Managing labor and demand[edit] To quickly change a dwarf’s labor preferences, access the labor screen by viewing the dwarf, then select preferences and labor. Use + and – to move the cursor up and down to highlight different categories or skills to enable or disable. Or, use Dwarf Therapist/DFHack.
How do I set up Dwarf Fortress?
To download Dwarf Fortress, simply find the SDL version that matches your operating system and click the link. You will be prompted to save a zip file. Unzip the file to a directory of your choice and then run the Dwarf Fortress executable to start the game.
What are the default controls for Dwarf Fortress?
This document contains a list of the default controls for Dwarf Fortress as of version v0.40.24. Controls may be customized through the use of the Esc↓↓Enter menu or by editing the file data/init/ interface.txt, but this is not recommended for new players.
What happens when you channel a Dwarf Fortress?
( “Safely” here implies only the short term survival of the digging dwarf, your fortress may well be flooded as a result, even many levels above the digging level, eventually killing your dwarf.) Channeling and ramping designations involve two operations, and your dwarf will be submerged in the fluid when done.
How to use the mouse in Dwarf Fortress?
Hold Shift while pressing the above keys to move the cursor very rapidly. Note that some users may experience “stuck keys” and other glitches unless Num Lock is off . . – Wait for a step . – Advance time by one-step (while paused) Some screens also support the mouse, allowing you to use the left button to select options:
How to advance time by one step in Dwarf Fortress?
– Advance time by one-step (while paused) Some screens also support the mouse, allowing you to use the left button to select options: Use the left button to select and place designations, right button to position cursor without designation.
