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'''Welcome to the Noisebridge [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ Dwarf Fortress] Page!'''
'''Welcome to the Noisebridge [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ Dwarf Fortress] Page!'''


Dwarf Fortress is an amazingly complex yet low-fi real-time strategy game, with dwarves!  Actually, it's much more than just a game.  You can create complex mechanisms that model things such as [http://www.boingboing.net/2010/04/15/colossal-turing-mach.html Turing machines] and [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/User:BaronW calculators] for example.
Dwarf Fortress is an amazingly complex yet low-fi real-time strategy / world-building game, with dwarves!  Actually, '''it's much more than just a game'''.  You can create complex mechanisms that model things such as [http://www.boingboing.net/2010/04/15/colossal-turing-mach.html Turing complete computers] and [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/User:BaronW calculators] for example (see more [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Computing computing projects] here).


This page is for those people interested in learning how to play and/or those who are already experienced who wish to share tips and what not.  Feel free to make use of the discussion tab above as well.   
This page is for those people interested in learning how to play and/or those who are already experienced who wish to share tips and what not.  Feel free to make use of the discussion tab above as well.   
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= DF Installation @ Noisebridge: Permanent Succession Games =
On January 20, 2017, Dwarf Fortress claimed a permanent settlement at Noisebridge. Strike the earth!
[[File:Df_station.jpg|300px|thumb|left|DF Station]]
== How To ==
Keep playing where the last person left off!
A succession game means that people alternate and the fortress belongs to everyone until it succumbs gloriously to starvation, the goblins, or the clowns.  Even in extreme circumstances, dwarf fortress always seems to yield more fun, so try to keep things going until it is boring.
When the fortress inevitably dies, please make a new fortress in the same world.  Over time a world is affected by each fortress, and it is possible to "reclaim" an abandoned fortress later; a very fun way to play.
Remember: [http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Fun losing] is [http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Fun fun]!
== Exiting ==
Press ESC and choose "Save Game". This is how you exit.
DO NOT: "Abandon Fortress" or "Succumb to the invasion" -- the fortress will be destroyed.
== Backing Up ==
The game crashes just enough to be a pain, because that's really fun. Be sure to back up the world into ~/backups after something epic.  Example: "$ zip -r ~/backups/df.bkp.YYYY.MM.DD.hh.mm.zip ~/bin"
== Setup ==
The mac mini runs GNU/Linux Ubuntu 16.04.1. 
A "Dwarf Fortress" launch icon exists on the desktop.
The dwarf fortress install is wrapped by python-lnp and available on the system path.
== Improvement Needed ==
* add dwarf fortress theme art to this area
* bolt down the mac mini so that it doesn't walk off
* add dwarf therapist and dfhack to python-lnp
* add links to simon swerwer soundcloud albums on the desktop


= Events =
= Events =


* We met on 2010-10-05, but didn't get started until after 7:30pm, thus missing Vonguard by a few minutes.
* Lets schedule an event!
* We recently held an informal "Beginning Dwarf Fortress" class on 2010-09-28.  Let us know if you think we should do this again!


= Enthusiasts =
* [[User:LeMonkey|LeMonkey]]
* [[User:Dj_ryan|Ryan]]
* VonGuard
* [[User:Miah|Miah]]


= Links =
= Links =


* An amusing song by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3u86DPd7qc Finntroll called Trollhammaren]
Below is a collection of Dwarf Related links that you may find helpful or interesting:
* A lulzy illustrated [http://www.bravemule.com/matulremrit/ tale]


== Portals ==
== Resources ==
* [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ The official Dwarf Fortress site]
* [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ The Official Dwarf Fortress Website]
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php The Dwarf Fortress wiki]
* [http://dwarffortresswiki.org/ The Dwarf Fortress Wiki]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/dwarffortress/ Reddit Dwarf Fortress]
* [http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/03/08/post-tutorial-dwarf-fortress-links-and-resources/ Good collection of resources]
* [http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/03/08/post-tutorial-dwarf-fortress-links-and-resources/ Good collection of resources]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/dwarffortress/ Reddit Dwarf Fortress stub]


== Tutorials ==
== Tutorials ==


Many [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Tutorials tutorials] are already listed under the [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php Dwarf Fortress wiki].  Some of these are included below.
Many [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Tutorials tutorials] are already listed under the [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php Dwarf Fortress wiki].  Some of these are included below:
 
Highly recommended is the [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Bentgirder "bentgirder" tutorial]


=== Web ===
=== Web ===
* Highly recommended is the [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Bentgirder "bentgirder" tutorial]
* [http://afteractionreporter.com/dwarf-fortress-tutorials/ Complete and Utter Newby Tutorial (14 parts!)]
* [http://afteractionreporter.com/dwarf-fortress-tutorials/ Complete and Utter Newby Tutorial (14 parts!)]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/DwarfFortress101/ Reddit's Dwarf Fortress intro class]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/DwarfFortress101/ Reddit's Dwarf Fortress intro class]
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** Note: this is just a VIEWER and doesnt actually make the game 3D.  It has a lag as well, so it's long term usefulness is limited in terms of playing the game. But it's very impressive to show your friends.
** Note: this is just a VIEWER and doesnt actually make the game 3D.  It has a lag as well, so it's long term usefulness is limited in terms of playing the game. But it's very impressive to show your friends.
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/40d:Utilities Massive list of DF utilities]
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/40d:Utilities Massive list of DF utilities]
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Graphics_set_repository Various alternate tilesets]
* [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=60287.0 Sound Sense, for making your dwarves talk and stuff]


