mlieBetter Time Format Mod enhances RimWorld’s in-game clock by allowing you to fully customize how time is displayed, replacing the default “18h” format with more readable and flexible alternatives.
Better Time Format Mod Features
The Better Time Format Mod gives you full control over the appearance of the in-game time display, making it easier to read and tailor to your preferences.
Custom time formats
You can define your own time format using simple placeholders. For example:
- “HH:MM” becomes “07:15”.
- “h:mm tt” becomes “7:15 am”.
- Custom text formats like “8 o’clock”.
This allows you to display time exactly how you want, including minutes and even seconds.
Uses in-game 12-hour setting
The Better Time Format Mod now automatically respects the game’s built-in 12-hour clock preference, removing the need for a separate mod option.
Real-time updates
Time updates dynamically, letting you see minutes and seconds progress smoothly, especially noticeable when speeding up the game.
Performance-focused implementation
The mod uses a lightweight parsing approach designed to prioritize performance over strict accuracy. While some rare formatting edge cases may display incorrectly, it performs reliably in most scenarios without impacting gameplay performance.
Open source
The Better Time Format Mod is open source. Although it is currently not actively maintained, you are free to fork and modify it as needed.
When troubleshooting the Better Time Format Mod:
- See if the error persists if you just have this mod and its requirements active.
- If not, try adding your other mods until it happens again.
- Always post your log using the Log Uploader.
- For best support, please use the Discord-channel for error-reporting.
- Do not report errors by making a discussion-thread, I get no notification of that.
- If you have the solution for a problem, please post it to the GitHub repository.
- Use RimSort to sort your mods.
Compatibility notes
The Better Time Format Mod requires Harmony 2.x to function.
It can be safely added to or removed from existing save games.
Due to internal changes in recent updates, if time does not display correctly, reopen the mod settings menu once to refresh stored variables.
The mod modifies UI drawing methods, but performance impact is minimal and generally comparable to the vanilla implementation.
Additional credits: Netrves.
