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| + | The '''site finder''' is a feature introduced in Dwarf Fortress 0.28.181.39d. 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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| + | [[Image:DF2010_Site_finder.png||600px]] | ||
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| + | The highlighted feature can be switched by using {{k|↑}} and {{k|↓}}, the setting can be selected using {{k|←}} and {{k|→}} or the analogous keys on the keypad ({{k|8}} {{k|2}} and {{k|4}} {{k|6}}). | ||
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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. | ||
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| + | The search will take into account the whole world map. | ||
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| + | More information on some of the settings can be found on the [[World generation|World Generation]] page. | ||
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| + | == X Dimension / Y Dimension == | ||
| + | Range for either: 2 to 16 | ||
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| + | 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 usually lead to a higher chance of finding all selected features due to the site being larger, but will impact game performance (the larger the rectangle, the lower the FPS). | ||
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| + | == Savagery == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
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| + | These settings mean the same as the '''Benign, Neutral, Savage''' settings on the [[Regions|Regions]] page. | ||
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| + | == Evil == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
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| + | These settings relate to the '''Good, Neutral, Evil''' designations on the [[Regions|Regions]] page. | ||
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| + | It also seems to be an average for the selected area: an area evenly divided between Good and Evil will show up on a search for "Medium", while "Good" will usually turn up a predominantly good area. | ||
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| + | == Elevation == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
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| + | If this is set to low, the result will be mostly flat land. Medium and high search for mountains/cliffs respectively. | ||
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| + | == Temperature == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
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| + | This corresponds{{verify}} approximately to Freezing/Cold, Temperate/Warm, Hot/Scorching (see [[Climate|Climate]]). | ||
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| + | == Rain == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
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| + | Selects the amount of rain/snow{{verify}} to expect (see [[Weather|Weather]]). | ||
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| + | == Drainage == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High | ||
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| + | This, along with other factors, determines the terrain type to look for. High drainage areas include glaciers and deserts. | ||
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| + | == Flux Stone == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
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| + | Controls whether a candidate must have [[Flux|Flux]] stone. | ||
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| + | == Aquifer == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
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| + | Controls whether a candidate must have an [[Aquifer|Aquifer]]. | ||
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| + | == River == | ||
| + | Range: N/A, No, Yes | ||
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| + | Controls whether a candidate must have a [[River|River]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:28, 10 April 2010
| This article is about an older version of DF. |
The site finder is a feature introduced in Dwarf Fortress 0.28.181.39d. 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 f.
The highlighted feature can be switched by using ↑ and ↓, the setting can be selected using ← and → or the analogous keys on the keypad (8 2 and 4 6).
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.
The search will take into account the whole world map.
More information on some of the settings can be found on the World Generation page.
X Dimension / Y Dimension
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 usually lead to a higher chance of finding all selected features due to the site being larger, but will impact game performance (the larger the rectangle, the lower the FPS).
Savagery
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High
These settings mean the same as the Benign, Neutral, Savage settings on the Regions page.
Evil
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High
These settings relate to the Good, Neutral, Evil designations on the Regions page.
It also seems to be an average for the selected area: an area evenly divided between Good and Evil will show up on a search for "Medium", while "Good" will usually turn up a predominantly good area.
Elevation
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High
If this is set to low, the result will be mostly flat land. Medium and high search for mountains/cliffs respectively.
Temperature
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High
This corresponds[Verify] approximately to Freezing/Cold, Temperate/Warm, Hot/Scorching (see Climate).
Rain
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High
Selects the amount of rain/snow[Verify] to expect (see Weather).
Drainage
Range: N/A, Low, Medium, High
This, along with other factors, determines the terrain type to look for. High drainage areas include glaciers and deserts.
Flux Stone
Range: N/A, No, Yes
Controls whether a candidate must have Flux stone.
Aquifer
Range: N/A, No, Yes
Controls whether a candidate must have an Aquifer.
River
Range: N/A, No, Yes
Controls whether a candidate must have a River.