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sadron

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What use are mortar and pestles?
« on: June 25, 2011, 06:59:43 pm »
I noticed that the human caravan was carrying a mortar and pestle and while I know in other games they might be used for alchemy and stuff what would my dwarves use them for?
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Re: What use are mortar and pestles?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2011, 07:16:13 pm »
At the moment, zero use.  They're only in the game so you can find them in night creature lairs.
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Re: What use are mortar and pestles?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2011, 07:27:06 pm »
Ah alright I'll buy them for their metal...
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Re: What use are mortar and pestles?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2011, 08:34:17 pm »
i feel like they're probably place holders for when alchemy is implemented.
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Re: What use are mortar and pestles?
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2011, 08:48:39 pm »
As of now, they fall under the category of "useless crafts that merchants will gladly trade a tame giant tiger for".
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