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• Alternate creature sorting
  '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it shows up in-game. ...an {{tt|[ALL_MAIN_POPS_CONTROLLABLE]}} civ still needed to have existed at some point. Creatures with {{token|LOCAL_POPS_CONTROLLABLE|c}} are also playable
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• DF2014:Alternate creature sorting
  '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it shows up in-game. ...an {{tt|[ALL_MAIN_POPS_CONTROLLABLE]}} civ still needed to have existed at some point. Creatures with {{token|LOCAL_POPS_CONTROLLABLE|c}} are also playable
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• DF2014:Creature
  ...legendary climbing skill). Though most creatures can be found in any mode, some are exclusive to [[adventure mode]] or [[fortress mode]]. * '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it displays in-game.
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• Creature
  ...n any mode, some are exclusive to [[adventure mode]] or [[fortress mode]]. Some creatures are randomly and procedurally generated, meaning they could have * '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it displays in-game.
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• v0.34:Creature
  '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it shows up ingame. {{CreatureCurrent table row|name=[[Dwarf]]|symbol=☺|color=3:0:0|playable=Fort, Adv|hostile=No|food=No|size
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• Shaostoul's Guide
  [NAME:Free Granite Stone]<br /> [NAME:Soap Maker's Workshop]<br />
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• v0.31:Creature
  '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it shows up ingame. {{CreatureCurrent table row|name=[[Dwarf]]|symbol=☺|color=3:0:0|playable=Fort, Adv|hostile=No|food=No|size
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• DF2014:String dump/raw
  <name> </name>
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• 40d:Creature
  ...d as food source, others are neighbors, some will even trade with you, but some only want to suck the sweet marrow from your bones or make tunics of dwarf {{Creature table row|name=alligator|symbol=A|color=2:0:0|align=Neutral|size=9|value=4|biome=SWAMP_TEM
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• Gem
  ...[[legendary artifact]] known as a "perfect gem" - this is simply a special name for an artifact large gem. [[Gizzard stone]]s are found as a by-product when butchering some animals, and can be used like cut gems. Only a few animal species give gizz
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• DF2014:Gem
  ...[[legendary artifact]] known as a "perfect gem" - this is simply a special name for an artifact large gem. [[Gizzard stone]]s are found as a by-product when butchering some animals, and can be used like cut gems. Only a few animal species give gizz
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• v0.34:Gem
  ...[[legendary artifact]] known as a "perfect gem" - this is simply a special name for an artifact large gem. [[Gizzard stone]]s are found as a by-product when butchering some animals, and can be used like cut gems. Only few animal species give gizzar
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• Color
  Some sprite sheets contain their own dedicated color palettes. ! style="padding: 0.15em 0.4em; width: 9em; text-align: left" | Name
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• Vermin
  ...]] or trigger [[trap]]s, save those specifically made to trap them, though some (such as the [[cave spider]]) can bite and inflict syndromes; ...pawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or [[biome]]. Some types of vermin are inexhaustible and will always be able to spawn, regardl
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• DF2014:Vermin
  ...]] or trigger [[trap]]s, save those specifically made to trap them, though some (such as the [[cave spider]]) can bite and inflict syndromes; ...pawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or [[biome]]. Some types of vermin are inexhaustible and will always be able to spawn, regardl
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• Crop
  ...subterranean crops may be brought from the starting embark screen or, with some small luck, purchased from dwarven caravans. Above ground crops and seeds m ...ifferent variation, and dwarves do prefer ''some'' variety in their drink. Some plants may be eaten raw, others must be cooked first, others must be proces
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• String dump/raw
  </name> <name>
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• DF2014:Crop
  ...subterranean crops may be brought from the starting embark screen or, with some small luck, purchased from dwarven caravans. Above ground crops and seeds m ...ifferent variation, and dwarves do prefer ''some'' variety in their drink. Some plants may be eaten raw, others must be cooked first, others must be proces
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• 23a:Creature
  ...d as food source, others are neighbors, some will even trade with you, but some only want to suck the sweet marrow from your bones or make tunics of dwarf {{Creature table row|name=alligator|symbol=A|color=2:0:0|align=Neutral|size=9|value=4|biome=SWAMP_TEM
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• DF2014:Cheating
  change the six numbers after it (0 is fastest). This can impact framerate in some cases - using 3 instead of 0 has been known to help. ...ave spiders, some forgotten beasts, titans and other super-fun things) are some of the most overpowered creatures in the game, able to easily tear an entir
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• Cheating
  change the six numbers after it (0 is fastest). This can impact framerate in some cases - using 3 instead of 0 has been known to help. ...ave spiders, some forgotten beasts, titans and other super-fun things) are some of the most overpowered creatures in the game, able to easily tear an entir
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• Reaction
  ...if you give your custom civilization a reaction to produce "star metal" or some other custom material, only they will be able to use it. ...n_smelter or reaction_other). All reaction files must begin with the file name, followed by the <code>[OBJECT:REACTION]</code> token that tells the game t
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• v0.34:Cheating
  ...] in somewhere in the top section of the entry.(or SPEED:0 if you're up to some psychedelic light speed traveling) ...re_standard.txt file, in which you replace the existing dwarf attributes. Some of these tags ''must'' be placed in the section where castes are defined (e
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• v0.31:Cheating
  ...] in somewhere in the top section of the entry.(or SPEED:0 if you're up to some psychedelic light speed traveling) ...re_standard.txt file, in which you replace the existing dwarf attributes. Some of these tags ''must'' be placed in the section where castes are defined (e
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• Tree
  ...an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus, the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress deve ...aked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level
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• DF2014:Tree
  ...an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus, the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress deve ...aked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level
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• Consolidated development
  | The in-game languages need a better framework, as many simple name formulations are impossible in the current system, and it wouldn't hurt to ...ngs need to make it out to the raws, and when they arrive, there should be some ability to randomize what you get in play. Current raw objects such as crea
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• DF2014:Reaction
  ...if you give your custom civilization a reaction to produce "star metal" or some other custom material, only they will be able to use it. [NAME:<name>]
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• v0.31:String dump
  ...ed into sections based on apparent divisions in the layout within the exe. Some uninteresting strings (C++ runtime stuff etc not related to DF) has been cu NAME
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• v0.31:Metal
  ...alloys''' of one type or another, of which there are another fourteen. In some cases making alloys will result in an overall increase in value, or the res ...al benefit is reduced fuel consumption, as you can create multiple bars of some alloys directly from raw ores with only one [[smelter]] task, bypassing the
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• v0.34:Reactions
  ...t if you give your custom civilization a reaction to produce star metal or some other custom material, only they will be able to use it. [NAME:<name>]
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• v0.34:String dump
  NAME Your name precedes you. Thank you for all that you have done.
