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[[File:NoFunAllowed.jpg|thumb|right|Of course, instead of trial and error you could also just read the wiki...]]
 
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Dwarf Fortress started as a pretty complex game back in the days when it was 2D and barely had a quarter of the features it has now. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you first fire it up. Don't worry though, following a tutorial is a very easy way to learn the basics of the game in an afternoon.
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''Dwarf Fortress'' started as a pretty complex game back in the days when it was 2D and barely had a quarter of the features it has now. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you first fire it up. Don't worry though, following a tutorial is a very easy way to learn the basics of the game in an afternoon.
  
 
Don't worry if you don't understand why you do things on your first run, even after reading the tutorial's explanation. If one particular thing bugs you, try starting a new fort and skipping it, then seeing what goes wrong! Especially in the current version, trial and error is great way of having lots of [[fun]].
 
Don't worry if you don't understand why you do things on your first run, even after reading the tutorial's explanation. If one particular thing bugs you, try starting a new fort and skipping it, then seeing what goes wrong! Especially in the current version, trial and error is great way of having lots of [[fun]].
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== Installing and Running the Game ==
 
== Installing and Running the Game ==
  
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If you have not installed the game yet see [[Installation]].
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If you have not installed the game yet, see [[Installation]].
  
 
== Learning Fortress Mode ==
 
== Learning Fortress Mode ==
  
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Most of the tutorials were written for the older (40d) version of Dwarf Fortress. But nonetheless, they are still helpful. If you get stuck within a specific aspect of the game then [[Special:Search|search]] the wiki and don't hesitate to ask questions in the [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=7.0 forum].
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Most of the tutorials were written for the older (40d) version of ''Dwarf Fortress'', but nonetheless, they are still helpful. If you get stuck within a specific aspect of the game, then [[Special:Search|search]] the wiki and don't hesitate to ask questions in the [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=7.0 forum].
  
 
The following tutorials will walk you through world generation, embarking with your 7 dwarves, game basics, and building a full-fledged fortress.
 
The following tutorials will walk you through world generation, embarking with your 7 dwarves, game basics, and building a full-fledged fortress.
  
 
=== Recommended tutorials and wiki articles===
 
=== Recommended tutorials and wiki articles===
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[[File:FlowchartDF.png|thumb|right|200px|[[::From Caravan to Happy Dwarves|From Caravan to Happy Dwarves]] - This is a flowchart showing approximately what sequence of actions players usually take when starting up a new fort.]]
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[[File:FlowchartDF.png|thumb|right|200px|[[From Caravan to Happy Dwarves]] - This is a flowchart showing approximately what sequence of actions players usually take when starting up a new fort.]]
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'''For v50:'''
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*[[Quickstart guide|The Fortress Mode Quickstart Guide]]
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*[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2899235556 Dwarf Fortress Intermediate Guide: Strike The Earth Like a Master] by NimrodX on Steam
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*[[DF2014:Quickstart guide|The Fortress Mode Quickstart Guide]]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5-Ab4ta4zm9benUlfb5_vJXNTChfBll2 Salford Sal's Dwarf Fortress (Villains Update) Tutorials for the First Year of Your Fortress]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp0pUoo_Z30&list=PL5-Ab4ta4zm9FRjc6I01T-ilXlOq_o0hC Salford Sal's Dwarf Fortress (Villains Update) Advanced Tutorials]
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'''For v0.40:'''
 
'''For v0.40:'''
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*[[Quickstart guide|The Fortress Mode Quickstart Guide]]
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*[http://df-walkthrough.rtfd.org PeridexisErrant's DF walkthrough and tutorials]
 
*[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10552 Captain Duck's updated play along tutorial]
 
*[http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=10552 Captain Duck's updated play along tutorial]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_4titxTj-2v4tg_QisHa5os5qraDpTLZ Ongoing German tutorial series by konni.tv]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_4titxTj-2v4tg_QisHa5os5qraDpTLZ Ongoing German tutorial series by konni.tv]
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/dwarffortress/comments/fkm1s4/from_wagon_to_fortress_in_thirteen_steps/ From Wagon to Fortress in Thirteen Steps]
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'''For v0.34:'''
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI9Dy-4slVw&list=PLwWlb_jkC2UmyKmTWqD711j2QYX_Zmw-x A Noob's Guide to Dwarf Fortress] A tutorial series dedicated to beginners.
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI9Dy-4slVw&list=PLwWlb_jkC2UmyKmTWqD711j2QYX_Zmw-x A Noob's Guide to Dwarf Fortress] A tutorial series dedicated to beginners.
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*[[::From Caravan to Happy Dwarves|From Caravan to Happy Dwarves]]. A minimalistic, but great, diagram (maybe for players with a bit more experience).
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*[[Main:From Caravan to Happy Dwarves|From Caravan to Happy Dwarves]]. A minimalistic, but great, diagram (maybe for players with a bit more experience).
 
