Gaming DWARF FORTRESS 2010

[Shadow Addict]

A few days ago, Toady FINALLY released a new version of DF: http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=51948

Among the HUGE number of updates are arena mode and healthcare, which are elaborated on in that link.

I thought the few DF playing members of O-F would like to know, if they didn't already; this will definitely be renewing my interest in DF!

As an aside, I'm sorry Furymetals went inactive as it did; after I was gone for that week, all my previous internet interests sort of faded in light of me picking up C++ and learning that. Now, I've cooled the C++ a bit, so I'm doing some more things. Maybe in a little, we can renew Furymetals with the new version of DF?

EDIT: DF Accelerator can be found here, for any experiencing lag: http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=51957.0

 

[Urwumpe]

I currently try to learn DF again, since the changes made it practically a completely new game. Especially the new military stuff is hard to understand so far.

 

[Shadow Addict]

since the changes made it practically a completely new game.

I agree; I'm particularly excited about the new healthcare system.

 

[Urwumpe]

I agree; I'm particularly excited about the new healthcare system.

I didn't yet need it (luckily), but the change that mud is now mandatory for underground farming changed my standard fortress layout a lot. Also my refuse pile is overflowing with vermin remains, without them rotting away it seems.

But the new larger underground feels like big fun, it is really hard to not find something underground.

 

[lennartsmit]

Also note that there is an emergency-version of Dwarf Therapist. I discovered that without it I'm lost.

http://dwarftherapist.googlecode.com/files/DwarfTherapist-0.4.3.zip

 

[Shadow Addict]

Also note that there is an emergency-version of Dwarf Therapist. I discovered that without it I'm lost.

http://dwarftherapist.googlecode.com/files/DwarfTherapist-0.4.3.zip

I was very glad to find that as well. Dwarf Therapist is essential to playing DF.

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Here's a DF accelerator. Many people (myself included) were experiencing mega-lag with 2010, and this fixes that completely! http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=51957.0

 

[Urwumpe]

I only have problems with the military screens, I get CTDs when editing schedules.

 

[Linguofreak]

I actually started up a round on Furymetals from Eagle's last save. As far as doing a community fort with 2010, I'd say wait a while for a less buggy release.

 

[Eagle]

Yes DF2010 Is neato. Be sure to adventure in the new Underdark! Its pretty intense, especially when you run into something best...forgotten. (Not to mention the cave entrance I use IS STILL guarded by a dragon.)

I've heard there are a few more serious bugs regarding things not dying from hammerings and other weirdness.

I'd really like to see the adamantine mined out of FuryMetals before we abandon. Especially since the fortifications are almost done. (arrow slits need to be carved up on the wall.)

Dig Deeper and more Greedily!