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| − | '''Dwarf Fortress | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Dwarf Fortress'' webcomics}} |
| + | ''Dwarf Fortress'', due to a combination of its insane level of complexity and minimal artistic depiction, attracted the attention of various webcomic writers and artists - detail minded folk, often attracted to games, and with very active imaginations. These webcomic 'strippers have immortalized ''Dwarf Fortress'', sometimes as individual episodes in their ongoing webstrips, sometimes as brand new webcomics devoted entirely to ''Dwarf Fortress''. | ||
| − | [[File:DF_Cheese.jpg|208px|thumb|right|A Dwarf Fortress comic]] | + | [[File:DF_Cheese.jpg|208px|thumb|right|A ''Dwarf Fortress'' comic]] |
| − | ==Graphic | + | ==Graphic sagas== |
| − | === | + | ===The Littlest Cheesemaker=== |
| − | + | [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=136384.0 The Littlest Cheesemaker] is an illustrated interactive story chronicling the adventures of Mistêm "Wheeldream" Kolnåzom (Misty) on her quest to become a legendary [[cheesemaker]]. | |
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| + | ===Bronzemurder=== | ||
| + | [[Bronzemurder]] is an epic illustrated saga by [http://timdenee.com/bronzemurder/ Tim Denee], concerning a [[forgotten beast]]. | ||
===Oilfurnace=== | ===Oilfurnace=== | ||
| − | [http://www.timdenee.com/oilfurnace/ Oilfurnace] is another Dwarf Fortress illustrated saga by Tim Denee, and printed in the July 2010 issue of PCPowerplay magazine, an Australian gamer mag, making it the first Dwarf Fortress comic in print. | + | [http://www.timdenee.com/oilfurnace/ Oilfurnace] is another ''Dwarf Fortress'' illustrated saga by Tim Denee, and printed in the July 2010 issue of PCPowerplay magazine, an Australian gamer mag, making it the first ''Dwarf Fortress'' comic in print. |
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| + | ===Adventures of Likot Udendeb=== | ||
| + | [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=109582.0 Adventures of Likot Udendeb] is an illustrated, interactive saga originating from Russian ''Dwarf Fortress''-centered imageboard [http://chuck.dfwk.ru/ DFach]. The story is written and illustrated by several anonymous contributors based on suggestions of the imageboard's users. Starting as a story of one completely ordinary dwarf and his cruel fate of being the hero, it eventually evolved into an epic saga with multiple arcs, various characters and global setting that's loosely based on ''Dwarf Fortress'' game mechanics rich with DF-related memes and influence of general Russian imageboard culture. Permanently in indefinite state of being written/frozen and is being translated (badly) from Russian with a certain lag. Admired for its flexible storyline and several [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Crmf54js5ZEyGlKtEbggg/feed animated episodes]. | ||
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| + | ===Matul Remrit (Bravemule) === | ||
| + | [http://www.bravemule.com/matulremrit Matul Remrit] is a tale of a band of dregs who struggle to build their new home amidst strife, internal politics, and a scourge of elf attacks. | ||
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| + | ===Thabostobok=== | ||
| + | [http://www.seqimgs.com/comic/thabostobok Thabostobok] A fully illustrated comic based on a DF game session. | ||
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| + | ==Ongoing ''Dwarf Fortress'' webcomics== | ||
| + | Ongoing webcomics primarily about ''Dwarf Fortress''. Literally every one of them is dead, and none of them have more than twenty pages, so don't get your hopes up. | ||
| − | == | + | ===Revenge of the FUN=== |
| − | + | [http://rotf.thecomicseries.com/ Revenge of the FUN] is a recently rebirthed comic series with an outrageous and ever-growing plot line. | |
===The Chronicles of Boatmurdered=== | ===The Chronicles of Boatmurdered=== | ||
| − | [http://boatmurdered.smackjeeves.com/comics/735733/chronicles-of-boatmurdered-cover/ The Chronicle of Boatmurdered] is an illustrated version of the infamous | + | [http://boatmurdered.smackjeeves.com/comics/735733/chronicles-of-boatmurdered-cover/ The Chronicle of Boatmurdered] is an illustrated version of the infamous [[succession game]] [[Boatmurdered]], with art by Deon. The webcomic began in November 2009 and stopped unfinished in may 2010. |
