Access Core Keeper Options Menu

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Hey there! So, you're looking to tweak some settings in Core Keeper, huh? No worries, it's super straightforward. Just hit the 'Q' key in the top left corner of your screen, or if you prefer, the 'Esc' key on your keyboard. This will pop up the main menu, giving you quick access to all sorts of handy options.

From left to right, you'll see:

Load game
Save game
Set visual options
Set sound options
Set computer assistance
Quit game

Let's break down what each of these does, starting with saving your progress!

Load and Save Game

These two are pretty self-explanatory, right? 'Load game' lets you jump back into any of your previous adventures, and 'Save game' lets you bookmark your current progress. You've got 8 save slots to play with, so you can keep multiple playthroughs going or just make sure you don't lose that epic dungeon you just built.

Set Visual Options

This is where you can really fine-tune how the game looks and performs. The developers designed it so that most machines built after 1997 should handle it just fine, even with the best settings. Here's what you can tweak:

Shadows: You can adjust how many shadows appear on screen, from 0 up to 4. More shadows can look cool, but might impact performance on older systems.
View distance: This controls how much of your dungeon map is visible at once. A longer view distance means you can see more of your underground empire without having to scroll around as much.
Field of view: This setting lets you choose how the camera rotates. You can either have it snap in 90-degree increments or rotate smoothly, which can feel more natural to some players.
Wall height: If you want your creatures to stand out a bit more against the dungeon walls, you can adjust the wall height.
Gamma correction: This is your go-to for adjusting the brightness of the dungeon view. If things are looking a bit too dark and gloomy, you can lighten it up here.

Set Sound Options

Here's where you can balance the audio to your liking. You can independently control the volume for the background music (BGM) and all the special effects, sounds, and voice-overs (SFX). Crank up the epic tunes or keep the creature noises a bit lower – it's all up to you!

Set Computer Assistance

Honestly, I usually skip this one because the AI can sometimes be more of a hassle than a help, but if you're curious, give it a shot! There are four different types of computer assistance, each with its own personality:

Red (Aggressive): This AI is all about action. It'll actively build rooms, use spells and traps, and even try to attack enemies.
Yellow (Defensive): This one is more cautious. It'll build rooms and use spells and traps, but it won't initiate attacks.
Green (Construction): Purely focused on building, this AI will only construct rooms.
Blue (Movement): This AI is all about managing your creatures. It can only slap and move them around.

To see your chosen AI in action, just click on the little 'c' icon near the map radar. It's interesting to watch them manage things, even if it's not always the most efficient way!