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− | + | This is a beginner's guide to Fortress Mode [[controls]]. This page assumes the default [[key binding]]s. | |
− | This is a beginner's guide to Fortress Mode | ||
− | + | =Map Information= | |
− | + | These commands let you get information from the map. All these commands use the [[Controls#World|directional controls]] to move an X-shaped cursor around the map. | |
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− | + | ==Look Around== | |
− | + | {{key|k}} This command shows you individual map tiles. Use this to see the items and creatures stacked up in a tile. The secondary select lets you pick an item in the tile, and {{key|Enter}} gives an information screen, which includes an item's full description, contents, and ☼ [[value]]. You can also [[forbid]], [[dump]], or [[melt]] an item. | |
− | + | ==View Creatures== | |
+ | {{key|v}} This shows information on a creature: a [[dwarf]], an [[animal]], a [[goblin]], anything. It picks the one nearest the cursor. Multiple creatures can fit into a single tile. In a tie, use {{key|v}} to toggle between them. | ||
+ | * {{key|g}} '''General''' This show the [[skill]]s and [[attribute]]s of your dwarves. For other creatures, this is usually blank. | ||
+ | * {{key|i}} '''Inventory''' Shows all the items the creature is carrying. Also shows the bloodstains, mud and goo that accumulates on creatures. | ||
+ | * {{key|w}} '''[[Wound]]s''' Shows the dwarf's health. Bright white means the body part is unharmed. Effects like "Thirsty" and "Unconscious" are also listed here. | ||
+ | * {{key|p}} '''Preferences''' This menu includes a variety of new options: | ||
+ | ** {{key|l}} '''Labor''' An important control, but hard to find. This lists which types of [[job]]s the dwarf will accept. | ||
+ | ** {{key|e}} '''Work Dogs''' Assign [[train]]ed [[dog]]s to this dwarf. | ||
+ | ** {{key|s}} '''Soldering and Hunting''' Change the dwarf's [[weapon]] and [[armor]] choices. | ||
+ | ** {{key|z}} '''View Profile''' Views a dwarf's [[profile]]. From here, you can view [[thought]]s and [[preference]]s, view his [[relationship]]s, or give him a custom nickname or [[profession]] title. | ||
+ | ==View Rooms== | ||
+ | {{key|q}} This lets you peek inside a room. Look at a [[workshop]] to see what tasks are being worked on, and change [[job]]s in the queue. Also use this to make a [[bed ]]into a [[bedroom]], a [[chair]] into an [[office]], and so on. The {{key|x}} command marks a room or piece of [[furniture]] for removal. | ||
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− | + | ===Furniture=== | |
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+ | ===Farm Plots=== | ||
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− | == | + | ==Items in Rooms== |
− | {{ | + | {{key|t}} Shows a list of items in the room. |
− | + | * See the quality of placed furniture | |
− | * | + | * Check if there are finished products or raw materials cluttering a workshop |
− | * | + | * See what weapons are in a trap, or whats jamming it. |
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− | + | ==View Squads== | |
− | + | {{key|x}} | |
=Order your Dwarves= | =Order your Dwarves= | ||
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These commands affect what your dwarves do. These also use the cursor. | These commands affect what your dwarves do. These also use the cursor. | ||
− | ==Build | + | ==Build== |
− | + | {{key|b}} Use this command to [[build]] rooms, place [[furniture]], start [[farm]] plots, and such. | |
*{{key|w}} '''[[Workshop]]s''' | *{{key|w}} '''[[Workshop]]s''' | ||
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*{{key|C}} '''[[Construction]]''' | *{{key|C}} '''[[Construction]]''' | ||
*{{key|T}} '''[[Trap]]s''' | *{{key|T}} '''[[Trap]]s''' | ||
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− | ==Designate | + | ==Designate== |
− | {{key|d}} Use this to mark stone to be [[ | + | {{key|d}} Use this to mark stone to be [[mine]]d out, trees to be cut, [[plant]]s to be gathered, walls and floors to be smoothed or [[engrave]]d, and so on. You can also [[forbid]], [[dump]], [[melt]] or [[hide]] items and rooms. |
− | ==Stockpile | + | ==Stockpile== |
{{key|p}} Used to create [[stockpile]]s. | {{key|p}} Used to create [[stockpile]]s. | ||
− | ==Zones | + | ==Zones== |
