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'''Semi-megabeasts''' are large and dangerous enemies that are similar to but smaller than regular [[megabeast]]s. In fortress mode, semi-megabeasts are attracted by the [[wealth]] of your fortress, and will not appear until a certain population size has been reached. When a semi-megabeast appears, the game will pause and display a notification of its arrival.
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'''Semi-megabeasts''' are special and powerful 'boss' [[creature]]s who are created during [[world generation]], each associated with at least two [[sphere]]s. They are named [[world generation|historical figures]], and the game will [[announcement|announce]] their presence by name. They are similar to [[megabeast]]s, but tend to be smaller, not as powerful and more numerous.
  
Semi-megabeasts are:
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==Semi-megabeast species==
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*[[File:Cyclops sprite.png]] / {{Tile|C|4:1}} [[Cyclops]]
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*[[File:Ettin sprite.png]] / {{Tile|E|6:1}} [[Ettin]]
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*[[File:Minotaur sprite.png]] / {{Tile|M|6:0}} [[Minotaur]]
  
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==Description==
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Semi-megabeasts are created systematically during world generation. Newly generated worlds are populated by initial populations of historical figures, semi-megabeasts among them. The amount of semi-megabeasts created at world generation is random, but based on two factors: the size of the world ("World Size"), and their prevalence ("Number of Beasts"), though by default they will always be significantly more numerous than standard megabeasts. Semi-megabeasts' presence (or lack thereof) is a major factor in world history. Over time, they will accumulate long [[kill list]]s, and the baddest of the bunch will acquire nicknames and [[deity|god]]-like associations with their spheres.
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Semi-megabeasts can arrive at your fortress when the population reaches 50 (this includes any children), 5,000 exported wealth, and 50,000 created wealth. Because wealth increases the number of dwarves which arrive during migrant waves, creating lots of wealth early on in the game, i.e. making and trading [[steel]] items (which can create lots of wealth in a hurry), can result in semi-megabeasts arriving during the fortress' third -- or even second -- year, especially if their [[quality]] is high. As a result, make sure that you're making useful things out of your valuable materials, and don't use all your weapons-grade metals for making valuable furniture until you've got at least a few weapons and a militia.
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If you do not want semi-megabeasts arriving, don't create unnecessary wealth until you're ready for them.
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==See also==
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* [[Creature]]
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* [[Minotaur]]
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* [[Giant]]
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* [[Cyclops]]
 
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Semi-megabeasts are special and powerful 'boss' creatures who are created during world generation, each associated with at least two spheres. They are named historical figures, and the game will announce their presence by name. They are similar to megabeasts, but tend to be smaller, not as powerful and more numerous.

Semi-megabeast species[edit]

Description[edit]

Semi-megabeasts are created systematically during world generation. Newly generated worlds are populated by initial populations of historical figures, semi-megabeasts among them. The amount of semi-megabeasts created at world generation is random, but based on two factors: the size of the world ("World Size"), and their prevalence ("Number of Beasts"), though by default they will always be significantly more numerous than standard megabeasts. Semi-megabeasts' presence (or lack thereof) is a major factor in world history. Over time, they will accumulate long kill lists, and the baddest of the bunch will acquire nicknames and god-like associations with their spheres.

Semi-megabeasts can arrive at your fortress when the population reaches 50 (this includes any children), 5,000 exported wealth, and 50,000 created wealth. Because wealth increases the number of dwarves which arrive during migrant waves, creating lots of wealth early on in the game, i.e. making and trading steel items (which can create lots of wealth in a hurry), can result in semi-megabeasts arriving during the fortress' third -- or even second -- year, especially if their quality is high. As a result, make sure that you're making useful things out of your valuable materials, and don't use all your weapons-grade metals for making valuable furniture until you've got at least a few weapons and a militia.

If you do not want semi-megabeasts arriving, don't create unnecessary wealth until you're ready for them.

See also[edit]


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