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| − | + | Settings for ''Dwarf Fortress'' can be accessed with a button on the main menu, which can be accessed in game with the gear button next to the map or the ESC key. They are divided into five groups; Video, Audio, Game, Keybindings, and Difficulty. They are stored in several different files, including [[init.txt]], [[d_init.txt]], and [[interface.txt]], with current values in the <code>prefs\</code> folder and default values in the <code>data\init\</code> folder, both in the game folder. The default files in <code>data\init\</code> include explanations of each setting, including possible values. | |
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| + | == Video == | ||
| + | These settings change how the game looks and are all stored in init.txt. | ||
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| + | == Audio == | ||
| + | These settings change how the game sounds and are all stored in init.txt. | ||
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| + | == Game == | ||
| + | These settings change how the game plays and most are stored in d_init.txt, but a few are in init.txt. | ||
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| + | == Keybindings == | ||
| + | These settings change the [[controls]] and are all stored in interface.txt. | ||
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| + | == Difficulty == | ||
| + | This tab is only available when in a fortress game, and are initially set when starting a fortress game. These settings are stored as part of the save and are not editable outside the game. | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 9 June 2023
Settings for Dwarf Fortress can be accessed with a button on the main menu, which can be accessed in game with the gear button next to the map or the ESC key. They are divided into five groups; Video, Audio, Game, Keybindings, and Difficulty. They are stored in several different files, including init.txt, d_init.txt, and interface.txt, with current values in the prefs\ folder and default values in the data\init\ folder, both in the game folder. The default files in data\init\ include explanations of each setting, including possible values.
Video
These settings change how the game looks and are all stored in init.txt.
Audio
These settings change how the game sounds and are all stored in init.txt.
Game
These settings change how the game plays and most are stored in d_init.txt, but a few are in init.txt.
Keybindings
These settings change the controls and are all stored in interface.txt.
Difficulty
This tab is only available when in a fortress game, and are initially set when starting a fortress game. These settings are stored as part of the save and are not editable outside the game.