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• v0.31:Reactions
  ...t if you give your custom civilization a reaction to produce star metal or some other custom material, only they will be able to use it. [NAME:<name>]
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• Modification:Ark Project/Animals/Arthropods/Arachnids
  [NAME:spider:spiders:spider] [NAME:golden orb-web spider:golden orb-web spiders:golden orb-web spider]
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• DF2014:Metal
  ...gether to create another fourteen '''alloys''' of one type or another. In some cases, making alloys will result in an overall increase in value, or the re {{v0.34 metal table row|name=Aluminum|color={{Tile|≡|7:1}}{{Tile|‼|7:7:1}}<span style="display:none"
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• Metal
  ...gether to create another fourteen '''alloys''' of one type or another. In some cases, making alloys will result in an overall increase in value, or the re {{V50 metal table row|name=Aluminum|color-ascii={{Tile|≡|7:1}}{{Tile|‼|7:7:1}}<span style="display
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• Modding
  ...med manually and isn't actually supported by the game. You can also change some of the definitions of when certain musical cues are played, using available [AUTHOR:Your Name Here]
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• v0.34:Metal
  ...alloys''' of one type or another, of which there are another fourteen. In some cases making alloys will result in an overall increase in value, or the res {{v0.34 metal table row|name=Adamantine|color={{Tile|≡|3:1}}{{Tile|‼|3:3:1}}<span style="display:non
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• DF2014:Modding
  [NAME:dwarf:dwarves:dwarven] As you can see, each file comprises a header string stating the file name, a second header stating the type of object data it contains, followed by t
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• v0.31:Tree
  ...|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the only difference is for preferences, th ...ater level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear - or heavy traffic will trample them away. To
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• v0.34:Tree
  ...♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, t ...water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them aw
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• Modification:Expanded Plants/Plants
  ! Plant name !! Plant type !! Climate !! Growths !! Uses !! Appearance Time !! Color !! ! Plant name !! Plant type !! Climate !! Growths !! Uses !! Appearance Time !! Color !!
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• DF2014:Flour
  ! Crop name {{flour table row|name=Cave wheat|tile=τ|colour=7:0|cprice=4|fname=Dwarven wheat flour}}
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• Flour
  ! Crop name {{flour table row|name=Cave wheat|tile=τ|colour=7:0|fname=Dwarven wheat flour}}
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• 40d:String dump
  How I long for some excitement in my life... NAME
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• v0.31:Creature token
  *CV TEMPLATE NAME | Defines the attack name, and the body part used. See [[#Attack Tokens|below]] for valid subtokens
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• 40d:Cheating
  ...d. Save your custom raw files if you want to continue playing your game at some future point. Note that if you edit an existing reaction entry (leaving the [REACTION:NAME] line unchanged) rather than add a new one, you will not need to generate a
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• 40d:Metal
  ...te '''alloys''' of one type or another, of which there are another 14. In some cases these alloys will result in an overall increase in value, or the resu ...al benefit is reduced fuel consumption, as you can create multiple bars of some alloys directly from raw ores with only one [[smelter]] task, bypassing the
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• v0.34:Modding guide
  [NAME:dwarf:dwarves:dwarven] As you can see, each file comprises a header string stating the file name, a second header stating the type of object data it contains, followed by t
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• Weapon
  ...orm ([[giant]], [[magma man|magma men]], [[animal people]], etc.), or even some non-humanoid creatures with hands can also wield weapons, which can be seen ...ter than unnamed weapons. Dwarves may also become attached to shields and name them in the same way.
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• DF2014:Weapon
  ...ter than unnamed weapons. Dwarves may also become attached to shields and name them in the same way. ...for now, from both study of the formulae and observed behavior, there are some patterns for what weapons seem to work "best" against certain targets, and
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• 40d:Tree
  ...|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the only difference is for preferences, th ...ed by heavy [[traffic]], and also flooding. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear - or heavy traffic will trample them away. To
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• 40d:Memory hacking/v0.27.169.33c
  Some updates by bartavelle ! width="20%" | Name
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• v0.34:Creature token
  *CV TEMPLATE NAME | Defines the attack name, and the body part used. See [[#Attack Tokens|below]] for valid subtokens
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• Names and symbols
  ...sible combinations, many will be unique within each newly generated world. Some examples of this include the individual names of: [[megabeast]]s and [[forg Probably the most obvious example is [[Name#Dwarven_first_names|dwarf names]]; although each main [[civilization]] has
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• 40d:Memory hacking/v0.27.169.33a
  ! width="20%" | Name ! width="20%" | Name
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• 40d:Memory hacking/v0.27.169.33b
  ! width="20%" | Name ! width="20%" | Name
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• DF2014:Name
  ...s must be given names by such a civilization. Any creature that receives a name becomes a [[historical figure]], which means the game will keep track of it == Name basics ==
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• Tileset repository
  {{TipBox|#fb0|float=center|'''Currently{{version|50.11}}, using some tilesets can cause the lower and right edges of the screen to not react to * In graphics mode, some UI elements do not scale to the tileset.
