v0.31:Creature token

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A

Token	Arguments	Description
ALCOHOL_DEPENDENT		Creature needs alcohol to get through the working day.
ALL_ACTIVE		Sets if the creature is active in day, night, and twilight. Seems to be a separate value from DIURNAL/NOCTURNAL/CREPUSCULAR, rather than implying them.
ALTTILE		If set, the creature will blink between its [TILE] and its [ALTTILE].
AMBUSHPREDATOR		Makes the creature start out hidden. Used by giant cave spiders. May make webs hidden too
AMPHIBIOUS		Allows a creature to breathe with or without water.
APP_MOD_GENETIC_MODEL
APP_MOD_IMPORTANCE	number	Determines how important the appearance modifier is, for determining whether it shows up in the creature description.[Verify]
APP_MOD_NOUN	noun SINGULAR or PLURAL	creates a noun for the appearance and whether it is singular or plural
APP_MOD_RATE	Rate (integer) Scale (DAILY, YEARLY) min:max of growth start year:end year	setting the growth rate of the modifier
APPLY_CREATURE_VARIATION	CV TEMPLATE NAME	Loads the Creature Variation Template specified.
APPLY_CURRENT_CREATURE_VARIATION		Applies loaded Creature Variation
AQUATIC		Allows a creature to breathe underwater, but causes it to "drown" out of water.
ARENA_RESTRICTED		Does not appear in arena mode list
ATTACK	token bodypart selection criteria location	Defines the attack name, and the body part used.
ATTACK_CONTACT_PERC	% value	amount of available tissue used in attack
ATTACK_FLAG_CANLATCH		Enables an attacker to occasionally latch on with the bodypart used by an attack when an attack with this flag in it's definition is made.
ATTACK_FLAG_EDGE		attack type
ATTACK_FLAG_WITH		In adventure mode, displays the name of the body part used by an attack when announcing the attack.
ATTACK_PENETRATION_PERC	% value	probably amount of material that makes contact when penetration is done
ATTACK_PRIORITY	MAIN or SECOND	use of the attack in combat. Secondary attacks are only used if main attacks are impossible.
ATTACK_SKILL	skill used (Template:L)	defines the attack skill used
ATTACK_TRIGGER	pop:exported wealth:created wealth[Verify]	stages when a megabeast will attack a site
ATTACK_VERB	2nd person:3rd person	descriptive text for the attack

B

Token	Arguments	Description
BABY	integer	age at which creature is considered a child
BABYNAME	singular:plural	name at caste level
BEACH_FREQUENCY		Whales and jellyfish have this. Controls the beaching frequency of the creature.
BENIGN		Determines whether creature can show up on "tame" maps (includes elephants), which will generally avoid dwarves, although they may chase and/or attack them if they get too close).
BIOME	biome token	Select a Template:L the creature may appear in. See Template:L
BLOOD, PUS, OTHER MATERIAL state definition	selection criteria. Often LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT, although other selection criteria may work too. selected material matter state (LIQUID, GAS, ALL_SOLID) | Controls bleeding behaviour
BODY	body parts	Draws body parts from OBJECT:BODY files (such as body_default.txt)
BODY_APPEARANCE_MODIFIER	ATTRIBUTE lowest:lower:low:median:high:higher:highest | These body modifiers give individual dwarves different characteristics. In the case of HEIGHT, BROADNESS and LENGTH, the modifier is also a percentage change to the BODY_SIZE of the individual creature. The seven numbers afterward give a distribution of ranges. Each interval has an equal chance of occurring.
BODY_DETAIL_PLAN	PlanName, PlanName:type:type:type:etc	loads a plan listed OBJECT:BODY_DETAIL_PLAN files, such as b_detail_plan_default.txt. Mass applies USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE, mass alters RELSIZE, alters body part positions, and will allow tissue layers to be defined. Tissue layers are defined in order of skin to bone here.
BODY_SIZE	years:days:size	sets up size at a given time. Size is roughly equal to the creature's average weight in grams.
BODYGLOSS	gloss	Substitutes body part text with replacement text. Draws gloss information from OBJECT:BODY files (such as body_default.txt)
BONECARN		Creature 'eats' bones. Eating bones makes their happiness go up, but can cause death (suffocation). This tag implies CARNIVORE.
BP_APPEARANCE_MODIFIER	QUALITY lowest:lower:low:median:high:higher:highest	sets up the breadth of possibilities for appearance qualities for a selected BP group. EG. Eyes (CLOSE_SET, DEEP_SET, ROUND_VS_NARROW, LARGE_IRIS),Lips (THICKNESS), Nose (BROADNESS, LENGTH, UPTURNED, CONVEX), Ear (SPLAYED_OUT, HANGING_LOBES, BROADNESS, HEIGHT), Tooth (GAPS), Skull (HIGH_CHEEKBONES, BROAD_CHIN, JUTTING CHIN, SQUARE_CHIN), Neck (DEEP_VOICE, RASPY_VOICE), Head (BROADNESS, HEIGHT)
BUILDINGDESTROYER	1 or 2	Allows a creature to destroy furniture and buildings. Value [1] targets mostly doors, hatches, furniture and the like. Value [2] targets anything not made with the b + C commands.

