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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; most of these fixes have been rolled into v0.40.
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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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== Severe bugs ==
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== Reporting new bugs ==
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These bugs can significantly interfere with play.
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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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* {{bugl|8719}}: Building constructions over trees causes a crash.
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When reporting a bug:
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* {{bugl|7161}}: Morale is screwy.
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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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** Partially fixed in 0.40.10. Bugfixes for morale are ongoing.
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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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** Workaround: mod creatures to have natural Discipline skill
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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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** Workaround: barracks training raises Discipline
 
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** Workaround: continual exposure to sentient corpses raises Discipline (along with feelings of horror)
 
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* {{bugl|7185}}: Scared traders immediately scuttle wagons and leave.  
 
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* {{bugl|6586}}: Dwarves climb trees and fall out of them for no obvious reason.
 
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** This may be partially fixed; more information is needed (see bug report).
 
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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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* {{bugl|7447}}: Numerous problems reported with [[brewing]].
 
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** {{bugl|7423}}: Embark-purchased fruit must be removed from bags for use.
 
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** {{bugl|6940}}: Many new crops are not fully implemented (and strawberries no longer work).
 
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** Corrupted raws will remove brewing options from the still.
 
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** {{bugl|9004}}: Hauling blocks brewing.
 
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* {{bugl|9004}}: Items in containers are "unavailable" while a dwarf is hauling another item to store in the container.
 
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** 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: avoid using containers (use [[exploit|quantum stockpiles]] and [[minecart]] stockpiles instead).
 
  
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== New bugs ==
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== Major bugs with workarounds ==
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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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{{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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* {{bugl|7274}}: Dwarves occasionally attempt to perform jobs at a distance, with predictably poor results
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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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** Related to {{bugl|7825}} marked as fixed in 0.40.07 -- #7274 needs verification.
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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|7651}}: Some 25% of animals won't [[Breeding|breed]] due to an unwillingness to marry.
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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: [http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=9637 fixster], a [[DFHack]] script.
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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|7444}}: Sparring dwarves can knock each other through walls with charge attacks.
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* {{bugl|349}}: [[Animal care]] labor does nothing.
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* {{bugl|7872}}: Trees grow through bridges, can make the bridge unusable.
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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|8698}}: Dwarf entering a strange mood when isolated (e.g. on a stepladder) causes severe lag
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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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* {{bugl|7760}}: Dwarves construct walls from wrong side, wall themselves out of fortress or into alcove
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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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== Lingering bugs ==
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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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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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* {{bugl|9004}}: Items in containers are "unavailable" while a dwarf is hauling another item to store in the container
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** Workaround: new STORE_DIST_* settings in [[d_init.txt]] can tweak the behavior.
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* {{bugl|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: clever [[stockpile design]]s can reduce the impact
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* {{bugl|4552}}: Siegers waiting by bodies of dead leaders.
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** Workaround: avoid using containers (use [[exploit|quantum stockpiles]], [[minecart]] stockpiles, or no stockpiles instead)
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* {{bugl|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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* : Game always starts in Graphics Mode.
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* {{bugl|2712}}: Weapons, especially whips, cut through steel armor like butter.
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** Workaround: change PRINT_MODE to 2D or SOFTWARE in [[init.txt]].
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**Workaround: appropriate [[modding]] to [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=115448 nerf] these weapons
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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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* {{bugl|2780}}: Pond/pool populations (e.g. pond turtles) do not replenish, gradually become [[extinct]]
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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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** Supposedly fixed in 0.40.01 but reported to still be happening with ponds
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::<code>[SIZE:'''100''']</code>
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* {{bugl|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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::<code>[ATTACK:BLUNT:'''10''':10:lash:lashes:NO_SUB:5000]</code>
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* {{bugl|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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::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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**Workaround: routinely run [https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/blob/master/Readme.rst#clean clean] in [[Utility:DFHack|DFHack]]
 
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* {{bugl|4550}}: Dodging into river/lava/pit 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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* {{bugl|425}}: Dwarves perform [[cleaning]] erratically at best.
 
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**Workaround: routinely run [https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/blob/master/Readme.rst#clean clean] in [[Utility:DFHack|DFHack]]
 
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* {{bugl|5986}}: Designating large areas for smoothing slows game to a crawl.
 
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* {{bugl|136}}: When embarking on large area, DF hits 2GB memory limit and crashes (Windows only).
 
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**Workaround: 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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* {{bugl|797}}: Animals repeatedly path through "tightly closed" [[door]]s causing lag.
 
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* {{bugl|4065}}: Untradeable creatures (hostiles, wild animals) are released from [[cage]]s when the cages are ordered taken to the [[trade depot]].
 
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* {{bugl|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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* {{bugl|5097}}: Names overwriting text with TrueType and {{bugl|5696}} strange gaps in report texts.
 
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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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