Add Archery training masterclass by Mech

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+Training Archers
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+
+Source: :reddit:`Mechanixm's Archery Training Primer <2k65yc>`
+
+.. image:: images/archery01.gif
+   :align: center
+
+I've had several requests to create a guide as to how I set up the
+Archery Training Room of Highsteppes. I'll go through the core steps
+to train crossbow dwarves. I assume you have some DF experience, so I won't
+tell you literally everything.
+
+
+Building the training room
+==========================
+Dig out a simple 11x11 room and seal it off with doors. There is
+nothing special about this... it's just a room. Then build the targets
+(:kbd:`b`, :kbd:`A`) in a vertical line, one space from the walls.
+
+.. image:: images/archery03.gif
+   :align: center
+
+The material of the blocks used has no effect on anything. Dwarves
+with Masonry enabled will come and build the targets.
+
+Dig a channel next to the walls, to save any bolts that miss a target.
+
+.. image:: images/archery04.gif
+   :align: center
+
+This way, if a bolt flies and hits the north or south wall,
+it will be saved - bolts that are fired from one z-level and land
+on another are not destroyed when they hit the ground.
+Reclaiming ammunition like this is more useful for combat (ie metal)
+bolts, so this is just to demonstrate the technique.
+
+:kbd:`q`, :kbd:`r` each target and set its room size. Yes, you have
+to do this for each of them.
+
+.. image:: images/archery05.gif
+   :align: center
+
+If you're not planning to shoot from left to right, press
+:kbd:`w`/:kbd:`a`/:kbd:`s`/:kbd:`d` to change the firing direction.
+
+Creating the squad
+==================
+In my example, I haven't created any squads yet. I assign them
+:guilabel:`No Uniforms` because I literally have no armor in this
+fortress. Rename your squad if you wish. Assign all of your
+Crossbow dwarves to the squad.
+
+.. image:: images/archery06.gif
+   :align: center
+
+If you have uniforms created that contain crossbows, you should be
+able to just assign your guys that uniform. Otherwise, manually
+assign a crossbow to each dwarf as the example shows.
+
+.. image:: images/archery07.gif
+   :align: center
+
+.. image:: images/archery08.gif
+   :align: center
+
+Highlight the squad name and press :kbd:`c` to add a new item.
+Add Wood Bolts and Bone Bolts and set the amounts to 600 of each.
+I've never had an issues with ammo when setting 100 bolts per
+dwarf. The bolts are set for both Combat and Training.
+
+When you graduate your dwarves out of a Training Squad to a Legit
+Crossbow squad, only use metal ammo. Crappy materials are for
+training.
+
+You'll need some other supplies - waterskins, quivers, and backpacks.
+
+.. image:: images/archery09.gif
+   :align: center
+
+Quivers are mandatory - marksdwarves won't train if they can't carry
+ammo! Waterskins or flasks are optional, but your military dwarves need
+them to carry booze and thus avoid drink breaks. Backpacks are used to
+carry food with them, so they don't need a dining room to eat.
+
+Make some crossbows and wooden bolts. I hardly ever
+ever ever use wooden crossbows, but use whatever you want.
+
+.. image:: images/archery10.gif
+   :align: center
+
+I have 6 dwarves in this Training Squad, so I'm going to create
+minimum training orders. I then delete that unnecessary Train 10
+minimum order by pressing :kbd:`Tab`, :kbd:`x`.
+
+.. image:: images/archery11.gif
+   :align: center
+
+Press :kbd:`Tab` to get back up to the schedule grid where
+it says :guilabel:`Train for each Month`. On the month I created
+the 6 Train 1 Soldier minimum orders, I press :kbd:`c` to copy,
+then :kbd:`p` paste those orders for each month of
+the year. :guilabel:`Sleep in room` and :guilabel:`uniformed inactive`
+stay at default settings.
+
+Finally, :kbd:`s` for squads, :kbd:`a` to choose my squad, :kbd:`t`
+to set active.
+
+Assign your squad to the Archery Training Room.
+===============================================
+
+.. image:: images/archery14.gif
+   :align: center
+
+Yes. You need to do this for the room set from every target, individually.
+Press :kbd:`q` and highlight an Archery Target Training Room,
+highlight your squad and press :kbd:`t`. My squad is already highlighted
+because I only have one squad right now. Set your squad to train
+for each target... and let the training begin!
+
+.. image:: images/archery15.gif
+   :align: center
+
+If you've done everything correctly, the dwarves will come in
+and shoot. Once they are done, they will go on break.
+It is not unusual for your dwarves to shoot an entire quiver while
+training and then just sort of hang around for a month.
+
+Instead, you can give the squad a Kill command to go kill some
+helpless animal. After they kill it, they should go right back
+to the training to train some more. Be patient, and your dwarves
+will continue to train. They just like to take breaks after emptying
+each quiver.
+
+You'll need to create an ammunition stockpile in the room.  DO NOT try to
+store ammunition in bins; it's very buggy.  Use a quantum stockpile or
+learn to live with it.
+
+Reclaim ammo from the channel with :kbd:`d`, :kbd:`b`, :kbd:`c`
+and select the items to recover.
+
+.. image:: images/archery19.gif
+   :align: center
+
+Your dwarves will grab the bolts and bring it over
+to your ammo stockpile. In my case, it gets quantum stockpiled
+which allows for easy grabbing when refilling quivers. Here is a
+gif showing ammo reclamation during training. Notice how no one
+gets hit in the crossfire. That is normal:
+
+.. image:: images/archery20.gif
+   :align: center
+
+Slowly but surely their skills will rise.
+
+Thanks for taking the time to read. A complete list of my other guides
+can be `found here <http://mechguides.reddit.com>`_. If you have any
+questions or comments, please let me know. **-Mech**
+