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DF2010:Cave adaptation
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Cave adaptation is caused by dwarves spending too much time underground without sufficient exposure to outdoor sunlight.
Two possible negative thoughts can occur as a result of cave adaptation: 'irritated by the sun' and 'nauseated by the sun', the later being a sign of a more serious cave adaptation often resulting in profuse vomiting. Both degrees can be cured although a simple solution is to remain permanently underground.
[edit] Prevention
Cave adaptation can be prevented by regular exposure to outdoor sunlight controllable through an outdoor meeting area or having high-traffic areas above ground.
[edit] Curing
A cure can be found in a similar method to prevention, however, due to the negative thoughts brought about by cave adaptation, these outdoor areas should be well decorated with statues, engravings and the like. This should provide enough positive thoughts to negate those caused by cave adaptation. Progress of curing serious cave adaptation can be observed through Thoughts and Preferences as, curing will first reduce it to mild cave adaptation.
