Lets play Dwarf Fortress!

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11-09-2009, 09:14 AM
CarmineEternity

Lets play Dwarf Fortress!

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:

http://www.tigsource.com/features/im...rtress-big.png

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!
11-09-2009, 09:16 AM
Techno

Just downloaded it. I'm going to see where this takes me.
11-09-2009, 10:24 AM
CarmineEternity

Jeez, I edited that post a lot.
11-09-2009, 09:17 PM
slash112

I don't really like it.

P.s. Why didn't you put it in the entertainment section?
11-10-2009, 12:41 AM
DarkLucideity

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,

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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/
11-10-2009, 12:49 AM
CarmineEternity

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

:P

And Slash, I didn't put it there because no one looks there. XD
11-10-2009, 12:52 AM
slash112

What you talking 'bout? Everyone looks there.
11-10-2009, 12:54 AM
Sora

Long Life To Dwarf Fortress!!
11-10-2009, 01:33 AM
tnemrot

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8574/dsc00502vg.jpg
11-10-2009, 01:39 AM
DarkLucideity

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnemrot

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8574/dsc00502vg.jpg

FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU---- GET THEM INTO CAGES
11-10-2009, 02:42 AM
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.
11-10-2009, 05:11 AM
CarmineEternity

Quote:

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
11-12-2009, 02:35 AM
CarmineEternity

Bump?
11-12-2009, 03:28 AM
Lulian

Dwarf Fortress rules. I may be up for a Bloodline game if you get enough players.
11-12-2009, 09:06 AM
CarmineEternity

I should be able to, I am still learning the ropes myself. I know CC and Sora would be down.
11-16-2009, 10:00 PM
tnemrot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxUYIZsu664&fmt=22
11-19-2009, 05:42 AM
CarmineEternity

Stonesense is great. I have been using it a lot lately.
11-20-2009, 09:50 PM
CarmineEternity

Bump?
11-21-2009, 04:19 AM
Sora

Wtf is bloodline games?
11-21-2009, 09:00 PM
DarkLucideity

Quote:

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).
11-21-2009, 09:06 PM
Sora

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

I'm in for sure.
11-21-2009, 09:20 PM
CanceledCzech

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.
11-22-2009, 01:39 AM
Sora

Carmine told be he blew up the fort or something lol...
11-22-2009, 03:30 AM
DarkLucideity

Wait, you have a succession game unrelated to this thread? So we need to start and update one here to gather interest.
11-23-2009, 07:30 PM
Sora

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.
12-01-2009, 03:12 PM
Banana

im starting to play again.

I might join this bloodline shit once i get some more of this game down.
12-02-2009, 10:34 AM
CarmineEternity

:D
12-05-2009, 01:58 AM
CarmineEternity

Bump.

Looking for some people to do a small scale game with me and Banana.
12-05-2009, 03:02 AM
CarmineEternity

Yay! Moved!

Anyway, HostileHobo, Banana, and I have started a game. If anyone else wants in send a PM. We might or might not be discussing our progress.
12-05-2009, 05:24 AM
Banana

Update #1 CRESCENTEDTRADED - Banana
Starting to dig in
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ite42/tar1.png
Nothing really happening, just digging some workshop/stockpile rooms
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ite42/tar2.png
FUCKING CATS
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ite42/tar3.png
...
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...te42/tar4a.png
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...te42/tar4b.png
status of the stocks
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ite42/tar5.png

Ill leave you with a miasma and a bunch of cats
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...te42/tar5a.png
12-06-2009, 09:21 AM
tnemrot

You brought 4 cats?! Why would you do that?
12-06-2009, 03:35 PM
Banana

it was carmine

He did the preparing and selected the location, but i took the first turn.
12-06-2009, 04:17 PM
Supernova

I'd be up for a bloodline game once I know what the hell I'm doing, this game looks pretty cool.

Banana, might want to consider giving this a try. Unzip it in your DF folder and click yes to all. If I were stuck with ASCII I'd never play this game, cause I'd never remember what anything stood for :lol:.

~~EDIT: uuh...I can't scroll through menu options. The tutorial says to use alt+down arrow but when I do that nothing happens.~~
my default key binding was set to - and +...
12-06-2009, 04:49 PM
Banana

Ive got no problem with the ASCII

I actually prefer it to any other tileset. You can put whatever you want for your tilesets but ill stick with the default

oh and supernova do you have a laptop? If so you will need to look at this http://dwarffortresswiki.net/index.php/Key_bindings

Only map the things in the first box. dont worry about the rest.
12-06-2009, 06:49 PM
Sora

I'm in guys. But looks like I'm never there when you play :O
12-06-2009, 11:12 PM
Supernova

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banana

oh and supernova do you have a laptop? If so you will need to look at this http://dwarffortresswiki.net/index.php/Key_bindings.

I don't have a laptop but I may be getting one before too long, so thanks for the info.

And I don't know how you play with ASCII graphics but congratulations.
12-06-2009, 11:22 PM
CarmineEternity

Damn it, I used an embark profile from months ago, its really terrible, sorry.

Anyway, I have been really unmotivated to do my year, I will put some work into it today.
02-15-2011, 10:01 PM
Kaizer

Hey everyone, I'd love to get in on this Bloodline game, if it's still going, or start a new one, if not.
04-08-2011, 06:28 PM
Indeed

Uber bump
04-17-2011, 01:17 AM
Ish

Wait, does each person play a year real time, or is it like in game time or something?
04-20-2011, 10:57 PM
Indeed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ish

Wait, does each person play a year real time, or is it like in game time or something?

Game time.