C

Token	Arguments	Description
CAN_LEARN		CAN_LEARN
CAN_SPEAK		Can talk. Note that it is not necessary for a creature to gain social skills.
CANNOT_UNDEAD		Cannot be turned into a zombie or skeletal undead
CANOPENDOORS		Allows the creature to open doors.
CARNIVORE		Creature eats meat
CASTE	name	defines a caste
CASTE_ALTTILE	tile number or "letter"	Caste-specific alttile. Expects CASTE_TILE
CASTE_COLOR	fg bg brightness	Creature tile color of the caste.
CASTE_GLOWCOLOR	fg bg brightness	GLOWTILE color of the caste.
CASTE_GLOWTILE	tile value or "letter"	Caste-specific glowtile
CASTE_NAME	singular:plural:adjective	The name of the caste of the creature in the game.
CASTE_PROFESSION_NAME	Profession singular plural	alters the name of the given profession, caste-specific
CASTE_SPEECH	speech file?	Possibly a caste-specific instance of the SPEECH token
CASTE_TILE	tile number or "letter"	Caste-specific creature tile.
CAVE_ADAPT		Gives the creature a bonus in caves. Also causes Cave adaptation.
CE_X	SEV:<value> (severity, higher is worse) PROB:<value(1-100)> (probability) RESISTABLE (optional) allows resistance SIZE_DILUTES (optional) lessens effect based on size Place effected: LOCALIZED (optional) VASCULAR_ONLY (optional) MUSCULAR_ONLY (optional) BP:(select BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, or BY_TOKEN):category, type or token:tissues affected (specific or ALL) (optional) Timeline: Start:effect start time Peak:effect peak time End:effect end time	Specifies the way that a syndrome affects a creature - more detail can be found on the Syndromes page
CHANGE_BODY_SIZE_PERC
CHILD	integer	age at which creature is considered an adult
CHILD_BODYPART_GROUP	master selection, BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN. master location specific selection, BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN. specific location	selects all parts of a group to be used.
CHILDNAME	singular:plural	name at caste level
CLUSTER_NUMBER	min max	The minimum/maximum numbers of how many creatures per spawned cluster. Certain vermin fish use this token in combination with temperate ocean and river biome tokens to perform seasonal migrations. e.g. [CLUSTER_NUMBER:1:3]
COLDDAM_POINT	value	The minimum temperature limit before the creature starts taking damage from freezing.
COLOR	foreground:background:brightness	Color of the creature's tile.
COMMON_DOMESTIC		Allows the creature to be brought with immigrants and when creating a new fortress, as long as the creature also includes at least one of the following tokens: PET, PACK_ANIMAL, WAGON_PULLER, MOUNT. In addition, the creature must be NATURAL rather than FANCIFUL
COOKABLE_LIVE		Set this to allow the creature to be cooked in meals without first being cleaned.
COPY_TAGS_FROM	CREATURE NAME	Copies tags from another specified creature.
CREATURE	name	What the game looks for when generating creatures.
CREATURE_CLASS	classname	Creature class. Can be anything, but only existing use is GENERAL_POISON. Appears to only be used for Syndromes. Supposedly can also be used for entity positions.
CREATURE_TILE	'character' or tile number	The symbol of the creature in ASCII mode.
CREPUSCULAR		Sets if the creature is active in twilight. This tag functions as a combination of the two tags VESPERTINE and MATUTINAL.
CURIOUSBEAST_EATER		Allows a creature to steal and eat edible items from you.
CURIOUSBEAST_GUZZLER		Allows a creature to (very quickly) drink your alcohol. Also affects undead versions of the creature.
CURIOUSBEAST_ITEM		Allows a creature to steal things (apparently the highest value it can find).
CV_ADD_TAG	TAG NAME	Adds a tag. Used in conjunction with creature variation templates.
CV_REMOVE_TAG	TAG NAME	Removes a tag. Used in conjunction with creature variation templates.

