When you start in Dwarf Fortress, you dwarves are clothed but largely unequipped. It’s too expensive to embark with full sets of armor and weapons for everyone, so getting your metal industry set up quickly is crucial. Here’s our guide on the best and most efficient method to get your metalsmithing and smelting started in […]
Dwarf Fortress Premium, which recently got its release on Steam and Itch.io, has quickly gotten back to its roots with the release of a new togglable setting that changes it back to ASCII graphics. The recent patch was released on December 22, giving us another graphical option (as announced on Twitter), some new info about the […]
In Dwarf Fortress, either just because you want to or because your dwarves send you a Petition, you may want to build a Temple. But just how do you make a temple in Dwarf Fortress, given that it’s not a standard building? Keep reading to find out. Making a temple in Dwarf Fortress To make […]
In Dwarf Fortress, embarking on cold or freezing biomes may create difficulties for you in the winter months. When the surface water freezes, you’ll be without fresh water for your dwarves, and while the average dwarf can survive on alcohol alone, injured and child dwarves need water to survive. Here’s how to stop water freezing […]
It’s important to have a balanced life, even in simulators. Though most of Dwarf Fortress is spent engaging in work, creating a respite for your dwarves to socialize, relax, and drink is important to ensure their continued survival. Here’s how you can make your own very own tavern for your team of dwarves. Building a […]
