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− | The '''Lazy Newb Pack''' or '''Starter | + | The '''Lazy Newb Pack''' or '''Starter pack''' are [[utility|packages]] to get people started with ''Dwarf Fortress''. They bundle the game with some of the best community graphics packs, tools, and interface improvements already configured. Simply download the version that matches your operating system, and start playing ''Dwarf Fortress''. |
Despite the name, the modern packs are ideal for new and veteran players alike. Using a pack lets you focus on playing the game, while still having access to quality-of-life additions like graphics/tilesets, utilities, and being able to change common settings without editing text files. | Despite the name, the modern packs are ideal for new and veteran players alike. Using a pack lets you focus on playing the game, while still having access to quality-of-life additions like graphics/tilesets, utilities, and being able to change common settings without editing text files. | ||
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;Pack options overview: <!-- 2019 --> | ;Pack options overview: <!-- 2019 --> | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300px> | <gallery mode="packed" heights=300px> | ||
− | File:Lnp-gui1.png| | + | File:Lnp-gui1.png|options tab |
− | File:Lnp-gui2.png| | + | File:Lnp-gui2.png|graphics tab |
− | File:Lnp-gui3.png| | + | File:Lnp-gui3.png|utilities tab |
− | File:Lnp-gui5.png| | + | File:Lnp-gui5.png|advanced tab |
File:lnp-dfhack.png|DFHack tab | File:lnp-dfhack.png|DFHack tab | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* [https://github.com/PeridexisErrant/starter-pack Related GitHub repo] | * [https://github.com/PeridexisErrant/starter-pack Related GitHub repo] | ||
− | This pack | + | This pack is maintained by PeridexisErrant, and aims to include everything - while ensuring that ignoring any option still works for new players. Contents and a changelog are listed on the forum thread (linked above). |
− | + | Legacy versions are available on DFFD for some notable DF versions: | |
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* [https://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=14793 0.44.12] | * [https://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=14793 0.44.12] | ||
* [https://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=13201 0.43.05] | * [https://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=13201 0.43.05] | ||
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* Maintained by McArcady | * Maintained by McArcady | ||
* [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=157712 Forum thread] | * [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=157712 Forum thread] | ||
− | * [https://dffd.bay12games.com/who.php?id=7393 Download] ([https://github.com/McArcady/lnp-forge/releases/ mirror]) | + | * [https://dffd.bay12games.com/who.php?id=7393 Download] ([https://github.com/McArcady/lnp-forge/releases/ mirror]) |
* [https://github.com/McArcady/lnp-forge/actions?query=workflow%3A%22Build+LinuxDwarfPack+package%22 Continuous builds] | * [https://github.com/McArcady/lnp-forge/actions?query=workflow%3A%22Build+LinuxDwarfPack+package%22 Continuous builds] | ||
* [https://github.com/McArcady/lnp-forge Related GitHub repo] | * [https://github.com/McArcady/lnp-forge Related GitHub repo] | ||
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===Mac: Elpuma's Mac Starter Pack=== | ===Mac: Elpuma's Mac Starter Pack=== | ||
− | * DF v0.47. | + | * DF v0.47.04 |
* Maintained by Elpuma | * Maintained by Elpuma | ||
− | * [https://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=13905 Download] ([https://github.com/jipumarino/dfdl/releases/tag/0.4.2 | + | * [https://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=13905 Download] ([https://github.com/jipumarino/dfdl/releases/tag/0.4.2 mirror]) |
* [https://github.com/jipumarino/dfdl Related GitHub repo] | * [https://github.com/jipumarino/dfdl Related GitHub repo] | ||
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== History of packs== | == History of packs== | ||
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[[File:Lazy-newb-pack-screenshot-v7-2010.png|thumb|Screenshot of the LucasUP released in 2010]] | [[File:Lazy-newb-pack-screenshot-v7-2010.png|thumb|Screenshot of the LucasUP released in 2010]] | ||
− | Maintaining a pack is a lot of work, and over the years, people inevitably lose time or motivation to update their packs. Eventually, someone new steps up and releases their own pack. | + | Maintaining a pack is a lot of work, and, over the years, people inevitably lose time or motivation to update their packs. Eventually, someone new steps up and releases their own pack. |
This section is provided for information, and should not be interpreted as a recommendation for these packs. It may however be interesting to look back at how the LNP/Starter Pack movement evolved. | This section is provided for information, and should not be interpreted as a recommendation for these packs. It may however be interesting to look back at how the LNP/Starter Pack movement evolved. | ||
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The first pack with the name Lazy Newb Pack (LNP) was created by [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=16293 LucasUP] for Windows and DF version 0.31.12 and posted [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=59026 in the bay12forums] on June 11, 2010. Before the LNP, it was becoming common for the community to bundle up their own distributions of ''Dwarf Fortress'' with tile sets, graphics, and mods to make them more accessible to players. Other notable packs from this era are [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=57557.0 Phoebus graphics] and [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=53649.0 Mayday's Graphic Set]. The LNP distinguished itself by providing an interface for changing common DF settings, instead of editing the raw text files included with the game. | The first pack with the name Lazy Newb Pack (LNP) was created by [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=16293 LucasUP] for Windows and DF version 0.31.12 and posted [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=59026 in the bay12forums] on June 11, 2010. Before the LNP, it was becoming common for the community to bundle up their own distributions of ''Dwarf Fortress'' with tile sets, graphics, and mods to make them more accessible to players. Other notable packs from this era are [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=57557.0 Phoebus graphics] and [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=53649.0 Mayday's Graphic Set]. The LNP distinguished itself by providing an interface for changing common DF settings, instead of editing the raw text files included with the game. | ||
− | The first versions of the LNP included a text-based interface (seen on the right) that only permitted the user to enable/disable [[aquifers]] and choose from the Phoebus, Mayday, and Ironhand graphics packs. They included the utilities [[DFHack]], [[ | + | The first versions of the LNP included a text-based interface (seen on the right) that only permitted the user to enable/disable [[aquifers]] and choose from the Phoebus, Mayday, and Ironhand graphics packs. They included the utilities [[DFHack]], [[Dwarf Foreman]], [[Dwarf Therapist]], [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=57428.0 PerfectWorldDF], [http://www.joelpt.net/quickfort/ Quickfort], [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=59056.0 Runesmith] , [[Stonesense]]. |
==== The original launcher with a GUI ==== | ==== The original launcher with a GUI ==== | ||
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In March 2017 [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=114577 Enay] took up maintainership of the LNP for Linux calling it [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=163211.0 LinuxLNP] and released only for 64-bit systems. | In March 2017 [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=114577 Enay] took up maintainership of the LNP for Linux calling it [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=163211.0 LinuxLNP] and released only for 64-bit systems. | ||
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== The Making of a Pack == | == The Making of a Pack == | ||
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{{Category|Utilities}} | {{Category|Utilities}} | ||
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