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When you want more control of what your world looks like, it's time for '''advanced world generation'''. A detailed reference with advice is provided below. This article assumes that you are already familiar with [[World generation|'''basic''' world generation]]. If you are not then please read about that first. | When you want more control of what your world looks like, it's time for '''advanced world generation'''. A detailed reference with advice is provided below. This article assumes that you are already familiar with [[World generation|'''basic''' world generation]]. If you are not then please read about that first. | ||
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| + | = Advanced World Generation Screen = | ||
Once you select {{DFtext|Design New World With Advanced Parameters}} from the main menu, a screen that looks something like this will appear: | Once you select {{DFtext|Design New World With Advanced Parameters}} from the main menu, a screen that looks something like this will appear: | ||
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This screen is relatively intuitive but some parts could use some explanation. | This screen is relatively intuitive but some parts could use some explanation. | ||
| − | == Parameter | + | == Parameter Sets == |
The list of already defined parameter sets is in the upper right corner. You can select the current set that you want to work with using the up and down directional keys. | The list of already defined parameter sets is in the upper right corner. You can select the current set that you want to work with using the up and down directional keys. | ||
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| − | == World | + | == World Name == |
As previously mentioned, the title of the parameter set doesn't affect the name of the world. You can force a particular name for your world using {{K|n}} or set it back to the default random setting using {{K|N}}. | As previously mentioned, the title of the parameter set doesn't affect the name of the world. You can force a particular name for your world using {{K|n}} or set it back to the default random setting using {{K|N}}. | ||
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| − | == World | + | == World Dimensions == |
The size of the map to be generated can be selected with {{K|u}} {{K|i}} {{K|o}} {{K|p}}. Larger maps take longer to generate and may limit [[Frames per second|FPS]] in game. | The size of the map to be generated can be selected with {{K|u}} {{K|i}} {{K|o}} {{K|p}}. Larger maps take longer to generate and may limit [[Frames per second|FPS]] in game. | ||
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| − | == Seed | + | == Seed Values == |
| − | The world generation process uses a PRNG (Pseudo Random Number Generator) algorithm. A PRNG will produce a sequence of numbers that "looks" random even though the actual sequence of numbers will always be the same if the PRNG is started with the same seed value. Basically this means that if you run | + | The world generation process uses a PRNG (Pseudo Random Number Generator) algorithm. A PRNG will produce a sequence of numbers that "looks" random even though the actual sequence of numbers will always be the same if the PRNG is started with the same seed value. Basically this means that if you run word generation with a certain seed value on your computer, and someone else runs world generation with the same seed value on their computer, the same sequence of random numbers will be generated on both computers. The practical impact of this is that someone else can generate exactly the same world that you generated by entering the same seed value that you used. |
A specific seed value can be entered with {{K|s}}. This will change '''all''' of the seed values to the value you enter. If you need to enter different seed values for each type of seed, use {{K|e}}. | A specific seed value can be entered with {{K|s}}. This will change '''all''' of the seed values to the value you enter. If you need to enter different seed values for each type of seed, use {{K|e}}. | ||
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In order to find out what seed values were used for the last world you generated you can look at this screen. If you want to be able to tell someone else how to generate exactly the same world that you just generated, they will need all of the seed value listed under Last Param Set. | In order to find out what seed values were used for the last world you generated you can look at this screen. If you want to be able to tell someone else how to generate exactly the same world that you just generated, they will need all of the seed value listed under Last Param Set. | ||
| − | + | Normally you don't enter these seed values and the world generation process comes up with seed values based on some sort of "true" random information from things like random values in uninitialized memory, the current date/time, etc. If you have entered a seed value you can revert back to all seeds being random using {{K|S}}. | |
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| − | Normally you don't enter these seed values and the world generation process comes up with seed values based on some sort of "true" random information from things like random values in uninitialized memory, the current date/time, etc. If you have entered a seed value you can revert to all seeds being random using {{K|S}}. | ||
| − | == Generating a | + | == Entering Advanced Parameters and Generating a World == |
Unless you're using an already defined parameter set you will probably want to {{K|e}}dit the parameters. Select the set you want to edit using the up/down directional keys and press {{K|e}}. Information about each parameter is documented below. | Unless you're using an already defined parameter set you will probably want to {{K|e}}dit the parameters. Select the set you want to edit using the up/down directional keys and press {{K|e}}. Information about each parameter is documented below. | ||
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| − | == World | + | == World Painter == |
| − | :''Main article | + | :''Main article [[World painter]] |
The '''world painter''' tool allows you to paint features onto a map that is then used when generating a world. It is very difficult to use properly, and tends to result in endless rejected worlds, unless you loosen or remove the restrictions placed on biomes and civilizations in the advanced settings. That being said it is also a very powerful tool, and allows you to generate worlds more to your liking. | The '''world painter''' tool allows you to paint features onto a map that is then used when generating a world. It is very difficult to use properly, and tends to result in endless rejected worlds, unless you loosen or remove the restrictions placed on biomes and civilizations in the advanced settings. That being said it is also a very powerful tool, and allows you to generate worlds more to your liking. | ||
To access the world painter, hit {{k|e}} to start editing the advanced parameters and finally hit {{k|p}} to open world painter. How to use the world painter is not entirely obvious so please check out the [[World painter]] documentation to avoid frustration. (Losing may be fun, but frustration is not.) | To access the world painter, hit {{k|e}} to start editing the advanced parameters and finally hit {{k|p}} to open world painter. How to use the world painter is not entirely obvious so please check out the [[World painter]] documentation to avoid frustration. (Losing may be fun, but frustration is not.) | ||