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| + | ===''Dwarf Fortress'': Histories of...*=== | ||
| + | [http://dfstory.thecomicseries.com/comics/1/ ''Dwarf Fortress'': Histories of...*] is a DF chronicle with art and story by Elthar. The webcomic began in July 2010 and updates irregularly. May or may not be dead | ||
===Dwarven Trail=== | ===Dwarven Trail=== | ||
| − | [http://www.webcomicsnation.com/dwarventrail/dwarventrail/series.php?view=archive&chapter=39442 Dwarven Trail: A Dwarf Fortress Comic] is a sprite comic by Matthew (Opirian) Tracy. It uses RPG Maker VX for the graphics, which mimics some of the popular | + | [http://www.webcomicsnation.com/dwarventrail/dwarventrail/series.php?view=archive&chapter=39442 Dwarven Trail: A ''Dwarf Fortress'' Comic] is a sprite comic by Matthew (Opirian) Tracy. It uses RPG Maker VX for the graphics, which mimics some of the popular [[Graphics set repository|''Dwarf Fortress'' graphic sets]]. It follows the journey and establishment of a new fortress. [[Urist]] is a recurring character. |
===Effigies=== | ===Effigies=== | ||
| − | [http://effigies.smackjeeves.com/ Effigies] is a character-driven world-building webcomic by Fault, based on Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode. The comic began in November 2009 and | + | [http://effigies.smackjeeves.com/ Effigies] is a character-driven world-building webcomic by Fault, based on ''Dwarf Fortress'' Adventure Mode. The comic began in November 2009 and was ongoing, updating on a rough weekly schedule. It currently lays dormant. |
| − | === | + | ===KittyProblem=== |
| − | + | http://df-kittyproblem.smackjeeves.com/ Short comic created by two brothers about the dangers of [[catsplosion]]. Story began at 2nd Sep. | |
| − | === | + | ===Ask Amxu=== |
| − | [http:// | + | <i>Oi, My name is [http://askamxu.tumblr.com/ Amxu Osmösprosusm]. I'm a [[goblin]] and I work as a [[snatcher|compulsory freelance social worker]] for the dwarves in my region. I'm always happy to answer questions for the curious.</i> |
| − | === | + | ===Lord of the Dwarfs=== |
| − | http:// | + | [http://www.dawnsomewhere.com/lotd/ Lord of the Dwarfs] is a webcomic produced by Dawn Somewhere about a group of dwarves attempting to find their way back to their fortress after am unusual encounter with HFS |
| − | ==One-Off Dwarf Fortress | + | ==One-Off ''Dwarf Fortress'' webcomics== |
| − | Ongoing webcomics that are not primarily about Dwarf Fortress, but which have a few Dwarf Fortress episodes. The relevant strips are linked to here | + | Ongoing webcomics that are not primarily about ''Dwarf Fortress'', but which have a few ''Dwarf Fortress'' episodes. The relevant strips are linked to here. |
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===Irritability=== | ===Irritability=== | ||
| − | In the subsection [http://maze.icomix.com/comicpage/bad.php?o=0 200 Bad Comics], numbers [http://maze.icomix.com/comicpage/badcomics/bad053.png 56], [http://maze.icomix.com/comicpage/badcomics/bad073.png 75 and 76] are about Dwarf Fortress, mainly the | + | In the subsection [http://maze.icomix.com/comicpage/bad.php?o=0 200 Bad Comics], numbers [http://maze.icomix.com/comicpage/badcomics/bad053.png 56], [http://maze.icomix.com/comicpage/badcomics/bad073.png 75 and 76] are about ''Dwarf Fortress'', mainly the [[Goblin]] menace. |
===Nerfnow=== | ===Nerfnow=== | ||
| − | A manga-influenced webcomic by Josué Pereira. Included a brief Dwarf Fortress arc: [http://nerfnow.com/comic/352 352] [http://nerfnow.com/comic/370 370] [http://nerfnow.com/comic/371 371] | + | A manga-influenced webcomic by Josué Pereira. Included a brief ''Dwarf Fortress'' arc: [http://nerfnow.com/comic/352 352] [http://nerfnow.com/comic/370 370] [http://nerfnow.com/comic/371 371] |
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| + | ===twistedspeedo=== | ||
| + | Created this comic about the game's motto, "losing is fun" : http://twistedspeedo.com/?p=478 | ||
===Three Panel Soul=== | ===Three Panel Soul=== | ||
| − | [[File:Dorf.jpg | + | [[File:Dorf.jpg|thumb|right|3PS Dorf T-shirt]] |