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• Creature token
  | Defines the attack name, and the body part used. See [[#Attack Tokens|below]] for valid subtokens ''GORE'' = name of the attack<br />
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• Name
  ...eatures must be named by such a civilization. Any creature that receives a name becomes a [[historical figure]], which means the game will keep track of it == Name basics ==
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• v0.34:Quickstart guide
  ...however, it may occasionally be useful to change navigation keybindings on some laptops (for example, changing menus to use {{k|{{=}}}} instead of {{k|+}}) ...then have to end the process dumprep.exe), or the Unix "kill" command (on some systems, {{k|ctrl}}-{{k|\}} in the terminal running DF accomplishes the sam
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• DF2014:Creature token
  | Defines the attack name, and the body part used. See [[#Attack Tokens|below]] for valid subtokens ''GORE'' = name of the attack<br />
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• v0.31:Crop
  ...subterranean crops may be brought from the starting embark screen or, with some small luck, purchased from dwarven caravans. Above ground crops and seeds m ...a different variation, and dwarves do prefer some variety in their drink. Some plants may be eaten raw, others must be cooked first, others must be proces
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• 40d:Crop
  ...ranean crops]] may be brought from the starting [[embark]] screen or, with some small luck, purchased from dwarven [[caravan]]s. Above ground crops and see ...a different variation, and dwarves do prefer some variety in their drink. Some plants may be eaten raw, others must be cooked first, others must be proces
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• v0.34:Crop
  ...subterranean crops may be brought from the starting embark screen or, with some small luck, purchased from dwarven caravans. Above ground crops and [[seed] ...a different variation, and dwarves do prefer some variety in their drink. Some plants may be eaten raw, others must be cooked first, others must be proces
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• DF2014:Tileset repository
  ...geworldmap here.]Updated 08/06/08. Changed most text characters as well as some others to 4x4 with blackspace to avoid tiling. Most characters have been re ...ideways stemless arrows, clarified international characters, and clarified some Greek letters. Since v2.0: fixed 'i' 'g', fixed Yen symbol, fixed smiley 0x
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• v0.31:XML dump
  *name - the name of the region (eg, "the colorless desert" or "the perplexing forests"). The *name
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• 40d:World generation
  * '''Random Name''' - The name of your world. In this example, the world's name will be generated randomly. This is just a name for your world generation template. Once you have multiple templates, you c
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• RPPR Transcript
  ...ntinents and so on and the seeds of a few civilizations here and there and some large standard fantasy monsters and so on and lets them do their thing for ...d decide to become a Kidnapper themselves and kidnap another Elf or kidnap some Dwarves and then that Dwarf would lead an army and so on for the Goblins an
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• Shrubland
  ...have less [[ore]] than [[mountain]]s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few [[z-level]]s and look hard enough. ! Name
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• DF2014:Shrubland
  ...have less [[ore]] than [[mountain]]s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few [[z-level]]s and look hard enough. ! Name
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• Adventure mode quick start
  Some custom worlds which are interesting for fortress mode, may be annoying for * A short history will limit the chance of some civilization destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
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• DF2014:Adventure mode quick start
  Some custom worlds which are interesting for fortress mode, may be annoying for * A short history will limit the chance of some civilization destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
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• DF2014:Grassland
  ...have less [[ore]] than [[mountain]]s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few [[z-level]]s and look hard enough. ! Name
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• Grassland
  ...have less [[ore]] than [[mountain]]s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few [[z-level]]s and look hard enough. ...review.png|thumb|280px|right|More than enough grass for everyone. And then some.]]
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• DF2014:Savanna
  ...have less [[ore]] than [[mountain]]s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few [[z-level]]s and look hard enough. ! Name
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• Wetland
  ...ropical freshwater swamp.png‎|thumb|250px|A tropical freshwater swamp with some gorillas wandering along the brook.]] ! rowspan="2"| Tile/Name
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• Speech file
  ...es which can be spoken by people in [[adventure mode]] and phrases used to name [[books]]. Most of them are found in the <code>data/vanilla/vanilla_text/ob | And [ANY_PRONOUN] Sang '[NAME]!'
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• v0.34:Name
  == Name Basics == ...names at birth and they are quite random. Unlike most real names, neither name is inherited from the parents.
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• Speech mods
  This can be thought of as the speaker saying "It is I that felled (translated name of a historical figure) the (race)". The result may look like: ...e used in the actual game. In other cases, their meaning is obvious by the name of the file and the dialog before or after their usage.
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• DF2014:Wetland
  ...ropical freshwater swamp.png‎|thumb|250px|A tropical freshwater swamp with some gorillas wandering along the brook.]] ! rowspan="2"| Name
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• Savanna
  ...have less [[ore]] than [[mountain]]s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few [[z-level]]s and look hard enough. ! Tile/Name
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• Seed archive
  ...a random name. Seed publishers should specify whether a random or a given name was selected when generating the world. ...a world different from one described here, with the same seed and the same name, please mention it with the relevant details (operating system including an
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• DF2014:Book
  ...ease the overall [[value]], however, the transformation currently discards some of the quire's properties (text length, material value, etc.).{{bug|9409}} ...ng the reader skill in advance during character creation (or simply adding some amount of NATURAL_SKILL to one's chosen race in the raws) is therefore cruc
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• Book
  ...ease the overall [[value]], however, the transformation currently discards some of the quire's properties (text length, material value, etc.).{{bug|9409}} ...ng the reader skill in advance during character creation (or simply adding some amount of NATURAL_SKILL to one's chosen race in the raws) is therefore cruc
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• DF2014:World History file
  ...tory of DF, one of those files is the '''World History file''' named (save name)-world_history.txt. === World Name ===
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• World History file
  ...tory of DF, one of those files is the '''World History file''' named (save name)-world_history.txt. === World Name ===
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• Squad
  ...is found by clicking on the 'positions' bearded face icon above the squad name. The squad menu {{menu icon|q}} allows you to edit the name and the graphical symbol assigned to any created squads, by clicking on the
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• 23a:Dipscript
  |DIPSCRIPT:name |Specifies the script's name. Must be one of the names defined above if you want the game to ever execut
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• v0.34:Dipscript
  |DIPSCRIPT:name |Specifies the script's name. Must be one of the names defined above if you want the game to ever execut
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• 40d:Dipscript
  |DIPSCRIPT:name |Specifies the script's name. Must be one of the names defined above if you want the game to ever execut
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• v0.31:Dipscript
  |DIPSCRIPT:name |Specifies the script's name. Must be one of the names defined above if you want the game to ever execut
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• DF2014:Dipscript
  |DIPSCRIPT:name |Specifies the script's name. Must be one of the names defined above if you want the game to ever execut
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• DF2014:Advanced world generation
  This screen is relatively intuitive, but some parts could use explanation. ...ange the name of the parameter set, but note that this will not affect the name of the world that is generated.
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• 40d:Modding guide
  ...orum/index.php?topic=47445.msg956417#msg956417 has been reported] that the name of the raw files is important as to their contents, such as entity_foo.txt ...to a class name. In languages such as Java, the name of the file and the name of the class are identical so the compiler can recognize and process code f
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• Advanced Entity Position Mechanics
  ...se units are members of the national government, but have gained hold over some land or site. Once they do, they move to that place, but their position is * <span style="color:orange">possible to some extent.</span></br>
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• v0.34:World History file
  ...tory of DF, one of those files is the '''World History file''' named (save name)-world_history.txt. === World Name ===
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• v0.31:World History file
  ...tory of DF, one of those files is the '''World History file''' named (save name)-world_history.txt. === World Name ===
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• 40d:World History file
  ...directory of DF, one of which is the '''World History file''', named (save name)-world_history.txt. === World Name ===
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• v0.34:Advanced world generation
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• v0.31:Advanced world generation
  This screen is relatively intuitive but some parts could use some explanation. ...hange the name of the parameter set but note that this will not affect the name of the world that is generated.