| − | == Editing the | + | == Editing the Parameters Init File Directly == |
Parameter sets are stored in ''world_gen.txt'' in the ''\data\init'' folder, using [[world token]]. You can copy and paste other player's sets of parameters into your ''world_gen.txt'' to use their parameter sets, and some are provided at [[Main:Pregenerated worlds|Pregenerated worlds]]. Another place to find parameter sets is the [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=20638.0 Worldgen cookbook] thread on the official forums. | Parameter sets are stored in ''world_gen.txt'' in the ''\data\init'' folder, using [[world token]]. You can copy and paste other player's sets of parameters into your ''world_gen.txt'' to use their parameter sets, and some are provided at [[Main:Pregenerated worlds|Pregenerated worlds]]. Another place to find parameter sets is the [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=20638.0 Worldgen cookbook] thread on the official forums. | ||
| − | + | = Advanced Parameters = | |
To access advanced parameters, press {{key|e}} when at the screen for creating new worlds with parameters screen. This will bring you to an editable list of various guidelines the world-gen process will use when creating your new world. | To access advanced parameters, press {{key|e}} when at the screen for creating new worlds with parameters screen. This will bring you to an editable list of various guidelines the world-gen process will use when creating your new world. | ||
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The parameters are described below in the order that they appear in the list in the UI, not necessarily the other they appear in the configuration file. See [[world token]] for an index that will help you look things up by token name. | The parameters are described below in the order that they appear in the list in the UI, not necessarily the other they appear in the configuration file. See [[world token]] for an index that will help you look things up by token name. | ||
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Here you can enter specific seed values for different parts of the world generation process. Different sequences of pseudorandom numbers are used for different parts, so you can use this to reproduce only the particular part of world generation from some previously generated world if you want. | Here you can enter specific seed values for different parts of the world generation process. Different sequences of pseudorandom numbers are used for different parts, so you can use this to reproduce only the particular part of world generation from some previously generated world if you want. | ||
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| − | + | == Embark Points == | |
This controls the number of points that you have for skills and equipment when you embark in fortress mode. Turning this value up will allow games started in this world to start with more skilled dwarves with better equipment. Normally you can do just fine by leaving this value set to default, but you might want to up it for experimental/testing purposes or to help dwarves survive in a particularly evil world. | This controls the number of points that you have for skills and equipment when you embark in fortress mode. Turning this value up will allow games started in this world to start with more skilled dwarves with better equipment. Normally you can do just fine by leaving this value set to default, but you might want to up it for experimental/testing purposes or to help dwarves survive in a particularly evil world. | ||
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| − | + | == End Year == | |
This is how many years of history are generated for the world. This is basically the same as the History parameter in basic world gen, except that you can enter an exact value for number of years. See [[World_generation#History|History]] for more info. | This is how many years of history are generated for the world. This is basically the same as the History parameter in basic world gen, except that you can enter an exact value for number of years. See [[World_generation#History|History]] for more info. | ||
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| − | + | == Population Cap After Civ Creation == | |
This determines the maximum possible population of civilization member beings on the map. It should usually be kept the same value as the appropriate sized standard map. Turning the value up will result in larger civilizations. You can enter -1 to make population unlimited in which case populations will only be limited by factors like biome, space, number of sites, and per-civilization population caps. | This determines the maximum possible population of civilization member beings on the map. It should usually be kept the same value as the appropriate sized standard map. Turning the value up will result in larger civilizations. You can enter -1 to make population unlimited in which case populations will only be limited by factors like biome, space, number of sites, and per-civilization population caps. | ||
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| − | + | == Site Cap After Civ Creation == | |
| − | This controls the maximum number of towns and similar sites on the entire map. Raising the number will allow for more towns, etc | + | This controls the maximum number of towns and similar sites on the entire map. Raising the number will allow for more towns, etc though the number of sites will ultimately still be limited by things like space, terrain, and population cap. |
Note that '''this parameter controls only "civilization" sites''' like towns. Other sites such as lairs will be added on to this maximum. After civilizations reach this cap, they will not spread out anymore to place new cities. | Note that '''this parameter controls only "civilization" sites''' like towns. Other sites such as lairs will be added on to this maximum. After civilizations reach this cap, they will not spread out anymore to place new cities. | ||
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| − | + | == Beast Control == | |
These parameters don't usually matter too much, but may matter for small numbers of beasts. | These parameters don't usually matter too much, but may matter for small numbers of beasts. | ||
| − | + | === Percentage of Beasts Dead for Stoppage === | |
| − | The world starts out with a certain number of | + | The world starts out with a certain number of megabeasts in existence. If this percentage of megabeasts dies during history generation, then history generation will stop early. For example if the value is 80, if history starts with 200 megabeasts and 160 of them are killed by historical events or otherwise die before End Year is reached, history generation will stop early. |
| − | + | === Year to Begin Checking Megabeast Percentage === | |
| − | The percentage of dead megabeasts | + | The percentage of dead megabeasts for stoppage will not be checked until this year is reached in history generation. This can be used to insure that a world reaches a certain year even if all of the megabeasts in the world are slain earlier. |
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| − | + | == Cull Unimportant Historical Figures == | |
