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− | + | As the popularity of Dwarf Fortress has grown, many references to it have shown up in other video games. This is a list of the ones which have been discovered. | |
− | As the popularity of | + | == Confirmed DF References == |
− | + | These are confirmed to be references to Dwarf Fortress. Unless otherwise noted, they are considered to be confirmed because they reference Dwarf Fortress so directly that coincidence is inconceivable, rather than due to any official confirmation from developers. | |
− | == Confirmed DF | + | === Valley Without Wind === |
− | These are confirmed to be references to | + | Valley Without Wind is an Indie game on Steam. It has a Steam achievement called "Losing is Fun!", achieved by dying 50 times. This achievement is an obvious reference to the DF motto; "Losing is Fun!" |
− | + | ==== Blue Planet ==== | |
− | === | + | In the [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70168.0 back story] of the popular mod of Freespace 2 called "Blue Planet", there is a mention of Dwarf Fortress: |
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− | In the [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70168.0 back story] of the popular mod of | ||
<blockquote>"In the mainstream, the colonies developed very advanced models to predict societal development and to maximize their productivity. There are rumours that these simulations were based on a 21st century program that simulated dwarves living in fortresses; however, these are only unsubstantiated rumours, no more. Regardless of their origins, these models were very accurate and effective, and some claim that they formed a significant backbone to the models used by Ubuntu to guide the development of the society and economy throughout the Sol system."</blockquote> | <blockquote>"In the mainstream, the colonies developed very advanced models to predict societal development and to maximize their productivity. There are rumours that these simulations were based on a 21st century program that simulated dwarves living in fortresses; however, these are only unsubstantiated rumours, no more. Regardless of their origins, these models were very accurate and effective, and some claim that they formed a significant backbone to the models used by Ubuntu to guide the development of the society and economy throughout the Sol system."</blockquote> | ||
− | + | ==== Diablo 3 ==== | |
− | = | + | In Diablo 3, one of the unique weapons you can find is called "[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/the-burning-axe-of-sankis The Burning Axe of Sankis]". This is a direct reference to the Dwarf Fortress succesion game "[[Boatmurdered]]" where one of the rulers, Sankis, went mad and killed many of his dwarves, though he did not use an axe to do it. |
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"''An obsidian axe wielded by the mad Sankis as he turned on his own men inside their fortress. Even as he burned to death himself, he would not stop his attacks on those he had once ruled.''" | "''An obsidian axe wielded by the mad Sankis as he turned on his own men inside their fortress. Even as he burned to death himself, he would not stop his attacks on those he had once ruled.''" | ||
− | === | + | ==== DoomRL ==== |
− | In the roguelike | + | In the roguelike DoomRL, picking up a chainsaw results in the message "BLOOD! BLOOD FOR ARMOK, GOD OF BLOOD!" and puts the player in berserk state. |
− | + | ==== Runescape ==== | |
− | + | In the MMORPG Runescape, there is a quest called [http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/From_Tiny_Acorns From Tiny Acorns] in which players must steal a Ruby Toy Dragon from a crafting stall tended by a Dwarf named [http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Urist_Loric Urist Loric]. When it is stolen, Urist remarks that he "might tantrum". The examine text on a talisman that you steal to distract him reads "A gem in a gold setting. All craftsdwarfship is of the highest quality". | |
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− | === | + | ==== Scribblenauts Remix ==== |
− | In the iOS (iPhone) title | + | In the iOS (iPhone) title Scribblenaughts Remix, typing in the word "Urist" will also create a dwarf. In-game Dwarves are afraid of carp. It is debatable, but the fact that Dwarves are also afraid of elephants and try to fight demons and elves could also be a reference. |
− | === | + | ==== Super Scribblenauts ==== |
− | In the DS title | + | In the DS title Super Scribblenauts, typing in the word "Urist" produces a Dwarf onscreen. In-game Dwarves share the same fears and debatable fighting tendencies as Scribblenaughts Remix. |
− | === | + | ==== World of Warcraft ==== |
− | In the MMORPG | + | In the MMORPG World of Warcraft (WoW) there is a quest called [http://www.wowhead.com/quest=24685 Dwarf Fortress] in which the player must retrieve the schematics to the Dwarven Fortress Bael'Dun. Bael'Dun "is erected around a giant cannon," possibly a reference to a [[Stupid dwarf trick#Magma_Cannon|magma cannon]]. The description of the item says: "A depiction of the fortress using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_page_437 primitive icons] to represent essential structures." There is also an NPC in the quest named [http://www.wowhead.com/npc=38183 Haggis Boatmurder] guarding the plans. |
− | In the same area, but unrelated to the | + | In the same area, but unrelated to the Dwarf Fortress quest, there are two Dwarves sitting on sandbags in a town: |
<blockquote>'''Hargin Mundar says:''' Flood's not so bad. Not as bad as the ones we've had in Ironforge.<br /> | <blockquote>'''Hargin Mundar says:''' Flood's not so bad. Not as bad as the ones we've had in Ironforge.<br /> | ||
'''Junder Brokk says:''' Aye, you mean the one you caused?<br /> | '''Junder Brokk says:''' Aye, you mean the one you caused?<br /> | ||
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'''Junder Brokk says:''' We were findin' carp behind the furniture for weeks!<br /> | '''Junder Brokk says:''' We were findin' carp behind the furniture for weeks!<br /> | ||
'''Hargin Mundar says:''' Well, at least the ale was safe.</blockquote> | '''Hargin Mundar says:''' Well, at least the ale was safe.</blockquote> | ||
− | Hargin Mundar will also throw up when he goes outside. It is likely a reference to [[ | + | Hargin Mundar will also throw up when he goes outside. It is likely a reference to [[Cave Adaptation]]. |
− | ==Debated DF References== | + | == Debated DF References == |
These are possible references, but have not been confirmed. | These are possible references, but have not been confirmed. | ||
+ | ==== Tibia ==== | ||
+ | In the MMORPG Tibia, there is a Dwarven city called Kazordoon. In an inaccessible area there is a [http://map.tibiaml.com/?p=32650,31892,11:9 giant] [http://map.tibiaml.com/?p=32574,31894,12:9 fortress] [http://map.tibiaml.com/?p=32570,31927,10:9 built] [http://map.tibiaml.com/?p=32570,31927,10:9 in] [http://map.tibiaml.com/?p=32577,31909,13:9 the shape of] [http://static.tibia.com/images/news/colossus_after.jpg a giant Dwarf]. There is a comment by some inhabitant NPCs that it may be able to defend itself better if it could walk and shoot magma. | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
− | * [[Dwarf Fortress | + | * [[Dwarf Fortress webcomics]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Developer interviews]] |
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