move support docs to the intro page

but leave an orphan link to the new section in case external links still
point to the old page
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@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ enhancements by default, and more can be enabled. There are also many tools
You can even add third-party scripts and plugins to do almost anything!
For modders, DFHack makes many things possible. Custom reactions, new
interactions, magic creature abilities, and more can be set through `DFHack tools <tools-index>`
interactions, magic creature abilities, and more can be set through `DFHack tools <genindex>`
and custom raws. Non-standard DFHack scripts and inits can be stored in the
raw directory, making raws or saves fully self-contained for distribution -
or for coexistence in a single DF install, even with incompatible components.
@ -66,6 +66,36 @@ used by the DFHack console.
When that is not appropriate because they merely add keybinding hints to
existing DF screens, they deliberately use red instead of green for the key.
.. _support:
Getting help
============
There are several support channels available - see `support` for details.
DFHack has several ways to get help online, including:
- The `DFHack Discord server <https://dfhack.org/discord>`__
- The ``#dfhack`` IRC channel on `Libera <https://libera.chat/>`__
- GitHub:
- for bugs, use the :issue:`issue tracker <>`
- for more open-ended questions, use the `discussion board
<https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/discussions>`__. Note that this is a
relatively-new feature as of 2021, but maintainers should still be
notified of any discussions here.
- The `DFHack thread on the Bay 12 Forum <https://dfhack.org/bay12>`__
Some additional, but less DFHack-specific, places where questions may be answered include:
- The `/r/dwarffortress <https://dwarffortress.reddit.com>`_ questions thread on Reddit
- If you are using a starter pack, the relevant thread on the `Bay 12 Forum <http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=2.0>`__ -
see the :wiki:`DF Wiki <Utility:Lazy_Newb_Pack>` for a list of these threads
When reaching out to any support channels regarding problems with DFHack, please
remember to provide enough details for others to identify the issue. For
instance, specific error messages (copied text or screenshots) are helpful, as
well as any steps you can follow to reproduce the problem. Sometimes, log output
from ``stderr.log`` in the DF folder can point to the cause of issues as well.
Some common questions may also be answered in documentation, including:
- This documentation (`online here <https://dfhack.readthedocs.io>`__; search functionality available `here <search>`)
- :wiki:`The DF wiki <>`

@ -1,34 +1,3 @@
.. _support:
:orphan:
===============
Getting Support
===============
DFHack has several ways to get help online, including:
- The `DFHack Discord server <https://dfhack.org/discord>`__
- The ``#dfhack`` IRC channel on `Libera <https://libera.chat/>`__
- GitHub:
- for bugs, use the :issue:`issue tracker <>`
- for more open-ended questions, use the `discussion board
<https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/discussions>`__. Note that this is a
relatively-new feature as of 2021, but maintainers should still be
notified of any discussions here.
- The `DFHack thread on the Bay 12 Forum <https://dfhack.org/bay12>`__
Some additional, but less DFHack-specific, places where questions may be answered include:
- The `/r/dwarffortress <https://dwarffortress.reddit.com>`_ questions thread on Reddit
- If you are using a starter pack, the relevant thread on the `Bay 12 Forum <http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=2.0>`__ -
see the :wiki:`DF Wiki <Utility:Lazy_Newb_Pack>` for a list of these threads
When reaching out to any support channels regarding problems with DFHack, please
remember to provide enough details for others to identify the issue. For
instance, specific error messages (copied text or screenshots) are helpful, as
well as any steps you can follow to reproduce the problem. Sometimes, log output
from ``stderr.log`` in the DF folder can point to the cause of issues as well.
Some common questions may also be answered in documentation, including:
- This documentation (`online here <https://dfhack.readthedocs.io>`__; search functionality available `here <search>`)
- :wiki:`The DF wiki <>`
Please continue to the new `support` page.

@ -27,9 +27,8 @@ User Manual
/docs/Introduction
/docs/Installing
/docs/Support
/docs/Core
/docs/Tags
/docs/Categories
/docs/guides/index
/docs/index-dev
/docs/index-about