No. The only sound in the game is the music. If you turn the sound off, you’ll miss nothing beside a guitar track by the creator of the game himself.
How do I use SoundSense in Dwarf Fortress?
Installation[edit]
- SoundSense requires Java 7, which most computers already have.
- Download SoundSense and extract the .zip as a subfolder next to Dwarf Fortress (or add the path to configuration.xml)
- Move dfhack plugins and scripts to the hack folder if you use these.
- Run soundsense.exe, and choose “update soundpack”
What do you need to know about Dwarf Fortress soundsense?
Dwarf Fortress SoundSense. an auditory treatment for humans. SoundSense is a sound-engine tool for Dwarf Fortress. It plays sounds based on what entries appear in the gamelog.txt. There is a thread at the official dwarf fortress forums, feel free to post your ideas and contributions there.
How to find missing dwarves in Dwarf Fortress?
I had two of my mining dwarves mine a few levels down, and they died. I can see them by going down and their corpses and picks are lying there, making miasma.
How to install Dwarf Fortress on Windows 10?
Install by unzipping to the Dwarf Fortress directory. For alternate location, you can edit soundSenseExe.cmd and change second to last parameter. Run by running soundSenseExe.cmd. Remember to add official sound pack (separate download) or to run automated update after instalation!
Where can I get custom tileset for Dwarf Fortress?
As of February 2011, the Dwarf Fortress Wiki has custom tilesets available at and creature graphics at These settings can have a significant impact on frame rate, especially for people that have slow frame rates on the title screen.
