Weather Variability: Will determine how often the weather will change.

Setting this higher (2x, for example) will slow down in-game time, increasing the number of real hours required to experience an in-game day. By default (1x), one in-game day is equal to two hours.

Length of Day Multiplier: Changing this setting will modify how long it takes to play through 24-hour period in The Long Dark.

It can be annoying to be reminded of your condition when you’re already aware, but this is generally good setting to leave on.

Survivor Monologue: This toggles audio cues from the character that can provide vital information to players.

Lower difficulties allow indoor spawns, while higher difficulties do not.

Indoor Spawns Permitted: This setting will let the player choose if an indoor spawn is possible, but it does not guarantee one.

Starting Weather: Choose the weather conditions you wish to experience when you spawn in, or leave it randomized.

Keep in mind you will have minimal clothing, so starts late at night or in the early morning can be more challenging.

Starting Time of Day: You may choose the time of day you want to start the game.

A Medium setting will allow these items to spawn, but still keep loot somewhat scarce, allowing for a more balanced challenge.

Players would need to craft an Improvised Knife and Improvised Hatchet at a Forge. When set to Low, certain items will not spawn, such as the Rifle, Revolver, Hunting Knife, and Hatchet. This helps to determine the level of challenge you will experience.

Baseline Resource Availability: This modifies the base availability of resources.

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