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121.74.254.159: For some reason these are the set skills for hunter? Using latest version

2025-06-19T06:04:15Z

For some reason these are the set skills for hunter? Using latest version

Quietust at 18:18, 28 January 2025

2025-01-28T18:18:31Z

Untrustedlife: removed extra dot

2025-01-28T17:50:46Z

removed extra dot

Untrustedlife: Not sure if this longwinded explanation is nessessary... But i feel like a new player shoudl know this since chosen will help them massively. If you are editing this also feel free to pair it down.

2025-01-28T17:50:20Z

Not sure if this longwinded explanation is nessessary... But i feel like a new player shoudl know this since chosen will help them massively. If you are editing this also feel free to pair it down.

Untrustedlife: Note about playing as chosen. Sorry Silverwing heh

2025-01-28T17:47:34Z

Note about playing as chosen. Sorry Silverwing heh

Silverwing235: /* Where can I find food? */

2025-01-23T20:54:10Z

Where can I find food?

Silverwing235: /* Finding your target */

2025-01-23T20:51:55Z

Finding your target

Silverwing235: /* World generation */

2025-01-23T20:49:27Z

World generation

Silverwing235: /* World generation */

2025-01-23T20:47:24Z

World generation

70.30.91.33 at 20:32, 23 January 2025

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 * {{DFtext|Novice Reader|7:1}}
 As a hunter, you already have:
-* {{DFtext|Talented Marksdwarf|7:1}}
+* {{DFtext|Adequate Marksdwarf|7:1}}
-* {{DFtext|Master Ambusher|7:1}}
+* {{DFtext|Talented Ambusher|7:1}}
-* {{DFtext|Talented Dodger|7:1}}
+* {{DFtext|Adequate Dodger|7:1}}
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 See the [[combat skill]], [[swimmer]], and [[reader]] pages for in-depth explanations of the suggested skills. The following explains these particular suggestions: Swords have both slash and stab attacks and are not very expensive; other [[weapon]]s can be better at one of those attacks, but not both, and, other than the war hammer, are more expensive. '''Fighter''' to improve the accuracy of all melee attacks. '''Observer''' to see what an opponent is doing, and react to it. Without at least Novice '''Swimmer''', it will be very easy to drown, higher levels just increase speed. '''Shield User''' to increase the chance of a successful block, '''Armor User''' to reduce the speed penalty of the weight of worn armor. '''Wrestler''' for when you want to take down an opponent, or remove their armor. '''Reader''' because there is no way to gain the skill in-game. The Hunter occupation is suggested mostly for Dodger, although Ambusher is good for sneaking; crossbows in adventurer mode are not very useful, so Marksdwarf will probably go unused. If you chose an occupation that does not provide '''Dodger''', it is a vital skill for survival, so reduce Observer and Armor User one level, and spend those points on Dodger.

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 Most of the appearance page has no effect in-game, other than general [[size]], with a description such as ''S/he is short'', ''thin'', ''tall'', ''broad'', ''large'', etc.; with the high strength suggested earlier, ''muscular'' is also a possibility, but its effect is uncertain. Size can affect what clothing and armor can be worn, how some weapons can be wielded, and can somewhat affect combat, especially wrestling; however, these are not worth randomizing to get for a quick start.
-Certain [[Personality traits, values, and dreams#Traits|personality trait]]s can add [[needs]], which, if satisfied, can give an adventurer focus - managing needs and achieving higher focus can be valuable in combat and possibly other endeavors. But, with too extreme a personality, an adventurer craves for their urges to be satisfied more - E.g: someone that highly values nature will become unsatisfied when they do not see animals often enough, although they do not need to have all of their needs satisfied at once to be focused, depending on how unsatisfied the others are.
+Certain [[personality facet]]s can add [[needs]], which, if satisfied, can give an adventurer focus - managing needs and achieving higher focus can be valuable in combat and possibly other endeavors. But, with too extreme a personality, an adventurer craves for their urges to be satisfied more - E.g: someone that highly values nature will become unsatisfied when they do not see animals often enough, although they do not need to have all of their needs satisfied at once to be focused, depending on how unsatisfied the others are.
 The suggested changes remove all needs except ''Be extravagant'', which can be satisfied just by putting on an item with any above-standard [[quality]] level, even if it was just taken off, and which one can start with. Setting traits to create a {{DFtext|Moderate Need|2:1}} may be best, so that any one unmet need does not overpower the satisfied needs. Other needs may be hard or even impossible to satisfy - see the [[need]]s page. A need to pray may automatically be added depending on the character's background - this can be satisfied just by talking to their [[deity]], even just a greeting. It is also possible to gain needs in-game by changing values when arguing, and it seems to '''not''' be possible to remove them. Not all values and personalities have a corresponding need.