D

Token	Arguments	Description
DEMON		Typically found on genned demons; sets the creature as a potential spawn for Hidden Fun Stuff
DEMON_UNIQUE		Typically found on genned demons; sets the creature as capable of "emerging from the underworld" and taking over during worldgen.
DESCRIPTION	text	A brief description of the creature type.
DIFFICULTY	integer	Toady: "Difficulty determines how deep it places them in adventure mode/reclaim caves, and the chance that they are wounded the first few river attacks." Also increases experience gain during adventure mode.
DIURNAL		Sets if the creature is active in day.
DOES_NOT_EXIST		Creature does not actually exist; used for fanciful creatures.
DRAGONFIREBREATH		Creature breathes fire in a cone.

E

Token	Arguments	Description
EQUIPMENT_WAGON		Implies two unknown flags, NOSTUN, NONAUSEA, NOBLEED, NOEMOTION, NOSTUCKINS, SEVERONBREAKS, NOSKULL, NOSKIN, NOBONES, NOMEAT, PARALYZEIMMUNE, NOFEAR, NOSMELLYROT, NOTHOUGHT, NO_GENDER.
EQUIPS		Allows the creature to wear or wield items.
EVIL		Determines whether creature can show up on "evil" maps
EXTRAVISION		Creature can see regardless of whether it has working eyes.

F

Token	Arguments	Description
FANCIFUL		Makes every civilization know about the creature. The creature won't occur in regular material preference lists. The tag also adds some art value modifiers. Used for things like dragons and other legendary creatures.
FEATURE_ATTACK_GROUP		Found on subterranean animalmen.
FEMALE		all female
FIREBREATH		The creature breathes fire projectiles (as opposed to DRAGONFIREBREATH, which is in a cone).
FIREIMMUNE		As of versionv0.28.181.40d, the FIREIMMUNE token had no effect on a creature's resistance to flame or heat. However, it did affect ability to swim in magma in adventure mode, as well as display of "You are caught in a pool of magma!" warning messages. It is unknown if these effects persist in DF 2010.
FIREIMMUNE_SUPER		The creature is immune to DRAGONFIREBREATH. AI acts as if FIREIMMUNE. May or may not imply FIREIMMUNE.
FISHITEM		Needs to be cleaned at a fishery
FIXED_TEMP	temperature	The natural heat generated by the creature.
FLEEQUICK		Determines how soon a creature flees in a losing battle.
FLIER		Allows a creature to fly. Currently, an AI bug prevents this from being useful on PC races in fortress mode.
FREQUENCY	number, max 100	Determines the time between creature spawns in Fortress Mode. Higher is more occurrences per time unit. Creatures without a frequency statement default to 50. Almost all others have either [FREQUENCY:5] or [FREQUENCY:100].

G

Token	Arguments	Description
GENERAL_BABY_NAME	singular:plural	name at creature level
GENERAL_CHILD_NAME	singular:plural	name at creature level
GENERATED		Found on generated creatures like Forgotten beasts and Demons.
GETS_INFECTIONS_FROM_ROT		can be infected by rot
GETS_WOUND_INFECTIONS		can be infected from wounds
GLOWCOLOR	foreground background brightness	The colour of the GLOWTILE of the creature
GLOWTILE	ascii character	If present, the being glows in the dark (generally used for Adventure Mode). The tile is what replaces the being's current tile when it is obscured from your sight by darkness. The default setting for kobolds (a yellow quotation mark) provides a nice "glowing eyes" effect.
GNAWER	verb (gnawed)	The creature chews on food storage containers.
GO_TO_END		uncertain use, definitely refers to Creature Variants template
GO_TO_START		uncertain use, definitely refers to Creature Variants template
GOOD		Determines whether creature can show up on "good" maps
GRASSTRAMPLE	value	Determines the percentage chance of trampling and killing grass when a creature steps on it. Set [GRASSTRAMPLE:0] to make grass never trampled by the creature.
GRAVITATE_BODY_SIZE

