] bolts when training. | ||
− | + | Unlike other [[room]]s, archery ranges only include the archery target from which they were defined - if you have multiple targets in one area, '''each one''' must be designated as its own archery range, even if this causes them to overlap. | |
It is also advisable for the archery target rooms to be included in the area of the barracks where your marksdwarves train. Both the barracks and the archery targets need to be assigned to squads individually. | It is also advisable for the archery target rooms to be included in the area of the barracks where your marksdwarves train. Both the barracks and the archery targets need to be assigned to squads individually. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The size of the range must be large enough so that the marksdwarf is able to stand at least 1 tile away from the target (Dwarves will '''not''' train if the size of the range means they have to stand adjacent to the target). | *The size of the range must be large enough so that the marksdwarf is able to stand at least 1 tile away from the target (Dwarves will '''not''' train if the size of the range means they have to stand adjacent to the target). | ||
− | *It is advisable to channel out the area in front of the targets and connect a room underneath the range to save on bolts (falling bolts | + | *It is advisable to channel out the area in front of the targets and connect a room underneath the range to save on bolts. (falling bolts to not break). Consider removing the ramps as well, to avoid friendly fire incidents when dwarves come and retrieve the bolts! |
*Experience is granted per shot, not per target hit. | *Experience is granted per shot, not per target hit. | ||
*Only one soldier can use an archery target at a time. | *Only one soldier can use an archery target at a time. |