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== Editing the configuration file == | == Editing the configuration file == | ||
− | You can edit the configuration files with any word processing software or program that can open .txt files. A good program to edit these files in Windows is | + | You can edit the configuration files with any word processing software or program that can open .txt files. A good program to edit these files in Windows is notepad. |
All data in these files is contained in what are called tokens. Each token is defined by the text between an opening square bracket, '[', and the first closing square bracket, ']'. Arguments to the various tokens are separated from a token identifier by a colon, ':'. | All data in these files is contained in what are called tokens. Each token is defined by the text between an opening square bracket, '[', and the first closing square bracket, ']'. Arguments to the various tokens are separated from a token identifier by a colon, ':'. | ||
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*[WINDOWEDY:25] | *[WINDOWEDY:25] | ||
If this is below 256, this specifies the height of the grid used by Dwarf Fortress with a minimum of 25. As such, the height of the window used will be the product of this value and the height of the font use. If this value is 256 or above, it specifies the height of the window used directly. | If this is below 256, this specifies the height of the grid used by Dwarf Fortress with a minimum of 25. As such, the height of the window used will be the product of this value and the height of the font use. If this value is 256 or above, it specifies the height of the window used directly. | ||
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*[FONT:curses_640x300.png] | *[FONT:curses_640x300.png] | ||
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=== Graphics === | === Graphics === | ||
*[GRAPHICS:NO] | *[GRAPHICS:NO] | ||
− | Can be "YES" or "NO". If this is "YES", Dwarf Fortress will use the raw/graphics folder for certain tile graphics. Currently this is limited to | + | Can be "YES" or "NO". If this is "YES", Dwarf Fortress will use the raw/graphics folder for certain tile graphics. Currently this is limited to creature graphics. |
*[GRAPHICS_WINDOWEDX:0] | *[GRAPHICS_WINDOWEDX:0] | ||
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*[GRAPHICS_FONT:curses_square_16x16.png] | *[GRAPHICS_FONT:curses_square_16x16.png] | ||
− | The | + | The font used by Dwarf Fortress when in windowed mode and [GRAPHICS:YES/NO] is "YES". |
*[GRAPHICS_FULLSCREENX:0] | *[GRAPHICS_FULLSCREENX:0] | ||
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*[TEXTURE_PARAM:LINEAR] | *[TEXTURE_PARAM:LINEAR] | ||
− | Can be either "LINEAR" or "NEAREST". If it is "NEAREST", the texture values use the nearest pixel value without averaging. If it is "LINEAR", the texture values use the average of the adjacent pixels | + | Can be either "LINEAR" or "NEAREST". If it is "NEAREST", the texture values use the nearest pixel value without averaging. If it is "LINEAR", the texture values use the average of the adjacent pixels. |
=== FPS === | === FPS === | ||
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If this is "YES", Dwarf Fortress will save the game immediately after you embark. | If this is "YES", Dwarf Fortress will save the game immediately after you embark. | ||
− | === | + | === Game Options === |
*[IDLERS:TOP] | *[IDLERS:TOP] | ||
Where to display the number of idlers. The value can be either "TOP", "BOTTOM", or "OFF". | Where to display the number of idlers. The value can be either "TOP", "BOTTOM", or "OFF". | ||
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*[ECONOMY:YES] | *[ECONOMY:YES] | ||
− | Turns on or off the fortress mode dwarven economy | + | Turns on or off the fortress mode dwarven economy. |
*[INVADERS:YES] | *[INVADERS:YES] | ||
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*[ZERO_RENT:NO] | *[ZERO_RENT:NO] | ||
− | If this is "YES", when the dwarven economy kicks in all rooms will cost nothing, allowing even the poorest of haulers to have a room fit for a king | + | If this is "YES", when the dwarven economy kicks in all rooms will cost nothing, allowing even the poorest of haulers to have a room fit for a king. |
*[TESTING_ARENA:YES] | *[TESTING_ARENA:YES] | ||
Turns on or off the testing arena. | Turns on or off the testing arena. | ||
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*[PATH_COST:1:2:5:25] | *[PATH_COST:1:2:5:25] | ||
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*[COFFIN_NO_PETS_DEFAULT:NO] | *[COFFIN_NO_PETS_DEFAULT:NO] | ||
− | + | If "YES" pets will not be able to be buried in coffins. | |
*[STORE_DIST_ITEM_DECREASE:20] | *[STORE_DIST_ITEM_DECREASE:20] | ||
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=== Embark Options === | === Embark Options === | ||
*[EMBARK_WARNING_ALWAYS:NO] | *[EMBARK_WARNING_ALWAYS:NO] | ||
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*[SHOW_EMBARK_TUNNEL:FINDER] | *[SHOW_EMBARK_TUNNEL:FINDER] | ||
*[EMBARK_RECTANGLE:4:4] | *[EMBARK_RECTANGLE:4:4] | ||
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=== Wounds === | === Wounds === |