Whether or not the game ignores unimportant figures in history generation. The culling is many CPU-intensive steps in history generation but it saves memory and will speed up loading/saving games a bit. This does mean that the "unimportant" figures will not appear in Legends mode or in things like dwarf engravings, but they might not appear in engravings anyway. | Whether or not the game ignores unimportant figures in history generation. The culling is many CPU-intensive steps in history generation but it saves memory and will speed up loading/saving games a bit. This does mean that the "unimportant" figures will not appear in Legends mode or in things like dwarf engravings, but they might not appear in engravings anyway. | ||
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| − | + | == Reveal All Historical Events == | |
Setting this to Yes will allow access to all information about the history of the world in Legends mode. If set to No, then you will have to discover historical information in adventure mode or by instructing dwarves to make engravings.{{Verify}} | Setting this to Yes will allow access to all information about the history of the world in Legends mode. If set to No, then you will have to discover historical information in adventure mode or by instructing dwarves to make engravings.{{Verify}} | ||
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| − | + | == Terrain Parameters == | |
These determine how random values for terrain elevation, rainfall, temperature, drainage, volcanism, and savagery are generated. What biomes exist are then determined by how these factors overlap with each other. | These determine how random values for terrain elevation, rainfall, temperature, drainage, volcanism, and savagery are generated. What biomes exist are then determined by how these factors overlap with each other. | ||
| − | + | === Minima and Maxima === | |
These are the absolute minimum and maximum values that can ever be generated for a particular map square characteristic. Changing these can cause the occurrence of certain [[Biome|biomes]] to become impossible, so modify these with care. Because of this problem, you may want to use [[#Weighted Ranges|Weighted Ranges]] instead. | These are the absolute minimum and maximum values that can ever be generated for a particular map square characteristic. Changing these can cause the occurrence of certain [[Biome|biomes]] to become impossible, so modify these with care. Because of this problem, you may want to use [[#Weighted Ranges|Weighted Ranges]] instead. | ||
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By ''subtly'' tweaking the min and max values, vastly different maps can be made. | By ''subtly'' tweaking the min and max values, vastly different maps can be made. | ||
| − | + | === X and Y Variance === | |
These control how wildly things like elevation and rainfall can vary between adjacent map squares. For example, if these values are set to the maximum of 3,200 for elevation then you will end up with more very low areas right next to very high areas. The number for X determines the east-west variance and the number for Y determines the north-south variance. By setting only one of these to a high value you can, for example, create horizontal or vertical bands of areas which are more similar to each other. | These control how wildly things like elevation and rainfall can vary between adjacent map squares. For example, if these values are set to the maximum of 3,200 for elevation then you will end up with more very low areas right next to very high areas. The number for X determines the east-west variance and the number for Y determines the north-south variance. By setting only one of these to a high value you can, for example, create horizontal or vertical bands of areas which are more similar to each other. | ||
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For "patchwork" worlds to avoid being rejected, [[#Maximum_Number_of_Subregions|Maximum Number of Subregions]] will probably need to be increased from the default. | For "patchwork" worlds to avoid being rejected, [[#Maximum_Number_of_Subregions|Maximum Number of Subregions]] will probably need to be increased from the default. | ||
| − | + | === Elevation === | |
This controls the range of terrain elevations that can occur in the world. | This controls the range of terrain elevations that can occur in the world. | ||
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*Mountain peaks can only form in squares with an elevation of 400. | *Mountain peaks can only form in squares with an elevation of 400. | ||
| − | + | === Rainfall === | |
Controls the amount of rainfall in each map square/area. Setting the minimum too high or the maximum too low can make the formation of certain biomes impossible. Rainfall causes it to [[Rain]] more in a given area, which can have various effects. | Controls the amount of rainfall in each map square/area. Setting the minimum too high or the maximum too low can make the formation of certain biomes impossible. Rainfall causes it to [[Rain]] more in a given area, which can have various effects. | ||
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Note that if [[#Do Orographic Precipitation and Rain Shadows|orographic precipitation and rain shadows]] is on then mountains will cause additional variance in rainfall, so (for example) rainfall below the specified minimum can occur in the shadow of a mountain. If you want the minimum and maximum for this parameter to be absolutely respected you must turn off the orographic precipitation option. | Note that if [[#Do Orographic Precipitation and Rain Shadows|orographic precipitation and rain shadows]] is on then mountains will cause additional variance in rainfall, so (for example) rainfall below the specified minimum can occur in the shadow of a mountain. If you want the minimum and maximum for this parameter to be absolutely respected you must turn off the orographic precipitation option. | ||
| − | + | === Temperature === | |
These parameters control how hot or cold various areas will be. If you lower the minimum and maximum values, the world will be colder overall, for example. As with the others, changing these values too much could make it impossible for certain biomes to exist. See [[Climate]] for more info. | These parameters control how hot or cold various areas will be. If you lower the minimum and maximum values, the world will be colder overall, for example. As with the others, changing these values too much could make it impossible for certain biomes to exist. See [[Climate]] for more info. | ||
| − | + | Temperature appears to always be a vertical gradient of some sort no matter how these parameters are set, but if the values are lower then the gradient could be from "cold" to "colder" rather than "cold" to "warm" for example. | |
| − | So, the value from the temperature rolling process is ''not the absolute temperature value the region will get, but rather local variation.'' The "base" temperature for an area is derived from its latitude and elevation, and then the random value determined by these parameters are applied to it to make it vary a bit. The local variation is fairly small compared to the base temperature, which appears to be hard coded. | + | So, the value from the temperature rolling process is ''not the absolute temperature value the region will get, but rather local variation.'' The "base" temperature for an area is derived from its latitude (and maybe elevation{{Verify}}), and then the random value determined by these parameters are applied to it to make it vary a bit. The local variation is fairly small compared to the base temperature, which appears to be hard coded. |
