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2017-04-11T20:36:11Z

AztecCroc: /* Adventures of Likot Udendeb */

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''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]]

==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]].

===Bronzemurder===
[[Bronzemurder]] is an epic illustrated saga by [http://timdenee.com/bronzemurder/ Tim Denee], concerning a [[forgotten beast]].

===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.

===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].

===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.

===Thabostobok===
[http://www.seqimgs.com/comic/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===
[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===
[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.

===''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===
[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===
[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===
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.

===Lord of the Dwarfs===
[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'' 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 [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===
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]

===twistedspeedo===
Created this comic about the game's motto, "losing is fun" : http://twistedspeedo.com/?p=478

===Three Panel Soul===
[[File:Dorf.jpg|208px|thumb|right|3PS Dorf T-shirt]]

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).

===[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

==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 mood]]s: [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/CDawg116/dwarfcomic.png 1]

===Lord Licorice===
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===
Creator of the infamous Cheese Engraver comic posted at the top of the page, as well as this one: [http://i39.tinypic.com/2ldhzqp.jpg Miner Cancels Drink].

===Valcan===
Created this comic about the [[Bronze colossus]]: [http://i39.tinypic.com/258xf2w.jpg 1].

===Unknown Creator===
An awesome comic about [[fun]]: [http://i.imgur.com/mHXiz.png 1].

A comic about [[Elf]] diplomacy: [http://i.imgur.com/I2Stz.jpg 2].

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</gallery>

==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===
[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.

'''Dead:''' December 2014

===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.

'''Dead:''' December 2014

===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.

'''Dead:''' July/August 2015

==Related pages==

* [[List of Dwarf Fortress references|List of ''Dwarf Fortress'' references]]

[[Category:Humor and stories]]
[[Category:Community|webcomics]]

List of mods

2017-04-11T20:25:37Z

AztecCroc: /* Modest Mod */

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==[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=28829.0 Community Mod List]==

==[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=148265.0 Modest Mod]==
'''''Current version: 0.42.06-1''''' for '''''DF Version 0.42''''' 
'''''Legacy version: [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=105871.0 2.1]''''' for '''''DF Version 0.34.11''''' 

'''Description:'''

'''Author:''' Igfig 
'''Custodian:''' Button 
'''Type:''' Modpack 
'''Summary:''' The Modest Mod is a collection of vital bugfixes and tweaks that everyone should be able to use comfortably and without reservation. This mod doesn't add anything new. It doesn't do anything controversial. It's just like vanilla DF, but a little better. French vanilla.

See forum thread for the list of changes. 

Support is provided for Phoebus, Spacefox and ASCII tilesets. (Be sure to install Modest Mod '''after''' the graphics pack.) 

[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10523 Download (ASCII-compatible)] 
[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10546 Download (Phoebus-compatible)] 
[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10571 Download (Spacefox-compatible)] 
[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=148265.0 Forum thread]

==[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=24.0 Masterwork Dwarf Fortress (MDF)]==
'''''Current version: V1.23''''' for '''''DF Version 0.43.03''''' 
'''''Legacy version: {{DF:Current/mw}} ''''' for '''''DF Version 0.34.11''''' 

'''Description:'''

Author: Meph 
Type: Modpack 
Summary: A massive modpack containing the best of the greatest mods, as well as fully configurable settings, with +100 options, as well as a wealth of new content, including: +45 buildings, +850 creatures, +160 plants, +120 trees, +25 instruments, +85 toys, +85 food types, +75 weapons and armor, +75 engravings, +250 pref-strings, +30 civs, and more! 

Masterwork provides texture pack support for Phoebus, Ironhand and ASCII tilesets, and has a fully integrated Fortress Defense II, as well as configurable creature settings. 

'''Note''':The 42.06 version doesn't have all the feature of legacy, but it is being rapidly updated.

Download: [http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10702 v0.40] [http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=5315 v0.34] 
[[Masterwork:Main Page|Masterwork Mod Wiki]] 
[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=24.0 Bay12 sub-forum]

==[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=140725.0: vilous Mod]==
'''''Current version: 1.3''''' for '''''DF Version 0.42.xx''''' 

'''Description:'''

Author: Skie, Chronojiuj, Vellarain, Darklord92 
Type: Major 
Summary:For fans of the World of Vilous setting created by Mick39. For those who have just found this mod; This mod introduces several new races and wildlife into the game from the fantasy setting Vilous.

Adds:
*sergal race
*Nevrean race
*Talyxian race
*Agundner race
*Assorted Tal wildlife
*New items
all of which come in packs that can be included or left out for different configurations of the mod.

[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=5255 Download]

==[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=52988.0 OldGenesis Mod]==
'''''Current version: 0.40.24b''''' (May 2015) for '''''DF Version 0.40.24'''''

'''Description:'''

Author: [[User:Deon|Deon]] 
Maintainer and contributor: TomiTapio 
Type: Total Conversion 
Summary: 
- Three graphical versions (ASCII, Ironhand, Phoebus) 
- Adventure mode crafting and spells 
- 10 dwarven castes, including learning-disability Domple Dwarves (they're good with animals). 
- 16 races/subraces 
- cool real-world minerals like fluorspar, biotite(dark iron-rich mica), migmatite(gorgeous), hornfels, greenstone, elvan, zeolite, syenite, scoria, pumice(porous volcanic), augite, azurite, corundum, sphene, barite, pegmatite. Pink marble, pure marble, black marble[bitumin-darkened limestone], rapagranite(circular patterns granite), pentlandite ore (iron and nickel). 
- 50+ new items, weapons, toys. You need oil lamps and shaman rings to build certain workshops. 
- Reworked plants and trees, many new plants and trees were added. 
- Evil and good biomes have more diverse plantlife/trees. 
- Different trees have different value of wood. Value 1 for charcoal, value 2 and 3 for furniture and wooden weapons. 
- Metalworking is reworked; many new alloys and metal types; magical metals; alchemy. 
- Dozens of new workshops, including an Altar of War and Altar of Nature. 
- Material and tissue overhaul; combat is deadlier and more realistic. Crossbow bolt to toe: don't faint from pain. 
- Many tiers of leather. Small critters provide barely usable suede while megabeasts grant you deephide which is almost as good as metal. The leather tiers are: suede/leather/hide/mythskin/deephide. 
- Caverns have visually noticeable difference in plants and critters; no longer caverns 1 will look the same as caverns 2 or cavens 3. 
- Bogeymen disabled in worldgen init file, for better adventuring. 
[http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=52988.0 Forum Thread] [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=52988.msg5551342#msg5551342 Forum post when 0.40.xx version] 
[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10824 Download Ironhand]
[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10832 Download Phoebus]
[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10831 Download ascii]