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− | A character set, or simply [[tilesets|tileset]], is an image in BMP or PNG format that contains the 256 different tiles, corresponding to the [[Main:Character table|IBM Code Page 437]] (sometimes called Extended ASCII). They are used to display the | + | A character set, or simply [[tilesets|tileset]], is an image in BMP or PNG format that contains the 256 different tiles, corresponding to the [[Main:Character table|IBM Code Page 437]] (sometimes called Extended ASCII). They are used to display the main graphics. This page serves as a repository for custom tilesets made by users, including instructions on how to install them. |
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The default tilesets (640×300 and 800×600) render 8×12 and 10×12 characters respectively, with majuscule latin letters occupying a 7×9 box, and appear broadly similar to the IBM MDA font based on the shape of the "0", "g", and "f" characters (but with slight differences including the "0", "W", and "y"). The exact origin of the DF font is unknown. | The default tilesets (640×300 and 800×600) render 8×12 and 10×12 characters respectively, with majuscule latin letters occupying a 7×9 box, and appear broadly similar to the IBM MDA font based on the shape of the "0", "g", and "f" characters (but with slight differences including the "0", "W", and "y"). The exact origin of the DF font is unknown. | ||
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+ | There have been numerous graphics updates with the release of version 50. Unfortunately, at the moment, the latest release only renders properly with the default resolution and tile size. The default tileset is curses_640x300.png, so until there is an update, only 640×300 and 8×12 will render properly. | ||
==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
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To use a specific tileset with ''Dwarf Fortress'', you must perform the following steps: | To use a specific tileset with ''Dwarf Fortress'', you must perform the following steps: | ||
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## '''[FULLFONT:''<filename>'']''' — the tileset for a full-screen display. | ## '''[FULLFONT:''<filename>'']''' — the tileset for a full-screen display. | ||
## '''[BASIC_FONT:''<filename>'']''' — the tileset for initial loading and menu display. | ## '''[BASIC_FONT:''<filename>'']''' — the tileset for initial loading and menu display. | ||
− | ## All three can be set to the same file. | + | ## All three can be set to the same file. |
## Once you have made the changes you need to remember to save the file. | ## Once you have made the changes you need to remember to save the file. | ||
# If the selected tileset requires modifications to the [[Raw]]s, you will have to make those edits. What those changes are will depend on the tileset itself, and may only be valid for older versions. Likewise, some tilesets may suggest changes to {{tt|d_init.txt}}, such as {{tt|[PILLAR_TILE:255]}}, but those options no longer exist. | # If the selected tileset requires modifications to the [[Raw]]s, you will have to make those edits. What those changes are will depend on the tileset itself, and may only be valid for older versions. Likewise, some tilesets may suggest changes to {{tt|d_init.txt}}, such as {{tt|[PILLAR_TILE:255]}}, but those options no longer exist. |