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− | {{Quality| | + | {{av}} {{Quality|Fine|12:24, 9 June 2010 (UTC)}} |
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+ | '''Climate''' in Dwarf Fortress is a temperature rating only; actual ground cover is called a [[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.'' | ||
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'''Availability of water''': | '''Availability of water''': | ||
− | In dry biomes, [[Murky pool]] may evaporate during dry [[season]]s (usually [[summer]]) | + | In dry biomes, [[Murky pool]] may evaporate during dry [[season]]s (usually [[summer]]). But they can be refilled by [[rain]]. |
[[River]]s are unaffected. | [[River]]s are unaffected. | ||
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'''When embarking in this Region:''' | '''When embarking in this Region:''' | ||
:''See the [[Freezing|main article]] for more details.'' | :''See the [[Freezing|main article]] for more details.'' | ||
− | You must use a source of heat ([[magma]]) to obtain liquid [[water]]. Glacial ice can also be melted. | + | You must use a source of heat ([[magma]]) to obtain liquid [[water]]. Glacial ice can also be melted. Underground sources of water are recommended. |
− | In extremely cold regions (below {{ct|9964}}), [[dwarves]] and livestock may succumb to frostbite if they remain outdoors for extended periods of time | + | In extremely cold regions (below {{ct|9964}}), [[dwarves]] and livestock may succumb to frostbite if they remain outdoors for extended periods of time. |
== Warning == | == Warning == |