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Each dwarf prefers particular materials, objects, animals, and foods. These types may or may not be generally thought of as preferable, valuable or even useful. A given dwarf may display many, a few, or (theoretically) even none of these preferences. | Each dwarf prefers particular materials, objects, animals, and foods. These types may or may not be generally thought of as preferable, valuable or even useful. A given dwarf may display many, a few, or (theoretically) even none of these preferences. | ||
− | + | Preferences will include: | |
− | + | :* one type of [[stone]], [[soil]], [[ore]], or [[raw adamantine]] | |
− | * | + | :* one type of [[metal]], or [[adamantine]] |
− | * | + | :* one type of [[gem]] |
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− | * | + | Preferences may also include: |
− | * | + | :* a specific type of [[wood]] |
− | * | + | :* a type of [[leather]] |
− | * | + | :* a type of [[glass]] |
− | + | :* a type of decoration material: a specific type of [[bone]], horn, ivory, etc. | |
− | + | :* a type of [[cloth]] | |
− | + | :* a color | |
− | * | + | :* a design/motif |
− | * | + | :* a [[weapon]] (inc. picks and bolts) |
− | * | + | :* a specific [[armor piece|piece of armor]] |
− | + | :* a specific piece of [[clothing]] | |
− | * | + | :* a type of finished goods or craft |
− | * | + | :* a type of [[furniture]] (inc. anvils) |
− | * | + | :* [[trap]] or [[siege weapon]] components |
− | * | + | :* one or more [[domestic animal]]s, [[creature]]s or [[vermin]] ([[domestic animal]]s seem to dominate) |
− | + | :* a type of [[crop]] (or, rarely, a type of [[tree]]) | |
− | * | + | :* one or more favourite [[food]]s (new preferences can develop during game; presumably only for food that is actually eaten and probably only if it's not part of a prepared meal{{verify}}) |
− | + | :* one or more favourite [[alcohol|drink]]s (new preferences can develop during game; presumably only for booze that is actually drunk{{verify}}) | |
− | * | + | :* detesting a type of [[vermin]] |
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This information can be brought up either by typing {{K|v}} from the unit list, or by showing a dwarf and then typing {{K|p}} for Prefs, {{K|z}} to view profile, and {{K|enter}} to view thoughts and preferences. | This information can be brought up either by typing {{K|v}} from the unit list, or by showing a dwarf and then typing {{K|p}} for Prefs, {{K|z}} to view profile, and {{K|enter}} to view thoughts and preferences. | ||
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:{{gametext|Logem Datanamid likes Hematite, Fine pewter, Topaz, crystal glass, giant mole leather, beds, animal traps and horses for their strength. When possible, she prefers to consume turtle and Quarry bush Leaves. She absolutely detests lizards.}} | :{{gametext|Logem Datanamid likes Hematite, Fine pewter, Topaz, crystal glass, giant mole leather, beds, animal traps and horses for their strength. When possible, she prefers to consume turtle and Quarry bush Leaves. She absolutely detests lizards.}} | ||
:{{gametext|She is quick to anger. She feels strong urges and seeks short-term rewards. She is somewhat reserved. She finds rules confining. She is self-disciplined. She takes time when making decisions. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.}} | :{{gametext|She is quick to anger. She feels strong urges and seeks short-term rewards. She is somewhat reserved. She finds rules confining. She is self-disciplined. She takes time when making decisions. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.}} | ||
− | Note that it is guaranteed that each of your initial seven | + | Note that it is guaranteed that each of your initial seven dwarfs "likes working outdoors" and "grumbles only mildly at inclement weather". [[Immigrant]]s most likely will not have these preferences. |
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− | + | All dwarfs "need alcohol to get through the working day" - that's part of being a dwarf. | |
== Effect on Skill Use (Crafting) == | == Effect on Skill Use (Crafting) == |