H

Token	Arguments	Description
HAS_NERVES		This makes the creature susceptible to severed nerves when muscles are torn in limb, grasp and stance parts.
HEATDAM_POINT	value	The maximum temperature limit before the creature will start recieving damage from heat.
HOMEOTHERM		Default 'NONE'. The creature's normal body temperature

I

Token	Arguments	Description
IF_EXISTS_SET_BOILING_POINT	value	The temperature at which the creature boils into goo.
IF_EXISTS_SET_MELTING_POINT	value	The temperature at which the creature will melt into goo.
IGNITE_POINT	value	The temperature at which the creature will burst into flames
IMMOBILE_LAND		The creature is immobile while on land
IMMOLATE		Will ignite, and potentially completely destroy, items the creature is standing on. Keep booze away from critters with this tag.
INSULATION	value	increases the insulation of a selected material
INTELLIGENT		Implies CAN_CIV, CAN_SPEAK, CAN_LEARN.
ITEMCORPSE	Item token * subtype NO_SUBTYPE * matgloss token * NO_RACEGLOSS USE_RACEGLOSS USE_SHARPSTONE	Determines if the creature leaves behind a non-standard corpse (i.e. wood, statue, bars, etc). The first parameter determines the item type; the second parameter is the subtype indicated in the raw file (such as WEAPON_WHIP); the third indicates the material type if the item type takes a specific material (e.g. ""IRON"" if the corpse type is ""STATUE""). USE_RACEGLOSS applies if the creature has a material glossary assigned by the ""HAS_RACEGLOSS:"" flag and will select neccesary adjectives and material from that glossary. As of 31_01, RACEGLOSS may no longer be in the game.[Verify]
ITEMCORPSE_QUALITY		The quality of an item-type corpse left behind; 5 is masterpiece-level.

L

Token	Arguments	Description
LARGE_PREDATOR		Will attack things that are smaller than it (like dwarves). Only one group of "large predators" will appear on any given map (possibly two groups on "savage" maps). In adventure mode, large predators will try to ambush and attack you (and your party will attack them back). Also, they can be mentioned in the intro paragraph when starting a fortress e.g. "ere the wolves get hungry."
LARGE_ROAMING		In Fortress Mode, spawns outdoors and is not a vermin creature.
LIGAMENTS	selection criteria. Often LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT, although other selection criteria may work too. selected material healing rate	defines the qualities of ligaments"
LIGHT_GEN		The creature will generate light, such as in adventurer mode at night.
LIKES_FIGHTING		The creature will attack enemies rather than flee from them. This tag has the same effect on player-controlled creatures - included modded dwarves.
LISP		Creature multiplies 'S' when talking. Ex: "My name isss Recisssiz."
LITTERSIZE	minumum maximum	Determines the random chance of how many creatures are generated when giving birth. [LITTERSIZE:1:2]
LOCKPICKER		Lets a creature open doors that are set to forbidden in Fortress Mode.
LOOSE_CLUSTERS		The creatures will scatter if they have this tag, or form tight packs if they don't.

