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− | The main distinctions between vermin and creatures are that vermin: | + | '''Vermin''' are small [[creature]]s such as [[rat]]s, [[bat]]s, and [[lizard]]s which are difficult to see, and also the type of [[fish]] which are caught by [[fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]]. They are below 2 kg (4 lb) in size, much smaller than [[cat]]s. The presence of vermin can be noted if you are particularly observant, as they will occasionally blink into and out of view on the screen. The main distinctions between vermin and creatures are that vermin: |
− | # | + | # Do not attack and cannot be engaged in [[combat]] or trigger [[trap]]s, save those specifically made to trap them; |
− | # Do not usually provide [[meat]] or [[bone]]s. | + | # Do not usually provide [[meat]] or [[bone]]s. Only [[creepy crawler]]s can be butchered; |
− | # Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or [[biome]] | + | # Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or [[biome]]; |
− | # Are sometimes "[[hateable]]", meaning dwarves can have an anti-[[preference]] | + | # Are sometimes "[[hateable]]", meaning dwarves can have an anti-[[preference]] which gives them a negative [[thought]] when they see the hated vermin. |
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− | + | Vermin can be problematic as many types feed on [[stockpile]]s, thus making it more difficult to keep enough [[food]] and [[alcohol|drink]] to survive. Some species can even cause food to rot faster when left outside of a [[barrel]] or [[large pot]]. Vermin can be hunted by [[cat]]s and [[peregrine falcon]]s to reduce this problem, though the [[remains]] will still need to be [[Activity zone#Garbage Dump|removed]]. Cats and falcons can be [[pasture]]d at the relevant stockpiles to further reduce the problem. | |
− | + | Vermin can, however, be captured in [[animal trap]]s, and can be trained as [[pet]]s. A few captured vermin can be used to produce [[extract]]s using a glass [[vial]] and the [[animal dissector]] labor. Captured [[purring maggot]]s can also be [[milk]]ed at a farmer's workshop. | |
− | + | Dwarves will eat vermin if no [[food]] source is available, resulting in an unhappy [[thought]]. | |
==Reading the Table== | ==Reading the Table== | ||
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The above columns indicate, in order: | The above columns indicate, in order: | ||
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− | *''' | + | *'''Symbol:''' The symbol assigned to the vermin, how you will see it without a graphic set. |
*'''Name:''' The name of the vermin as it shows up in-game. | *'''Name:''' The name of the vermin as it shows up in-game. | ||
*'''Playable:''' Whether the vermin is playable in any of the game modes. As of now, no vermin are playable. | *'''Playable:''' Whether the vermin is playable in any of the game modes. As of now, no vermin are playable. | ||
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==Vermin== | ==Vermin== | ||
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− | + | {{CreatureCurrent table row|name=[[Acorn fly]]|symbol=·|color=6:0:1|food=No|playable=No|hostile=N/A|size=20|value=N/A|biome=Any pool|note=Savage}} | |
− | + | {{CreatureCurrent table row|name=[[Anchovy]]|symbol=α|color=7:0:1|food=Yes|playable=No|hostile=N/A|size=200|value | |
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