23a:Entity token

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These Template:L define entities, or Template:Ls, in entity_*.txt files.

Gameplay

Token	Arguments	Description
INDIV_CONTROLLABLE		Allows the "Play Now!" option adventure mode.
CIV_CONTROLLABLE		Allows fortress mode.
CREATURE	creature	The type of creature that will inhabit the civilization. Multiple entries will be chosen from at random for each civilization. [CREATURE:DWARF]

Placement

Token	Arguments	Description
MOUNTAIN_SETTLEMENTS		Causes sites to be placed adjacent to mountains.
FOREST_SETTLEMENTS		Causes sites to be placed in forests.
PLAINS_SETTLEMENTS		Causes sites to be placed in plains.

Flavor

Token	Arguments	Description
CURRENCY_BY_YEAR		Causes the civ's currency to be numbered with the year it was minted.
CURRENCY	metal token value	What kind of metals the civ uses for coin minting as well as the value of the coin. [CURRENCY:SILVER:5]
TRANSLATION	language	What language raw the entity uses. If an entity lacks this tag, translations appear to be drawn randomly from all translation files[Verify]. [TRANSLATION:DWARF]
CULL_SYMBOL	noun symbol	ALL Causes the entity to not use the words in these SYM sets. [CULL_SYMBOL:ALL:UGLY]
SELECT_SYMBOL	noun symbol	Causes the entity to more often use these symbols in the particular SYM set. [SELECT_SYMBOL:ALL:PEACE]
METAL_PREF		Causes the entity to use only Template:L for weapons and armor. Without this token, the entity will randomly use Template:L, Template:L, and Template:L.
STONE_PREF
WOOD_PREF		Causes members to use wooden armor, shields, and weapons, as elves do.
GEM_PREF

Behavior

Token	Arguments	Description
AMBUSHER		When invading sneaks around and shoots at straggling members of your society. They will spawn on the edge of the map and will only be visible when one of their party are spotted; this can be quite dangerous to undefended trade depots.
BABYSNATCHER		Sends thieves to steal babies. May also cause sieges as population increases.
NUISANCE		Sends thieves to steal items. Also makes the severity of attacks depend on the extent of thievery rather than the passage of time.
SIEGER		Will wait around at the edge of your map near campfires for a month or two, before charging.

Items and Animals Used

Token	Arguments	Description
AMMO	item token	[AMMO:ITEM_AMMO_BOLTS]
ARMOR	item token rarity	Rarity is optional. [ARMOR:ITEM_ARMOR_PLATEMAIL:COMMON]
DIGGER	item token	[DIGGER:ITEM_WEAPON_PICK]
GLOVES	item token rarity	Rarity is optional. [GLOVES:ITEM_GLOVES_GLOVES:COMMON]
HELM	item token rarity	Rarity is optional. [HELM:ITEM_HELM_HELM:COMMON]
INSTRUMENT	item token	[INSTRUMENT:ITEM_INSTRUMENT_FLUTE]
PANTS	item token rarity	Rarity is optional. [PANTS:ITEM_PANTS_PANTS:COMMON]
SHIELD	item token	[SHIELD:ITEM_SHIELD_SHIELD]
SHOES	item token rarity	Rarity is optional. [SHOES:ITEM_SHOES_SHOES:COMMON]
SIEGEAMMO	item token	[SIEGEAMMO:ITEM_SIEGEAMMO_BALLISTA]
TOY	item token	[TOY:ITEM_TOY_PUZZLEBOX]
TRAPCOMP	item token	[TRAPCOMP:ITEM_TRAPCOMP_GIANTAXEBLADE]
WEAPON	item token	[WEAPON:ITEM_WEAPON_AXE_BATTLE]
USE_ANIMAL_PRODUCTS
USE_CAVE_ANIMALS		If they don't have it, creatures with exclusively subterranean biomes are skipped.
USE_EVIL_ANIMALS		Don't have it -> EVIL creatures skipped.
COMMON_DOMESTIC_MOUNT		If a creature has PET and the relevant COMMON_DOMESTIC_x tag (or COMMON_DOMESTIC for pets), it will be allowed if it passes the other checks.
COMMON_DOMESTIC_PACK		If a creature has PET and the relevant COMMON_DOMESTIC_x tag (or COMMON_DOMESTIC for pets), it will be allowed if it passes the other checks.
COMMON_DOMESTIC_PET		If a creature has PET and the relevant COMMON_DOMESTIC_x tag (or COMMON_DOMESTIC for pets), it will be allowed if it passes the other checks.
COMMON_DOMESTIC_PULL		If a creature has PET and the relevant COMMON_DOMESTIC_x tag (or COMMON_DOMESTIC for pets), it will be allowed if it passes the other checks.
RIVER_PRODUCTS		Allow civ to use river products in the goods it has available for trade.
OCEAN_PRODUCTS		Allow civ to use ocean products in the goods it has available for trade.
INDOOR_FARMING		Allow civ to use underground plant products in the goods it has available for trade.
OUTDOOR_FARMING		Allow civ to use outdoor plant products in the goods it has available for trade.
CLOTHING		Civ members will attempt to wear clothing.
SUBTERRANEAN_CLOTHING		Will wear things made of spider silk and other subterranean materials.
MINOR_METAL		Will always use Template:L.