| − | + | === Drainage === | |
Changing drainage parameters will change the way water-affected biomes are formed. Low drainage will contribute to the formation of [[Lake|lakes]], [[River|rivers]], and [[Swamp|swamps]]. High drainage will cause water to sink into the ground rather than sit on the surface, which is important for forming hills. | Changing drainage parameters will change the way water-affected biomes are formed. Low drainage will contribute to the formation of [[Lake|lakes]], [[River|rivers]], and [[Swamp|swamps]]. High drainage will cause water to sink into the ground rather than sit on the surface, which is important for forming hills. | ||
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Lower drainage values have been reported to contribute to the formation of thicker soil layers though it is currently unknown exactly how other factors (such as elevation or perhaps rain) impact soil formation. | Lower drainage values have been reported to contribute to the formation of thicker soil layers though it is currently unknown exactly how other factors (such as elevation or perhaps rain) impact soil formation. | ||
| − | + | === Volcanism === | |
Volcanism controls the occurrence of Igneous [[Layer|Layers]], and the formation of volcanoes. For a volcano to form, a square must have a volcanism value of 100 so reducing the maximum from 100 will make volcanoes impossible. Raising the minimum will increase the rarity of non-igneous layers. | Volcanism controls the occurrence of Igneous [[Layer|Layers]], and the formation of volcanoes. For a volcano to form, a square must have a volcanism value of 100 so reducing the maximum from 100 will make volcanoes impossible. Raising the minimum will increase the rarity of non-igneous layers. | ||
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Setting minimum to high value is not a good way to produce multiple volcanoes as you are likely to get a "Volcanism not evenly distributed" rejection. Instead use the Minimum Number of Volcanoes parameter and possibly adjust the weighted ranges for volcanism as described below. | Setting minimum to high value is not a good way to produce multiple volcanoes as you are likely to get a "Volcanism not evenly distributed" rejection. Instead use the Minimum Number of Volcanoes parameter and possibly adjust the weighted ranges for volcanism as described below. | ||
| − | + | === Savagery === | |
These parameters control the level of [[Surroundings#Savage|savagery]] on the map. Raising the minimum savagery too high may make it impossible for certain races to exist, and similarly lowering the maximum too far can make it impossible for certain creatures to exist. The largest chance of having unusable maps comes from too high of a savagery value. | These parameters control the level of [[Surroundings#Savage|savagery]] on the map. Raising the minimum savagery too high may make it impossible for certain races to exist, and similarly lowering the maximum too far can make it impossible for certain creatures to exist. The largest chance of having unusable maps comes from too high of a savagery value. | ||
| − | + | === Configuration Tokens === | |
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| − | + | == Terrain Mesh Sizes and Weights == | |
These parameters make it possible to influence the number of squares in a particular range without making conditions outside of that range impossible. For example, you can make it possible for more many more low elevation squares to exist without making it impossible for high elevations to form. Changing these parameters is often preferable to simply changing the min/max values. | These parameters make it possible to influence the number of squares in a particular range without making conditions outside of that range impossible. For example, you can make it possible for more many more low elevation squares to exist without making it impossible for high elevations to form. Changing these parameters is often preferable to simply changing the min/max values. | ||
[[File:World_map-large-32x32-elevation-mesh.png|thumb|300px|A large world generated with an Elevation Mesh Size of 32x32 and range weights set to 1:0:0:0:1 (i.e., only extreme high and low elevations). Notice that with this coarse mesh, the terrain seems to appear almost like a grid of "pyramids" that are smoothed together. With a finer mesh size, these pyramids will be smaller, more numerous, smoother, and less apparent.]] | [[File:World_map-large-32x32-elevation-mesh.png|thumb|300px|A large world generated with an Elevation Mesh Size of 32x32 and range weights set to 1:0:0:0:1 (i.e., only extreme high and low elevations). Notice that with this coarse mesh, the terrain seems to appear almost like a grid of "pyramids" that are smoothed together. With a finer mesh size, these pyramids will be smaller, more numerous, smoother, and less apparent.]] | ||
| − | + | === Mesh Size === | |
| − | Mesh size determines how "finely grained" weighted ranges will be applied. Setting this to Ignore will cause the weighted range settings to be ignored for that terrain characteristic | + | Mesh size determines how "finely grained" weighted ranges will be applied. Setting this to Ignore will cause the weighted range settings to be ignored for that terrain characteristic. |
Mesh Size affects the smoothing brush in the world painter. | Mesh Size affects the smoothing brush in the world painter. | ||
| − | + | === Weighted Ranges === | |
If mesh size is set to something other than Ignore, these weights will be applied at the granularity of the selected mesh size for purposes of generating random values in each range. This allows random number generation to be non-linear for the given terrain characteristic. | If mesh size is set to something other than Ignore, these weights will be applied at the granularity of the selected mesh size for purposes of generating random values in each range. This allows random number generation to be non-linear for the given terrain characteristic. | ||
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Weighted ranges do not make rejection checks, although they can be responsible for many rejections if you neglect to adjust or disable some of the [[#Minimum Number of Mid/Low/High Characteristic Squares|Minimum Number of Mid/Low/High Characteristic Squares]] for example. | Weighted ranges do not make rejection checks, although they can be responsible for many rejections if you neglect to adjust or disable some of the [[#Minimum Number of Mid/Low/High Characteristic Squares|Minimum Number of Mid/Low/High Characteristic Squares]] for example. | ||
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| − | + | == Minimum Mountain Peak Number == | |
This will cause the world to be rejected if fewer than this many peaks (based on elevation) are present on the map. Elevations of 400 must be possible for mountain peaks to occur. If set to zero then worlds will not be rejected based on number of peaks. | This will cause the world to be rejected if fewer than this many peaks (based on elevation) are present on the map. Elevations of 400 must be possible for mountain peaks to occur. If set to zero then worlds will not be rejected based on number of peaks. | ||