M

Token	Arguments	Description
MAGMA_VISION		Creature's able to see while covered in magma.
MALE		all male
MANNERISM_??	occassionally body part	Adds a possible mannerism to the creature's profile. Refer to Template:L
MATERIAL	material id	Begins defining a new material.[Verify]
MATERIAL_BREATH_ATTACK	MATERIAL TYPE (TISSUE, INORGANIC) MATERIAL NAME MATERIAL STATE (TRAILING_DUST_FLOW, TRAILING_VAPOR_FLOW, TRAILING_GAS_FLOW, SOLID_GLOB, LIQUID_GLOB, UNDIRECTED_GAS, UNDIRECTED_VAPOR, UNDIRECTED_DUST)	Creates an attack referencing a material, using a given type of breath attack.
MAXAGE	min:max	range of time in which death from old age may occur
MEANDERER		Gives a creature random movement.
MEGABEAST		Appears on fortress territory in Fortress Mode occasionally. Implies SEMIMEGABEAST. Also can be worshipped
MENT_ATT_CAP_PERC	ATTRIBUTE Token Cap %	Default is 200. This means you can increase your attribute to 200% of its starting value (or the average value + your starting value if that is higher).
MENT_ATT_RANGE	ATTRIBUTE lowest:lower:low:median:high:higher:highest | sets up a mental attribute's range of values. Max of 5000.
MENT_ATT_RATES	ATTRIBUTE Token cost to improve unused counter rate rust counter rate demotion counter rate	Attribute gain/decay rates. Defaults for are 500:2:3:2, except for RECUPERATION and DISEASE_RESISTANCE that don't have change rates. The last three slots may be replaced by NONE.
MILKABLE	LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT:MILK:amount	Allows the creature to be milked.
MISCHIEVIOUS		Will pull any levers it comes across (requires confirmation). "They go on little missions to mess with various fortress buildings, not just levers."
MOUNT		Creature may be used as a mount
MOUNT_EXOTIC		You need the Dungeon master noble to mount the creature.
MULTIPLE_LITTER_RARE		Makes litters with more than one offspring rare.
MULTIPLY_VALUE	Multiplier	multiplies value of materials
MUNDANE		Marks if the creature is an actual real-life creature. Only used for age-names at present.

N

Token	Arguments	Description
NAME	singular:plural:adjective	What the creature is actually called in game.
NATURAL		Animal is considered to be natural.
NO_AUTUMN		does not appear this season.
NO_DIZZINESS		Creature cannot become dizzy
NO_DRINK		Creature does not need to drink.
NO_EAT		Creature does not need to eat.
NO_FEVERS		Creature cannot suffer fevers
NO_SLEEP		Creature does not need to sleep.
NO_SPRING		does not appear this season.
NO_SUMMER		does not appear this season.
NO_THOUGHT_CENTER_FOR_MOVEMENT		Probably shorthand for movement being unaffected by damage in general.
NO_WINTER		does not appear this season.
NOBONES		Creature has no bones.
NOBREATHE		Creature doesn't need to breathe or have [BREATHE] parts in body. Cannot drown or be strangled.
NOCTURNAL		Sets if the creature is active in night.
NOEMOTION		The creature has no emotions, and does not rage.
NOEXERT		Creature can't become tired or over-exerted.
NOFEAR		Creature doesn't feel fear and will never run away from battle.
NOMEAT		Creature will not drop meat on butcher.
NONAUSEA		Creature can't vomit.
NOPAIN		Creature doesn't feel pain.
NOSKIN		Creature will not drop skin on butcher.
NOSKULL		Creature will not drop skull on butcher, rot, or decay of severed head.
NOSMELLYROT		Does not produce miasma when rotting
NOSTUCKINS		Weapons can't be stuck in creature.
NOSTUN		Creature can't be stunned.
NOT_BUTCHERABLE		Cannot be butchered
NOTHOUGHT		Creature doesn't think, or doesn't require a [BRAIN] body part.

