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...t or not depends on their personal taste; given that [[Main:Dwarf Fortress|Dwarf Fortress]] is a single-player game, the user alone can decide what libertie == Quantum stockpiles ==

{{D for dwarf}} ...the study of how matter interacts with other matter within the world of ''Dwarf Fortress''. Scholars of traditional Newtonian/Einsteinian physics should no

{{D for dwarf}} ...the study of how matter interacts with other matter within the world of ''Dwarf Fortress''. Scholars of traditional Newtonian/Einsteinian physics should no

{{D for dwarf}} ...is the study of how matter interacts with other matter within the world of Dwarf Fortress. Scholars of traditional Newtonian physics should note that Dwarve

{{D for dwarf}} ...is the study of how matter interacts with other matter within the world of Dwarf Fortress. Scholars of traditional Newtonian physics should note that Dwarve

...px|right|A very old-timey mechanism.]]'''Mechanisms''' can be created by a dwarf with the [[mechanics]] labor. Stone mechanisms are made at a [[mechanic's w == Quantum entanglement ==

...px|right|A very old-timey mechanism.]]'''Mechanisms''' can be created by a dwarf with the [[mechanics]] labor. Stone mechanisms are made at a [[mechanic's w == Quantum entanglement ==

...d (a dwarf stands at a stop and gives the cart a single push) or guided (a dwarf continually pushes the cart forward, guiding it along the track). The [[hau [[File:minecart_ride_anim.gif|thumb|200px|right|A dwarf riding a minecart from a higher level.]]Minecart tracks are made up of cont

...d (a dwarf stands at a stop and gives the cart a single push) or guided (a dwarf continually pushes the cart forward, guiding it along the track). The [[hau ...to note that hauling stop order is enforced, even if there is no track. A dwarf will drag the cart overland back to a skipped stop in the route's list if y

{{D for dwarf}} ...is the study of how matter interacts with other matter within the world of Dwarf Fortress. Scholars of traditional Newtonian physics should note that Dwarve

...d (a dwarf stands at a stop and gives the cart a single push) or Guided (a dwarf continually pushes the cart forward, guiding it along the track). The [[hau ...to note that hauling stop order is enforced, even if there is no track. A dwarf will drag the cart overland back to a skipped stop in the route's list if y

{{For/see|exploits related to stockpiling|[[Quantum stockpile]]}} '''Stockpiles''' are where [[dwarf|dwarves]] store items of various types, usually in a safer, closer or more

{{For/see|exploits related to stockpiling|[[Quantum stockpile]]}} [[File:v50_stockpile_gui_preview.png|right]]'''Stockpiles''' are where [[dwarf|dwarves]] store items of various types, usually in a safer, closer or more

...s will normally be moved outside of the building tiles by the constructing dwarf. However, stones that are forbidden, already associated with another task, === Dumping / Quantum Stockpiling ===

:''For information on "quantum stockpiles", see [[DF2012:Exploit#Quantum_stockpiles|Exploit]].'' '''Stockpiles''' are where [[dwarf|dwarves]] store items of various types, usually in a safer, closer or more

...s will normally be moved outside of the building tiles by the constructing dwarf. However, stones that are forbidden, already associated with another task, == Dumping / Quantum Stockpiling ==

...t or not depends on their personal taste; given that [[Main:Dwarf Fortress|Dwarf Fortress]] is a single-player game, the user alone can decide what libertie == Quantum stockpiles ==

...s will normally be moved outside of the building tiles by the constructing dwarf. However, stones that are forbidden, already associated with another task, === Dumping / Quantum Stockpiling ===

{{D for Dwarf}} .../en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_entanglement quantum entanglement] on a non-quantum scale.

{{D for Dwarf}} A '''stupid dwarf trick''' is any project that requires a large amount of time and/or effort.

{{D for Dwarf}} A '''stupid dwarf trick''' is any project that requires a large amount of time and/or effort.

