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+ | Preferences are [[material]]s, [[creature]]s, or objects described as being liked by a dwarf in their profile. A dwarf's preferences (and disliked vermin) tend to feature in artwork the dwarf makes more often than subjects not listed in a dwarf's profile. For example, a mason that likes [[cow]]s for their haunting moos and absolutely detests [[bat]]s will make statues of both. This is presumably out of love for cows and horrified fascination for bats. | ||
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+ | A dwarf working with a material they like will produce higher [[quality]] goods. For example, a [[mechanic]] that likes olivine will generally make better [[olivine]] mechanisms than [[granite]] ones. This is most important during [[embark]], when individual personality profiles and skills can be best matched up according to your specifications. | ||
− | + | Want high quality bedrooms? Make the dwarf that likes [[bed]]s your [[carpenter]]. (For some reason, only a few dwarves love beds, others just live with mutual acceptance of them.) Want to build wealth absurdly fast? Make the dwarf that likes gold your [[blacksmith]]. Want to outfit your military with classy armor? [[armorsmith|Urist McLikesbreastplates]] would be a good candidate for the job. | |
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− | + | It has been noted that preferences have an effect on how dwarves perceive the value of a [[room]] and [[furniture]], though the exact details are not yet known. This can be both a blessing and a curse. | |
− | + | 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 king absolutely detests large roaches, a ☼platinum [[statue]] of a [[large roach]]☼ in their bedroom will actually give them ''negative'' thoughts about their [[bedroom]]. | |
− | + | This phenomenon is particularly important when choosing an [[engraver]]: although rare, some dwarves do not detest [[vermin]], and will therefore do things like fill your rat-phobic [[mayor]]'s [[office]] with masterfully designed images of [[rat]]s. |