== Reviews/Mentions ==
== Reviews/Mentions/Other ==
* [http://playthisthing.com/dwarf-fortress playthisthing.com]
* [http://playthisthing.com/dwarf-fortress playthisthing.com]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/cr251/ever_wanted_to_see_what_all_the_hype_with_dwarf/ A post on reddit]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/cr251/ever_wanted_to_see_what_all_the_hype_with_dwarf/ A post on reddit]
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* [http://www.hastac.org/blogs/elijahmeeks/procedural-humanities-interview-tarn-adams-creator-dwarf-fortress Interview with the creator, Tarn Adams]
* [http://www.hastac.org/blogs/elijahmeeks/procedural-humanities-interview-tarn-adams-creator-dwarf-fortress Interview with the creator, Tarn Adams]
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/User:BaronW The Dwarven Calculator]
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/User:BaronW The Dwarven Calculator]
* [http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3549/interview_the_making_of_dwarf_.php Another interview with the creator]
* [http://www.mkv25.net/dfma/ Map archive]
* [http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/08/02/community-heroes-tarn-adams-for-dwarf-fortress PCGamer interview]
== Humor ==
* An amusing song by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3u86DPd7qc Finntroll called Trollhammaren]
* A lulzy illustrated [http://www.bravemule.com/matulremrit/ tale]
* A nice piece on [http://www.cracked.com/funny-6021-dwarf-fortress/ cracked.com] (thanks [[User:Miah|Miah]]!)


= Tips =
= Tips =
These tips are six years old. They need curated, many need deleted.
* Construction advice: the construction system can be a little confusing at first.
* Construction advice: the construction system can be a little confusing at first.
** [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Mega_construction Mega construction]
** A common mistake is to build an upwards staircase then later wanting it to be up/down.  You cant do that!
** A common mistake is to build an upwards staircase then later wanting it to be up/down.  You cant do that!
** [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Mega_construction Mega construction]
** However, you can place an up/down stairway on previously dug ground using "b C x"
* Bins and barrels are a good way to manage items:
* Bins and barrels are a good way to manage items:
** [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Using_bins_and_barrels Using bins and barrels]
** [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Using_bins_and_barrels Using bins and barrels]
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* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Important_advice Important advice]
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Important_advice Important advice]
* [http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=117975 Tips on using alternate graphic tilesets]
* [http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=117975 Tips on using alternate graphic tilesets]
 
* [http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/DF2010:Computing Computing projects]
= Similar Games =
* [http://www.goblincamp.com/ Goblin Camp]
* [http://www.nethack.org Nethack]

Latest revision as of 15:24, 22 January 2017

Welcome to the Noisebridge Dwarf Fortress Page!

Dwarf Fortress is an amazingly complex yet low-fi real-time strategy / world-building game, with dwarves! Actually, it's much more than just a game. You can create complex mechanisms that model things such as Turing complete computers and calculators for example (see more computing projects here).

This page is for those people interested in learning how to play and/or those who are already experienced who wish to share tips and what not. Feel free to make use of the discussion tab above as well.

DF Installation @ Noisebridge: Permanent Succession Games[edit]

On January 20, 2017, Dwarf Fortress claimed a permanent settlement at Noisebridge. Strike the earth!

DF Station

How To[edit]

Keep playing where the last person left off!

A succession game means that people alternate and the fortress belongs to everyone until it succumbs gloriously to starvation, the goblins, or the clowns. Even in extreme circumstances, dwarf fortress always seems to yield more fun, so try to keep things going until it is boring.

When the fortress inevitably dies, please make a new fortress in the same world. Over time a world is affected by each fortress, and it is possible to "reclaim" an abandoned fortress later; a very fun way to play.

Remember: losing is fun!


Exiting[edit]

Press ESC and choose "Save Game". This is how you exit.

DO NOT: "Abandon Fortress" or "Succumb to the invasion" -- the fortress will be destroyed.


Backing Up[edit]

The game crashes just enough to be a pain, because that's really fun. Be sure to back up the world into ~/backups after something epic. Example: "$ zip -r ~/backups/df.bkp.YYYY.MM.DD.hh.mm.zip ~/bin"


Setup[edit]

The mac mini runs GNU/Linux Ubuntu 16.04.1.

A "Dwarf Fortress" launch icon exists on the desktop.

The dwarf fortress install is wrapped by python-lnp and available on the system path.


Improvement Needed[edit]

  • add dwarf fortress theme art to this area
  • bolt down the mac mini so that it doesn't walk off
  • add dwarf therapist and dfhack to python-lnp
  • add links to simon swerwer soundcloud albums on the desktop

Events[edit]

  • Lets schedule an event!


Links[edit]

Below is a collection of Dwarf Related links that you may find helpful or interesting:

Resources[edit]

Tutorials[edit]

Many tutorials are already listed under the Dwarf Fortress wiki. Some of these are included below:

Web[edit]

Video[edit]

3rd Party Plugins/Tools[edit]

Reviews/Mentions/Other[edit]

Humor[edit]

Tips[edit]

These tips are six years old. They need curated, many need deleted.