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Dwarf Fortress Steam edition video demonstrates convenience of seeing what’s happeningThe premium edition’s graphics are so welcome!
The premium edition’s graphics are so welcome!
“You will not believe what the hell just happened inDwarf Fortress!” my pal will tell me, proceeding to share a screenshot which, to me, is indistinguishable from e.g.:
“That’s wild!” I will reply, not wanting to hurt their feelings. But how delightful, then, to watch the latest video from the upcoming premium edition, where co-creator Zach Adams demonstrates defending against a goblin attack and you can actually see it’s a goblin attack.
How to Stop a Goblin Attack - Dwarf Fortress GameplayWatch on YouTube
How to Stop a Goblin Attack - Dwarf Fortress Gameplay
The paid version of Dwarf Fortress is exactly the same game at its core, mind, only with a swish official graphical tileset and music. This means it’s still incredibly complicated, with so many simulated parts moving and interacting in often-surprising ways. We’ve called it one of the bestmanagement gamesand even bestRPGsbut that’s with the full awareness that many will find the ASCII art too overwhelming and never even try it. I’ll admit that I’m one of those people.
I’m sorry Nate. I’m sureThe Bird Holewas really cool. I mean, you were really excited about it, and I trust your excitement.