...e use of an exploit or not depends on their personal taste; given that ''[[Dwarf Fortress]]'' is a single-player game, the user alone can decide what libert == Quantum stockpiles ==

...e use of an exploit or not depends on their personal taste; given that ''[[Dwarf Fortress]]'' is a single-player game, the user alone can decide what libert == Quantum stockpiles ==

...ake use of an exploit or not depends on their personal taste; given that [[Dwarf Fortress]] is a single-player game, the user alone can decide what libertie ...produces five units of alcohol. The food however does no longer satisfy a dwarf's need for alcohol. In fact, the various beverages are allowed by default f

[[File:Frames_Per_Second_Meter.png|300px|thumb|bottom|A picture of ''Dwarf Fortress'' with frames per second displayed.]] [[Frames per second|Framerate]] is used in ''Dwarf Fortress'' to measure the speed at which the game is running. It is measure

{{D for Dwarf}} A '''stupid dwarf trick''' is any project that requires a large amount of time and effort - o

{{D for Dwarf}} ...striking down Mistem Puretown. The artwork relates to the killing of the dwarf Mistem Puretown by the grimeling Crazethin in Ravenlabors in the late autum

{{D for Dwarf}} A '''stupid dwarf trick''' is any project that requires a large amount of time and effort - o

{{D for Dwarf}} A '''stupid dwarf trick''' is any project that requires a large amount of time and effort - o

...he hauling job. All the seeds in it are now unavailable for use -- and the dwarf hasn't even picked it up yet! ...rel already in the stockpile, the job will be "Store Item in Barrel". Some dwarf will be assigned to take the barrel ''out'' of the stockpile, drag it to th

...he hauling job. All the seeds in it are now unavailable for use -- and the dwarf hasn't even picked it up yet! ...rel already in the stockpile, the job will be "Store Item in Barrel". Some dwarf will be assigned to take the barrel ''out'' of the stockpile, drag it to th

[[File:Frames_Per_Second_Meter.png|300px|thumb|bottom|A picture of ''Dwarf Fortress'' with frames per second displayed.]] [[Frames per second|Framerate]] is used in ''Dwarf Fortress'' to measure the speed at which the game is running. It is measure

...than the aquifer is flooding it. While a dwarf operates the pump, another dwarf can access the source slit via the ramp and seal off the surrounding walls ...or via stairs. Only now when you have built the ramp which will serve your dwarf for accessing the slit, you can prepare the next tile of the slit like this

...are useful for many things beyond [[garbage disposal]]; they can create [[quantum stockpile]]s, transport materials to a job site, send items to the [[trade * '''Held''' by a dwarf: View the dwarf's sheet, select the Items tab, find the item in the list, click the button

...than the aquifer is flooding it. While a dwarf operates the pump, another dwarf can access the source slit via the ramp and seal off the surrounding walls ...or via stairs. Only now when you have built the ramp which will serve your dwarf for accessing the slit, you can prepare the next tile of the slit like this

...than the aquifer is flooding it. While a dwarf operates the pump, another dwarf can access the source slit via the ramp and seal off the surrounding walls ...or via stairs. Only now when you have built the ramp which will serve your dwarf for accessing the slit, you can prepare the next tile of the slit like this

...stone to stockpiles and/or workshops. (Refuse hauling, if using [[exploit|quantum stockpiles]].) ..., high value stone (obsidian - 3), and [[magma safe]] stone. See [[The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock]] for further details. Note that this method is not useful

...are useful for many things beyond [[garbage disposal]]; they can create [[quantum stockpile]]s, transport materials to a job site, send items to the [[trade ...f a garbage zone is designated beside a [[cliff]] or hole (both natural or dwarf made) garbage will be thrown off/in the z-space. Each ground tile within th

...stone to stockpiles and/or workshops. (Refuse hauling if using [[exploit|quantum stockpiles]].) ..., high value stone (obsidian - 3), and [[magma safe]] stone. See [[The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock]] for further details. Note that this method is not useful

'''Fortress mode''' is the most popular mode of gameplay in Dwarf Fortress and what most people are thinking of when they talk about the game Of course, every dwarf loves precious [[metal]]s, but the only way to find them is [[dig]] down, d

...of idlers. It makes idle dwarves a little less idle. Because almost every dwarf visits a meeting area at least occasionally, it's an ideal place to site va ...o update the [[stock]]records and increase the precision of the records. A dwarf with an office assigned will sometimes [[eat]] in their own office if there

