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| − | '''Time''' is measurement of intervals in which actions take place. In ''Crawl'', time has multiple definitions: | + | '''Time''' is a measurement of intervals in which actions take place. In ''Crawl'', time has multiple definitions: |
| − | *'''[[Actions|Action Time]]''': Every action | + | *'''[[Actions|Action Time]]''': Every action in-game is measured in [[aut]], or '''arbitrary units of time'''. Certain actions may be faster or slower relative to each other; you could perform 2 fast actions in the span of one slow one. This is what the "Time" counter in the status bar is measuring. |
| − | *'''[[Turn]]s''': Every command uses up 1 turn, no matter if it was fast or slow ( | + | *'''[[Turn]]s''': Every command uses up 1 turn, no matter if it was fast or slow (actions like [[autoexplore]] or [[wait|resting]] count as multiple commands). This is used for a few game mechanics (such as [[stealth]]), is the main component in determining [[high score]]s, and the focus of a [[speed_running#low_turn_count|turncount speedrun]]. Turn count can be viewed in the '''%''' screen. |
| − | *'''[[Speed_running#Real Time|Clock Time]]''': How long, in minutes and hours, a game has been running. This is recorded | + | *'''[[Speed_running#Real Time|Clock Time]]''': How long, in minutes and hours, a game has been running. This is recorded in-game and is measured for [[Speed_running#Real Time|realtime speedruns]]. However, ''Crawl'' is turn-based; monsters won't move and the game won't progress no matter how much clock time passes. Clock time can also be viewed in the '''%''' screen. |
| − | *'''System Time''': The real life time of day, according to the computer/server you're playing on, which progresses even if the game is off. | + | *'''System Time''': The real life time of day, according to the computer/server you're playing on, which progresses even if the game is off. Your game's start and end date are recorded in-game, but like clock time, it doesn't do anything tangible in-game. It is used for discussions relating to the outside world ("when was a game played?" and such). |
Latest revision as of 14:14, 1 February 2024
Time is a measurement of intervals in which actions take place. In Crawl, time has multiple definitions:
- Action Time: Every action in-game is measured in aut, or arbitrary units of time. Certain actions may be faster or slower relative to each other; you could perform 2 fast actions in the span of one slow one. This is what the "Time" counter in the status bar is measuring.
- Turns: Every command uses up 1 turn, no matter if it was fast or slow (actions like autoexplore or resting count as multiple commands). This is used for a few game mechanics (such as stealth), is the main component in determining high scores, and the focus of a turncount speedrun. Turn count can be viewed in the % screen.
- Clock Time: How long, in minutes and hours, a game has been running. This is recorded in-game and is measured for realtime speedruns. However, Crawl is turn-based; monsters won't move and the game won't progress no matter how much clock time passes. Clock time can also be viewed in the % screen.
- System Time: The real life time of day, according to the computer/server you're playing on, which progresses even if the game is off. Your game's start and end date are recorded in-game, but like clock time, it doesn't do anything tangible in-game. It is used for discussions relating to the outside world ("when was a game played?" and such).