*[[User:Calite/Gloss Guide|Jumping Into Fortress Mode]]. An outline of main concepts, though it lacks any technical help.
 
*[[User:Calite/Gloss Guide|Jumping Into Fortress Mode]]. An outline of main concepts, though it lacks any technical help.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkPbGrH7VA&feature=plcp A beginner's tutorial to dwarf fortress.] Look here for a wide variety of guides on how to play fortress mode.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkPbGrH7VA&feature=plcp A beginner's tutorial to dwarf fortress.] Look here for a wide variety of guides on how to play fortress mode.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2C4E18093853E338 Let's Play/Tutorial Dwarf Fortress by Gerugon] A German video series that will teach you all you need to know to create your own fort.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2C4E18093853E338 Let's Play/Tutorial Dwarf Fortress by Gerugon] A German video series that will teach you all you need to know to create your own fort.
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* [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8akafeuqfsxth7t/U-zOsO7pNr A quick reference guide on fortress mode] (Credit to spongemandan on reddit.com)
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*[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8akafeuqfsxth7t/U-zOsO7pNr A quick reference guide on fortress mode] (Credit to spongemandan on reddit.com)
  
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'''For the old versions:''' (but still really great for beginners)
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'''For the old versions:'''
 
*[http://dftutorial.wordpress.com/ I Play Dwarf Fortress - (And You Can Too!)] Play-Along Beginner's Guide With Pictures  
 
*[http://dftutorial.wordpress.com/ I Play Dwarf Fortress - (And You Can Too!)] Play-Along Beginner's Guide With Pictures  
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*[[::Bentgirder|Bentgirder]]. A good, mostly-complete tutorial.
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*[[v0.31:Bentgirder]]. A good, mostly-complete tutorial.
 
*[[40d:Video_tutorials|The legendary video tutorials by Captain Duck]].
 
*[[40d:Video_tutorials|The legendary video tutorials by Captain Duck]].
 
*[http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/02/09/the-complete-and-utter-newby-tutorial-for-dwarf-fortress-part-1-wtf/ The Complete and Utter Newby Tutorial for Dwarf Fortress] with lots of screenshots ([http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31928.0 forum thread])
 
*[http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/02/09/the-complete-and-utter-newby-tutorial-for-dwarf-fortress-part-1-wtf/ The Complete and Utter Newby Tutorial for Dwarf Fortress] with lots of screenshots ([http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31928.0 forum thread])
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*[https://df-walkthrough.rtfd.org PeridexisErrant's DF walkthrough and tutorials]
 
 
*[[40d:Indecisive's illustrated fortress mode tutorial|Indecisive's illustrated fortress mode tutorial]].
 
*[[40d:Indecisive's illustrated fortress mode tutorial|Indecisive's illustrated fortress mode tutorial]].
 
*[[40d:Quickstart_guide|A quickstart guide]]
 
*[[40d:Quickstart_guide|A quickstart guide]]
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=== Feeding Dwarves ===
 
=== Feeding Dwarves ===
  
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There are several ways to [[Food|feed]] your dwarves. Your initial supplies will run out, but [[fishing]] and [[plant gathering]] are easy ways to get additional food in a starting fortress. The default embark group starts with a [[fisherdwarf]]; you'll need a [[fishery]] workshop to clean the fish your fisherdwarf catches, to make them edible.
 
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It is very important to have enough [[alcohol]] for your dwarves, so building a [[still]] is almost a requirement during the first year. [[trading|Caravans]] bring some drinks, but not enough.
 
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To ensure sustenance when the fortress grows, [[farming]] is the most reliable way. Above-ground farm plots are easy to set up (if you have soil on your map), but require [[seed]]s that can be obtained from gathered plants or by trading with humans or elves.
 
