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Dwarf Fortress is a constant work in progress, and is thus full of '''bugs'''. Some of them are minor and completely harmless, some are small and annoying, and some are major and even game-changing. Some of the best-known bugs are compiled below; an official compilation of all bugs, and their development status, can be found on the [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/mantisbt/my_view_page.php bug tracker] and an informal [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=111051.0 poll of the worst bugs] is available in the forums. Please do '''not''' report bugs here; they should be sent to the [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/mantisbt/my_view_page.php Mantis BT] instead. If you have issues signing up for the bug tracker, see the [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=6.0 forum bug tracker board] for instructions (but don't report bugs on the forum either).
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Some bugs {{dffd|6741|were fixed in v0.34}} by a temporary binary patch made by Quietust and other users; hopefully these fixes will be rolled into v0.40 at some point.
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''Dwarf Fortress'' is a constant work-in-progress, and is thus full of '''bugs'''. An official compilation of all bugs, and their development status, can be found on the [https://dwarffortressbugtracker.com Dwarf Fortress Bug Tracker Bug Tracker]. The search results in the bug tracker sometimes have an unintuitive sort order, so make sure to scroll to the bottom of the first page of results when searching for bugs. To comment on any bug, you can "Login anonymously" and add a note.
  
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== New bugs ==
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== Reporting new bugs ==
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These bugs are new to v0.40. (There are many more; these are just a few of the most prominent.)
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Please do '''not''' report new bugs here; to report a new bug, follow the [https://kitfoxgames.notion.site/How-to-Report-Bugs-in-Dwarf-Fortress-b5e2ca19dabe408897d1c2669599b7a2 How to Report Bugs in Dwarf Fortress] instructions. For any other discussion of new or existing bugs, visit the <code>#bug-discussion</code> channel on the [https://discord.com/invite/kitfoxgames Official Kitfox Discord].
  
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* {{bug|link=1|6586}} Dwarves climb trees and fall out of them, for no obvious reason, note that they are dwarfs
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When reporting a bug:
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** This may be partially fixed; more information is needed (see bug report).
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* Make a note of any mods you're using.  If you made the mod yourself, include the raws for any relevant objects.
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** Workaround: make sure there is always at least one meeting zone or sculpture garden where dwarves can idle.
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* If the game is crashing or refusing to open, include any error message that appears, along with your computer specifications and operating system.
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* {{bug|link=1|6704}} Random cave-in messages on the surface
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* If you have a save that reliably reproduces the bug, it may be helpful to upload the save to the [https://dffd.bay12games.com/category.php?id=20 DF File Depot - Bugged Saves] or another file hosting site.
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* {{bug|link=1|6691}} Excessive number of necromancer towers
 
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* {{bug|link=1|6545}} Flying creatures crash into trees, stop flying, fall to the ground, and explode
 
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** May be partially fixed; more information is needed (see bug report).
 
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* {{bug|link=1|7032}} Processing quarry bushes does not produce seeds, and produces too few leaves
 
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** Workaround: editing the raws (see bug report for details).
 
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* {{bug|link=1|7185}} Scared traders immediately scuttle wagons
 
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* {{bug|link=1|7274}} Dwarves occasionally attempt to perform jobs at a distance, with predictably poor results
 
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** Related to {{bug|link=1|7825}} marked as fixed in 0.40.07 -- #7274 needs verification.
 
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* {{bug|link=1|6970}} Dwarves in strange moods "teleport" materials to workshop
 
  
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== Lingering bugs ==
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== Major bugs with workarounds ==
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These bugs are not new to v0.40, but have been confirmed as still existing.  Any workarounds that involve binary patches or DFhack will not work until those tools have been updated to the new version.
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{{catbox|Bugs}} This is a list of major bugs with workarounds that would be useful for most players to know. Bugs added to this list should: 1) impact most players in a significant way in the current version, and 2) have some workaround that is useful to share. Please link the source of any posted workarounds.
  