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| − | + | == Minimum Partial Edge Oceans == | |
| − | This will cause a world to be rejected unless there are at least this many oceans touching an edge of the map. If set to zero then worlds will not be rejected based on this criterion. Setting both this parameter and Minimum Complete Edge Oceans to values that total more than 4 when added together may cause all worlds to be rejected as you can't have both a partial and complete edge ocean on a given edge. | + | This will cause a world to be rejected unless there are at least this many oceans touching an edge of the map. If set to zero then worlds will not be rejected based on this criterion. Setting both this parameter and Minimum Complete Edge Oceans to values that total more than 4 when added together may cause all worlds to be rejected as you can't have both a partial and complete edge ocean on a given edge.{{Verify}} |
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| − | + | == Minimum Complete Edge Oceans == | |
This will cause a world to be rejected unless there are at least this many oceans which completely cover an edge of the map. Since a square map only has 4 edges, the maximum value possible is 4. If set to zero then worlds will not be rejected based on this criterion but still might end up with complete edge oceans by chance. | This will cause a world to be rejected unless there are at least this many oceans which completely cover an edge of the map. Since a square map only has 4 edges, the maximum value possible is 4. If set to zero then worlds will not be rejected based on this criterion but still might end up with complete edge oceans by chance. | ||
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| − | + | == Minimum Volcano Number == | |
Worlds with less than this number of volcanoes will be rejected. Note that this will not just create this many volcanoes at random; there must be at least this many squares with a Volcanism of 100. Therefore adjusting Weighted Range for 80-100 to some higher value is recommended if you want to facilitate a large number of volcanoes. In addition, Maximum Volcanism must be set to 100 or squares with volcanism of 100 will be impossible making volcanoes impossible. | Worlds with less than this number of volcanoes will be rejected. Note that this will not just create this many volcanoes at random; there must be at least this many squares with a Volcanism of 100. Therefore adjusting Weighted Range for 80-100 to some higher value is recommended if you want to facilitate a large number of volcanoes. In addition, Maximum Volcanism must be set to 100 or squares with volcanism of 100 will be impossible making volcanoes impossible. | ||
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| − | + | == Mineral Scarcity == | |
Controls the frequency at which minerals occur. Setting this value lower will increase the amount of ore present on a map, the number of different types of ore, and the number/types of gems. The default value will result in a maximum of 2-4 metal ores per map (assuming you choose a good embark location) which may be limiting until the economy is fully implemented and desired metals can be traded for. | Controls the frequency at which minerals occur. Setting this value lower will increase the amount of ore present on a map, the number of different types of ore, and the number/types of gems. The default value will result in a maximum of 2-4 metal ores per map (assuming you choose a good embark location) which may be limiting until the economy is fully implemented and desired metals can be traded for. | ||
| − | + | According to research by [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=36045 Shandra] on v0.31.25, this is the relationship between the value of this setting and the approximate number of gems and ore: | |
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[[File:MineralSetting_v25_limit10k.png]] | [[File:MineralSetting_v25_limit10k.png]] | ||
| − | This is for the same 8x8 embark region in a world which is otherwise the same except for the mineral scarcity parameter | + | This is for the same 8x8 embark region in a world which is otherwise the same except for the mineral scarcity parameter. See [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=79018.msg2063804#msg2063804 this forum thread] for detailed information on peoples' experiments and possible changes to newer versions. |
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| − | + | == Max Megabeast Caves == | |
| − | This is the number of megabeasts | + | This is the maximum number of caves that will be inhabited by [[Megabeast|megabeasts]]. Even though the parameter uses the word "caves" it appears to impact the number of sites (lairs) of different types.{{Verify}} If there are more megabeasts than "caves", megabeasts will suffer from a housing shortage and you may end up with things like 10 dragons sharing a lair. Which could make for a [[Fun]] world. |
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| − | | | + | | Number of caves/labyrinths/lairs, not beasts. |
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| − | + | == Max Semi-Megabeast Caves == | |
| − | + | The maximum number of caves that will be inhabited by [[Creature#Semi-Megabeasts|semi-megabeasts]]. If there are more semi-megabeasts than caves, semi-megabeasts will be forced to cohabitate and you may end up with 10 minotaurs in one labyrinth (for example). | |
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| − | | | + | | Number of caves/labyrinths/lairs, not beasts. |
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| − | + | == Titan Parameters == | |
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| + | === Number === | ||
| − | + | This controls the number of megabeasts and semi-megabeasts that exist at the beginning of history. Note that they can get killed or die later due to events during history generation. The number of forgotten beasts is unaffected by this parameter. | |
| − | + | Note: One can generate more historical ages by pumping up the amount of semimegabeasts, who are usually more killable than the regular megabeasts. | |
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| − | + | === Attack Population Requirement === | |
Megabeasts will begin to attack your fort once at least this many dwarves inhabit it, regardless of whether any other attack criteria have been met. This number defaults to 80 which isn't usually too difficult to deal with. | Megabeasts will begin to attack your fort once at least this many dwarves inhabit it, regardless of whether any other attack criteria have been met. This number defaults to 80 which isn't usually too difficult to deal with. | ||
| − | + | === Exported Wealth Requirement === | |
Megabeasts will begin to attack your fort once you have exported at least this many [[Currency|dwarfbucks]] worth of merchandise, regardless of whether or not any other criteria have been met. This parameter defaults to None (disabled). | Megabeasts will begin to attack your fort once you have exported at least this many [[Currency|dwarfbucks]] worth of merchandise, regardless of whether or not any other criteria have been met. This parameter defaults to None (disabled). | ||
| − | + | === Created Wealth Requirement === | |
