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| − | + | ''This article was originally taken from the DF forums thread [http://www.bay12games.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001269 "Goal-Based Dwarf Fortress"].'' | |
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| − | + | The general goal of [[Fortress Mode]] is to survive, acquire wealth, defend your wealth, and become the capital of your civilization. However, many players eventually experiment with [[Starting builds#Challenge builds|challenge builds]] or other goals. These are some goals to attempt or use as inspiration. | |
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| − | == | + | == Howdy neighbors == |
| − | + | Build your fortress on a site with a [[goblin]] fort or other race. Dig in and take over their town. | |
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| − | + | == Human "alliance" == | |
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| − | + | Start a game centered on a human town. Build a wall around the town in stone, using a mine under the town. Do not take anything from the town, though the human guards will probably help with any sieges. For an extra challenge after finishing the wall, dig down to the aquifer and flood the town. | |
| − | === | + | == Stealth == |
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| − | + | Create a hidden outpost close to a goblin lair. Impact the outside as minimally as possible - dig down right away, and deconstruct the wagon ASAP. No building outside or even going outside. Once you're army is ready, launch a surprise attack. | |
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| − | === | + | == Temple == |
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| − | + | Designing a temple to Armok. Aesthetics count - the god will be very angry if there are no stained-glass windows and domed ceilings carved with frescoes. To gain more favor, make regular sacrifices and keep the fountains and rivers red with blood. | |
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| − | == | + | == The great brewery == |
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| − | + | Disaster has struck the kingdom. A strangely glowing [[Fire|‼]] peasant [[Fire|‼]] visited the greatest brewery of the empire, and as a result the whole thing exploded. No time for weeping - create its successor, a fort dedicated to alcohol production, and get the alcohol supplies flowing! Try to make the widest variety possible and give trade it to the dwarven caravan each year. | |
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| − | === | + | == Wealth == |
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| − | + | The kingdom's coffers need lining, so hop to! Found a fort and start accumulating wealth as fast as possible. Attain as high a fortress value as possible, and make most of your wealth into coins for the vault. Try to beat your record for one year, two years, or five years. | |
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| − | === | + | == Artifact == |
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| − | + | There are rumors that a haunted locale was once home to a legendary artifact crafter. No one has returned with any of his artifacts, but they were not as dedicated as your dwarves - you're staying until you can claim an artifact! Found a fort in a haunted or terrifying location and survive until a dwarf successfully crafts an artifact via possession. | |
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| − | [[ | + | == Assassination == |
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| + | Your group of seven has been chosen to assault a goblin fortress - and you're not getting any backup. Turn off immigration, and try to slay the goblin leader and escape without casualties. For extra challenge, bring no picks. | ||
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| + | == Biodome == | ||
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| + | All material, seeds, food, tools, and dwarves must be in the fortress within one year. Then, seal up the entrance. Any new immigrants, well, they might be in trouble. Survive for as long as possible! | ||
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| + | == Retirement resort == | ||
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| + | Build a dwarven paradise, free from labor. All peasant immigrants should be removed from every job, including hauling, and given a great place to live. Make sure to include fun activities and plenty of parties. | ||
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| + | == Sparta == | ||
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| + | Maintain a military of at least 50% of your dwarves; only use iron melee weapons (no crossbows). Use no traps, and kill any maimed dwarf. Seek out military conflict with all non-Greek...er, non-dwarves. | ||
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| + | == Commune == | ||
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| + | All your dwarves have all labors enabled. Dwarves sleep only in barracks, and no dwarf, including administrators, can be assigned any personal rooms. If the nobles find this upsetting, don't hesitate to make the corridors run red with the blood of the bourgeoisie. Obviously, don't mint any coins either. (Dwarves can take turns with wood cutting and mining, since they can't have both at once.) | ||
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| + | == Glass fortress == | ||
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| + | Anything that can be made out of glass, will be made only from glass. Doors, tables, chairs, floodgates, bridges, stairs, workshops (except the first workshops needed to make glass), you name it. Extra points for clear and crystal glass. For even more challenge, build it entirely above ground with glass walls and windows. | ||
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| + | A similar challenge could be done with metal or wood. | ||
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| + | == Single dwarf challenge == | ||
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| + | One dwarf. Bring only a set of armor, a weapon, and a few meat. Spend time working on fighting skills. Fight off enemies by yourself. No workshops, pets, farming, fishing, gathering, or digging. | ||
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| + | Also known as "[[Adventure Mode]]". | ||
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| + | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 6 November 2007
This article was originally taken from the DF forums thread "Goal-Based Dwarf Fortress".
