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Stronghold (1993, DOS)

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Debug Mode#

Enter the command prompt argument debug when booting up the game (i.e. strong debug). Then, create a new game and begin. During gameplay, press Alt along with one of the following keys to get these effects...

Key

Effect

B

Change a building by 1. This only works when there's an existing building owned by someone.

C

Change a character to another character or creature. Note that this character/creature can't be controlled by the player.

D

Show character locations.

F

Similar to pressing B, by 10 rather than 1.

G

Get a game over by destroying the player's main stronghold.

H

See the RNG seed used to generate the area.

J

All castles get new units.

K

Instantly destroy the building on screen.

L

Raise a character's level.

M

A very glitchy memory list printing function.

P

The main character will upgrade in status.

R

The player will immediately become an emperor/empress.

S

Advance in time by a season.

Y

Kill a random character on screen.

Z

Hurt all monsters.

(Source: CooperTeam)