| − | Megabeasts will begin to attack your fort once the fort's total wealth has reached this many [[Currency|dwarfbucks]] in value. This happens regardless of whether any of the other criteria, such as population, have been met | + | Megabeasts will begin to attack your fort once the fort's total wealth has reached this many [[Currency|dwarfbucks]] in value. This happens regardless of whether any of the other criteria, such as population, have been met. Therefore even with 1 dwarf a fort could be attacked if the fort were worth at least this value. |
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| − | + | == Number of Demon Types == | |
[[Demon|Demons]] are similar to titans and forgotten beasts in that they are procedurally generated, but unlike titans they are not unique. Thus many different types of demons will exist in the world but there will be many members of each type. Setting this to zero means no demons will exist, limiting the amount of fun you can have. | [[Demon|Demons]] are similar to titans and forgotten beasts in that they are procedurally generated, but unlike titans they are not unique. Thus many different types of demons will exist in the world but there will be many members of each type. Setting this to zero means no demons will exist, limiting the amount of fun you can have. | ||
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| − | + | A setting of zero also means that there will be no [[Bogeyman|Bogeymen]] in adventure mode, though any modded creatures with the [NIGHT_CREATURE:BOGEYMAN] tag will still exist. | |
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| − | + | Though the exact size of small, medium, and large are unknown, the counts used here will always be restricted to regions of the given size no matter how large the number. Also, the count is more of a goal than a minimum or maximum. As a result you can end up with many more or many fewer than the requested number of squares in some situations. | |
| − | In particular, if you have something like | + | In particular, if you have something like case where only 3 large regions exists in a world, and you request "1 evil square" in large regions, you will end up with one of the large regions being ''entirely evil''. So any non-zero value in one of these settings essentially means "force at least one region of this size to be all good/evil." |
Note that the "evilness" of evil biomes is also impacted by savagery. | Note that the "evilness" of evil biomes is also impacted by savagery. | ||
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| − | + | == Minimum Biome Square Counts == | |
These numbers control whether or not a world will be rejected based on a lack of different [[biome|biomes]]. Raising these numbers will '''not''' automatically generate the given number of squares of the given biome! For a biome to exist, certain conditions like elevation and rainfall must exist. | These numbers control whether or not a world will be rejected based on a lack of different [[biome|biomes]]. Raising these numbers will '''not''' automatically generate the given number of squares of the given biome! For a biome to exist, certain conditions like elevation and rainfall must exist. | ||
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| − | + | === Biome Type Requirement Table === | |
Terrain requirements for various biomes are described below.{{Verify}} Note that some of the exact ranges are unknown. | Terrain requirements for various biomes are described below.{{Verify}} Note that some of the exact ranges are unknown. | ||
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| + | === Minimum Initial Square Count === | ||
This is the minimum number of squares of the given biome that must exist before things like erosion take place. | This is the minimum number of squares of the given biome that must exist before things like erosion take place. | ||
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| − | + | === Minimum Initial Region Count === | |
This is the minimum number of regions of contiguous biome squares that must exist before other processes such as erosion take place. | This is the minimum number of regions of contiguous biome squares that must exist before other processes such as erosion take place. | ||
| − | + | === Minimum Final Region Count === | |
This many regions of the given biome must exist after erosion and similar phases of generation have been completed. | This many regions of the given biome must exist after erosion and similar phases of generation have been completed. | ||
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| − | + | == Erosion Cycle Count == | |
Tells the world-generator how long the world has to erode its tall peaks down to mountainsides during the 'running rivers...' stage of world creation. The higher this number, the less jagged the world will be, and the more wide the major rivers will be. If you use the maximum number, your mountains will dissolve before your eyes into plains which can lead to rejections if there aren't enough mountains to use for river start points and dwarven civilization origin points. | Tells the world-generator how long the world has to erode its tall peaks down to mountainsides during the 'running rivers...' stage of world creation. The higher this number, the less jagged the world will be, and the more wide the major rivers will be. If you use the maximum number, your mountains will dissolve before your eyes into plains which can lead to rejections if there aren't enough mountains to use for river start points and dwarven civilization origin points. | ||
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| − | + | == Minimum/Desired River Start Locations == | |
This is the minimum number of riverheads that must exist before and after erosion takes place. Worlds will be rejected if they fail to meet these numbers. As with minimum biome counts, raising this number doesn't automatically create this many riverheads. Other conditions like terrain and rainfall must exist for rivers to form. | This is the minimum number of riverheads that must exist before and after erosion takes place. Worlds will be rejected if they fail to meet these numbers. As with minimum biome counts, raising this number doesn't automatically create this many riverheads. Other conditions like terrain and rainfall must exist for rivers to form. | ||
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| − | + | == Periodically Erode Extreme Cliffs == | |
If enabled, makes every impassable rock wall into a series of ramps. Some prefer to pump up erosion to about 250, and turn the "Desired pre-erosion river count" to 0 for good erosion and no extra canyons. | If enabled, makes every impassable rock wall into a series of ramps. Some prefer to pump up erosion to about 250, and turn the "Desired pre-erosion river count" to 0 for good erosion and no extra canyons. | ||
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| − | + | == Do Orographic Precipitation and Rain Shadows == | |
