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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. | '''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]] | |
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| + | ==Graphic Sagas== | ||
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| + | ===Bronzemuder=== | ||
| + | {{L|Bronzemurder}} is an epic illustrated saga by [http://www.timdenee.com/ Tim Denee], concerning a {{L|forgotten beast}}. | ||
| − | + | ===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. | ||
==Ongoing Dwarf Fortress Webcomics== | ==Ongoing Dwarf Fortress Webcomics== | ||
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===The Chronicles of Boatmurdered=== | ===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 | + | [http://boatmurdered.smackjeeves.com/comics/735733/chronicles-of-boatmurdered-cover/ The Chronicle of Boatmurdered] is an illustrated version of the infamous {{L|succession game}} {{L|Boatmurdered}}, with art by Deon. The webcomic began in November 2009 and updates irregularly. |
===Dwarven Trail=== | ===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 | + | [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 {{L|Graphics set repository | Dwarf Fortress graphic sets}}. It follows the journey and establishment of a new fortress. {{L|Urist}} is a recurring character. |
===Effigies=== | ===Effigies=== | ||
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===Strike the Earth!=== | ===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 | + | [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 {{L|sinister}} terrain, including facing {{L|undead}} wildlife. |
==One-Off Dwarf Fortress Webcomics== | ==One-Off Dwarf Fortress Webcomics== | ||
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===I'm Not Mad=== | ===I'm Not Mad=== | ||
| − | A 3D model comic with two Dwarf Fortress strips, [http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/notmad/2009/03/24/dwarf-fortress-over-achiever/ Dwarf Fortress: Overachiever] and [http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/notmad/2009/03/26/dwarf-fortress-work-music/ Dwarf Fortress: Work Music]. The first comic deals with | + | A 3D model comic with two Dwarf Fortress strips, [http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/notmad/2009/03/24/dwarf-fortress-over-achiever/ Dwarf Fortress: Overachiever] and [http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/notmad/2009/03/26/dwarf-fortress-work-music/ Dwarf Fortress: Work Music]. The first comic deals with {{L|Hidden Fun Stuff}}, while the second deals with {{L|tantrum}}s. |
===Irritability=== | ===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 | + | 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 {{L|Goblin}} menace. |
===Three Panel Soul=== | ===Three Panel Soul=== | ||
| − | This sequel comic to MacHall gives us four Dwarf Fortress strips, [http://threepanelsoul.com./view.php?date=2008-04-21 On Dwarven Fortresses], [http://threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2008-05-12 On Trade Goods], [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2009-07-21 On Mixed Economies], and [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2010-04-06 On Learning Curve]. The first three comics deal with typical Dwarf Fortress | + | This sequel comic to MacHall gives us four Dwarf Fortress strips, [http://threepanelsoul.com./view.php?date=2008-04-21 On Dwarven Fortresses], [http://threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2008-05-12 On Trade Goods], [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2009-07-21 On Mixed Economies], and [http://www.threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2010-04-06 On Learning Curve]. The first three comics deal with typical Dwarf Fortress {{L|fun}}, such as {{L|catsplosion}}, stereotypical Dwarf literal-mindedness, and the {{L|Dwarven economy}}. The fourth concerns a new player's introduction to the game. |
==Individual Webcomics== | ==Individual Webcomics== | ||
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===Lord Licorice=== | ===Lord Licorice=== | ||
| − | Creates comics based around the Dwarf Fortress | + | Creates comics based around the Dwarf Fortress {{L|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=== | ===Ran=== | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 5 August 2010
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.
Graphic Sagas
Bronzemuder
Template:L is an epic illustrated saga by Tim Denee, concerning a Template:L.
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.
Ongoing Dwarf Fortress Webcomics
Ongoing webcomics primarily about Dwarf Fortress.
The Chronicles of Boatmurdered
The Chronicle of Boatmurdered is an illustrated version of the infamous Template:L Template:L, with art by Deon. The webcomic began in November 2009 and updates irregularly.
Dwarven Trail
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 Template:L. It follows the journey and establishment of a new fortress. Template:L is a recurring character.
Effigies
Effigies is a character-driven world-building webcomic by Fault, based on Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode. The comic began in November 2009 and is ongoing, updating on a rough weekly schedule.
PixelPainted
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.
Strike the Earth!
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 Template:L terrain, including facing Template:L wildlife.
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.
I'm Not Mad
A 3D model comic with two Dwarf Fortress strips, Dwarf Fortress: Overachiever and Dwarf Fortress: Work Music. The first comic deals with Template:L, while the second deals with Template:Ls.
Irritability
In the subsection 200 Bad Comics, numbers 56, 75 and 76 are about Dwarf Fortress, mainly the Template:L menace.
Three Panel Soul
This sequel comic to MacHall gives us four Dwarf Fortress strips, On Dwarven Fortresses, On Trade Goods, On Mixed Economies, and On Learning Curve. The first three comics deal with typical Dwarf Fortress Template:L, such as Template:L, stereotypical Dwarf literal-mindedness, and the Template:L. The fourth concerns a new player's introduction to the game.
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 Template:Ls: 1
Lord Licorice
Creates comics based around the Dwarf Fortress Template:L, mainly posted at Facepunch. Kobold House, Kobold Thief, Kobold and the Moon, and Goblin Fortress.
Ran
Creator of the infamous Cheese Engraver comic posted at the top of the page, as well as this one: Miner Cancels Drink.
Valcan
Created this comic about the Template:L: 1.
- Some comics
First time DF player.
DF has many types of players.
