.. dfhack-tool::
:summary: See and change the game mode.
:tags: unavailable
Warning
Only use mode after making a backup of your save!
Not all combinations are good for every situation and most of them will produce undesirable results. There are a few good ones though.
mode- Print the current game mode.
mode set- Enter an interactive commandline menu where you can set the game mode.
Scenario 1:
- You are in fort game mode, managing your fortress and paused.
- You switch to the arena game mode, assume control of a creature and then
- switch to adventure game mode.
You just lost a fortress and gained an adventurer.
Scenario 2:
- You are in fort game mode, managing your fortress and paused at the Esc menu.
- You switch to the adventure game mode, assume control of a creature, then save or retire.
You just created a returnable mountain home and gained an adventurer.