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[STARSBarry]

Looks like steam finally gets its release date for Dwarf Fortress.




For all the console players looking at this confused, don't worry you wouldn't like it anyway. Loving the new official tileset.

 

[Kuranghi]

How long has it been?

 

[STARSBarry]

How long has it been?

 

[MidGenRefresh]

For all the console players looking at this confused, don't worry you wouldn't like it anyway.

Sick burn.

 

[Interfectum]

That date formatting...

 

[STARSBarry]

That date formatting...

Don't worry it's only a tiny minority of the globe that have this issue, fortunately the rest of us aren't a bunch of savages.

 

[AV]

That date formatting...

 

[Interfectum]

Don't worry it's only a tiny minority of the globe that have this issue, fortunately the rest of us aren't a bunch of savages.

The most important part of the world populace has an issue though so....

 

[RiccochetJ]

Oh man, I have been eagerly waiting for this since they announced it was coming to Steam! I can't wait to dig too deep and have terrible things happen because I didn't plan ahead!

 

[TintoConCasera]

Fucking finally! This sure took it's time.

I've never played DF, but after having a lot of fun with RimWorld I thought it'd be cool to try this one out.

 

[chixdiggit]

Might give this another shot after trying years ago. Seems much less complex with the updated graphics.

 

[ssringo]

*reads thread title*

"Huh, weird thread bump but okay."

*Sees thread created today*

*confusion*

"OH! TC must not be from the USA. Pity."

 

[GladiusFrog]

This game is going to consume my life, Played the free version with custom tile sets and fell in love.

I don't think there is a simulated world this deep and detailed in existence. TAKE MY MONEY, SO I CAN UNLEASH THE HORRORS OF THE DEEP APON THE LANDS. (Then set out to slay them in adventure mode with my humanoid Frog knight)

 

[Zug]

Dwarf fortress without ASCII graphics ? What kind of casual thing is this ? What's next, pad support ?

 

[synchronicity]

I'm really looking forward to it. I've been tempted to get into it over the years, but held off. But I'm definitely going to jump in with the Steam release.

 

[ParaSeoul]

hey hey people

 

[Mercador]

Am I the only one to use year-month-day ? It's way easier to sort when you don't have date columns.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Dwarf fortress without ASCII graphics ? What kind of casual thing is this ? What's next, pad support ?

pad support and deck verified

 

[Guilty_AI]

 

[TintoConCasera]

7... 79?

 

[Edgelord79]

Dwarf fortress without ASCII graphics ? What kind of casual thing is this ?

It’ll come to consoles.

 

[PhoenixTank]

Fantastic news. I struggled to get past the old UI and controls but this should be accessible enough for me.
This game is the Granddaddy of RimWorld and other simulations for anyone who likes that kind of thing too.

Possibly a good a place as any to plug Kruggsmash:

 

[01011001]

That date formatting...

way too logical I know

 

[midasmulligan]

That date formatting...

When you’re the reserve currency of the world, you do what you want — that goes for the imperial system as well

 

[bender]

I can't wait for June 12th, 2022.

 

[lh032]

rimworld is better.
Convince me.

 

[Mercador]

rimworld is better.
Convince me.

Probably, Dwarf Fortress was first though

 

[Syphon Filter]

June passed already

 

[Arsic]

I’ve been eyeing this and rimjob world to try.

Unsure if I’d like either…

 

[TintoConCasera]

This is coming out in less than 24 hours! Who's gonna dive in?

Never played it before but had a lot of fun messing around in RimWorld, so I'm really curious to see how this one plays. Apparently it's much more complex not only in it's mechanics, but also when it comes to simulating a real world, which sounds very cool.
A bit sad about this release not including Adventure Mode from the get go, but I guess Fort Mode will be enough diversion until they decide to include it.

I'll probably be getting this on Steam, just to support the game. Think it's also free on their website, including the new graphics, right?

 

[RiccochetJ]

This is coming out in less than 24 hours! Who's gonna dive in?

Never played it before but had a lot of fun messing around in RimWorld, so I'm really curious to see how this one plays. Apparently it's much more complex not only in it's mechanics, but also when it comes to simulating a real world, which sounds very cool.
A bit sad about this release not including Adventure Mode from the get go, but I guess Fort Mode will be enough diversion until they decide to include it.

