In Dwarf Fortress, there’s nothing more annoying than an aquifer. In the real world, aquifers are fairly benign rock formations or sediment that hold groundwater. But in Dwarf Fortress, aquifers are world-spanning menaces that prevent fortresses from being built. So even the most experienced Dwarf Fortress players will skip embarking on an aquifer, while newbies […]
In Dwarf Fortress, Agriculture is one of the many ways you can provide for your Dwarves, growing food and materials from the earth. There’s underground crops, above-ground crops, and some you can grow on both sides of the surface. But almost all of them need seeds, and that’s where some difficulties can arise. Here’s the […]
Jaret Knox
When it was announced that Dwarf Fortress, a construction simulator game whose alpha was released 16 years ago, was making its way to Steam and Itch.io, many longstanding fans of the game were very excited. Though the game had steadily improved over the years, a jump to the Steam platform likely meant more funding, more […]
Playing Dwarf Fortress can be like jumping into the deep end of a swimming pool—it’s sink or swim, with no help if you’re not careful. But we’re here to throw you a life preserver in the form of a quick guide to what to build when you first start. Here’s our getting started guide in Dwarf […]
Before you start your Dwarf Fortress game, you’ll have to decide on your embark location. Each world will quite literally have thousands of options. But with all this choice, where exactly are the best places to embark and settle in Dwarf Fortress? General good embark options Related: How do I get more dwarves in Dwarf […]