| − | This sequel comic to MacHall gives us | + | This sequel comic to MacHall gives us five ''Dwarf Fortress'' strips, [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/comic/on-dwarven-fortresses On Dwarven Fortresses], [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/comic/on-trade-goods On Trade Goods], [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/comic/on-mixed-economies On Mixed Economies], and [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/comic/on-learning-curve On Learning Curve]. [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/comic/bug-fix Illustrated DF patch notes]. The first three comics deal with typical ''Dwarf Fortress'' [[fun]], such as [[catsplosion]], stereotypical Dwarf literal-mindedness, and the [[Dwarven economy]]. The fourth concerns a new player's introduction to the game. |
| − | The Dwarf Fortress comics were so popular, they spawned a related t-shirt (see picture on right). | + | The ''Dwarf Fortress'' comics were so popular, they spawned a related t-shirt (see picture on right). |
| − | ==Individual | + | ===[ENGRAVERY:MISGUIDED]=== |
| + | A series of one-off, irregularly updated panel-style comics using altered ASCII graphics. | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/03/engraverymisguided-noble-mandates.html Noble Mandates] | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/03/engraverymisguided-selecting-site.html Selecting a Site] | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/03/engraverymisguided-artifact-rope.html Artifact Rope] | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/03/engraverymisguided-send-in-clowns.html Send in the Clowns] | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/03/engraverymisguided-creepy-forest.html Creepy Forest] | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/04/engraverymisguided-noble-rain.html Noble Rain] | ||
| + | *[http://alluvian.blogspot.com/2011/03/engraverymisguided-and-dwarf-road-song.html Interrupted by Peacock] & Dwarf Road Song | ||
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| + | ==Individual webcomics== | ||
Webcomics done by an individual that does not maintain their own regular ongoing webcomic or site, organized by artist/author if known. Links may become unusable unless these webcomics are archived! | Webcomics done by an individual that does not maintain their own regular ongoing webcomic or site, organized by artist/author if known. Links may become unusable unless these webcomics are archived! | ||
===cdawg=== | ===cdawg=== | ||
| − | Created a brief comic episode about | + | Created a brief comic episode about [[fell mood]]s: [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/CDawg116/dwarfcomic.png 1] |
===Lord Licorice=== | ===Lord Licorice=== | ||
| − | Creates comics based around the Dwarf Fortress | + | Creates comics based around the ''Dwarf Fortress'' [[List of mods#Kobold Camp|mod Kobold camp]], mainly posted at [http://facepunch.com Facepunch]. [http://1d4chan.org/images/thumb/9/9f/Koboldhouse.gif/800px-Koboldhouse.gif Kobold House], [http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/epic/images/gobbo/koboldthief.png Kobold Thief], [http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/epic/images/gobbo/koboldandthemoon-full.gif Kobold and the Moon], and [http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/epic/images/roguelike/goblinfortress.gif Goblin Fortress]. |
===Ran=== | ===Ran=== | ||
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===Valcan=== | ===Valcan=== | ||
| − | Created this comic about the | + | Created this comic about the [[Bronze colossus]]: [http://i39.tinypic.com/258xf2w.jpg 1]. |
===Unknown Creator=== | ===Unknown Creator=== | ||
| − | An awesome comic about | + | An awesome comic about [[fun]]: [http://i.imgur.com/mHXiz.png 1]. |
| − | A comic about | + | A comic about [[Elf]] diplomacy: [http://i.imgur.com/I2Stz.jpg 2]. |
<gallery caption="Some comics"> | <gallery caption="Some comics"> | ||
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File:FunComic.png | File:FunComic.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Defeated Webcomics== | ||
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| + | These are links to comics that once were, but now are not. They are lost in the grate wasteland of The Barren 404 Desert. | ||
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| + | ===PixelPainted=== | ||