'''Activity zones''' are areas to which [[dwarf|dwarves]] are constrained when performing specific tasks, such as [[fishing ...o draw water, to satisfy booze-less [[thirst]], to tend to another thirsty dwarf (with the Give Water job), or to fill a [[#Pit/Pond|Pond zone]]. Only tiles

[[Digging]] may be the most basic action in Dwarf Fortress. All you need is a dwarf with the [[mining]] [[labor]] activated, and access to a [[pick]]. ...s another designation, use {{k|d}} {{k|n}}, and mark the construction. Any dwarf will respond and (eventually) tear it down - which takes longer than it too

[[Digging]] may be the most basic action in Dwarf Fortress. All you need is a dwarf with the [[mining]] [[labor]] activated, and access to a [[pick]]. ...s another designation, use {{k|d}} {{k|n}}, and mark the construction. Any dwarf will respond and (eventually) tear it down - which takes longer than it too

...require a dwarf with the [[architecture]] labor enabled, and then another dwarf with a labor appropriate for the material it's made from ([[masonry]] for s ===Getting a dwarf to the depot===

[[Digging]] may be the most basic action in Dwarf Fortress. All you need is a dwarf with the [[mining]] [[labor]] activated, and access to a [[pick]]. ...s another designation, use {{k|d}} {{k|n}}, and mark the construction. Any dwarf will respond and (eventually) tear it down - which takes longer than it too

...ng]] may be the most basic action in ''Dwarf Fortress''. All you need is a dwarf with the [[mining]] [[labor]] activated, and access to a [[pick]]. ...s another designation, use {{k|d}} {{k|n}}, and mark the construction. Any dwarf will respond and (eventually) tear it down - which takes longer than it too

...ng]] may be the most basic action in ''Dwarf Fortress''. All you need is a dwarf with the [[mining]] [[labor]] activated, and access to a [[pick]]. ...(or {{k|m}} {{k|x}} in the Steam version), and mark the construction. Any dwarf will respond and (eventually) tear it down - which takes longer than it too

...alcohol]] barrels will be empty, however, any [[prepared meal]]s are still dwarf-edible and will be scattered everywhere (and initially forbidden as above) *Item positions, assigned dwarf labors, and farm plot and stockpile settings are conserved

...alcohol]] barrels will be empty, however, any [[prepared meal]]s are still dwarf-edible and will be scattered everywhere (and initially forbidden as above) *Item positions, assigned dwarf labors, and farm plot and stockpile settings are conserved

[[File:Frames_Per_Second_Meter.png|300px|thumb|bottom|A picture of Dwarf Fortress with Frames Per Second displayed.]] ...is measured in "frames per second", or FPS for short. To check your FPS in Dwarf Fortress, simply change [FPS:NO] to [FPS:YES] in [[init.txt]], and your FPS

# Ensure that at least one dwarf has the [[Hauling#Item hauling|item hauling]] labor enabled, which is the l ...ot use containers for storage or transport. Once harvested, the collecting dwarf will haul the clay to an appropriate [[stockpile]], if available. If there

# Ensure that at least one dwarf has the [[Hauling#Item hauling|item hauling]] labor enabled, which is the l ...ot use containers for storage or transport. Once harvested, the collecting dwarf will haul the clay to an appropriate [[stockpile]], if available. If there

It might seemed cramped, but it's plenty enough for a dwarf. If you want to give them some more room, a series of 2x2 bedrooms with a ...ed has been turned into a bedroom, it will automatically be claimed by any dwarf that needs one. Move the cursor to the other beds and turn them into bedro

...ause they are unable to flee but because they choose not to. By ensuring a dwarf has another task waiting (ideally far away) they will immediately move away ...ally smooth, carve, or engrave those tiles, what is important is that your dwarf immediately takes another smooth/carve/engrave task elsewhere in the fortre

...ause they are unable to flee but because they choose not to. By ensuring a dwarf has another task waiting (ideally far away) they will immediately move away ...ally smooth, carve, or engrave those tiles, what is important is that your dwarf immediately takes another smooth/carve/engrave task elsewhere in the fortre