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* {{bug|link=1|5895}} Bins, bags used for hauling in situations when it is not necessary. This can lead to situations where items are "unavailable" because a dwarf is currently lugging them around in a bin/barrel/etc.
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* {{bugl|0012008}}: Dwarves will not equip [[Ammunition|ammunition]]. When a squad is created, it takes note of the amount of ammunition in the fortress but never updates this figure.
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**Workaround: Set up a [[Squad#Equipping_soldiers|uniform]] which includes a ranged weapon. Form a new squad using this uniform, which updates the squad's knowledge of how much ammunition is available. Assign the desired dwarves to that squad. Set them to train with a schedule of your choice. The dwarves should equip ammunition. (Note: [[Ambusher|Hunter]] dwarves "reserve" roughly 100 to 200 bolts each. Your ammo stockpile must include more bolts than 200 x number of hunters. This extra ammo will be used by your marksdwarves.) ([https://www.reddit.com/r/dwarffortress/comments/10mwqtw/dwarves_not_equipping_boltsarrows_learn_from_my/ Source])
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* {{bugl|11985}} ('''Healthcare labors bug''')<span id="healthcare-labors-bug"/>: Dwarves assigned to doctoring occupations not performing doctor labors.
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**Workaround: Make any change on the work details page, such as adding and removing a dwarf from a work detail. This will cause labors to be properly updated based on occupations. ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79J3X8ulER0&t=1765s source])
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* {{bugl|349}}: [[Animal care]] labor does nothing.
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**Workaround: Use DFHack's [https://docs.dfhack.org/en/0.47.04-r2/docs/Plugins.html#dwarfvet dwarfvet plugin]].
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* {{bugl|1451}}: The equipment required for [[miner]]s, [[hunter]]s, and [[woodcutter]]s to do their job conflicts with military uniforms.
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**Workaround: never assign these three labors to military dwarves.
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* {{bugl|9653}}: Tavern keeper/performers repeatedly serve alcohol until patrons drink themselves to death
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**Workaround: do not assign tavern keepers or performers, or do not place any alcohol within the tavern zone
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* {{bugl|9004}}: Items in containers are "unavailable" while a dwarf is hauling another item to store in the container
 
** Workaround: new STORE_DIST_* settings in [[d_init.txt]] can tweak the behavior.
 
** Workaround: new STORE_DIST_* settings in [[d_init.txt]] can tweak the behavior.
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** Workaround: clever [[Stockpile Design]]s can reduce the impact.
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** Workaround: clever [[stockpile design]]s can reduce the impact
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* {{bug|link=1|1451}} Military equipment interferes with civilian equipment (picks/axes/crossbows/quivers). It is not possible to use a single axe for both [[wood cutter|wood cutting]] and combat, or a single pick for both [[miner|mining]] and combat. Crossbows in the hands of [[hunter]]s can also cause problems.
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** Workaround: avoid using containers (use [[exploit|quantum stockpiles]], [[minecart]] stockpiles, or no stockpiles instead)
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* {{bug|link=1|4552}} Siegers waiting by bodies of dead leaders.
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* : Game always starts in Graphics Mode.
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* {{bug|link=1|412}} Nobles job priority is weird (trading, diagnose, talking with liaison and attend meeting jobs have extremely low priority). Many very necessary jobs get glutted out by insignificant things like hauling spare stone around, requiring labor management when you want something done.
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** Workaround: change PRINT_MODE to 2D or SOFTWARE in [[init.txt]].
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* {{bugl|2712}}: Physics for whips is broken, making them the most powerful weapons in the game. They easily slice through steel.
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== Unverified bugs ==
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**Workaround: Change the stats in the file "/data/vanilla/vanilla_items/objects/item_weapon.txt". Search for "WEAPON_WHIP" to find the proper section. Suggested changes are in bold:
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These bugs were known to exist in v0.34, and ''may or may not'' still exist.  They need to be verified.  Any workarounds that involve binary patches or DFhack will not work until those tools have been updated to the new version.
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::<code>[ATTACK:BLUNT:'''10''':10:lash:lashes:NO_SUB:5000]</code>
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* {{bug|link=1|535}} Equipping weapons/armor on military is erratic. This is a long-standing bug that has been slowly but surely rolled back.
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::Unarmored opponents will still be killed by a whip before long. Armored ones will only suffer bruises and the occasional broken bone.
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* {{bug|link=1|1582}} Injured dwarf in bed in stocked hospital ignored by idle doctors. Medical jobs are too low-priority, and will be ignored in favor of pretty much everything else, hauling included, forcing players that need to administer medical care to disable all other labors; and even then, doctors tend to idle a bit in between their jobs.
 
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* {{bug|link=1|2712}} Weapons, especially whips, cut through steel armor like butter. [[Crossbow]]s firing metal bolts routinely pierce masterwork steel armor, and, counter-intuitively, whips cleave through it in combat.
 
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**Solution: appropriate [[modding]] to [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=115448 nerf] these weapons
 
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* {{bug|link=1|296}} Pools/smears/spatters of blood, dust and other materials multiply themselves, get tracked around too much. [[Contaminant]] physics are strange in Dwarf Fortress; instead of washing away, when exposed to running water, it will actually multiply to other tiles.
 
