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== Saving == | == Saving == | ||
− | At any time while you are playing ''Dwarf Fortress'', you can manually save the game with {{ | + | At any time while you are playing ''Dwarf Fortress'', you can manually save the game with the escape menu options. Press {{key|Esc}} (or click the gear button next to the mini-map) and then select ''Save and return to title menu'' or ''Save and continue playing''. |
− | There is also an | + | There is also an auto-save feature, which will periodically (1, 2, or 4 times per year) save the game. To enable '''auto-save''' and control its behavior, see: [[Settings#Game|Game Settings]]. |
When loading a save the game displays the name of the fortress and its translation, what type of save it is (Active, Manual, or Autosave), the date in game, and the folder name. | When loading a save the game displays the name of the fortress and its translation, what type of save it is (Active, Manual, or Autosave), the date in game, and the folder name. | ||
− | The ''Retire the fortress (for the time being)'' and ''Abandon the fortress to ruin'' options also save the game, but the world will now be available to start a new game in, either with a new fortress, by unretiring a previous player fortress, or [[ | + | The ''Retire the fortress (for the time being)'' and ''Abandon the fortress to ruin'' options also save the game, but the world will now be available to start a new game in, either with a new fortress, by unretiring a previous player fortress, or [[reclaim]]ing a ruin. |
If the game asks for a name for the timeline or folder, type the name, then press {{k|Enter}} when done to save. | If the game asks for a name for the timeline or folder, type the name, then press {{k|Enter}} when done to save. | ||
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Do '''not''' overwrite an old folder, as it might leave residual files. | Do '''not''' overwrite an old folder, as it might leave residual files. | ||
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== Restoring saves == | == Restoring saves == |