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− | + | This is a beginner's guide to Fortress Mode [[controls]]. This page assumes the default [[key binding]]s. | |
− | == | + | =Map Information= |
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− | + | These commands let you get information from the map. | |
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− | + | ==Look Around== | |
+ | {{key|k}} This command shows you individual map tiles. Use this to see the items and creatures stacked up in a tile. The secondary select lets you pick an item in the tile, and {{key|Enter}} gives an information screen, which includes an item's full description, contents, and ☼ [[value]]. | ||
+ | ==View Creatures== | ||
+ | {{key|v}} This shows information on a creature: [[dwarves]], [[animal]]s, [[goblin]]s, everything. It picks the one nearest the cursor. In a tie, use {{key|v}} to toggle between them. | ||
+ | * {{key|g}} '''General''' | ||
+ | * {{key|i}} '''Inventory''' | ||
+ | * {{key|w}} '''Wounds''' | ||
+ | * {{key|p}} '''Preferences''' | ||
+ | ** {{key|l}} '''Labor''' | ||
− | + | ==View Rooms== | |
− | + | {{key|q}} This lets you peek inside a room. Look at a [[workshop]] to see what tasks are being worked on, and change [[job]]s in the queue. Also use this to make a [[bed ]]into a [[bedroom]], a [[chair]] into an [[office]], and so on. The {{key|x}} command marks a room or piece of [[furniture]] for removal. | |
− | + | ==Items in Rooms== | |
− | + | {{key|t}} | |
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− | + | ==View Squads== | |
− | + | {{key|x}} | |
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=Order your Dwarves= | =Order your Dwarves= | ||
− | These commands affect what your dwarves do | + | These commands affect what your dwarves do. |
− | ==Build | + | ==Build== |
− | + | {{key|b}} Use this command to create rooms, place [[furniture]], start [[farm]] plots, and such. | |
*{{key|w}} '''[[Workshop]]s''' | *{{key|w}} '''[[Workshop]]s''' | ||
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*{{key|C}} '''[[Construction]]''' | *{{key|C}} '''[[Construction]]''' | ||
*{{key|T}} '''[[Trap]]s''' | *{{key|T}} '''[[Trap]]s''' | ||
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− | ==Designate | + | ==Designate== |
− | {{key|d}} Use this to mark stone to be [[ | + | {{key|d}} Use this to mark stone to be [[mine]]d out, trees to be cut, [[plant]]s to be gathered, walls and floors to be smoothed or [[engrave]]d, and so on. |
− | ==Stockpile | + | ==Stockpile== |
− | {{key|p}} | + | {{key|p}} |
− | ==Zones | + | ==Zones== |
− | {{key|i}} | + | {{key|i}} |
=Fortress Information= | =Fortress Information= | ||
These commands take you away from the map, to an informational screen. Some of them also let you give orders. | These commands take you away from the map, to an informational screen. Some of them also let you give orders. | ||
− | ==Announcements | + | ==Announcements== |
− | {{key|a}} | + | {{key|a}} You know those messages that pop up at the bottom of the screen? Those announcements are logged on this screen. Use it to see what you missed, or scroll up the early history of your fortress. |
− | ==Civilizations | + | ==Civilizations== |
− | {{key|c}} | + | {{key|c}} |
− | ==Unit List | + | ==Unit List== |
− | {{key|u}} | + | {{key|u}} |
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− | ==Military | + | ==Military== |
− | {{key|m}} | + | {{key|m}} |
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− | ==Room List | + | ==Room List== |
− | {{key|r}} | + | {{key|r}} |
− | ==Artifacts | + | ==Artifacts== |
− | {{key|l}} | + | {{key|l}} |
− | ==Nobles & Administrators | + | ==Nobles & Administrators== |
− | {{key|n}} | + | {{key|n}} |
− | ==Fortress Overview | + | ==Fortress Overview== |
− | {{key|z}} | + | {{key|z}} |
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=Miscellaneous= | =Miscellaneous= | ||
− | ==Options & Orders | + | ==Options & Orders== |
− | {{key|o}} | + | {{key|o}} |
− | ==Hot keys | + | ==Hot keys== |
− | {{key|h}} | + | {{key|h}} |
{{Game Interface FAQ}} | {{Game Interface FAQ}} |