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• XML dump
  ...can output a more thorough legends_plus.xml dump that supplements at least some of the missing information. ! Parent node !! Individual node name !! Description
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• 40d:Indecisive's illustrated fortress mode tutorial
  ...ption screen for [[World generation|creating the world]]. You can choose a name for the world and even choose a seed number if you like, that will be used ...hat was previously 'mountain' is now shown as a flat plain with forest and some small lakes. This isn't a terribly steep mountain.
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• Defense guide
  Lastly, there is game style - you want the game to be "fun" for you, and with some strategies it's quite possible to defend yourself into complete boredom, or While admitting that "Rules are made to be broken", there are some general recommendations that have a proven value in defending a fortress:
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• DF2014:Defense guide
  Lastly, there is game style - you want the game to be "fun" for you, and with some strategies it's quite possible to defend yourself into complete boredom, or While admitting that "Rules are made to be broken", there are some general recommendations that have a proven value in defending a fortress:
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• 23a:String dump
  NAME You've found some small creatures.
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• Screenshot
  On newer versions of Windows, the following method offers some more flexibility/options. # Give the file on your PC a ''unique and meaningful name'' (as per the [[rules#I]]). "7dwarves", "my fort" or "screenshot" probably
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• Playstyle challenge
  Six courtiers of the king's court made some ill-advised remarks within earshot of the king, and as a result have been o * Chop some trees.
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• DF2014:Playstyle challenge
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• v0.31:Bentgirder
  ...nd menu visible for easy reference. That seems like a lot of commands, but some of them are more useful than others. ...ng on the map. That's your seven dwarves, two dogs, one cat, a donkey, and some wild deer. ("Stray" animals are tame, but not attached to any individual dw
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• Main Page/Quote/list
  "Sieging humans brought some war polar bears, and one of them started a camp fire. Highly trained!" --[[ The poor thing died with the message "<name> has condensed." -- [[Toady One]]
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• Advanced world generation
  | <tt><nowiki>[TITLE: <name>]</nowiki></tt> == World name ==
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• 40d:Starting build
  This page attempts to give advice on some of the many gameplay elements which influence the flow of your game based o ...begin to grow during your first game. Without understanding "everything", some decisions will just have to be guesswork - and even later you never know "e
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• Vampire
  ...may see two or more. Vampires arrive with a false name, hiding their true name and kill list until they are discovered. They act as any other dwarves, per ...entombed in it. Memorial slabs will be dedicated to the vampire's original name.
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• v0.34:Defense guide
  Lastly, there is game style - you want the game to be "fun" for you, and with some strategies it's quite possible to defend yourself into complete boredom, or While admitting that "Rules are made to be broken", there are some general recommendations that have a proven value in defending a fortress:
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• DF2014:Vampire
  ...may see two or more. Vampires arrive with a false name, hiding their true name and kill list until they are discovered. They act as any other dwarves, per ...entombed in it. Memorial slabs will be dedicated to the vampire's original name.
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• v0.34:Challenges
  Six courtiers of the king's court made some ill-advised remarks within earshot of the king, and as a result have been o * Chop some trees.
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• Syndrome
  ...ill have a unique undead sprite (including that of children and babies for some creatures). ...easant and sometimes fatal [[symptom]]s over a short to long duration, but some will clear up over time or with the assistance of a [[doctor]]. A [[Health
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• 40d:Creature token
  | Gives the baby a special name. | Gives the child a special name, e.g. "hippo calf" instead of "hippo child".
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• Instrument
  ...inged]], [[Wind instrumentalist|wind]], and [[Percussionist|percussion]]). Some instruments are made in a single step like other [[finished goods]], howeve ...ith {{k|o}}. Clicking the button to create a new work order and typing the name of the instrument in the search box will show all the pieces required (poss
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• DF2014:Instrument
  ...inged]], [[Wind instrumentalist|wind]], and [[Percussionist|percussion]]). Some instruments are made in a single step like other [[finished goods]], howeve ...nstrument and enter the manager screen with {{k|j}}-{{k|m}}. Typing in the name of the instrument will show all the pieces required (possibly from other wo
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• 23a:Creature token
  | Gives the baby a special name. | Gives the child a special name, eg "hippo calf" instead of "hippo child".
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• Modification:Ark Project/Animals/Birds
  ...ia.org/wiki/Moa (Extinct after 1400. Consider leaving out elephant bird as some moa were larger but otherwise similar animals.) ...tp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferruginous_Hawk ''(any hawk with "iron" in its name should be in DF)''
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• DF2014:Material definition token
  * <template name> ...ial. For PLANT and CREATURE materials, this defaults to the plant/creature name. '''Not permitted in material template definitions.'''
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• Material definition token
  * <template name> ...ial. For PLANT and CREATURE materials, this defaults to the plant/creature name. '''Not permitted in material template definitions.'''
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• v0.31:Defense guide
  Lastly, there is game style - you want the game to be "fun" for you, and with some strategies it's quite possible to defend yourself into complete boredom, or While admitting that "Rules are made to be broken", there are some general recommendations that have a proven value in defending a fortress:
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• 40d:Your first fortress
  ...bear in mind that not all animals are friendly, so it might be wise to do some research on an area that you're thinking about starting in to get a good ha ...only if provoked), while ''evil'' areas have a multitude of [[undead]] and some of the most vicious [[creature]]s in the game, which need no provocation to
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• v0.31:Challenges
  Six courtiers of the king's court made some ill-advised remarks within earshot of the king, and as a result have been o *If points allow, bring some leather along.
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• v0.31:Modding guide
  [NAME:dwarf:dwarves:dwarven] As you can see, each file comprises a header string stating the file name, a second header stating the type of object data it contains, followed by t
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• 23a:Tree
  ...such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the only difference is for preferences, th ...or saplings can be killed by heavy traffic. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear - or heavy traffic will trample them away. To
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• v0.34:Vampire
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• Stupid dwarf trick
  ...t Tribe fort collapsed/flooded/etc, for other users to explore. Leave them some Fun what-does-this-lever-do problems to solve. *EncinoDwarfBonus: Some of those early dwarves frozen in a block of ice.
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• DF2014:Stupid dwarf trick
  ...t Tribe fort collapsed/flooded/etc, for other users to explore. Leave them some Fun what-does-this-lever-do problems to solve. *EncinoDwarfBonus: Some of those early dwarves frozen in a block of ice.
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• 40d:Defense guide
  Lastly, there is game style - you want the game to be "fun" for you, and with some strategies it's quite possible to defend yourself into complete boredom, or While admitting that "Rules are made to be broken", there are some general recommendations that have a proven value in defending a fortress:
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• DF2014:Syndrome
  ...easant and sometimes fatal [[symptom]]s over a short to long duration, but some will clear up over time or with the assistance of a [[doctor]]. A [[Health ...#Basic syndrome tokens|below]]) flesh out the syndrome - in this case they name it "giant cave spider bite", make it work only against creatures belonging
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• DF2014:Controls guide
  * {{key|g}}eneral - Name, occupation, and [[skill|skills]]. ...ey|Enter}} View Job - Shows the creature's current job, if they have one. (Some jobs/activities are unviewable.)