| + | [http://www.dfa.webatu.com/?page=111001 PixelPainted A ''Dwarf Fortress'' Adventure] is a flash comic by Glyphgryph, and based on a Choose Your Own Adventure-style suggestion thread. The webcomic began in September 2009 and is currently on hiatus. | ||
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| + | '''Dead:''' December 2014 | ||
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| + | ===Strike the Earth!=== | ||
| + | [http://dfc.smackjeeves.com/comics/729795/sunderclasp-01/ Strike the Earth!] by Ran was begun in November 2009, this comic tells the epic story of the Sunderclasp. The Dwarfs hit the usual stumbling blocks of being in a [[sinister]] terrain, including facing [[undead]] wildlife. | ||
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| + | '''Dead:''' December 2014 | ||
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| + | ===I'm Not Mad=== | ||
| + | A 3D model comic with three ''Dwarf Fortress'' strips, [http://www.notmadcomic.com/2009/03/24/dwarf-fortress-over-achiever/ ''Dwarf Fortress'': Overachiever],[http://www.notmadcomic.com/2009/03/26/dwarf-fortress-work-music/ ''Dwarf Fortress'': Work Music], and [http://www.notmadcomic.com/2010/12/31/dwarf-fortress-suspicion/ ''Dwarf Fortress'': Suspicion]. The first comic deals with [[Hidden Fun Stuff]], while the second deals with [[tantrum]]s. | ||
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| + | '''Dead:''' July/August 2015 | ||
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| + | ==Related pages== | ||
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| + | * [[List of Dwarf Fortress references|List of ''Dwarf Fortress'' references]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Humor and stories]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Community|webcomics]] | ||
Revision as of 19:35, 21 April 2017
Dwarf Fortress, due to a combination of its insane level of complexity and minimal artistic depiction, attracted the attention of various webcomic writers and artists - detail minded folk, often attracted to games, and with very active imaginations. These webcomic 'strippers have immortalized Dwarf Fortress, sometimes as individual episodes in their ongoing webstrips, sometimes as brand new webcomics devoted entirely to Dwarf Fortress.
Graphic sagas
The Littlest Cheesemaker
The Littlest Cheesemaker is an illustrated interactive story chronicling the adventures of Mistêm "Wheeldream" Kolnåzom (Misty) on her quest to become a legendary cheesemaker.
Bronzemurder
Bronzemurder is an epic illustrated saga by Tim Denee, concerning a forgotten beast.
Oilfurnace
Oilfurnace is another Dwarf Fortress illustrated saga by Tim Denee, and printed in the July 2010 issue of PCPowerplay magazine, an Australian gamer mag, making it the first Dwarf Fortress comic in print.
Adventures of Likot Udendeb
Adventures of Likot Udendeb is an illustrated, interactive saga originating from Russian Dwarf Fortress-centered imageboard DFach. The story is written and illustrated by several anonymous contributors based on suggestions of the imageboard's users. Starting as a story of one completely ordinary dwarf and his cruel fate of being the hero, it eventually evolved into an epic saga with multiple arcs, various characters and global setting that's loosely based on Dwarf Fortress game mechanics rich with DF-related memes and influence of general Russian imageboard culture. Permanently in indefinite state of being written/frozen and is being translated (badly) from Russian with a certain lag. Admired for its flexible storyline and several animated episodes.
Matul Remrit (Bravemule)
Matul Remrit is a tale of a band of dregs who struggle to build their new home amidst strife, internal politics, and a scourge of elf attacks.
Thabostobok
Thabostobok A fully illustrated comic based on a DF game session.
Ongoing Dwarf Fortress webcomics
Ongoing webcomics primarily about Dwarf Fortress. Literally every one of them is dead, and none of them have more than twenty pages, so don't get your hopes up.
Revenge of the FUN
Revenge of the FUN is a recently rebirthed comic series with an outrageous and ever-growing plot line.
The Chronicles of Boatmurdered
The Chronicle of Boatmurdered is an illustrated version of the infamous succession game Boatmurdered, with art by Deon. The webcomic began in November 2009 and stopped unfinished in may 2010.
