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@@ -2686,7 +2686,7 @@ startdwarf
 Use at the embark screen to embark with the specified number of dwarves.  Eg.
 ``startdwarf 500`` would lead to a severe food shortage and FPS issues, while
 ``startdwarf 10`` would just allow a few more warm bodies to dig in.
-Trying a number less than 7 may have strange effects.
+The number must be 7 or greater.
 
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