I'll probably be getting this on Steam, just to support the game. Think it's also free on their website, including the new graphics, right?

No, the free version will not contain the new art, but it will receive a bit of a UI overhaul.

Here's a video that goes over some of the differences:


But yes, I'm extremely excited to dive in tomorrow and I'm really hopeful that they have a good launch.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

Still want to play this one day

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Out now for $30

 

[STARSBarry]

Out now for $30

Now a proud owner, I will warn people its not for those with short attention spans, the amount of things you can do dwarfs every other game I know like this, truly the height of the genre.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Out now for $30

Bought a few moments ago and already generated my first world. I loved Rimworld but in the end it was a bit boring imo, could use some more complexity and variety, which I hope this title has.

Oh, and so far the music they've put in this version is great.

 

[Jack Videogames]

30$ is a tad steep but it's tempting. Does it work well on Steam Deck?

 

[RoadHazard]

I'll play it when they have ported it to UE5 with Nanite and Lumen.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

30$ is a tad steep but it's tempting. Does it work well on Steam Deck?

Native on Linux. Not sure how well it works with he controls of the Deck though.

https://www.protondb.com/app/975370

 

[GladiusFrog]

Really enjoying the steam edition thus far, Loving this soundtrack.

Feels like early Christmas, Dwarves rule!

 

[TintoConCasera]

I'm having a noob issue: My fort is full of shit, like gems and stones lying around everywhere. How can I get rid of that? I've already set up a hauling area for those kind of materials, but my dwarfs don't seem to bother with carrying them.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Anyone play on Steam Deck without a ton of remapping? Looking to get it but not if it's a keyboard only game. (seems like it would be)

 

[Fools idol]

there is a yuuuuuge gap in the market to clone this game and give it some absolutely beautiful graphics and UI improvements.

The formula is there for an amazing game, but the visuals are an enormous accessibility barrier... I much prefer Factorio and Rimworld which are not quite as good, but better for ways I mentioned.

 

[Trilobit]

If I was ever locked into a tower for a hundred years and only able to play one game I think I'd put in the time to learn this one.

 

[RiccochetJ]

I'm having a noob issue: My fort is full of shit, like gems and stones lying around everywhere. How can I get rid of that? I've already set up a hauling area for those kind of materials, but my dwarfs don't seem to bother with carrying them.

Do you have your stockpiles set up and assigned appropriately? You should also be able to assign dwarfs to that task as well called "hauling" unless they've changed that job name.

I'm just anxiously waiting for my work day to end so I can dive in

 

[TintoConCasera]

Do you have your stockpiles set up and assigned appropriately? You should also be able to assign dwarfs to that task as well called "hauling" unless they've changed that job name.

I'm just anxiously waiting for my work day to end so I can dive in

Yeah I do. I think I was missing wheelbarrows? Or maybe the stockpile didn't have any wheelbarrow assigned to it... not sure, but it seems to be working now.

Having a lot of fun figuring this game out. Already restarted a few times but I think my current fort will be my first, serious one.

Edit: survived a year. Nothing too crazy happened, aside from my stone worker having a tantrum and carving a statue on his owm which I sold for a fortune... Nice!

Don't have any goals for now, so I equipped a squad with weapons and some armor and started digging deep. Wonder what'll happen, probably nothing good.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

 

[PhoenixTank]

There is a small, sub six hours video tutorial for the way the new version works with the UI and such.



This series is apparently ongoing... sooo more than 6 hours then

 

[Corian33]

Finally, time to dive back in. Been waiting since they announced this. No other game can quite scratch the itch that DF scratches. Rimworld, Factorio, and so on are great in their own ways, but DF really is something special.

 

[Fools idol]

it takes absolutely forever to learn all of the interconnected systems in this game. As a veteran of stuff like this, I only recommend it if you are willing to put 20-30 hours into tutorials and trial and error to really understand how everything works. Some will definitely not find that 'fun'. But once that curve is over and you get into the swing of things it's the kind of game where entire weekends can dissappear without sleep or food.

 

[killatopak]

My brain hurts... I know it’ll be worth it but learning the game just drains me.

Last time I felt this way was learning how Crusader Kings work. Like having a hundred hour playtime and still watching tutorial vids on youtube.