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• Zones
  ...ckpile]]. They are placed in one of three ways: rectangular, draw, or (for some zones) multi. From within the Zones [[menu]] ({{k|z}}), selecting the zone Some zones can be further specified into [[locations]] after creation. To do thi
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• ASCII art reward/G-L
  “Die in the name of Hetain!” howled the ape-like creature as it leaped through the window ...hapen monsters ringed the lake, holding hands. Some them had three arms. Some had two heads. They were all monstrous and terrifying. Kogan knew that th
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• Adventurer mode gameplay
  ...ly show clouds on the region map (the one you travel on outside of sites). Some clouds will be visible regardless of the state of this option. * 2 presses: hide most local name, reducing the bar to one line of text.
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• DF2014:Adventurer mode gameplay
  ...ly show clouds on the region map (the one you travel on outside of sites). Some clouds will be visible regardless of the state of this option. * 2 presses: hide most local name, reducing the bar to one line of text.
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• Interaction token
  ...order to make the big list make a little more sense, [[Necromancer#Modding|some]] [[Interaction_examples|examples]] of those may be necessary.'') ...e of the historical figure who performed the interaction and preceding the name of the targeted historical figure (or, in the case of [[Interaction_token#I
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• v0.34:Controls guide
  * {{key|g}}eneral - Name, occupation, and [[skill|skills]]. **{{k|n}} Name burrow - Give your burrow a name.
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• Saved game folder
  ...save it is (Active, Manual, or Autosave), the date in game, and the folder name. If the game asks for a name for the timeline or folder, type the name, then press {{k|Enter}} when done to save.
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• Position token
  ...tions, an NPC may mention this position holder living there or having done some deed there, it also means that the position exists in world-gen, rather tha ...d of their profession color, e.g. [COLOR:5:0:1]. It is also applied to the name of the citizen in the units-screen.
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• DF2014:Gem setter
  | job name = [[Gem setting]] * Encrust ammo with ''gem name''
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• v0.31:Weapon
  {{v0.31 material metal table row|name=Adamantine|color={{Tile|/|3:1}}<span style="display:none">3:3:1</span>|sour {{v0.31 material metal table row|name=Steel|color={{Tile|/|0:1}}<span style="display:none">0:7:1</span>|source=[[
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• v0.31:Stonegears/Examining your dwarves
  ...shows the dwarf's name, followed by their profession name. The profession name is determined by the dwarf's highest [[skill]] (unless manually set to some ...ext line shows the dwarf's name inside of double quotes, but with the last name translated from Dwarfish to English.
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• 40d:Adventurer mode
  ...st things first, you need food and water. If you're a human you start with some, but barring that you may need to find a waterskin. These can be bought in ...rior to version 0.28.181.39b, each [[tree]]s within a forest retreat had a name.
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• DF2014:Installation
  ...indows should be preferred, although the Legacy builds may be necessary on some older computers. ...of Windows). By default Windows uses the name of the archive as the folder name, in the folder the archive is in, so something like <code>C:\Users\youruser
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• 40d:Challenges
  ...tion to appease Armok, in search of more difficulty and [[fun]]. These are some goals to attempt or use as inspiration. Six courtiers of the king's court made some ill-advised remarks within earshot of the king, and as a result have been o
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• DF2014:Interaction token
  ...o make the big list make a little more sense, [[DF2014:Necromancer#Modding|some]] [[DF2014:Interaction_examples|examples]] of those may be necessary.'') ...e of the historical figure who performed the interaction and preceding the name of the targeted historical figure (or, in the case of [[Interaction_token#I
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• Reaction examples
  ...me issues. As such, examples would probably be useful for those who'd like some help creating what they want. When adding a new reaction, make sure to add [NAME:Smelt hematite to bars]
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• DF2014:Tundra
  ...umb|300px|right|Not a good embarking area.]][[File:Tundra.png‎|thumb|300px|Some [[elk]] wandering through a desolate tundra.]]'''Tundras''' are [[Climate#F ...ve all their goods and population underground as soon as possible, because some tundras are cold enough for your dwarves to quickly freeze to death. Likewi
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• v0.31:Stonegears/Status screen
  ===Fortress name=== "Lamolon" is the dwarven name of the fortress, and "Stonegears" is the English translation. The fortress
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• 23a:Your first fortress
  ...ave a total of 200☼ to spend in two categories: Skilled dwarves and items. Some items have already been selected for you, but you probably won't want most ...ing up as there are fortress locations. Here, we are only going to discuss some basics that help you understand enough to make your own decisions. The emb
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• Graphic set
  ...cs.txt) <br/> This name should match the folder name you will be using in "raw/graphics".'''</span></small><br/> ...raphic set. The title doesn't have to match any creature, folder, or image name.'''</span></small>
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• DF2014:Graphic set
  ...cs.txt) <br/> This name should match the folder name you will be using in "raw/graphics".'''</span></small><br/> ...raphic set. The title doesn't have to match any creature, folder, or image name.'''</span></small>
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• DF2014:Embark
  ...emperate Savanna", and the region the biome is part of is given a specific name: "The Velvety Hill", part of the continent "The Jade Horn-Land". ...h the [[herbalist]] skill, [[still|brewable materials]], and [[seed]]s for some very helpful above-ground [[crops]] which are generally only available thro
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• DF2014:Forgotten beast
  ...fortress, each coming at different times. Most take the form of an animal, some not found in vanilla DF, with extra features (e.g. extra eyes, feathers) or ...our soldiers in shallow running water is one way to deal with the problem. Some beasts breathe fire or shoot [[web]]s in lieu of any syndrome-bearing attac
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• Forgotten beast
  ...ifferent times. Most take the form of an animal, [[Random creature profile|some not found in vanilla DF]], with extra features (e.g. extra eyes, feathers) ...our soldiers in shallow running water is one way to deal with the problem. Some beasts breathe fire or shoot [[web]]s in lieu of any syndrome-bearing attac
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• DF2014:Position token
  ...tions, an NPC may mention this position holder living there or having done some deed there, it also means that the position exists in world-gen, rather tha | The name the area takes on when under the control of a LAND_HOLDER. E.g. for the DUK
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• v0.31:Position token
  ...ations an NPC may mention this position holder living there or having done some deed there. | The name the area takes on when under the control of a LAND_HOLDER. E.g. for the DUK
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• Entity examples
  -- make sure the file name starts with "entity_" and matches the first line in the file -- -- give them some appropriate starting biomes --
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• v0.34:Position token
