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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. | ||
− | The options | + | The options Very Rare, Rare, Sparse, Frequent and Everywhere in the [[World_generation#Basic_World_Generation_Menu|basic world generation menu]] use the values 50000, 10000, 2500, 500 and 100 respectively. |
− | According to [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=79018.msg2063804#msg2063804 research] by Shandra | + | According to [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=79018.msg2063804#msg2063804 research] by Shandra on v0.31.25, this is the relationship between the value of this setting and the approximate number of gems and ore: |
[[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. Although most of the detailed information comes from experiments on previous versions. |
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− | '''Note: | + | <small>'''Note: as of DF2012 low mineral scarcity settings do not cause rejections.'''</small> |
=== Max Megabeasts Caves === | === Max Megabeasts Caves === |