...ause they are unable to flee but because they choose not to. By ensuring a dwarf has another task waiting (ideally far away) they will immediately move away ...ally smooth, carve, or engrave those tiles, what is important is that your dwarf immediately takes another smooth/carve/engrave task elsewhere in the fortre

[[File:bug_icon.png|100px|right]]''''Dwarf Fortress'' is a constant work-in-progress, and is thus full of '''bugs'''. * {{bugl|9004}}: Items in containers are "unavailable" while a dwarf is hauling another item to store in the container

...velopment status, can be found on the [https://dwarffortressbugtracker.com Dwarf Fortress Bug Tracker Bug Tracker]. The search results in the bug tracker so ...s-in-Dwarf-Fortress-b5e2ca19dabe408897d1c2669599b7a2 How to Report Bugs in Dwarf Fortress] instructions. For any other discussion of new or existing bugs, v

{{D for Dwarf}} '''Acronyms''' used in ''Dwarf Fortress''.

...ur barrels for storing [[coin]]s, but you ''can'' {{key|b}}uild a bag as a dwarf's personal container, analogous to a chest. *A terrarium can be designated as an Aquarium. A dwarf will use a bucket to fill it with water. If deconstructed it'll stay filled

...ur barrels for storing [[coin]]s, but you ''can'' {{key|b}}uild a bag as a dwarf's personal storage object, analogous to a chest. *A terrarium can be designated as an Aquarium. A dwarf will use a bucket to fill it with water. If deconstructed it'll stay filled

...age_dump|dump zone]] or a minecart which will create a [[Quantum_stockpile|quantum stockpile]] to place items on top of them instead. Items will fall when the ...es first. The grate will not be supported, and fall (with your non-careful dwarf on it), and you will experience the famous idiom: "It's not the fall that k

...ls, this never happens. They are a little over half the size of an adult [[dwarf]] and are unlikely to pose a threat to a fortress' inhabitants. All fly men {{D for Dwarf}}

...ls, this never happens. They are a little over half the size of an adult [[dwarf]] and are unlikely to pose a threat to a fortress' inhabitants. All fly men {{D for Dwarf}}

...clutter and to prevent your butchered animals from rotting is to build a [[Quantum stockpile]] right by your butcher shops and then place a stockpile at the b *A butcher's shop is operated by any dwarf with the 'butchery' [[labor]].

...n be put in either through an airlock style design or by dumping it into a quantum stockpile. After making the items in a completely sealed off room, have the

...f a garbage zone is designated beside a [[cliff]] or hole (both natural or dwarf made) garbage will be thrown off/in the z-space. Each ground tile within th ...n even compress large, one-item-per-tile [[stockpile]]s into single-tile [[quantum stockpile]]s (although this requires additional work and is usually conside

...butchered animals from rotting is to build a [[Exploit#Quantum_stockpiles|Quantum Stockpile]] right by your butcher shops and then place a stockpile at the b *A butcher's shop is operated by any dwarf with the 'butchery' [[labor]] enabled.

....01''', was released on '''December 6, 2022'''. It was introduced with the Dwarf Fortress [[Premium version|Premium]] launch on the Steam and itch.io platfo ...elog was released on the publisher's site [https://kitfoxgames.notion.site/Dwarf-Fortress-Premium-Launch-Changelog-2300676dec054a518cc2f16e9401afed]:

...n clutter and to prevent your butchered animals from rotting is to build a Quantum Stockpile right by your butcher shops and then place a stockpile at the bot *A butcher's shop is operated by any dwarf with the 'butchery' [[labor]] enabled.

*A terrarium can be designated as an Aquarium. A dwarf will use a bucket to fill it with water. If deconstructed it'll stay filled ...For one, dwarves picking up items may stuff a [[Exploit#Quantum_stockpiles|quantum stockpile]] worth of items into one container.{{bug|6063}} The same applies

...clutter and to prevent your butchered animals from rotting is to build a [[Quantum stockpile]] right by your butcher shops and then place a stockpile at the b *A butcher's shop is operated by any dwarf with the 'butchery' [[labor]] enabled.