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− | In | + | In Dwarf Fortress, '''creatures''' are defined as any (for the sake of this article, non-[[vermin]]) beings you can interact with. They come in all shapes and sizes, and range from the civilized races like [[dwarf|Dwarves]] to evil monsters like [[giant cave spider|giant cave spiders]]. Various creatures will interact with your fortress in many different ways. |
See also: [[Animals]] | See also: [[Animals]] | ||
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'''Food Source:''' If "Yes" then the creature can be butchered into edible substance that your dwarves will feed on. | '''Food Source:''' If "Yes" then the creature can be butchered into edible substance that your dwarves will feed on. | ||
− | '''Adult Body Size:''' The average size of the creature when an adult. This can be anywhere from 500 for a [[rabbit]] to 25,000,000 for a [[dragon]]. | + | '''Adult Body Size:''' The average size of the creature when an adult. This can be anywhere from 500 for a [[rabbit]] to 25,000,000 for a [[dragon]]. More or less equals the creature's weight in grams. These sizes do not correspond to the sizes which trigger [[pressure plate]]s. Size is modified with height and broadness (ie. incredible skinny and short is below the average weight, while a fat and tall one is above it). |
'''Pet Value:''' This is the value the creature can be bought and sold for as a [[pet]] during [[trading]]. | '''Pet Value:''' This is the value the creature can be bought and sold for as a [[pet]] during [[trading]]. |