The general goal of Fortress Mode is to survive, acquire wealth, defend your wealth, and become the capital of your civilization. However, many players eventually experiment with challenge builds or other goals. These are some goals to attempt or use as inspiration.
Howdy neighbors
Build your fortress on a site with a goblin fort or other race. Dig in and take over their town.
Human "alliance"
Start a game centered on a human town. Build a wall around the town in stone, using a mine under the town. Do not take anything from the town, though the human guards will probably help with any sieges. For an extra challenge after finishing the wall, dig down to the aquifer and flood the town.
Stealth
Create a hidden outpost close to a goblin lair. Impact the outside as minimally as possible - dig down right away, and deconstruct the wagon ASAP. No building outside or even going outside. Once you're army is ready, launch a surprise attack.
Temple
Designing a temple to Armok. Aesthetics count - the god will be very angry if there are no stained-glass windows and domed ceilings carved with frescoes. To gain more favor, make regular sacrifices and keep the fountains and rivers red with blood.
The great brewery
Disaster has struck the kingdom. A strangely glowing ‼ peasant ‼ visited the greatest brewery of the empire, and as a result the whole thing exploded. No time for weeping - create its successor, a fort dedicated to alcohol production, and get the alcohol supplies flowing! Try to make the widest variety possible and give trade it to the dwarven caravan each year.
Wealth
The kingdom's coffers need lining, so hop to! Found a fort and start accumulating wealth as fast as possible. Attain as high a fortress value as possible, and make most of your wealth into coins for the vault. Try to beat your record for one year, two years, or five years.
Artifact
There are rumors that a haunted locale was once home to a legendary artifact crafter. No one has returned with any of his artifacts, but they were not as dedicated as your dwarves - you're staying until you can claim an artifact! Found a fort in a haunted or terrifying location and survive until a dwarf successfully crafts an artifact via possession.
Assassination
Your group of seven has been chosen to assault a goblin fortress - and you're not getting any backup. Turn off immigration, and try to slay the goblin leader and escape without casualties. For extra challenge, bring no picks.
Biodome
All material, seeds, food, tools, and dwarves must be in the fortress within one year. Then, seal up the entrance. Any new immigrants, well, they might be in trouble. Survive for as long as possible!
Retirement resort
Build a dwarven paradise, free from labor. All peasant immigrants should be removed from every job, including hauling, and given a great place to live. Make sure to include fun activities and plenty of parties.
Sparta
Maintain a military of at least 50% of your dwarves; only use iron melee weapons (no crossbows). Use no traps, and kill any maimed dwarf. Seek out military conflict with all non-Greek...er, non-dwarves.
Commune
All your dwarves have all labors enabled. Dwarves sleep only in barracks, and no dwarf, including administrators, can be assigned any personal rooms. If the nobles find this upsetting, don't hesitate to make the corridors run red with the blood of the bourgeoisie. Obviously, don't mint any coins either. (Dwarves can take turns with wood cutting and mining, since they can't have both at once.)
Glass fortress
Anything that can be made out of glass, will be made only from glass. Doors, tables, chairs, floodgates, bridges, stairs, workshops (except the first workshops needed to make glass), you name it. Extra points for clear and crystal glass. For even more challenge, build it entirely above ground with glass walls and windows.
A similar challenge could be done with metal or wood.
Single dwarf challenge
One dwarf. Bring only a set of armor, a weapon, and a few meat. Spend time working on fighting skills. Fight off enemies by yourself. No workshops, pets, farming, fishing, gathering, or digging.
Also known as "Adventure Mode".