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[[Image:Dormitory screenshot.png|right|150px|A dormitory with 18 beds.]]
 
[[Image:Dormitory screenshot.png|right|150px|A dormitory with 18 beds.]]
  
'''Dormitories''' are a type of multiple-bed [[bedroom]], similar to the [[barracks]]. Instead of hosting the military, dormitories host civilians, although military members may sleep on a bed in the dormitory. A dormitory is designated via the zones menu.
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'''Dormitories''' are a type of multiple-bed [[bedroom]], similar to [[barracks]]. Dormitories will primarily host civilians, though squad assigned dwarfs will sleep in them when no other bed is available. A dormitory is designated via the zones menu.
  
 
To create a dormitory, first, open the {{k|z}}ones menu from the taskbar. Select Dormitory from the menu that appears. Then use the mouse to select the area you wish to become the dormitory. Finally, click accept. You may then redraw it, pause it, rename it, remove it or assign it to a [[location]]. Some players report (unconfirmed) that residents are not using dormitory beds even with no other option.{{verify}}   
 
To create a dormitory, first, open the {{k|z}}ones menu from the taskbar. Select Dormitory from the menu that appears. Then use the mouse to select the area you wish to become the dormitory. Finally, click accept. You may then redraw it, pause it, rename it, remove it or assign it to a [[location]]. Some players report (unconfirmed) that residents are not using dormitory beds even with no other option.{{verify}}   
  
Having individual bedrooms requires more space and resources, but greatly contributes to happiness, however, it's a good idea to have at least one dormitory to accommodate newly-arrived immigrants. A [[Room#Quality|higher value]] dormitory will give better thoughts than a meager one, and larger rooms can easily be made valuable by simply adding many beds.
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Dormitories contribute less to happiness compared to [[bedroom]]s, but it is a good practice to have a dormitory available for newly arrived [[migrants]]. A [[Room#Quality|higher value]] dormitory will give better thoughts than a meager one, and larger rooms can easily be made valuable by adding many beds.
  
  

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A dormitory with 18 beds.

Dormitories are a type of multiple-bed bedroom, similar to barracks. Dormitories will primarily host civilians, though squad assigned dwarfs will sleep in them when no other bed is available. A dormitory is designated via the zones menu.

To create a dormitory, first, open the zones menu from the taskbar. Select Dormitory from the menu that appears. Then use the mouse to select the area you wish to become the dormitory. Finally, click accept. You may then redraw it, pause it, rename it, remove it or assign it to a location. Some players report (unconfirmed) that residents are not using dormitory beds even with no other option.[Verify]

Dormitories contribute less to happiness compared to bedrooms, but it is a good practice to have a dormitory available for newly arrived migrants. A higher value dormitory will give better thoughts than a meager one, and larger rooms can easily be made valuable by adding many beds.


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