| − | Toggle that allows terrain height to affect rainfall. For example, moist air coming from the ocean blows over the land. As the terrain gets higher, it forces the moist air up, causing it to rain on the seaward side of a mountain. Eventually, all the rain has fallen if the mountain is tall enough. So, when the breeze goes over the top, there's no moisture left to fall on the other side, creating a rain-shadow. This should create a tendency for more extreme rainfall in regions, creating more forests, deserts, marshlands, and grasslands | + | Toggle that allows terrain height to affect rainfall. For example, moist air coming from the ocean blows over the land. As the terrain gets higher, it forces the moist air up, causing it to rain on the seaward side of a mountain. Eventually, all the rain has fallen if the mountain is tall enough. So, when the breeze goes over the top, there's no moisture left to fall on the other side, creating a rain-shadow. This should create a tendency for more extreme rainfall in regions, creating more forests, deserts, marshlands, and grasslands. Turning it off should result in more controllable, less complex rainfall conditions based on rainfall parameters as it adds a random element which can distort or otherwise mess up the climates on a pregenerated map. |
This should be disabled if you're importing a map or using a preset map file that has weather. | This should be disabled if you're importing a map or using a preset map file that has weather. | ||
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| − | + | == Maximum Number of Subregions == | |
| − | This is the number of separate biomes (the flashing regions you see on embark when you hit F1, F2, etc | + | This is the number of separate biomes (the flashing regions you see on embark when you hit F1, F2, etc when there's more than one biome on the embark location) that are allowed to exist on the entire map. |
Setting this to very low values will result in numerous rejections depending on [[#X and Y Variance|variance parameters]]. If variance values are set to high numbers, many small biomes will be created causing rejection if this parameter value is not increased beyond the default. | Setting this to very low values will result in numerous rejections depending on [[#X and Y Variance|variance parameters]]. If variance values are set to high numbers, many small biomes will be created causing rejection if this parameter value is not increased beyond the default. | ||
Increasing the value of this tag is often a must when generating "patchwork" worlds with lots of biome variance, but simply increasing it without increasing variance parameters will not guarantee more biomes. | Increasing the value of this tag is often a must when generating "patchwork" worlds with lots of biome variance, but simply increasing it without increasing variance parameters will not guarantee more biomes. | ||
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| − | + | == Cavern Parameters == | |
[[Caverns]] are the hollow areas underground which dwarves tend to encounter when they're digging around. | [[Caverns]] are the hollow areas underground which dwarves tend to encounter when they're digging around. | ||
| − | + | === Cavern Layer Number === | |
This parameter determines how many cavern systems will be generated, not including the Magma layer or the Bottom layer. Defaults to three. Setting it to lower values could help FPS. | This parameter determines how many cavern systems will be generated, not including the Magma layer or the Bottom layer. Defaults to three. Setting it to lower values could help FPS. | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Warning:''' If this is 0 then you will not have caverns on your map. Note that disabling caverns will make it impossible to grow any underground plants because none will exist for your civilization to cultivate. (Underground plants will not be available on embark.) |
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| − | + | === Cavern Layout Parameters === | |
Open caverns and dense passageways are not mutually exclusive. When both are raised, bizarre results can occur, such as layers showing a combination of open caverns, a cluster of network passages, and natural walls sprinkling the inside of an otherwise open cavern. [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76355.msg1936859#msg1936859 Reference] | Open caverns and dense passageways are not mutually exclusive. When both are raised, bizarre results can occur, such as layers showing a combination of open caverns, a cluster of network passages, and natural walls sprinkling the inside of an otherwise open cavern. [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76355.msg1936859#msg1936859 Reference] | ||
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| − | + | ==== Layer Openness Min/Max ==== | |
Dictates the size of cavern passages. When Passage Density (see below) is set to minimum (0), caverns will be open expanses. Raising the maximum will increase the size of the caverns. | Dictates the size of cavern passages. When Passage Density (see below) is set to minimum (0), caverns will be open expanses. Raising the maximum will increase the size of the caverns. | ||
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| − | + | ==== Layer Passage Density Min/Max ==== | |
This determines how many passages form the cavern. If openness (see above) is set to minimum and density increased then you will get a maze like network of small criss-crossing passages. Raising the values further increases the number of the maze-like passages. | This determines how many passages form the cavern. If openness (see above) is set to minimum and density increased then you will get a maze like network of small criss-crossing passages. Raising the values further increases the number of the maze-like passages. | ||
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See [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76355.0 this forum thread] for more information on openness and density including many more images. | See [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76355.0 this forum thread] for more information on openness and density including many more images. | ||
| − | + | ==== Layer Water min\max ==== | |
Determines how many caverns will have water at the bottom. Note that, even at 100, there will be some amount of ground in caverns, but each cavern 'bubble' will contain some amount of water. | Determines how many caverns will have water at the bottom. Note that, even at 100, there will be some amount of ground in caverns, but each cavern 'bubble' will contain some amount of water. | ||
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| − | + | === Magma Layer === | |
This parameter controls whether the [[magma sea]] exists. | This parameter controls whether the [[magma sea]] exists. | ||
| − | Setting 1/Yes causes the magma layer to exist, value 0/No prevents it. Appears not have impact on volcanoes, nor | + | Setting 1/Yes causes the magma layer to exist, value 0/No prevents it. Appears not have impact on volcanoes, nor vulcanism, so even if 0/No there will still be embark locations with magma. If a [[volcano]] exists, it appears to always tap the magma sea, but the magma sea will not be revealed by revealing the volcano. |
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| − | + | === Bottom Layer === | |
Determines if the space below the magma sea exists. If Yes the "HFS" layer is always present. Normally you want to leave this set to Yes for maximum fun. | Determines if the space below the magma sea exists. If Yes the "HFS" layer is always present. Normally you want to leave this set to Yes for maximum fun. | ||
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| − | + | == Z Levels (Depth) Settings == | |
These parameters control the "thickness" of various "layers" on the map. Note that a "layer" in this case does not refer to one Z-level, but refers to a number of related Z-levels such as "levels above ground". | These parameters control the "thickness" of various "layers" on the map. Note that a "layer" in this case does not refer to one Z-level, but refers to a number of related Z-levels such as "levels above ground". | ||
