Lets play Dwarf Fortress!

**CarmineEternity** · 11-09-2009 09:14 AM

Ok, so I found this fun little game, its called Dwarf Fortress. You may or may not have heard of it.

The basic concept is that you have a few Dwarves who set off to build a fortress, and survive within that fortress, but really, you can do whatever you want; Its a sandbox game. It has a ton of depth, and is really fun as well. Here is the catch:

Spoiler for O.O:

Those happen to be the graphics. If you can get past that, you have found a great game to enjoy. I know of a few graphics packs floating around out there, but I haven't bothered to look, so you will have to look into that yourself if you are interested.

This game is honestly huge. It has been a work in progress for many years, since at least 2000. Here is the wiki for the game:
Poke around on there a bit, if you feel so inclined.

This game has an insane amount of depth, and as such, it can be quite a bit daunting at first. I, myself, saw the main screen and closed the game, not to play it for a few weeks. So here are a few tutorials I have found:

http://www.dwarffortresswiki.net/ind...first_fortress <-- This one is good, but doesn't hold your hand quite as much as other tutorials do.

http://www.dwarffortresswiki.net/index.php/Indecisive's_illustrated_fortress_mode_tutorial <----- Haven't looked at this one, but I heard from someone else that it is very good.

http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/...ss-part-1-wtf/ <---- This one is QUITE good. It is probably my favorite, and covers the basics very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koZUS2h-Yzc <------ There is the beginning of the 40 part YouTube video tutorial. This guys voice is quite sexy, if I might add. ;D

I want to get a few people together so we can do a Bloodline game. A Bloodline game is where a few people (4 or so) get together and play one fort, each taking turns of a few game years or so. A funny Bloodline, and probably the most popular DF story ever written, is the epic saga of Boatmurdered.

http://lparchive.org/LetsPlay/Boatmurdered/ <---- Here that is, if you wanna read.

Here is the download: http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/

PM me regarding the Bloodline game, if you are interested.

Anyway, if you get over the graphics and take the time to learn it, you will enjoy a wonderful game.

Just remember, "Losing is fun!"

Strike the Earth!

**Techno** · 11-09-2009 09:16 AM

Just downloaded it. I'm going to see where this takes me.

**CarmineEternity** · 11-09-2009 10:24 AM

Jeez, I edited that post a lot.

**slash112** · 11-09-2009 09:17 PM

I don't really like it.

P.s. Why didn't you put it in the entertainment section?

**DarkLucideity** · 11-10-2009 12:41 AM

Did this result from me blatantly advertising dwarf fortress in the chat? Either way I'll join the bloodline game, it was only a matter of time before I started one myself anyway.

As a somewhat experienced player I'll highlight some of my favorite links:

For a basic tutorial,

Originally Posted by CarmineEternity

http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/...ss-part-1-wtf/ <---- This one is QUITE good. It is probably my favorite, and covers the basics very well.

This one is awesome. I started off very well on it.

Originally Posted by CarmineEternity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koZUS2h-Yzc <------ There is the beginning of the 40 part YouTube video tutorial. This guys voice is quite sexy, if I might add. ;D

If you find the time to watch it, this tutorial covers pretty much everything in the game, and manages not to get boring.

Originally Posted by CarmineEternity

http://lparchive.org/LetsPlay/Boatmurdered/ <---- Here that is, if you wanna read.

Holy shit, read this. It's hilarious, epic, and even emotional at some points. At the end I wanted to stand up and clap. THIS WILL INSPIRE YOU FOR A BLOODLINE GAME.

Lastly, if this link is working, headshoots is another epic bloodline game that's worth mentioning.

http://lparchive.org/LetsPlay/Headshoots/

**CarmineEternity** · 11-10-2009 12:49 AM

Ha, basically, Poj. I started playing when you talked about it in chat.

And Slash, I didn't put it there because no one looks there. XD

**slash112** · 11-10-2009 12:52 AM

What you talking 'bout? Everyone looks there.

**Sora** · 11-10-2009 12:54 AM

Long Life To Dwarf Fortress!!

**tnemrot** · 11-10-2009 01:33 AM

**DarkLucideity** · 11-10-2009 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by tnemrot

FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU---- GET THEM INTO CAGES

**tnemrot** · 11-10-2009 02:42 AM

I'd be up for a Bloodline game, but I haven't played in quite a while, the last game I started I didn't have the motivation to finish, Maybe later, when I feel like playing it again.

**CarmineEternity** · 11-10-2009 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by tnemrot

I'd be up for a Bloodline game, but I haven't played in quite a while, the last game I started I didn't have the motivation to finish, Maybe later, when I feel like playing it again.

Hrm hrm, ok then.

I was flipping through the Legends in the game tonight, and I have realized how god damn detailed this game is. It absolutely astounds me.

O.O

**CarmineEternity** · 11-12-2009 02:35 AM

Bump?

**Lulian** · 11-12-2009 03:28 AM

Dwarf Fortress rules. I may be up for a Bloodline game if you get enough players.

**CarmineEternity** · 11-12-2009 09:06 AM

I should be able to, I am still learning the ropes myself. I know CC and Sora would be down.

**tnemrot** · 11-16-2009 10:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxUYIZsu664&fmt=22

**CarmineEternity** · 11-19-2009 05:42 AM

Stonesense is great. I have been using it a lot lately.

**CarmineEternity** · 11-20-2009 09:50 PM

Bump?

**Sora** · 11-21-2009 04:19 AM

Wtf is bloodline games?

**DarkLucideity** · 11-21-2009 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Sora

Wtf is bloodline games?

Basically, a bunch of people sign up, then they each take turns playing a fortress for one year. Confusion and hilarity ensues (especially with inexperienced players).

**Sora** · 11-21-2009 09:06 PM

Oh yeah, I was supose to do that with CC and Carmine but I never had the fortress lol

I'm in for sure.

**CanceledCzech** · 11-21-2009 09:20 PM

DWARF FARTRASSS!

Oh yeah lol I still need to finish my turn. I want to learn military stuff before I continue but I'm too lazy to read that shit.

**Sora** · 11-22-2009 01:39 AM

Carmine told be he blew up the fort or something lol...

**DarkLucideity** · 11-22-2009 03:30 AM

Wait, you have a succession game unrelated to this thread? So we need to start and update one here to gather interest.

**Sora** · 11-23-2009 07:30 PM

Well, CC and Carmine started one and invited me, but it kinda failed, uhoh.

We should make a much more organized one in this thread.

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