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In Dwarf Fortress, the primary advantage humans have over Dwarves in combat is their increased height, which allows them to wield larger weapons than Dwarves, and wield weapons normally two-handed for Dwarves single-handedly. Dwarves, however, have the advantage of being able to enter a [[martial trance]], which grants them bonuses in combat. | In Dwarf Fortress, the primary advantage humans have over Dwarves in combat is their increased height, which allows them to wield larger weapons than Dwarves, and wield weapons normally two-handed for Dwarves single-handedly. Dwarves, however, have the advantage of being able to enter a [[martial trance]], which grants them bonuses in combat. | ||
| − | In mythology, Dwarves are much like [[human]]s, but generally prefer to live underground and/or in [[mountain]]ous areas. In their fortresses they have accumulated treasures of [[gold]], [[silver]], and [[gem|precious stone]]s, and pass their time in fabricating costly [[weapon]]s and [[armor]]. They are famed [[miner]]s and [[smith]]s, although, like humans, they can specialise in any number of trades. Generally shorter than humans, they are on average stockier and hairier, and usually sport full beards. Though slow runners and poor riders, dwarves are excellent warriors and defenders of their strongholds. | + | If you are in a location that is considerably close to another Dwarven civilization when you pick your Fortress location at the start of Fortress mode, you will receive immigrants every year and Dwarven trade caravans will come trade with you once a year. |
| + | This is essential to your survival because without immigrants running a Fortress is much, much harder. | ||
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| + | In real-life mythology, Dwarves are much like [[human]]s, but generally prefer to live underground and/or in [[mountain]]ous areas. In their fortresses they have accumulated treasures of [[gold]], [[silver]], and [[gem|precious stone]]s, and pass their time in fabricating costly [[weapon]]s and [[armor]]. They are famed [[miner]]s and [[smith]]s, although, like humans, they can specialise in any number of trades. Generally shorter than humans, they are on average stockier and hairier, and usually sport full beards. Though slow runners and poor riders, dwarves are excellent warriors and defenders of their strongholds. | ||
Dwarves have the ability to forge magical items, which shows off their culture's and species natural craftsmanship. For instance, dwarvish smiths created some of the greatest and most powerful items of power, which can be seen in-game when craftsdwarves go into strange moods and create [[artifact]]s. | Dwarves have the ability to forge magical items, which shows off their culture's and species natural craftsmanship. For instance, dwarvish smiths created some of the greatest and most powerful items of power, which can be seen in-game when craftsdwarves go into strange moods and create [[artifact]]s. | ||
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Dwarves are lovable, creative, yet sometimes incredibly stupid, creatures.
In Dwarf Fortress, the primary advantage humans have over Dwarves in combat is their increased height, which allows them to wield larger weapons than Dwarves, and wield weapons normally two-handed for Dwarves single-handedly. Dwarves, however, have the advantage of being able to enter a martial trance, which grants them bonuses in combat.
If you are in a location that is considerably close to another Dwarven civilization when you pick your Fortress location at the start of Fortress mode, you will receive immigrants every year and Dwarven trade caravans will come trade with you once a year. This is essential to your survival because without immigrants running a Fortress is much, much harder.
In real-life mythology, Dwarves are much like humans, but generally prefer to live underground and/or in mountainous areas. In their fortresses they have accumulated treasures of gold, silver, and precious stones, and pass their time in fabricating costly weapons and armor. They are famed miners and smiths, although, like humans, they can specialise in any number of trades. Generally shorter than humans, they are on average stockier and hairier, and usually sport full beards. Though slow runners and poor riders, dwarves are excellent warriors and defenders of their strongholds. Dwarves have the ability to forge magical items, which shows off their culture's and species natural craftsmanship. For instance, dwarvish smiths created some of the greatest and most powerful items of power, which can be seen in-game when craftsdwarves go into strange moods and create artifacts.
Here we see a fully grown Dwarf.
And here is a favorite among Dwarves to craft; there are many BattleAxe artifacts to be found in the game.
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Dwarven Managers can be frustrating.