  ...ations an NPC may mention this position holder living there or having done some deed there. | The name the area takes on when under the control of a LAND_HOLDER. E.g. for the DUK
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• Strange mood
  ...nd so some (but less) control over the type of artifact created, and (with some effort) the materials used, you have no control over which dwarf is struck Some skills produce generally useful and valuable items, and others produce only
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• v0.34:Embark
  ...emperate Savanna", and the region the biome is part of is given a specific name: "The Velvety Hill", part of the continent "The Jade Horn-Land". ...h the [[herbalist]] skill, [[still|brewable materials]], and [[seeds]] for some very helpful above-ground [[crops]] which are generally only available thro
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• DF2014:Mission
  ...rm for any type of mission to an ''occupied'' foreign site, usually in the name of pillaging artifacts and death-dealing (although artifact looting seems t Squad selection, as the name implies, simply involves selecting a squad (or multiple squads) to be sent
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• Meat industry
  '''Summary''': Obtain some animals; kill and [[butcher]] them to obtain [[bone]]s, (organ-)[[meat]], [ In all but the most inhospitable of places, there will be some <s>running food</s> wildlife frolicking in the biome. An [[ambusher]] armed
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• DF2014:Strange mood
  ...nd so some (but less) control over the type of artifact created, and (with some effort) the materials used, you have no control over which dwarf is struck Some skills produce generally useful and valuable items, and others produce only
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• ASCII art reward/T-Z
  "W.. what in the name of the Lordaxe was that?" Nunon stammered. "Where are the guards?" ...n for a generation, ever since the stranger came to Rostfen. Losmo was his name. He wasn't much to look at, skinny, like most of the worthless drifters tha
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• DF2014:Megaproject
  ...e found where [[stupid dwarf trick|stupid dwarves try crazy tricks]] - for some smaller-scale project ideas that still embody the dwarven spirit, see the [ For some reason, a noble was harmlessly pulling a lever when suddenly, magma flooded
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• Megaproject
  ...e found where [[stupid dwarf trick|stupid dwarves try crazy tricks]] - for some smaller-scale project ideas that still embody the dwarven spirit, see the [ For some reason, a noble was harmlessly pulling a lever when suddenly, magma flooded
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• Utility:DFusion
  local pos=string.find(v.name,".text") or string.find(v.name,"libs/Dwarf_Fortress") ...ccessed by object 'df'. This object holds all the types, globals table and some helper functions.
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• DF2014:Reaction examples
  ...me issues. As such, examples would probably be useful for those who'd like some help creating what they want. When adding a new reaction, make sure to add [NAME:Smelt hematite to bars]
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• Adventurer mode character creation
  ...s]] a viable source of armor; if you're up for it, you could also just rob some dwarves or a dwarven fortress. They can start with almost the same weapon s ..., intrinsic starting skills, or the absence of vulnerable internal organs. Some features can also be uselessly amusing (e.g. [[Snakeman|snakemen]] talk wit
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• DF2014:Adventurer mode character creation
  ...s]] a viable source of armor; if you're up for it, you could also just rob some dwarves or a dwarven fortress. They can start with almost the same weapon s ..., intrinsic starting skills, or the absence of vulnerable internal organs. Some features can also be uselessly amusing (e.g. [[Snakeman|snakemen]] talk wit
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• 40d:Stories/Archive 9
  ...o met his demise to the demon carp, though he did give the greatest fight. Some say he would have almost won. ===Vengence, Thy Name Is Sibrek^DF===
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• Embark
  ...h the [[herbalist]] skill, [[still|brewable materials]], and [[seed]]s for some very helpful above-ground [[crops]] which are generally only available thro Surroundings affect how powerful and hostile local wildlife will be, and some forms of plants are available only in specific types of surroundings.
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• Item quality
  The value of some goods can be further improved by other means. For example, some goods can be encrusted with [[gem]]s, and [[clay]] goods can be glazed with ...evels. If the quality of their craftsdwarfship is above-standard, the item name is bracketed by characters that show it (see table below). [[Coin]]s are an
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• Military quickstart
  ...configuration interface may be somewhat complex, so pay close attention to some of the details mentioned. ...metimes used interchangeably with Militia Captain in this wiki, because of name changes from previous game versions.)
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• DF2014:Animal trainer
  | job name = [[Animal training]] ...ve an animal to train, so before you can do any training, you must capture some wild animals. Which animals appear at your fortress (and thus which animals
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• Animal trainer
  | job name = [[Animal training]] ...ve an animal to train, so before you can do any training, you must capture some wild animals. Which animals appear at your fortress (and thus which animals
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• Noble
  ...other personal possessions, such as [[cabinet]]s and [[armor stand]]s, and some of them are pretentious and do not want a lower-rank dwarf to have a better It is possible for some of your dwarves to hold noble titles over other [[Site|sites]] in the [[Civ
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• Version number
  ! Name of Core ...These pets can have names and profiles like regular creatures. Can co-opt some of the behavior from dwarven pet owners.
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• DF2014:Version number
  ! Name of Core ...These pets can have names and profiles like regular creatures. Can co-opt some of the behavior from dwarven pet owners.
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• ASCII art reward/M-S
  ...nd down to infinity. The Roc was gone, probably to inflict more damage on some unsuspecting dwarf fortress down below. Kogan and Aliz climbed up the rock "Pity about that. I was going to ask Mul to do some etchings for me."
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• v0.34:Adventure mode quick start
  Some custom worlds which are interesting for fortress mode may be annoying for a {{TipBox2|titlebg=#0a0|float=right|For your first game...|'''Select Human of some civilization (not outsider).'''}}
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• DF2014:Glacier
  ...circumvent this is to [[construction|construct]] an up-down staircase from some of the ice you will probably have mined out in the space where you intended ...a [[well]] then closing it off with a drawbridge is very important, since some building destroyers can swim ''and'' fly. If you're only going to use it f
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• DF2014:Intelligent undead
  ...Art by Sarasti'']]'''Intelligent undead''' {{Tile|Ñ|3:1}} is a generalized name for all undead [[night creature]]s that are sentient (not [[zombie]]s), yet ...he secret known by the one who raised them. Each type is assigned a unique name and a set of magic powers, making no two types truly alike.
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• Intelligent undead
  ...{Tile|Ñ|3:1}} (also known as '''raised undead''' in-game) is a generalized name for all undead [[night creature]]s that are sentient (not [[zombie]]s), yet ...he secret known by the one who raised them. Each type is assigned a unique name and a set of magic powers, making no two types truly alike.