P

Token	Arguments	Description
PACK_ANIMAL		Allows the creature to be used as a pack animal. Currently only used by merchants.
PARALYZEIMMUNE		The creature is immune to all paralyzing special attacks.
PATTERNFLIER
PEARL		Creature will generate pearls.
PENETRATEPOWER	value	Controls the ability of vermin to find a way into containers when they are eating food from your stockpiles. Wood and cloth objects roll a 0-9 and if it greater than the penetrate power, their contents escape for the time being. Other objects roll a 0-99.
PERSONALITY	ATTRIBUTE lowest:median:highest	Determines chance of personality traits. Standard is 0:50:100. See Personality traits for more info.
PET		Allows the creature to be tamed.
PET_EXOTIC		You need a Dungeon master noble in your fortress for the creature to be tamable (but any Animal trainer can do the taming).
PETVALUE	value	How valuable a tamed animal/pet is. Actual cost in points in the embarking screen is (PETVALUE/2)+1 for an untrained animal, PETVALUE+1 for a trained(War or Hunting) one. Note that for an animal to be selectable in this screen, it must have the COMMON_DOMESTIC token.
PHYS_ATT_CAP_PERC	ATTRIBUTE Token Cap %	Default is 200. This means you can increase your attribute to 200% of its starting value (or the average value + your starting value if that is higher).
PHYS_ATT_RANGE	ATTRIBUTE lowest lower low median high higher highest	sets up a physical attribute's range of values. Max of 5000.
PHYS_ATT_RATES	ATTRIBUTE Token cost to improve unused counter rate rust counter rate demotion counter rate	Attribute gain/decay rates. Defaults for are 500:2:3:2, except for RECUPERATION and DISEASE_RESISTANCE that don't have change rates. The last three slots may be replaced by NONE.
PLUS_BP_GROUP	BY_TYPE, BY_CATEGORY, or BY_TOKEN body type, category, or token	Adds a body part group to selected body part group.
PLUS_MATERIAL	material	Adds a material to selected materials.
PLUS_TISSUE_LAYER	TISSUE BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN Location - category, type, or token	Adds a tissue to those selected
PLUS_TL_GROUP	TISSUE BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN Location - category, type, or token tissue	continues a selection of tissue layers
POP_RATIO		Weighted population of caste
POPULATION_NUMBER	min:max	The minimum/maximum numbers of how many of these creatures can show up on a map per year.
POWER		Allows the being to represent itself as a deity. Requires CAN_SPEAK to actually do anything more than settle at a location.
PREFSTRING	string	Sets what other creatures like about this creature. "Urist likes dwarves for their beards." Multiple entries will be chosen from at random
PROFESSION_NAME	Profession singular plural	alters the name of the given profession

R

Token	Arguments	Description
RELSIZE	BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN body category, type, or token Relsize	Specifies a new relative size for a part than what is stated in the body plan. For example, Dwarves have larger livers.
REMAINS_COLOR
REMAINS_UNDETERMINED
REMOVE_MATERIAL	material token	Removes a material from a creature
REMOVE_TISSUE	material token	Removes a tissue from a creature.

S

Token	Arguments	Description
SAVAGE		Allows creature to show up on (and limits it to) "savage" maps.
SECRETION	MATERIAL REF (eg LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT Material name Material State location secreted from (by_type, by_category, by_token) body part tissue layer	creates a secreted material on given tissue on a given part of the body."
SELECT_ADDITIONAL_CASTE	caste name	adds an additional previously defined caste to the selection
SELECT_CASTE	caste name, or ALL	selects a previously defined caste
SELECT_MATERIAL	MATERIAL NAME	Selects the material. Can be ALL.
SELECT_TISSUE	tissue token	Selects a tissue for editing.
SELECT_TISSUE_LAYER	TISSUE BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN Location - category, type, or token | Selects a tissue at a location (optional) FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT, TOP, BOTTOM, AROUND.	Selects a tissue layer for descriptor and cosmetic purposes.
SEMIMEGABEAST		Appears as boss creature in quests.
SET_BP_GROUP	selection criteria BY_TYPE, BY_CATEGORY, BY_TOKEN category, type, or token	selection token"
SET_TL_GROUP	TISSUE BY_CATEGORY, BY_TYPE, BY_TOKEN Location - category, type, or token tissue	begins a selection of tissue laters
SKILL_RATES	% of improvement points you get unused counter rate rust counter rate demotion counter rate	Affects skill gain and decay. Lower numbers in the last three slots make decay occur faster ([SKILL_RATES:100:1:1:1] would cause rapid decay). These slots may also be replaced with NONE. Cannot yet be applied to individual skills. Default is [SKILL_RATES:100:8:8:16]. [SLOW_LEARNER] changes the 100 to a 50.
SLOW_LEARNER		Similar to [CAN_LEARN], but slower; skills are gained at a fraction of the rate. Present in the entries for ogres and giants; can be applied to civ or player races.
SMALL_REMAINS		If a creature has this token, it'll leave a small corpse that only rots once, and without miasma.
SPEC_HEAT	value	Amount of energy required for the creature to heat up or cool down.
SPECIALATTACK_INJECT_EXTRACT	LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT MATERIAL eg.POISON MATTERSTATE (ALL_SOLID, LIQUID, GAS) min:max	attack type addition that injects a material into the victim.
SPECIALATTACK_SUCK_BLOOD	min:max	Successful attack draws out an amount of blood randomised between the min and max value.
SPEECH	speech file	Boasting speeches relating to killing this creature. Examples include dwarf.txt and elf.txt in the Speech folder in Data.u
SPEED	value	Sets the creatures' movement and work speed, 1000/[100 + SPEED X] is the resulting effect on creatures movement and work rates from default. See Speed for more information.
SPHERE	sphere name	Sets what religious spheres the creature is aligned to, for purposes of being worshipped via the [POWER] token. Also affects the layout of hidden fun stuff, and the creature's name.
SWIM_SPEED	speed	How fast the creature swims. Typically 2500 (0.38 times the default speed).
SWIMS_INNATE		The creature naturally knows how to swim, as opposed to [SWIMS_LEARNED] below. Currently, an AI bug prevents this from being useful on PC races in fortress mode.
SWIMS_LEARNED		The creature must learn to swim. Requires [CAN_LEARN], obviously.
SYN_AFFECTED_CLASS		adds a class of creatures to those affected, such as CREATURE_CLASS:GENERAL_POISON
SYN_AFFECTED_CREATURE	Creature Name	adds a specific creature to those affected.
SYN_CONTACT		syndrome can be contracted on contact
SYN_IMMUNE_CREATURE		creates an exception for the creature so that it not affected by the syndrome.
SYN_INHALED		syndrome can be contracted by inhaled.
SYN_INJECTED		syndrome can be contracted by injection.
SYN_NAME	text	defines the name of the syndrome
SYNDROME		begins definition of a Syndrome for poison use