− | {{key|i}} Mark an [[activity zone]] for drinking [[water]], [[fishing]], [[dump]], | + | {{key|i}} Mark an [[activity zone]] for drinking [[water]], [[fishing]], [[dump]], or [[sand]] collection. This interface is the reverse of designate and stockpile commands: you mark out the rectangular area first, and define what is does afterwards. |
=Fortress Information= | =Fortress Information= | ||
These commands take you away from the map, to an informational screen. Some of them also let you give orders. | These commands take you away from the map, to an informational screen. Some of them also let you give orders. | ||
− | ==Announcements | + | ==Announcements== |
{{key|a}} This screen logs the announcements that appear at the bottom of the screen. Use it to see any you missed, or scroll up the early history of your fortress. | {{key|a}} This screen logs the announcements that appear at the bottom of the screen. Use it to see any you missed, or scroll up the early history of your fortress. | ||
− | ==Civilizations | + | ==Civilizations== |
− | {{key|c}} A list of other civilizations | + | {{key|c}} A list of other civilizations within distance for [[trade]] or [[war]]. |
− | ==Unit List | + | ==Unit List== |
{{key|u}} A list of every creature on the map. Dwarves are listed first, then [[tame]] animals, then hostile creatures, then wild animals. Even dead creatures are listed here, so you can track your fallen dwarves. | {{key|u}} A list of every creature on the map. Dwarves are listed first, then [[tame]] animals, then hostile creatures, then wild animals. Even dead creatures are listed here, so you can track your fallen dwarves. | ||
− | * {{key|c}} '''Zoom to Creature''' This takes you to [[# | + | * {{key|c}} '''Zoom to Creature''' This takes you to [[#View Creature|View Creature]] mode, with the cursor centered on the selected creature. |
* {{key|v}} '''View Profile''' | * {{key|v}} '''View Profile''' | ||
− | * {{key|b}} '''Zoom to Building''' Takes you | + | * {{key|b}} '''Zoom to Building''' Takes you too the [[building]] associated with the the dwarf's current task. For hauling tasks, this is the destination [[stockpile]]. |
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− | ==Military | + | ==Military== |
{{key|m}} This one looks a lot like the Unit List screen, except | {{key|m}} This one looks a lot like the Unit List screen, except | ||
− | * {{key|w}} '''Weapons | + | * {{key|w}} '''Weapons'' Changes a soldier's weapon & armor preferences. |
− | * {{key|Enter}} '''Promote''' Changes to the promotion/organize unit mode. Be careful! It's hard to tell that you're in a different mode. | + | * {{key|Enter}} '''Promote''' Changes to the promotion/organize unit mode. Be careful! It's hard to tell that you're in a different mode. |
− | ==Room List | + | ==Room List== |
− | {{key|r}} | + | {{key|r}} |
− | ==Artifacts | + | ==Artifacts== |
{{key|l}} A list of the [[artifact]]s your fortress has produced. | {{key|l}} A list of the [[artifact]]s your fortress has produced. | ||
− | ==Nobles & Administrators | + | ==Nobles & Administrators== |
− | {{key|n}} | + | {{key|n}} |
− | ==Fortress Overview | + | ==Fortress Overview== |
{{key|z}} This screen is filled with useful information, like your fortress's net worth, and how much food and drink you have left. | {{key|z}} This screen is filled with useful information, like your fortress's net worth, and how much food and drink you have left. | ||
− | * '''Animals''' | + | * '''Animals''' |
− | * '''Kitchens''' From here you can specify what [[food]]s can [[cook]]ed or [[brew]]ed. | + | * '''Kitchens''' From here you can specify what [[food]]s can [[cook]]ed or [[brew]]ed. |
− | * '''Stone''' | + | * '''Stone''' |
* '''Stocks''' This is an in-depth listing of every item, down to every rotting rat corpse. The accuracy of the your item count depends on your [[bookkeeper]]. | * '''Stocks''' This is an in-depth listing of every item, down to every rotting rat corpse. The accuracy of the your item count depends on your [[bookkeeper]]. | ||
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* '''Justice''' Shows the details of the dwarven [[justice]] system, once you have one. | * '''Justice''' Shows the details of the dwarven [[justice]] system, once you have one. | ||
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=Miscellaneous= | =Miscellaneous= | ||
− | ==Options & Orders | + | ==Options & Orders== |
− | {{key|o}} | + | {{key|o}} |
− | ==Hot keys | + | ==Hot keys== |
− | {{key|h}} | + | {{key|h}} |
{{Game Interface FAQ}} | {{Game Interface FAQ}} |