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__NOTOC__[[Norn]]s, [[ettin]]s and [[grendel]]s from all three [[Creatures series|games]] can catch '''Diseases'''.  
 
__NOTOC__[[Norn]]s, [[ettin]]s and [[grendel]]s from all three [[Creatures series|games]] can catch '''Diseases'''.  
 
==Creatures 1==
 
==Creatures 1==
In [[Creatures 1]], high temperatures are common, as is tiredness and lack of interest in [[food]].  common sources of disease are
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In [[Creatures 1]], high temperatures are common, as is tiredness and lack of interest in [[food]].  Common sources of disease are:
 
*random infection by a [[bacteria]] containing one [[antigen]]
 
*random infection by a [[bacteria]] containing one [[antigen]]
 
*eating [[weed]]s, especially the [[Laburnum]] and [[Deathcap]]
 
*eating [[weed]]s, especially the [[Laburnum]] and [[Deathcap]]
 
*the [[Cave Fly|Cave Flies]]
 
*the [[Cave Fly|Cave Flies]]
*random infection by an [[unknown toxin]] - these often contain multiple antigens and [[histamine]]s or [[toxin]]s.   
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*random infection by an evolved bacteria containing an [[unknown toxin]] - these often contain multiple antigens and [[histamine]]s or [[toxin]]s.  To prevent [[unknown toxin]]s from evolving in the game, periodically reset it using the [[Emergency Kit]].
  
[[LummoxJR]] has developed [[Active Antibody Genes]] that will enable [[antibodies]] to react with antigens and reduce antigens.  In creatures without these [[gene]]s, antibodies rise to a high level, and then the [[bacteria]] will stop reinfecting the creature.  In a normal creature, high levels of antibodies give an immunity to antigens, but they do not cure the infection.
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[[LummoxJR]] has developed [[Active Antibody Genes]] that will enable [[antibodies]] to react with antigens and reduce antigens.  In creatures without these [[gene]]s, antibodies rise to a high level, and then the [[bacteria]] will stop reinfecting the creature.  In a normal creature, high levels of antibodies give an immunity to antigens, but they do not cure the infection. Therefore, creatures can be innoculated against antigen-caused disease. 
  
Disease can be detected using the [[Observation Kit]], but not all of the time - see [[Observation Kit]] for more details.
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Disease can be detected using the [[Observation Kit]], but not all of the time - see [[Observation Kit]] for more details. The [[Science Kit]] may also be helpful - but [[Ageing]] is a good 'toxin'! 
  
 
===Curing Disease In Creatures 1===
 
===Curing Disease In Creatures 1===
To cure a C1 creature of almost any disease, make it eat something, and give it something that will '''reduce its hotness''' not increase its coldness ([[Gentian]] is excellent), because all [[antigen]]s use up [[glucose]] and cause [[Hotness|temperatures]].  Bedrest is also important, but not as vital as eating and reducing hotness. Please note that the "[[IV Cough Medicine]]" will only affect ''sneezing'' (not coughing) in Norns (and not Grendels).
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To cure a C1 creature of almost any disease, isolate it to prevent distraction,  make it eat something (preferably not [[honey]]), and give it something that will '''reduce its hotness''' not increase its coldness ([[Gentian]] is excellent), because all [[antigen]]s use up [[glucose]] and cause [[Hotness|high temperatures]].  Other [[herb]]s can also be beneficial.  Bedrest is also important, but not as vital as eating and reducing hotness. Please note that the "[[IV Cough Medicine]]" will only affect ''sneezing'' (not coughing) in Norns (and not Grendels).  [[IV Energy]] from the [[Health Kit]] can also be helpful in dire cases.
  
 
==Creatures 2==
 
==Creatures 2==

Revision as of 12:00, 21 August 2005

Norns, ettins and grendels from all three games can catch Diseases.

Creatures 1

In Creatures 1, high temperatures are common, as is tiredness and lack of interest in food. Common sources of disease are:

LummoxJR has developed Active Antibody Genes that will enable antibodies to react with antigens and reduce antigens. In creatures without these genes, antibodies rise to a high level, and then the bacteria will stop reinfecting the creature. In a normal creature, high levels of antibodies give an immunity to antigens, but they do not cure the infection. Therefore, creatures can be innoculated against antigen-caused disease.

Disease can be detected using the Observation Kit, but not all of the time - see Observation Kit for more details. The Science Kit may also be helpful - but Ageing is a good 'toxin'!

Curing Disease In Creatures 1

To cure a C1 creature of almost any disease, isolate it to prevent distraction, make it eat something (preferably not honey), and give it something that will reduce its hotness not increase its coldness (Gentian is excellent), because all antigens use up glucose and cause high temperatures. Other herbs can also be beneficial. Bedrest is also important, but not as vital as eating and reducing hotness. Please note that the "IV Cough Medicine" will only affect sneezing (not coughing) in Norns (and not Grendels). IV Energy from the Health Kit can also be helpful in dire cases.

Creatures 2

In Creatures 2, they come in the form of sneezing and high temperatures, and can be caused by

Creatures 3/Docking Station

In Creatures 3, most diseases are caused by microscopic bacteria. The Creatures 3 Toxic Norns thrive on sickness, so don't make the mistake of keeping them healthy! Histamines are one of the most common diseases in the game. These come in two forms, Histamine A and Histamine B. In Docking Station a good cure is lemon, which the hoverdoc will recommend. In Creatures 3 however the most effective cure is 2x100% anti-histamine and a stay in a warm, disease-free place.

Endnotes

In all games, diseases can be fatal. Norns from Creatures 1 and Creatures 2 tend to be more susceptible to disease than in later games -- excessive breeding over the Warp in Docking Station has produced norns that are almost (if not completely) invincible! This is not necessarily a good thing, as without drives such as illness, norns have no need for intelligence; a norn which was never hungry, tired, bored or ill would be very boring to watch, as the best course of action would be for it to do nothing!

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