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| − | + | The '''site finder''' is a feature introduced with the army arc{{verify}} versions of Dwarf Fortress. 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 '''site finder''' is a feature introduced | ||
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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 cave river, magma pool and chasm 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 cave river, magma pool and chasm 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. | ||
| − | + | More information on some of the settings can be found on the [[World Generation]] page. | |
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| − | More information on some of the settings can be found on the [[ | ||
== X Dimension / Y Dimension == | == X Dimension / Y Dimension == | ||
Range for either: 2 to 16 | Range for either: 2 to 16 | ||
| − | This setting controls the initial size of the embark rectangle. The finder searches the world map for the selected features using a rectangle of the selected size. A larger rectangle will | + | This setting controls the initial size of the embark rectangle. The finder searches the world map for the selected features using a rectangle of the selected size. A larger rectangle will{{verify}} lead to a higher chance of finding all selected features, but will impact game performance (the larger the rectangle, the lower the FPS){{verify}}. |
== Savagery == | == Savagery == | ||
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
| − | These settings mean the same as the '''Benign, Neutral, Savage''' settings on the [[Regions]] page. | + | These settings mean the same{{verify}} as the '''Benign, Neutral, Savage''' settings on the [[Regions]] page. |
== Evil == | == Evil == | ||
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
| − | These settings | + | These settings mean the same{{verify}} as the '''Good, Neutral, Evil''' settings on the [[Regions]] page. |
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== Elevation == | == Elevation == | ||
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Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
| − | + | Selects how fast water leaves the map{{verify}}. | |
== Flux Stone == | == Flux Stone == | ||
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Range: N/A, No, Yes | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
| − | Controls whether a candidate must have a [[River]] beneath the surface | + | Controls whether a candidate must have a [[River]] beneath the surface. |
== Underground Pool == | == Underground Pool == | ||
Range: N/A, No, Yes | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
| − | Controls whether a candidate must have | + | Controls whether a candidate must have a pool of water beneath the surface (see [[Murky pool]]). |
== Magma Pool == | == Magma Pool == | ||
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Range: N/A, No, Yes | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
| − | Controls whether a candidate must have [[Magma]] with a replenishing source, | + | Controls whether a candidate must have [[Magma]] with a replenishing source, ie. a Magma pipe / [[Volcano]]. |
== Chasm == | == Chasm == | ||
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Range: N/A, No, Yes | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
| − | Controls whether a candidate must have a | + | Controls whether a candidate must have a '''*SPOILER WARNING*''' [[Pit]]. |
== Other Features == | == Other Features == | ||
Range: N/A, No, Yes | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
| − | + | Unknown, could be more hidden fun stuff? | |