Addiction Details

This page is for those who would like to understand how Addiction works in Dark Future under the hood. Reading this page is not necessary in order to enjoy the mod.

If you would like to configure Addiction in Mod Settings, you may find this page helpful in understanding what each setting does.

When consuming an addictive substance, a random die roll is made against the Progression Chance for that substance. If the roll is successful, you gain points of Addiction Progress. This die roll happens behind the scenes.

Once Addiction Progress has reached the required amount for the next addiction stage, you advance to that stage.

Addiction Progress is lost over time. This allows for (very) occasional use of certain substances without ever becoming addicted.

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Alcohol Addiction

The default Addiction Progression Chance of Alcohol is 50%.

Each time the addiction progress advances, it progresses by 1 point.

The default Addiction Progress Loss per in-game day is 2 points.

Example: You drink 3 alcoholic drinks. Behind the scenes, the mod rolls 33, 67, and 92. The first drink does not count toward addiction. The second and third drinks do, and each progress your addiction by 1 point. You now have an Addiction Progress of 2 points for Alcohol.

You then continue to play the game. After an in-game day (24 in-game hours), your Alcohol Addiction Progress has been reset to 0, because the Addiction Progress Loss per day is 2.

Alcohol Addiction Stage	Required Progress To Reach	Satisfaction Duration
Early-Stage	6	30 minutes real-time
Advanced	12	22.5 minutes real-time
Severe	18	15 minutes real-time
Dependency	24	10 minutes real-time

Alcohol Withdrawal	Withdrawal Duration	Required Addiction Stage	Nerve Limit
Craving	12 hours in-game	Early-Stage	70
Intense Craving	24 hours in-game	Advanced	55
Withdrawal	36 hours in-game	Severe	40
Severe Withdrawal	48 hours in-game	Dependency	25
Cessation	24 hours in-game	Any	80

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Nicotine Addiction

The default Addiction Progression Chance of Nicotine is 85%.

Each time the addiction progress advances, it progresses by 1 point.

The default Addiction Progress Loss per in-game day is 1 point.

Alcohol Addiction Stage	Required Progress To Reach	Satisfaction Duration
Early-Stage	4	30 minutes real-time
Advanced	8	22.5 minutes real-time
Severe	12	15 minutes real-time
Dependency	16	10 minutes real-time

Alcohol Withdrawal	Withdrawal Duration	Required Addiction Stage	Nerve Limit
Craving	12 hours in-game	Early-Stage	80
Intense Craving	24 hours in-game	Advanced	70
Withdrawal	36 hours in-game	Severe	60
Severe Withdrawal	48 hours in-game	Dependency	50
Cessation	24 hours in-game	Any	80

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Narcotics Addiction

This addiction is gained from consuming narcotics like Mr. Whitey, Black Lace, Glitter, and Emergency Cardioregulator.

The default Addiction Progression Chance of Nicotine is 85%.

Each time the addiction progress advances, it progresses by 1 point for "normal" narcotics like Mr. Whitey.

It progresses by 2 points for "potent" narcotics like Black Lace, Glitter, and Emergency Cardioregulator.

The default Addiction Progress Loss per in-game day is 0.5 points.

Alcohol Addiction Stage	Required Progress To Reach	Satisfaction Duration
Early-Stage	3	30 minutes real-time
Advanced	5	22.5 minutes real-time
Severe	7	15 minutes real-time
Dependency	9	10 minutes real-time

Alcohol Withdrawal	Withdrawal Duration	Required Addiction Stage	Nerve Limit
Craving	12 hours in-game	Early-Stage	80
Intense Craving	24 hours in-game	Advanced	60
Withdrawal	36 hours in-game	Severe	40
Severe Withdrawal	48 hours in-game	Dependency	20
Cessation	24 hours in-game	Any	80