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| − | {{av}} {{Quality|Fine| | + | {{av}} {{Quality|Fine|[[User:Used|Used]] 07:21, 28 May 2010 (UTC))}} |
| − | '''Climate''' in Dwarf Fortress is a temperature rating only; actual ground cover is called a | + | :''(For creatures or items "being wet" when covered with water, see {{L|Water#"Water covering"|Water}}.)'' |
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| + | '''Climate''' in Dwarf Fortress is a temperature rating only; actual ground cover is called a {{L|Biome|biome}}. In order from hottest to coldest, they are: | ||
''Note: If temperature is turned off, none of the mentioned effects will occur.'' | ''Note: If temperature is turned off, none of the mentioned effects will occur.'' | ||
| − | === | + | === Scorching === |
'''Temperature:''' +++ | '''Temperature:''' +++ | ||
'''Availability of water:''' | '''Availability of water:''' | ||
| − | Any existing | + | Any existing {{L|Murky pool}} will dry up immediately. |
| + | {{L|River}}s are unaffected. | ||
'''When embarking in this Region:''' | '''When embarking in this Region:''' | ||
| − | If no river or | + | If no river or {{L|ocean}} is available, it is hard to survive in this climate. Your only chance is to find a cave with water (very likely in the latest version). |
| + | Exposed {{L|dwarves}} and {{L|Meat industry|livestock}} may die because of the heat. | ||
| − | + | === Hot === | |
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| − | === | ||
'''Temperature''': ++ | '''Temperature''': ++ | ||
'''Availability of water''': | '''Availability of water''': | ||
| − | In dry biomes, | + | In dry biomes, {{L|Murky pool}} may evaporate during dry {{L|season}}s (usually {{L|summer}}). But they can be refilled by {{L|rain}}. |
| − | + | {{L|River}}s are unaffected. | |
'''When embarking in this Region''': | '''When embarking in this Region''': | ||
| − | If you lack a | + | If you lack a {{L|river}}, be sure to dig out a {{L|cistern}} before summer is upon you. |
| − | === | + | === Warm === |
'''Temperature''': + | '''Temperature''': + | ||
'''Availability of water''': | '''Availability of water''': | ||
| − | Any water source can be used during the whole year. This makes it the easiest climate to embark on | + | Any water source can be used during the whole year. This makes it the easiest climate to embark on. |
'''When embarking in this Region''': | '''When embarking in this Region''': | ||
| − | Nothing | + | Nothing to consider (regarding the climate). |
| − | === | + | === Temperate === |
'''Temperature''': - | '''Temperature''': - | ||
'''Availability of water''': | '''Availability of water''': | ||
| − | Surface pools and rivers will freeze for part of the year. The length of | + | Surface pools and rivers will freeze for part of the year. The length of freeze varies: They may start out frozen, thaw sometime during {{L|spring}}, and remain liquid until {{L|winter}}, or they may start out liquid and freeze for only a month or so in winter. |
'''When embarking in this Region''': | '''When embarking in this Region''': | ||
| − | If you lack a | + | If you lack a {{L|river}}, can dig out a {{L|cistern}} in the non freezing seasons. You can also use a source of heat (such as {{L|magma}}) to obtain liquid {{L|water}}. |
| − | === | + | === Cold === |
'''Temperature''': -- | '''Temperature''': -- | ||
'''Availability of water''': | '''Availability of water''': | ||
| − | Surface pools and rivers are usually frozen but can thaw for a few months each year. | + | Surface pools and rivers are usually frozen but can thaw for a few months in each year. |
'''When embarking in this Region''': | '''When embarking in this Region''': | ||
| − | The same measures | + | The same measures like in temperate biomes can be taken. |
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| − | + | === Freezing === | |
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| − | + | Temperature: --- | |
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| − | + | Availability of water: | |
| + | Surface pools and rivers remain frozen throughout the year in a majority of maps. | ||
| − | + | When embarking in this Region: | |
| − | + | You must use a source of heat ({{L|magma}}) to obtain liquid {{L|water}}. Glacial ice can also be molten. Underground sources of water are also possible to use. | |
| + | Exposed {{L|dwarves}} and livestock may quickly freeze to death. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | * | + | *{{L|Weather}} |
| − | * | + | *{{L|Biomes}} |
| − | + | {{Category|world}} | |
| − | {{Category| | ||