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Yeah, if you havent played it already it is definitely worth a spin. However every time I play it I just want to launch dwarf fortress again.

• fragsworth 13y ago
  Wow, Dwarf Fortress. In case anyone doesn't know, it's supported exclusively by donations and the developer apparently refuses to do it any other way. It's really incredible, because (especially during updates) he makes upwards of $15k/month off donations. Evidently, that's enough, so he keeps chugging along....
  • vacri 13y ago
    Closer to $3-4k/month, which is higher than it used to be, odd given that there hasn't been a release for 18 months. Monthly announcements include donations: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=8.0 http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=8.0
  • Semaphor 13y ago
    Here are some Stories about the game / devs that were on HN before: https://www.hnsearch.com/search#request/submissions&q=Dwarf+Fortress&start=0 https://www.hnsearch.com/search#request/submissions&q=Dwarf+...
• dangayle 13y ago
  I simply can't wrap my head around the ascii interface. I wish it had even the most basic of sprites.
  • PeterisP 13y ago
    It supports sprites and I also wouldn't play without them - try, for example, the 'lazy newb pack'[1] which includes the popular sprite packs in the installer. There seems to be a newer kit [2] but I haven't tried that. [1] http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/?topic=59026.0 http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/?topic=59026.0 [2] http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=126076.msg4250423#msg4250423 http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=126076.msg425...
    • dangayle 13y ago
      Thanks! That's useful