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ChillGenXer: /* Steps to Configure Population Limits */

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': PLEASE NOTE! Any line in the file that begins with '--' are ignored. To change a setting, you must delete the two '-' characters from the start of the line, otherwise it will be ignored and overwritten with the default. The edited lines should look like this without '--' at the beginning of the lines:		3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': PLEASE NOTE! Any line in the file that begins with '--' are ignored. To change a setting, you must delete the two '-' characters from the start of the line, otherwise it will be ignored and overwritten with the default. The edited lines should look like this without '--' at the beginning of the lines:
	~~```~~
	populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally		populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally
	populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap = 50, --For a player-controlled tribe, birth rate reduces until at around this level the population won't grow any further		populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap = 50, --For a player-controlled tribe, birth rate reduces until at around this level the population won't grow any further
	~~```~~
	4. '''Save and Reload''': Save the file and reload your game for changes to take effect.		4. '''Save and Reload''': Save the file and reload your game for changes to take effect.

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	2. '''Edit the File''': Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:		2. '''Edit the File''': Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:
	-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.		-- populationLimitGlobalSoftCap: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.
	-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.		-- populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.

	3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': PLEASE NOTE! Any line in the file that begins with '--' are ignored. To change a setting, you must delete the two '-' characters from the start of the line, otherwise it will be ignored and overwritten with the default. The edited lines should look like this without '--' at the beginning of the lines:		3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': PLEASE NOTE! Any line in the file that begins with '--' are ignored. To change a setting, you must delete the two '-' characters from the start of the line, otherwise it will be ignored and overwritten with the default. The edited lines should look like this without '--' at the beginning of the lines:

ChillGenXer: /* Steps to Configure Population Limits */

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.		-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.

	3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': ~~Remove~~ the `--~~` before each parameter~~ and ~~set desired values, e.g~~.:		3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': PLEASE NOTE! Any line in the file that begins with '--' are ignored. To change a setting, you must delete the two '-' characters from the start of the line, otherwise it will be ignored and overwritten with the default. The edited lines should look like this without '--' at the beginning of the lines:
	```		```
	populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally		populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally

ChillGenXer: /* Pregnancy Check Process */

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Pregnancy Check Process

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	====Pregnancy Check Process====		====Pregnancy Check Process====
	If both female and male criteria are met, the game evaluates additional conditions:		If both female and male criteria are met, the game evaluates additional conditions:
	* Food Availability: The tribe’s food storage is assessed. A food count fraction (food units divided by tribe population + 1, clamped between 0 and 1) influences the pregnancy delay timer.		* '''Food Availability''': The tribe’s food storage is assessed. A food count fraction (food units divided by tribe population + 1, clamped between 0 and 1) influences the pregnancy delay timer.
	* Population Limits: Birth rates are suppressed based on tribe and global population soft caps set in `config.lua`. For the tribe, suppression starts at 80% of the `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap` (default 200) and fully prevents births at 120%. Globally, suppression starts at 80% of `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap` (default 500) and fully prevents births at 120% for all player tribes.		* '''Population Limits''': Birth rates are suppressed based on tribe and global population soft caps set in `config.lua`. For the tribe, suppression starts at 80% of the `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap` (default 200) and fully prevents births at 120%. Globally, suppression starts at 80% of `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap` (default 500) and fully prevents births at 120% for all player tribes.
	* Timer: A pregnancy delay timer (`pregnancyOrBabyTimer`) accumulates based on food availability and population suppression. It must reach 1.0 (default 5 game days, adjusted by food and population factors) for a pregnancy to occur.		* '''Timer''': A pregnancy delay timer (`pregnancyOrBabyTimer`) accumulates based on food availability and population suppression. It must reach 1.0 (default 5 game days, adjusted by food and population factors) for a pregnancy to occur.

	If all conditions are met, the female becomes pregnant, and the father contributes genes for skin color, hair color, and eye color to determine the baby’s characteristics. The pregnancy lasts approximately 20 game days, after which a baby is born. The baby remains with the mother for about 40 game days before becoming a child Sapien.		If all conditions are met, the female becomes pregnant, and the father contributes genes for skin color, hair color, and eye color to determine the baby’s characteristics. The pregnancy lasts approximately 20 game days, after which a baby is born. The baby remains with the mother for about 40 game days before becoming a child Sapien.

ChillGenXer: /* Steps to Configure Population Limits */

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	1. '''Locate the `config.lua` File''': Find it in your world’s save folder.		1. '''Locate the `config.lua` File''': Find it in your world’s save folder.

	2. Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:		2. '''Edit the File''': Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:
	-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.		-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.
	-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.		-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	1. '''Locate the `config.lua` File''': Find it in your world’s save folder.		1. '''Locate the `config.lua` File''': Find it in your world’s save folder.

	2. Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:		2. Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:
	-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.		-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.
	-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.		-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.

	3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': Remove the `--` before each parameter and set desired values, e.g.:		3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': Remove the `--` before each parameter and set desired values, e.g.:
	```		```

