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The '''site finder''' is a feature introduced in Dwarf Fortress 0.28.181.39d. It is a menu added to the embark screen that helps you searching for embark positions based on preferences. It can be invoked from the embark screen by pressing {{k|f}}. | The '''site finder''' is a feature introduced in Dwarf Fortress 0.28.181.39d. It is a menu added to the embark screen that helps you searching for embark positions based on preferences. It can be invoked from the embark screen by pressing {{k|f}}. | ||
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The highlighted feature can be switched by using {{k|↑}} and {{k|↓}}, the setting can be selected using {{k|←}} and {{k|→}} or the analogous keys on the keypad ({{k|8}} {{k|2}} and {{k|4}} {{k|6}}). | The highlighted feature can be switched by using {{k|↑}} and {{k|↓}}, the setting can be selected using {{k|←}} and {{k|→}} or the analogous keys on the keypad ({{k|8}} {{k|2}} and {{k|4}} {{k|6}}). | ||
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A selection set to N/A will not influence the search, while a setting other than that does not guarantee a hit - it is quite possible that there is no 2x2 location with a river, no aquifer, and multiple deep and shallow metals on your world map. The finder will then display a '''candidate''' that fits as many as possible of the selected settings in the desired size. | A selection set to N/A will not influence the search, while a setting other than that does not guarantee a hit - it is quite possible that there is no 2x2 location with a river, no aquifer, and multiple deep and shallow metals on your world map. The finder will then display a '''candidate''' that fits as many as possible of the selected settings in the desired size. | ||
− | If there are multiple sites that match your settings, the site | + | If there are multiple sites that match your settings, versions prior to 0.31.19 will show only the first matching site, resulting in a lot of results on a glacier if you don't set temperature. Starting in .19, though, it will mark all acceptable sites on the Region and World maps and allow you to examine them for yourself. |
The search will take into account the whole world map. | The search will take into account the whole world map. | ||
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Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
− | This | + | This corresponds{{verify}} approximately to Freezing/Cold, Temperate/Warm, Hot/Scorching (see [[Climate]]). |
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== Rain == | == Rain == | ||
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Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
− | This, along with other factors, determines the terrain type to look for. High drainage areas include glaciers and deserts | + | This, along with other factors, determines the terrain type to look for. High drainage areas include glaciers and deserts. |
== Flux Stone == | == Flux Stone == |