Dwarf Fortress: Histories of...*
Dwarf Fortress: Histories of...* is a DF chronicle with art and story by Elthar. The webcomic began in July 2010 and updates irregularly. May or may not be dead
Dwarven Trail
Dwarven Trail: A Dwarf Fortress Comic is a sprite comic by Matthew (Opirian) Tracy. It uses RPG Maker VX for the graphics, which mimics some of the popular Dwarf Fortress graphic sets. It follows the journey and establishment of a new fortress. Urist is a recurring character.
Effigies
Effigies is a character-driven world-building webcomic by Fault, based on Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode. The comic began in November 2009 and was ongoing, updating on a rough weekly schedule. It currently lays dormant.
KittyProblem
http://df-kittyproblem.smackjeeves.com/ Short comic created by two brothers about the dangers of catsplosion. Story began at 2nd Sep.
Ask Amxu
Oi, My name is Amxu Osmösprosusm. I'm a goblin and I work as a compulsory freelance social worker for the dwarves in my region. I'm always happy to answer questions for the curious.
Lord of the Dwarfs
Lord of the Dwarfs is a webcomic produced by Dawn Somewhere about a group of dwarves attempting to find their way back to their fortress after am unusual encounter with HFS
One-Off Dwarf Fortress webcomics
Ongoing webcomics that are not primarily about Dwarf Fortress, but which have a few Dwarf Fortress episodes. The relevant strips are linked to here.
Irritability
In the subsection 200 Bad Comics, numbers 56, 75 and 76 are about Dwarf Fortress, mainly the Goblin menace.
Nerfnow
A manga-influenced webcomic by Josué Pereira. Included a brief Dwarf Fortress arc: 352 370 371
twistedspeedo
Created this comic about the game's motto, "losing is fun" : http://twistedspeedo.com/?p=478
Three Panel Soul
This sequel comic to MacHall gives us five Dwarf Fortress strips, On Dwarven Fortresses, On Trade Goods, On Mixed Economies, and On Learning Curve. Illustrated DF patch notes. The first three comics deal with typical Dwarf Fortress fun, such as catsplosion, stereotypical Dwarf literal-mindedness, and the Dwarven economy. The fourth concerns a new player's introduction to the game.
The Dwarf Fortress comics were so popular, they spawned a related t-shirt (see picture on right).
[ENGRAVERY:MISGUIDED]
A series of one-off, irregularly updated panel-style comics using altered ASCII graphics.
- Noble Mandates
- Selecting a Site
- Artifact Rope
- Send in the Clowns
- Creepy Forest
- Noble Rain
- Interrupted by Peacock & Dwarf Road Song
Individual webcomics
Webcomics done by an individual that does not maintain their own regular ongoing webcomic or site, organized by artist/author if known. Links may become unusable unless these webcomics are archived!
cdawg
Created a brief comic episode about fell moods: 1
Lord Licorice
Creates comics based around the Dwarf Fortress mod Kobold camp, mainly posted at Facepunch. Kobold House, Kobold Thief, Kobold and the Moon, and Goblin Fortress.
Ran
Creator of the infamous Cheese Engraver comic posted at the top of the page, as well as this one: Miner Cancels Drink.
Valcan
Created this comic about the Bronze colossus: 1.
Unknown Creator
An awesome comic about fun: 1.
A comic about Elf diplomacy: 2.
- Some comics
First time DF player.
DF has many types of players.
Defeated Webcomics
These are links to comics that once were, but now are not. They are lost in the grate wasteland of The Barren 404 Desert.
PixelPainted
PixelPainted A Dwarf Fortress Adventure is a flash comic by Glyphgryph, and based on a Choose Your Own Adventure-style suggestion thread. The webcomic began in September 2009 and is currently on hiatus.
Dead: December 2014
Strike the Earth!
Strike the Earth! by Ran was begun in November 2009, this comic tells the epic story of the Sunderclasp. The Dwarfs hit the usual stumbling blocks of being in a sinister terrain, including facing undead wildlife.
Dead: December 2014
I'm Not Mad
A 3D model comic with three Dwarf Fortress strips, Dwarf Fortress: Overachiever,Dwarf Fortress: Work Music, and Dwarf Fortress: Suspicion. The first comic deals with Hidden Fun Stuff, while the second deals with tantrums.
Dead: July/August 2015