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• DF2014:Legends
  ...YES, some things may not be revealed; all ''events'' will be revealed, but some [[historical figure]]s, [[site]]s, [[region]]s, and [[civilization]]s and o ...e had an adventurer or fortress game active in order to use Legends mode - some players simply enjoy it for the option of looking at the interactive histor
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• v0.31:Adventure mode quick start
  Some custom worlds which are interesting for fortress mode may be annoying for a {{TipBox2|titlebg=#0a0|float=right|For your first game...|'''Select Human of some civilization (not outsider).'''}}
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• DF2014:Vault
  ...At the bottom of the vault is a giant slab inscribed with the demon's true name, and this knowledge allows you to track it down and either banish it or com ...ship is the highest quality. The slab reads "I am [demon name],[translated name], once of the Underworld. By the fated, I bind myself to this place|7:1}}
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• Vault
  ...At the bottom of the vault is a giant slab inscribed with the demon's true name, and this knowledge allows you to track it down and either banish it or com ...p is of the highest quality. The slab reads "I am [demon name],[translated name], once of the Underworld. By the fated, I bind myself to this place|7:1}}
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• Scheduling
  ...screen. A squad must be selected by using the checkbox to the right of its name to edit its schedule, and the squad must be set to the desired routine by s ...dle time in the barracks doing individual combat drills, or in the case of some dwarves, only perform civilian work. You will need to add more routines if
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• DF2014:Cavern
  ...of embark, the caverns may have a deep pit somewhere. This occurs because some stone in the cavern above the deep pit is unsupported and falls down. This '''[[Magma pool]]s:''' Despite the name, magma pools are not actual pools, but tubes extending up from the [[magma
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• Cavern
  ...of embark, the caverns may have a deep pit somewhere. This occurs because some stone in the cavern above the deep pit is unsupported and falls down. This '''[[Magma pool]]s:''' Despite the name, magma pools are not actual pools, but tubes extending up from the [[magma
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• v0.31:Military interface
  ...up camp. You press {{k|m}} to open the military screen so you can recruit some dwarves and... whoa! ''What kind of menu '''is''' this?!'' ...ecided to call it Barricaded Morals, as the squad leader chooses the squad name. Go back to the nobles screen for a moment.
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• v0.34:Stupid dwarf trick
  *DwarfBonus: Some of those early dwarves frozen in a block of ice ...ing at least an uncontaminated well (an [[aquifer]] is great for this) and some farms. Use whatever elaborate mechanism you wish to seal it off from the re
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• v0.34:Megaprojects
  For some smaller-scale project ideas that still embody the dwarven spirit, see the [ For some reason, a noble was harmlessly pulling a lever when suddenly, magma flooded
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• Necromancer
  ...es these are [[dwarf|dwarves]], [[human]]s and civilized animal people. At some point in its life, one of these creatures may suddenly become [[Personality ...aised by 50, while their {{token|TRUST|personality}} is lowered by 50, and some necromancer secrets add {{token|LIKES_FIGHTING}}.
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• Demon
  ...vault's centre the slab that contains the demon's true name. Learning this name allows your adventurer to either banish it back to the Underworld or bind i ...a poisonous sting, toxic breath, fire breath). It will finally be given a name consisting of an adjective and a noun. The adjective will be based on the c
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• DF2014:Necromancer
  ...hese are [[dwarf|dwarves]], [[human]]s and civilized [[animal people]]. At some point in its life, one of these creatures may suddenly become "obsessed wit ...NSITY}} is raised by 50, while their {{token|TRUST}} is lowered by 50, and some necromancer secrets add {{token|LIKES_FIGHTING}}.
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• DF2014:Manager
  #Start typing (part of) the name of the item you want to produce. This will cause menu options that don't ma Some useful item conditions are tricky to specify:
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• v0.34:Gem setter
  | job name = [[Gem setting]] * Encrust ammo with ''gem name''
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• Gem setter
  | job name = [[Gem setting]] * Encrust ammo with ''gem name''
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• v0.31:Gem setter
  | job name = [[Gem setting]] * Encrust ammo with ''gem name''
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• Modification:The Long Night: Plants
  ! Crop Name ! Farm Name
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• Stone
  ...of some [[metal]], as in ''"The stones left over were mostly granite with some gold"'' or ''"The stones dug out had to be removed to make room for the wor |name=Stone
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• v0.34:Military interface
  ...ecided to call it Barricaded Morals, as the squad leader chooses the squad name. Go back to the nobles screen for a moment. ...wo alerts as well as add a third, using {{k|c}} to add one, and {{k|N}} to name them.
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• Graphics
  ...le]]s, Tile Pages must be defined from within a properly named "tile_page_<name>.txt" file and follow: tile_page_<name>
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• DF2014:Pet
  All creatures who can become pets (and some who can't, because of missing the aforementioned creature tokens) possess a ...a family of [[dog]]s. If the owner of a pet dies, the pet will keep their name but become a stray.
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• Announcements.txt
  ...ouncements.txt EVENT_LABEL'' (slightly less obvious than you may assume in some cases). ...which ''announcement.txt'' EVENT_LABEL corresponds to an [[Announcement]] 'name' that you can,
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• DF2014:Military interface
  ...ecided to call it Barricaded Morals, as the squad leader chooses the squad name. Go back to the nobles screen for a moment. ...wo alerts as well as add a third, using {{k|c}} to add one, and {{k|N}} to name them.
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• ASCII art reward/A-F
  name, and she too had come to Steelguard looking for a future. She "I can help you get her back," said the creature. "My name is Tao."
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• Military interface
  ...ecided to call it Barricaded Morals, as the squad leader chooses the squad name. Go back to the nobles screen for a moment. ...wo alerts as well as add a third, using {{k|c}} to add one, and {{k|N}} to name them.
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• 23a:Cross-training
  ...r short-term. Finally, most reserves programs provide chronic idlers with some work to do, which can be essential for unskilled workers like peasants to b Mass-produce some catapults, line them up near a quarry, and fire away. Works well to dispos
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• v0.34:Strange mood
  ...w the moody dwarf to continue on their project. If the dwarf has gathered some of the materials (seen as "tasked" when looking at the workshop with {{k|t} ...orking on (which, under some circumstances, might end up being ''their own name'') once they have all the materials they need.