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	==Steps to Configure Population Limits==		==Steps to Configure Population Limits==

	# ''Locate the `config.lua` File'': Find it in your world’s save folder.		1. '''Locate the `config.lua` File''': Find it in your world’s save folder.
	# Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:		2. Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:
	-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.		-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.
	-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.		-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.
	# Uncomment and Set Values: Remove the `--` before each parameter and set desired values, e.g.:		3. '''Uncomment and Set Values''': Remove the `--` before each parameter and set desired values, e.g.:
	```		```
	populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally		populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally
	populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap = 50, --For a player-controlled tribe, birth rate reduces until at around this level the population won't grow any further		populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap = 50, --For a player-controlled tribe, birth rate reduces until at around this level the population won't grow any further
	```		```
	# Save and Reload: Save the file and reload your game for changes to take effect.		4. '''Save and Reload''': Save the file and reload your game for changes to take effect.

	==How Population Limits Work==		==How Population Limits Work==

ChillGenXer: /* Steps to Configure Population Limits */

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	==Steps to Configure Population Limits==		==Steps to Configure Population Limits==

	# Locate the `config.lua` File: Find it in your world’s save folder.		# ''Locate the `config.lua` File'': Find it in your world’s save folder.
	# Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:		# Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:
	-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.		-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.

ChillGenXer: /* Steps to Configure Population Limits */

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Steps to Configure Population Limits

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	==Steps to Configure Population Limits==		==Steps to Configure Population Limits==

	1. Locate the `config.lua` File: Find it in your world’s save folder.		# Locate the `config.lua` File: Find it in your world’s save folder.
	2. Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:		# Edit the File: Open `config.lua` in a text editor. Look for two commented-out (--) parameters:
	-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.		-- `populationLimitGlobalSoftCap`: Sets a global limit for all player-controlled tribes in multiplayer or server settings.
	-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.		-- `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap`: Sets a limit for your specific tribe.
	3. Uncomment and Set Values: Remove the `--` before each parameter and set desired values, e.g.:		# Uncomment and Set Values: Remove the `--` before each parameter and set desired values, e.g.:
	```		```
	populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally		populationLimitGlobalSoftCap = 500, --As the global population of player-controlled loaded sapiens gets closer to this level, birth rate decreases globally
	populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap = 50, --For a player-controlled tribe, birth rate reduces until at around this level the population won't grow any further		populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap = 50, --For a player-controlled tribe, birth rate reduces until at around this level the population won't grow any further
	```		```
	4. Save and Reload: Save the file and reload your game for changes to take effect.		# Save and Reload: Save the file and reload your game for changes to take effect.

	==How Population Limits Work==		==How Population Limits Work==

ChillGenXer: /* Tips for Effective Use */

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Tips for Effective Use

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	==Tips for Effective Use==		==Tips for Effective Use==
	- Balance Growth and Performance: Use conservative caps (e.g., 300 global, 100 per tribe) to prevent lag. Increase them if your hardware can handle larger populations.		* '''Balance Growth and Performance''': Use conservative caps (e.g., 300 global, 100 per tribe) to prevent lag. Increase them if your hardware can handle larger populations.
	- Monitor Birth Rates: Check pregnancy notifications to gauge if caps are too restrictive. Adjust `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap` upward if births are rare.		* '''Monitor Birth Rates''': Check pregnancy notifications to gauge if caps are too restrictive. Adjust `populationLimitPerTribeSoftCap` upward if births are rare.
	- Test Adjustments: Experiment with values and reload the game to find optimal settings for your playstyle and hardware.		* '''Test Adjustments''': Experiment with values and reload the game to find optimal settings for your playstyle and hardware.
	- Combine with In-Game Mechanics: Use `config.lua` settings alongside pregnancy optimization and nomadic recruitment for precise population control.		* '''Combine with In-Game Mechanics''': Use `config.lua` settings alongside pregnancy optimization and nomadic recruitment for precise population control.

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