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| − | The '''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php Bay 12 Games Forums]''' are the main hub of fan-based activity and discussion surrounding the game. Users can ask questions about game play, exchange stories of their exploits, advertise their own contributions (mods, tools, pregenerated worlds), make suggestions for improvements, or discuss the game in a more general fashion. [[Toady One]] is known to read the forums and occasionally respond to posts when he sees fit. In the past [[bugs]] were also reported here, but they have since been moved into the domain of the [ | + | The '''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php Bay 12 Games Forums]''' are the main hub of fan-based activity and discussion surrounding the game. Users can ask questions about game play, exchange stories of their exploits, advertise their own contributions (mods, tools, pregenerated worlds), make suggestions for improvements, or discuss the game in a more general fashion. [[Toady One]] is known to read the forums and occasionally respond to posts when he sees fit. In the past [[bugs]] were also reported here, but they have since been moved into the domain of the [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/mantisbt/my_view_page.php Bug Tracker], although workarounds and such are still discussed on the wiki. |
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=== Dwarf Fortress === | === Dwarf Fortress === | ||
*'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=10.0 DF Announcements]''': This is where announcements on ''Dwarf Fortress'' specifically are made, usually specifying new release. As a matter of procedure, the most recent announcement thread is open to fans, but the rest are locked. | *'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=10.0 DF Announcements]''': This is where announcements on ''Dwarf Fortress'' specifically are made, usually specifying new release. As a matter of procedure, the most recent announcement thread is open to fans, but the rest are locked. | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=6.0 DF Bug Reports]''': This used to be where bugs were reported, before the [ | + | *'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=6.0 DF Bug Reports]''': This used to be where bugs were reported, before the [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/mantisbt/my_view_page.php Bug Tracker] was created. New threads cannot be created, but old ones are still live, and occasional necromancy is common. |
*'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=5.0 DF Suggestions]''': Where suggestions on the game are made, and players can freely discuss ways of how the game could be improved. Any suggestions are welcome, ranging from minor changes to the display up to major additions like magic systems. While [[Toady One]] is known to visit this forum, non-trivial suggestions are very rarely implemented into the game. Vote counting will not win him over either. | *'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=5.0 DF Suggestions]''': Where suggestions on the game are made, and players can freely discuss ways of how the game could be improved. Any suggestions are welcome, ranging from minor changes to the display up to major additions like magic systems. While [[Toady One]] is known to visit this forum, non-trivial suggestions are very rarely implemented into the game. Vote counting will not win him over either. | ||
*'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=7.0 DF Gameplay Questions]''': This is the place where you can go if you encounter something you do not understand, which neither looks like a [[bug]] nor is explained sufficiently in the wiki. Questions about specific game mechanisms are common, but people also often ask for advice about how to implement certain ideas or features here. Topics range in complexity from "how do I start a farm?" to "is it possible to use perpetual motion to your advantage outside of power generation?" | *'''[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=7.0 DF Gameplay Questions]''': This is the place where you can go if you encounter something you do not understand, which neither looks like a [[bug]] nor is explained sufficiently in the wiki. Questions about specific game mechanisms are common, but people also often ask for advice about how to implement certain ideas or features here. Topics range in complexity from "how do I start a farm?" to "is it possible to use perpetual motion to your advantage outside of power generation?" | ||