# mode

Tags: armok | dev | gameplay

Command: `mode`

See and change the game mode.

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.

## Usage

`mode`

  Print the current game mode.

`mode set`

  Enter an interactive commandline menu where you can set the game mode.

## Examples

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.