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Mephansteras

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New init option - expanded engraving details
« on: June 20, 2008, 04:11:55 pm »

Basically, I'd like an ini option to let me see the details you get from engravings and coins and whatnot in Adventure mode while I'm in Fortress mode. I know for some people part of the fun is going back in as an adventurer and exploring their old fortresses, but I find that more of a pain then anything else.

Hence, the init option. The default can be the way it is, but for those of us who really just want to play Fortress Mode we should be able to enjoy the rich history of our Fortresses without leaving that mode.


[EDIT: Wow, I wonder if this is a record for most viewed but unremarked topic? 50+ views with no replies! I guess I'm the only one who cares?]
« Last Edit: June 21, 2008, 10:21:52 pm by Mephansteras »
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Re: New init option - expanded engraving details
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2008, 01:18:14 am »

I'm going to break the streak and reply...

I'd appreciate this. I don't play adventure mode much, and it would be simple enough to implement (I assume).
It would also fit nicely with the history-revealing init option that I hear is going to be added in the next release.
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Re: New init option - expanded engraving details
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2008, 02:04:17 am »

Me too.  I've barely played as an adventurer at all (most--2 of 3 have died to the first wild animal they've met).
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Re: New init option - expanded engraving details
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2008, 09:55:33 am »

I like this idea as well.
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Re: New init option - expanded engraving details
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2008, 12:34:36 pm »

Looking at today's dev notes, looks like we may have gotten this.  It mentions viewing full history in Dwarf Mode.
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Mephansteras

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Re: New init option - expanded engraving details
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2008, 03:21:55 pm »

Indeed. Awesome. Thanks, Toady! Don't know if he read this topic and went "Eh, why not?" or if he'd already planned on it. But it makes me happy either way.  ;D
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