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| − | [[File: | + | [[File:preference_preview.png|thumb|450px|right|Thoughts and preferences of Kadôl Istbarmonom, a herbalist.]] |
| + | '''Preferences''' are [[material]]s, [[creature]]s, or objects described as being liked by a dwarf in their '[[thoughts and preferences]]' tab, accessible for example with {{k|u}}-{{k|v}}-{{k|enter}}. | ||
== Possible objects of Affection or Revulsion == | == Possible objects of Affection or Revulsion == | ||
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** 1/3 chance of a random type of [[leather]] | ** 1/3 chance of a random type of [[leather]] | ||
** 1/7 chance of a random type of [[horn]] | ** 1/7 chance of a random type of [[horn]] | ||
| − | ** 1/7 chance of a random type of [[pearl]] | + | ** 1/7 chance of a random type of [[pearl]] |
** 1/7 chance of a random type of [[ivory]] | ** 1/7 chance of a random type of [[ivory]] | ||
** 1/15 chance of a random decorative material - [[coral]] or [[amber]] | ** 1/15 chance of a random decorative material - [[coral]] or [[amber]] | ||
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Every dwarf will like at least one type of booze, and may like none to several food ingredients. Dwarves get happy thoughts from eating food and drinking booze they [[Preference|like]]; the meal's value can improve only those thoughts. There are 76 types of booze and hundreds, if not thousands, of types of food preferences. The difficulty in obtaining all types of booze or food means that it is practically impossible to satisfy the [[need]] to eat a good meal. {{bug|10262}} Note that it is possible to obtain all types of booze, especially if modding is used. | Every dwarf will like at least one type of booze, and may like none to several food ingredients. Dwarves get happy thoughts from eating food and drinking booze they [[Preference|like]]; the meal's value can improve only those thoughts. There are 76 types of booze and hundreds, if not thousands, of types of food preferences. The difficulty in obtaining all types of booze or food means that it is practically impossible to satisfy the [[need]] to eat a good meal. {{bug|10262}} Note that it is possible to obtain all types of booze, especially if modding is used. | ||
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A dwarf's preferences (and disliked vermin) tend to feature in any artwork the dwarf makes, more often than subjects not listed in their profile. For example, a mason that likes [[cow]]s for their haunting moos and absolutely detests [[bat]]s, will make statues of both, presumably out of love for cows and horrified fascination for bats. | A dwarf's preferences (and disliked vermin) tend to feature in any artwork the dwarf makes, more often than subjects not listed in their profile. For example, a mason that likes [[cow]]s for their haunting moos and absolutely detests [[bat]]s, will make statues of both, presumably out of love for cows and horrified fascination for bats. | ||
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A dwarf working with a material they like - or creating items they like out of that material - will produce higher-[[quality]] goods. For example, a [[mechanic]] that likes olivine generally makes better [[olivine]] than [[granite]] mechanisms. This is most important during [[embark]], when individual personality profiles and skills can be best matched up according to your specifications. For example, make the dwarf that likes [[bed]]s your [[carpenter]] and the dwarf that likes gold your [[blacksmith]]. [[armorsmith|Urist McLikesbreastplates]] would be a good candidate for Armorsmith. This works less well later on with immigrants, as it is usually more advantageous to train up the great armorsmith than the novice armorsmith who likes steel. | A dwarf working with a material they like - or creating items they like out of that material - will produce higher-[[quality]] goods. For example, a [[mechanic]] that likes olivine generally makes better [[olivine]] than [[granite]] mechanisms. This is most important during [[embark]], when individual personality profiles and skills can be best matched up according to your specifications. For example, make the dwarf that likes [[bed]]s your [[carpenter]] and the dwarf that likes gold your [[blacksmith]]. [[armorsmith|Urist McLikesbreastplates]] would be a good candidate for Armorsmith. This works less well later on with immigrants, as it is usually more advantageous to train up the great armorsmith than the novice armorsmith who likes steel. | ||
| − | The game is perfectly happy | + | The game is perfectly happy to give a creature a bad thought from not eating a favored food, even when said creature doesn't actually like anything. |
==Value Considerations== | ==Value Considerations== | ||
| − | + | It has been noted that preferences have an effect on how dwarves perceive the value of a [[room]] and its [[furniture]], though the exact details are not yet known. | |
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| − | + | E.G: A mason who likes horses will often make statues of one or two horses, or even statues of themselves admiring horses. This can be great if the mason is chronically depressed: surround their bed with images they like, and they will be happier. | |
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| − | + | If your [[monarch]] absolutely detests large roaches, a ☼[[platinum]] [[statue]] of a [[large roach]]☼ in their [[bedroom]] will not count fully towards the noble's room value requirement (although they'll still admire it without complaining about the subject matter).{{cite rev|212039}} This problem can be avoided by carefully selecting the statue that is going to be built by e{{k|x}}panding the material selection menu. | |
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| − | + | Since images will feature both objects the worker likes and dislikes, engravings and other images featuring various vermin can't be avoided entirely, but they're generally not frequent enough to cause notable problems. | |
==Nobles== | ==Nobles== | ||