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Buying food from [[trading|caravans]] is a good way to prevent shortages.
 
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See:
 
 
*[[Farming]]
 
*[[Farming]]
 
*[[Meat industry]]
 
*[[Meat industry]]
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=== Mining and Minerals ===
 
=== Mining and Minerals ===
  
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*[[The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock]] - A primer, explaining geology in so far as it is implemented in Dwarf Fortress. Note that DF geology is actually quite realistic, so knowledge of real world geology could make much of the game seem very familiar to you.
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*[[The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock]] - A primer, explaining geology in so far as it is implemented in ''Dwarf Fortress''. Note that DF geology is actually quite realistic, so knowledge of real world geology could make much of the game seem very familiar to you.
  
 
=== Defending Against Enemies ===
 
=== Defending Against Enemies ===
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*[[Trap]]s
 
*[[Trap]]s
  
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==Adventure Mode==
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==Adventurer Mode==
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{{main|Adventurer mode}}
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Adventure mode tutorials are less common than for fortress mode. Also, some of the adventure mode wiki content is in sections on related pages, rather than on adventure mode-specific pages; the [[Adventurer mode|main page]] provides an overview with links to the sections or pages with more information.
  
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Currently the only tutorial for [[Adventurer mode|Adventure Mode]] is the [[Adventure mode quick start]] guide. Adventure mode is significantly less complex than Fortress Mode though, so that guide will probably be enough to get you started.
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===Recommended tutorials and wiki articles===
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*[[Adventure mode quick reference]]
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*[[Adventure mode quick start]]
  
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*[[DF2014:Adventure mode quick reference|Adventure mode quick reference]]
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*[[DF2014:Adventure mode quick start|Adventure mode quick start]]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHoJILHc7xU Salford Sal's Getting Started with Adventure Mode]
  
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br0_zc7RzLE Nookrium's Adventure Mode Tutorial - (Beginners Guide)]
  
 
{{Getting Started}}
 
{{Getting Started}}

Latest revision as of 08:51, 12 January 2023

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v50.14 · v0.47.05
This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.
Of course, instead of trial and error you could also just read the wiki...

Dwarf Fortress started as a pretty complex game back in the days when it was 2D and barely had a quarter of the features it has now. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you first fire it up. Don't worry though, following a tutorial is a very easy way to learn the basics of the game in an afternoon.

Don't worry if you don't understand why you do things on your first run, even after reading the tutorial's explanation. If one particular thing bugs you, try starting a new fort and skipping it, then seeing what goes wrong! Especially in the current version, trial and error is great way of having lots of fun.

Installing and Running the Game[edit]

If you have not installed the game yet, see Installation.

Learning Fortress Mode[edit]

Most of the tutorials were written for the older (40d) version of Dwarf Fortress, but nonetheless, they are still helpful. If you get stuck within a specific aspect of the game, then search the wiki and don't hesitate to ask questions in the forum.

The following tutorials will walk you through world generation, embarking with your 7 dwarves, game basics, and building a full-fledged fortress.

Recommended tutorials and wiki articles[edit]

From Caravan to Happy Dwarves - This is a flowchart showing approximately what sequence of actions players usually take when starting up a new fort.

For v50:

For v0.47:

For v0.40:

For v0.34:

For the old versions:

Specific Elements[edit]

These are not necessarily tutorials, but they can help out with specific parts of the game.

Basics of World Generation[edit]

Basics of Embarking[edit]

Feeding Dwarves[edit]

Mining and Minerals[edit]

  • The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock - A primer, explaining geology in so far as it is implemented in Dwarf Fortress. Note that DF geology is actually quite realistic, so knowledge of real world geology could make much of the game seem very familiar to you.

Defending Against Enemies[edit]

This is one of the most challenging aspects of the game, so if you feel confused even after reading all of this then you are not alone.

Adventurer Mode[edit]

Main article: Adventurer mode

Adventure mode tutorials are less common than for fortress mode. Also, some of the adventure mode wiki content is in sections on related pages, rather than on adventure mode-specific pages; the main page provides an overview with links to the sections or pages with more information.

Recommended tutorials and wiki articles[edit]

For v50:

For v0.47:

For v0.44:

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