T

Token	Arguments	Description
TENDONS	selection criteria. Often LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT, although other selection criteria may work too. selected tissue healing rate	Defines the qualities of tendons
THICKWEB		The creature's webs can catch larger creatures. May imply [AMBUSHPREDATOR]
TISSUE	name	Begins defining a tissue in the creature file.
TISSUE_LAYER	BY_TYPE, BY_CATEGORY, BY_TOKEN TYPE,CATEGORY, or TOKEN TISSUE LOCATION	Adds the tissue layer to wherever it is required. Non-argument Locations can be FRONT, RIGHT, LEFT, TOP, BOTTOM. Argument locations are AROUND and CLEANS, requiring a further body part and a % of coverage/cleansing
TISSUE_LAYER_UNDER	BY_TYPE, BY_CATEGORY, BY_TOKEN TYPE,CATEGORY, or TOKEN TISSUE LOCATION	Adds the tissue layer under a given part ex. is Iron Man he has a gasous poison within him and this tissue (GAS is its name) has the token [TISSUE_LEAKS] and its state is GAS so when you puncture the iron outside and damage this tissue it leaks gas (can have a syndrome by using a previous one in the creature) sample [TISSUE_LAYER_UNDER:BY_CATEGORY:ALL:{tissue}] {tissue} is what will be under the TISSUE_LAYER here is an example Tissue from Iron Man [TISSUE:GAS] [TISSUE_NAME:gas:NP] [TISSUE_MATERIAL:LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT:GAS] [TISSUE_MAT_STATE:GAS] [RELATIVE_THICKNESS:50] [TISSUE_LEAKS] [TISSUE_SHAPE:LAYER]
TISSUE_LAYER_APPEARANCE_MODIFIER	QUALITY lowest:lower:low:median:high:higher:highest	sets the range of qualities, including LENGTH, DENSE, HIGH_POSITION, CURLY, GREASY, WRINKLY
TISSUE_STYLE_UNIT	tissue shaping	sets tissue to be in a certain shape"
TL_COLOR_MODIFIER	COLOR:freq:COLOR:freq etc	Creates a list of color patterns, giving each a frequency.
TL_MAJOR_ARTERIES		Gives Major Artery attribute to selected layers.
TLCM_GENETIC_MODEL
TLCM_IMPORTANCE	number	Modifies the importance of the tissue layer color modifier, for description purposes.
TLCM_NOUN	name SINGULAR or PLURAL	names the tissue layer color modifier, and determines the noun"
TLCM_TIMING	ROOT start change window years:days:end change window years:days | determines the point in the creature's life where the color change begins"
TRADE_CAPACITY		How much the creature can carry when used by merchants.
TRAINABLE		Allows a tame creature to be trained into a "War" or "Hunting" variation by way of Kennels.
TRAINABLE_HUNTING		Can be trained as hunting beasts by way of kennels
TRAINABLE_WAR		Can be trained as war beasts by way of kennels
TRANCES		Allows the creature to go into martial trances.
TRAPAVOID		The creature is immune to traps.
TRIGGERABLE_GROUP	min:max	A large swarm of vermin can be disturbed, usually in Adventure mode.[Verify]
TSU_NOUN	noun SINGULAR or PLURAL	Noun for the TISSUE_STYLE_UNIT, used in the description of the tissue layer's style.