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• On the origins of dwarves
  ...complete and balanced entirely upon a single pillar he set out to make his name known and to find a wife worthy of bearing his fuzzy offspring. The first .... Many believe that the first child of the Mountain King was a girl by the name of Urist. Records become scarce beyond this but what little can be found in
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• DF2014:Demon
  ...vault's centre the slab that contains the demon's true name. Learning this name allows your adventurer to either banish it back to the Underworld or bind i ...a poisonous sting, toxic breath, fire breath). It will finally be given a name consisting of an adjective and a noun. The adjective will be based on the c
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• DF2014:Adventurer mode
  ...od in combat, especially if with armor made for them in a player fortress. Some will be carnivorous or herbivorous which will limit their food options. ...le), and weapons and armor made from most every metal available, including some you cannot normally use. However, they will not have access to any other it
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• 40d:Pregenerated worlds/0.27.176.38c
  Name: Random<br \> * '''Sand''': Directly under the lake is some black sand. Try to dig on the highest layer possible to avoid the aquifer.
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• Mission
  ...ly engineering and medicine) can be used to (slowly) accrue experience and some books have very special effects indeed – see [[secret]]s for a guide on h ...if you're getting bored, pillaging a bunch of sites is likely to provoke ''some'' kind of retaliation.
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• 40d:Trap component
  ...ood]] (by a [[carpenter]]), as noted below, which can be useful in getting some heavy weapons traps set up before you have a steady [[smelting]] operation Although some trap components cannot be made from wood, it is still possible to purchase
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• 40d:Item quality
  | &nbsp;Item Name || style="text-align: center;" | &mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || style=" | -Item Name- || Well-crafted || style="text-align: center;" | &times;2&nbsp; || style="
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• Info.txt file
  [[File:Folder-orange.svg|20px|link=]] Mod Name [AUTHOR:Your Name Here]
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• 40d:Cross-training
  ...r short-term. Finally, most reserves programs provide chronic idlers with some work to do, which can be essential for unskilled workers like peasants to b Mass-produce some catapults, line them up near a quarry, and fire away. Works well to dispos
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• v0.31:Release information
  ** Some [[raw file|raws]] have been merged, such as trees/plants, and [[stone]]s/[[ ...ling run smoother, it will reappear in later releases but not until it has some better uses.
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• v0.34:Syndrome
  ...and frequently fatal [[symptoms]] over a short to long period of time, but some will clear up over time or with the assistance of a [[doctor]]. A [[Health This one is self-explanatory - the name of the syndrome as it will appear in-game.
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• Adventurer mode
  ...od in combat, especially if with armor made for them in a player fortress. Some will be carnivorous or herbivorous which will limit their food options. ...le), and weapons and armor made from most every metal available, including some you cannot normally use. However, they will not have access to any other it
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• v0.31:Embark
  ...emperate Savanna", and the region the biome is part of is given a specific name: "The Jade Horn-Land". ...h the [[herbalism]] skill, [[still|brewable materials]], and [[seeds]] for some very helpful above-ground [[Crops|crops]] which are generally only availabl
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• Graphics token
  ...or graphics_creature_layered). All graphics files must begin with the file name, followed by the <code>[OBJECT:GRAPHICS]</code> type that tells the game th Different graphics can be defined for the same creature based on some properties about it. Below is a list of all the basic "creature texture" ty
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• DF2014:Menu
  :This menu lists objects/buildings that can be placed. Some require dwarves to have a specific hauling labor set, others require dwarve *{{K|n}}: Name - Name/label the note placed at this point
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• 23a:Item quality
  | &nbsp;Item Name || style="text-align: center;" | — || style="text-align: center;" | ×1 | | -Item Name- || Well-crafted || style="text-align: center;" | ×2 || style="text-align:
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• v0.31:Menu
  :This menu lists objects/buildings that can be placed. Some require dwarves to have a specific hauling labor set, others require dwarve *{{K|n}}: Name - Name/label the note placed at this point
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• Modification:The Long Night: Creatures
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• v0.34:Menu
  :This menu lists objects/buildings that can be placed. Some require dwarves to have a specific hauling labor set, others require dwarve *{{K|n}}: Name - Name/label the note placed at this point
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• Menu
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• v0.31:Reaction examples
  ...me issues. As such, examples would probably be useful for those who'd like some help creating what they want. When adding a new reaction, make sure to add [NAME:Smelt hematite to bars]
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• 40d:Stories/Archive 14
  ...and twenty. A human caravan (with whom the dwarves were looking forward to some very profitable trade) had just arrived on the edge of Astebkol lands when ...e invaders were butchered. Three trolls managed to flee after carrying out some additional random destruction.
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• 40d:Stories/Archive 5
  ...ge working on grates with two cats in tow. Each of them has the remains of some kill in its mouth and they are trying to leave a gift for their dwarf. But ...t point of the tower live twelve of his progency, ready to carry forth the name of their champion into the darkest corners of rat-infested stocks.
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• v0.31:Stupid dwarf trick
  ...the doors, which kills your goblin. Also, with less-skilled marksdwarves, some of the bolts will stray and land on the floors, but that isn't enough to wo ...ents, and untold numbers of armour stands and weapon racks. And then build some shorter but wider apartment buildings nearby to turn your fortress into ess
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• DF2014:Release information/0.47.01
  ...any treacherous dwarf, generally on a return visit, you might even get the name of their master, if they have one, or get details of other plots throughout :Dwarves have some more general relationship types now (especially the historical ones, who ca
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• Ocean
  ...coast, you might receive announcements like "There is nothing to catch in <some area>". If this happens, you won't be able to fish in the ocean in this emb ...fishing, drowning chambers, and so forth, as well as a spawning point for some very big and very meat-profitable [[creature]]s: [[sperm whale]]s, [[orca]]
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• Body token
  *name *pluralized name
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• DF2014:Ocean
  ...coast, you might receive announcements like "There is nothing to catch in <some area>". If this happens, you won't be able to fish in the ocean in this emb ...fishing, drowning chambers, and so forth, as well as a spawning point for some very big and very meat-profitable [[creature]]s: [[sperm whale]]s, [[orca]]
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• v0.31:Dwarf fortress mode
  ...mode, you pick a [[location]], then assign your seven initial [[dwarves]] some starting [[skills]], equipment, provisions, and [[animals]] to bring along. Some more specific [[challenges]] are available here, compiled by fun-loving pla
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• Pet
  | human = pathril}}All creatures who can become pets (and some who can't, because of missing the aforementioned creature tokens) possess a ...a family of [[dog]]s. If the owner of a pet dies, the pet will keep their name but become a stray.
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• Cacame Awemedinade
  ...t combat he took up his fallen commander's legendary warhammer^{<small>[name?]</small>} and slew many elves with it, being noted as [[Cacame_Awemed ...ore the Colossus and glared at the goblins until they panicked and routed. Some naysayers^{<small>[Who?]</small>}, however, claim that a battle was
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