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* Very large values can cause strange things to happen. Even more true for small values. | * Very large values can cause strange things to happen. Even more true for small values. | ||
| − | + | == Cave Parameters == | |
Caves are sort of like caverns except that they have a passage to the surface and are generally much smaller. Caves can connect to caverns if they are sufficiently deep. | Caves are sort of like caverns except that they have a passage to the surface and are generally much smaller. Caves can connect to caverns if they are sufficiently deep. | ||
| − | + | === Minimum/Maximum Natural Cave Size === | |
These parameters appear to control the length and depth of caves. | These parameters appear to control the length and depth of caves. | ||
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| − | + | === Number of (Non-)Mountain Caves === | |
| − | + | These are the numbers of mountain and non-mountain caves that will be placed. These parameters will cause this number of caves to be placed, but rejections may occur if a world has an insufficient number of mountain or non-mountain squares to place the caves in. | |
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| <tt><nowiki>[MOUNTAIN_CAVE_MIN:100]</nowiki></tt> | | <tt><nowiki>[MOUNTAIN_CAVE_MIN:100]</nowiki></tt> | ||
| − | | rowspan="2" | Range: | + | | rowspan="2" | Range: 1 to 800 |
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| − | + | === Make Caves Visible === | |
If set to no (default) then the location of caves will not be marked on the map. If set to yes, caves will appear on the map as {{Raw Tile|•|#808080|#00DD00}} symbols so that they may be sought out or avoided as desired. | If set to no (default) then the location of caves will not be marked on the map. If set to yes, caves will appear on the map as {{Raw Tile|•|#808080|#00DD00}} symbols so that they may be sought out or avoided as desired. | ||
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| − | + | == Allow Init Options to Show Tunnels == | |
| − | This parameter doesn't do anything. | + | This parameter doesn't do anything in v0.31.{{Verify}} In older versions, tunnels could be built between dwarven settlements and these could appear on the map similarly to roads. |
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| − | + | == Number of Civilizations == | |
| − | This number of civilizations will be placed on the map before history generation begins. These civilizations may later die out due to historical events | + | This number of civilizations will be placed on the map before history generation begins. These civilizations may later die out due to historical events. |
Note that a high value here can cause lots of map rejections, particularly on smaller maps as there simply isn't enough room or regions to put them all in. | Note that a high value here can cause lots of map rejections, particularly on smaller maps as there simply isn't enough room or regions to put them all in. | ||
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| − | + | == Playable Civilization Required == | |
If this is set to yes (default) then worlds will be rejected if no civilization with [[Entity token|CIV_CONTROLLABLE]] can be placed. In an unmodded game, only the dwarves have this token. | If this is set to yes (default) then worlds will be rejected if no civilization with [[Entity token|CIV_CONTROLLABLE]] can be placed. In an unmodded game, only the dwarves have this token. | ||
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| − | + | == Minimum Number of Mid/Low/High Characteristic Squares == | |
Sets the minimum possible number of squares of certain ranges of each of the region qualities, such as elevation, rain, drainage, volcanism, savagery, and temperature. These need to be changed to reflect your regional meshes and weights. These are responsible for a HUGE number of map rejections. These values can all be set to 0 for much fewer map rejections, particularly in the case of more wacky, non-standard maps. | Sets the minimum possible number of squares of certain ranges of each of the region qualities, such as elevation, rain, drainage, volcanism, savagery, and temperature. These need to be changed to reflect your regional meshes and weights. These are responsible for a HUGE number of map rejections. These values can all be set to 0 for much fewer map rejections, particularly in the case of more wacky, non-standard maps. | ||
| − | These values will cause worlds to be rejected unless at least the given number of squares of the given type are randomly generated. Setting these values too high could result in worlds always being rejected if other parameters such as the maximum/minimums for elevation, etc | + | These values will cause worlds to be rejected unless at least the given number of squares of the given type are randomly generated. Setting these values too high could result in worlds always being rejected if other parameters such as the maximum/minimums for elevation, etc, don't allow enough of those squares to get generated. |
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| − | = | + | ="The World Generator is having trouble placing..."= |
:''Main article [[World rejection]]'' | :''Main article [[World rejection]]'' | ||
| − | If you are having the common problem of your generated worlds always being rejected by the world generator, see [[ | + | If you are having the common problem of your generated worlds always being rejected by the world generator, see [[World_rejection#Solving_World_Rejection_Problems|Solving World Rejection Problems]] as it contains many detailed suggestions on how to troubleshoot and solve these issues. |
| − | + | = Default Worldgen Parameters = | |
There is no single default for each parameter. Several advanced world generation profiles come with the game by default. See [[world_gen.txt|Default world_gen.txt]] to take a look at this file. | There is no single default for each parameter. Several advanced world generation profiles come with the game by default. See [[world_gen.txt|Default world_gen.txt]] to take a look at this file. | ||
| − | + | = Parameter Set Examples = | |
If you're trying to do something specific then the [[Worldgen examples|Worldgen examples]] might be helpful. These are complete parameter sets that can be copied directly into your ''world_gen.txt'' file and customized as desired. | If you're trying to do something specific then the [[Worldgen examples|Worldgen examples]] might be helpful. These are complete parameter sets that can be copied directly into your ''world_gen.txt'' file and customized as desired. | ||
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For many many more examples see: | For many many more examples see: | ||
* [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=101280 v0.34 WorldGen "Cookbook" Thread] | * [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=101280 v0.34 WorldGen "Cookbook" Thread] | ||
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| + | = Bugs = | ||
| + | *Magma sea breaching into [[Main:HFS|HFS]]{{bug|1791}} | ||
| + | *Embark on a mountain of Slade, with Eerie Pits immediately revealed{{bug|3356}} | ||
| + | *Anti-Gravity Ants - Floating ant hills above river{{bug|3054}} | ||
{{World}} | {{World}} | ||
| + | [[Category:World]] | ||