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**Solution: routinely run [https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/blob/master/Readme.rst#clean clean] in [[DFHack]]
 
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* {{bug|link=1|2780}} Aquatic vermin do not restock when [[fishing|fished]], resulting in guaranteed eventual [[extinction]].
 
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* {{bug|link=1|4550}} Dodging into river/lava/from cliff etc. Apparently, dwarves are stupid. Related: they tend to get thrown off of [[waterfall]]s and die from fall damage because they did not account for the current.
 
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* {{bug|link=1|425}} Dwarves Not Cleaning Blood. [[Cleaning]] is done erratically.
 
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**Solution: routinely run [https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/blob/master/Readme.rst#clean clean] in [[DFHack]]
 
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* {{bug|link=1|5097}} Names overwriting text with TrueType and {{bug|link=1|5696}} strange gaps in report texts. 
 
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**Solution: Hitting F12 to toggle True Type can often get you around this problem.
 
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* {{bug|link=1|5986}} Designating large areas for smoothing slows game to a crawl.
 
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* {{bug|link=1|136}} When embarking on large area, DF hits 2GB memory limit and crashes.
 
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**Solution: Until a permanent fix is made, the player can use [http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore's 4GB fix], which will not only increase the memory limit, but will improve performance overall. (This is not a permanent solution for the devs; it could lead to unforeseen problems if incorporated within the .exe downloaded from the server.)
 
  
  
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"Bugs" redirects here. For insects, see Vermin and Creature.
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Dwarf Fortress is a constant work-in-progress, and is thus full of bugs. An official compilation of all bugs, and their development status, can be found on the Dwarf Fortress Bug Tracker Bug Tracker. The search results in the bug tracker sometimes have an unintuitive sort order, so make sure to scroll to the bottom of the first page of results when searching for bugs. To comment on any bug, you can "Login anonymously" and add a note.

Reporting new bugs[edit]

Please do not report new bugs here; to report a new bug, follow the How to Report Bugs in Dwarf Fortress instructions. For any other discussion of new or existing bugs, visit the #bug-discussion channel on the Official Kitfox Discord.

When reporting a bug:

  • Make a note of any mods you're using. If you made the mod yourself, include the raws for any relevant objects.
  • If the game is crashing or refusing to open, include any error message that appears, along with your computer specifications and operating system.
  • If you have a save that reliably reproduces the bug, it may be helpful to upload the save to the DF File Depot - Bugged Saves or another file hosting site.

Major bugs with workarounds[edit]

This is a list of major bugs with workarounds that would be useful for most players to know. Bugs added to this list should: 1) impact most players in a significant way in the current version, and 2) have some workaround that is useful to share. Please link the source of any posted workarounds.

  • Bug 0012008: Dwarves will not equip ammunition. When a squad is created, it takes note of the amount of ammunition in the fortress but never updates this figure.
    • Workaround: Set up a uniform which includes a ranged weapon. Form a new squad using this uniform, which updates the squad's knowledge of how much ammunition is available. Assign the desired dwarves to that squad. Set them to train with a schedule of your choice. The dwarves should equip ammunition. (Note: Hunter dwarves "reserve" roughly 100 to 200 bolts each. Your ammo stockpile must include more bolts than 200 x number of hunters. This extra ammo will be used by your marksdwarves.) (Source)
  • Bug 11985 (Healthcare labors bug): Dwarves assigned to doctoring occupations not performing doctor labors.
    • Workaround: Make any change on the work details page, such as adding and removing a dwarf from a work detail. This will cause labors to be properly updated based on occupations. (source)
  • Bug 349: Animal care labor does nothing.
  • Bug 1451: The equipment required for miners, hunters, and woodcutters to do their job conflicts with military uniforms.
    • Workaround: never assign these three labors to military dwarves.
  • Bug 9653: Tavern keeper/performers repeatedly serve alcohol until patrons drink themselves to death
    • Workaround: do not assign tavern keepers or performers, or do not place any alcohol within the tavern zone
  • Bug 9004: Items in containers are "unavailable" while a dwarf is hauling another item to store in the container
  • : Game always starts in Graphics Mode.
    • Workaround: change PRINT_MODE to 2D or SOFTWARE in init.txt.
  • Bug 2712: Physics for whips is broken, making them the most powerful weapons in the game. They easily slice through steel.
    • Workaround: Change the stats in the file "/data/vanilla/vanilla_items/objects/item_weapon.txt". Search for "WEAPON_WHIP" to find the proper section. Suggested changes are in bold:
[SIZE:100]
[ATTACK:BLUNT:10:10:lash:lashes:NO_SUB:5000]
Unarmored opponents will still be killed by a whip before long. Armored ones will only suffer bruises and the occasional broken bone.
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