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 * With a less powerful computer, you may want to change world size to small instead of medium, both to reduce generation time and increase [[FPS]].
 * A short history will limit the chance of some civilization-destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
-** However, this will also reduce the number of "developed" religions with [[temples]], limiting your options for playing as a [[chosen]]. Since playing as [[chosen]] provides more direction in gameplay and helpful buffs, it's a helpful option for new players..
+** However, this will also reduce the number of "developed" religions with [[temples]], limiting your options for playing as a [[chosen]]. Since playing as [[chosen]] provides more direction in gameplay and helpful buffs, it's a helpful option for new players.
 * Increasing the number of civilizations increases the chances of getting ones you want, dwarven, human, or otherwise, though it will slow generation.
 * More sites and less savagery allows the civilizations to spread out more, hopefully reducing the FPS effect of site crowding.

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 * With a less powerful computer, you may want to change world size to small instead of medium, both to reduce generation time and increase [[FPS]].
 * A short history will limit the chance of some civilization-destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
-** However, this will also reduce the number of "developed" religions with [[temples]], limiting your options for playing as a [[chosen]].
+** However, this will also reduce the number of "developed" religions with [[temples]], limiting your options for playing as a [[chosen]]. Since playing as [[chosen]] provides more direction in gameplay and helpful buffs, it's a helpful option for new players..
 * Increasing the number of civilizations increases the chances of getting ones you want, dwarven, human, or otherwise, though it will slow generation.
 * More sites and less savagery allows the civilizations to spread out more, hopefully reducing the FPS effect of site crowding.

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 While the default settings might likely produce a useful world, the settings to the right will help; the following explains the suggested changes.
 * With a less powerful computer, you may want to change world size to small instead of medium, both to reduce generation time and increase [[FPS]].
 * A short history will limit the chance of some civilization-destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
 * Increasing the number of civilizations increases the chances of getting ones you want, dwarven, human, or otherwise, though it will slow generation.
 * More sites and less savagery allows the civilizations to spread out more, hopefully reducing the FPS effect of site crowding.

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 * [[Fruit]]s - they grow on the ground and on [[tree]]s during the [[calendar|summer]]. Just ensure the season is appropriate - you won't find any fruits in the winter!
 * Certain [[leaf]]-bearing plants are edible, and grow year-round.
-* Exploring human and dwarf [[site]]s - there are [[bag]]s of food stored in the houses. Some Shaping Trees in [[forest retreat]]s may have fruits and vegetables in or out of season, or you can buy some in city-sized human, dwarven and elven settlements.
+* Exploring human and dwarf [[site]]s - there are [[bag]]s of food stored in the houses. Some Shaping Trees in the elven [[forest retreat]]s may have fruits and vegetables in or out of season, or you can buy some in city-sized human, dwarven and elven settlements.
 and if you search for something to quench your thirst:

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 In the upper-left corner of the screen you will now see a box with a list of icons and an abbreviation for a direction such as {{DFtext|NNE}} (north northeast). Continue to move in the indicated direction until you find the target that you're supposed to kill. This won't work if your target is in the sewers, unless you are in the sewers and standing on a ramp, but it will lead you to a lair entrance or the middle of a bandit camp.
-If you still cannot find your target, try asking around. If that doesn't do anything, you can use {{k|k}} to start telling a story about the current site. The story menu often contains information not available anywhere else, and by browsing through events you may find clues like your target operating under a false name, that your target was part of an occupying force that was recently kicked out, or other facts that might have changed from when you first heard the rumor.
+If you still cannot find your target, try asking around. If that doesn't do anything, you can use {{k|k}} to start telling a story about the current site. The story menu often contains information not available anywhere else, and by browsing through events you may find clues, like; your target operating under a false name, that your target was part of an occupying force that was recently kicked out, or other facts that might have changed from when you first heard the rumor.
 === Fighting ===

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 When generation is complete, accept with {{k|Enter}} to save this world; once the game finishes that, it will return to the main menu; then choose {{DFtext|Start&nbsp;Playing|7:1}} and {{DFtext|Adventurer|7:1}}
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-Some custom worlds which are interesting for fortress mode, may be annoying for adventure mode, for reasons such as: few civilizations, low population, races not existing, lack of metals, or history being so far advanced that many fortresses and [[town]]s have been abandoned.
+Some custom worlds which are interesting for fortress mode, may be annoying for adventure mode for reasons such as: few civilizations, low population, races not existing, lack of metals, or history being so far advanced that many fortresses and [[town]]s have been abandoned.
 While the default settings might likely produce a useful world, the settings to the right will help; the following explains the suggested changes.
 * With a less powerful computer, you may want to change world size to small instead of medium, both to reduce generation time and increase [[FPS]].
-* A short history will limit the chance of some civilization destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
+* A short history will limit the chance of some civilization-destroying cataclysm, and finish generating sooner.
 * Increasing the number of civilizations increases the chances of getting ones you want, dwarven or human, though it will slow generation.
 * More sites and less savagery allows the civilizations to spread out more, hopefully reducing the FPS effect of site crowding.

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