U

Token	Arguments	Description
UNDERGROUND_DEPTH	mindepth maxdepth	Depth the creature appears underground. Numbers can be from 1 to 5. Only magma creatures use 4 or 5 in the default raws. A single argument may be used instead of min and max.
UNDERSWIM		Creature swims under the water and can't be seen.[Verify]
USE_CASTE	caste token
USE_MATERIAL	new material token old material id	Uses a local creature mat to define a new material?[Verify]
USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE	new material token material template	Loads a material, and gives it a shortname for later reference
USE_TISSUE	new tissue token old tissue id	Uses a local creature mat to define a new material?[Verify]
USE_TISSUE_TEMPLATE	new tissue token tissue template	Loads a tissue template listed in OBJECT:TISSUE_TEMPLATE files, such as tissue_template_default.txt.
UTTERANCES		Changes the language of the creature into an unintelligible mess.

V

Token	Arguments	Description
VEGETATION		unknown
VIEWRANGE	value	Value should determine how close you have to get to a critter before it attacks (or prevents adv mode travel etc.) Default is 20.
VERMIN_BITE	amount verb (bitten, stung) LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT MATERIAL	vermin bites, and injects something.
VERMIN_EATER		Vermin can nibble food?[Verify]
VERMIN_FISH		Acts like a fish
VERMIN_GROUNDER		The creature can be picked up if you stand over it. (Requires confirmation) 'I think this is a habitat flag like VERMIN_SOIL, VERMIN_CHASM, etc. It seems to appear on creatures that don't otherwise have one. – Peristarkawan 17:27, 24 May 2007 (EDT)'
VERMIN_HATEABLE		Some dwarves will hate the creature and get unhappy thoughts when around it.
VERMIN_MICRO		This makes the creature move in a swarm of creatures of the same race as it. I.E. Swarm of flies, swarm of ants, etc.
VERMIN_NOFISH		The creature cannot be caught by fishing.
VERMIN_NOROAM		The creature will not be observed randomly roaming about the map.
VERMIN_NOTRAP		The creature cannot be caught by trappers or animal traps. However, this may not work in all cases, as both dragonflies and fairies can be caught by trappers. This is possibly overridden by the VERMIN_GROUNDER token, allowing trappers set to Catch a Live Land Animal to pick up and thus trap the animal. (speculation by Flippantelf 04:45, 15 June 2009 (UTC))
VERMIN_ROTTER		Present on flies, knuckle worms, acorn flies, and blood gnats. Probably means either the creature is attracted to rot, the creature speeds rotting, or both.
VERMIN_SOIL		The creature randomly appears near dirt or mud.
VERMIN_SOIL_COLONY		The vermin will appear in a single tile cluster of many vermin, such as a colony of ants.
VERMINHUNTER		A creature with this tag will hunt down vermin and kill them. Sometimes they will eat the vermin, but most of the time they will bring it to their owner. This tag also makes impossible to assign an owner to the animal. The animal chooses it's own owner instead (like a cat). If assigned to a playable race, members of that race will ONLY be able to eat vermin.
VESPERTINE		Sets if the creature is active in evening.

W

Token	Arguments	Description
WAGON_PULLER		Allows the creature to pull caravan wagons.
WEBBER	LOCAL_CREATURE_MAT MATERIAL (eg SILK)	allows the creature to web, and defines what the webs are made of.
WEBIMMUNE		The creature will not get caught in webs.