Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

kuwze wrote: post #2

I wish they would release on gog too, but I guess that kind of loses the benefits of the steam workshop. Maybe an independent mod manager?

If you want a DRM-free version without Steam integration, they're also releasing on itch.io.

Re: Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

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Post by wyldfire » Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 5:45 PM UTC

I've never played it but it sounds like a compelling game with an in-depth model.

I started out playing games on a monochome amber monitor + Hercules graphics. But I still think that going beyond ASCII characters is a nice touch that will make the game easier on the eyes.

> in today’s FAQ, the pair said that they’re selling this premium version in part to pay for health care for ailing family members.

That's too bad that it's come to this but perhaps it will bring the game to a wider audience.

Re: Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

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Post by ceejayoz » Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 5:45 PM UTC

> But, in today’s FAQ, the pair said that they’re selling this premium version in part to pay for health care for ailing family members.

"Name one positive thing about the US health insurance setup."

"Uh... it got us Dwarf Fortress with graphics, I guess?"

Re: Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

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Post by crooked-v » Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 5:46 PM UTC

"No access to the source code" is a seriously weird thing to note. Is this going to be like one of the existing memory-injecting/manipulating mods, with all the downsides that implies?

Re: Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

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Post by lainga » Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 5:47 PM UTC

wyldfire wrote: post #5

I've never played it but it sounds like a compelling game with an in-depth model. I started out playing games on a monochome amber monitor + Hercules graphics. But I still think that going beyond ASCII characters is a nice touch that will make the game easier on the eyes. > in today’s FAQ, the pair said that they’re selling this premium version in part to pay for health care for ailing family members. That's too bad…

The game really is just the hyper-detailed model. The gameplay is emergent and comes most easily if you know how to spin a good story as you're playing.

Re: Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

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Post by aresant » Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 5:47 PM UTC

Three points of interest:

1) Full developer announcement on their Patreon page -> https://www.patreon.com/posts/25343688

2) They are putting on steam largely because of the USA's shit healthcare system "after Zach's latest cancer scare, we determined that with my healthcare plan's copay etc., I'd be wiped out if I had to undergo the same procedures . . "

3) Cool to see that they are going to use graphics built by two of the most popular community modders:

-=> MayDay built one of the most popular current graphics packs @ http://goblinart.pl/vg-eng/df.php

-=> And Meph has built a fairly massive tile set as well @ http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=161047.0

Will be interesting to see how they change with native support.

Re: Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam with graphics

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Post by coldacid » Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 5:48 PM UTC

Oh no. There goes everyone's productivity, killed by catsplosions.