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| − | '''The basic point of | + | '''The basic point of [[fortress mode]] is:''' |
*Build/[[dig]] a place for your dwarves to work and live | *Build/[[dig]] a place for your dwarves to work and live | ||
| − | * | + | *Aid their survival by providing [[food]] and [[water]]/[[alcohol|drink]] for every dwarf |
*Provide basic comfort by building [[bed]]s/[[Bedroom|quarter]]s, a [[dining room]] | *Provide basic comfort by building [[bed]]s/[[Bedroom|quarter]]s, a [[dining room]] | ||
*Defend your fortress ([[trap]]s/[[military]]) | *Defend your fortress ([[trap]]s/[[military]]) | ||
| − | *From the way Toady implements some features, have a lot of (twisted) [[fun]] | + | *Accumulate [[wealth]] and [[objects|treasures]] |
| − | + | *Build and sustain a bustling fortress impressive enough to attract your civilization's [[monarch]] | |
| − | + | *Please that monarch so well that they [[Monarch#Becoming_a_Mountainhome|declare]] your fortress to be the [[mountainhome]] of your civilization | |
| + | *From the way [[Toady One]] implements some features, have a lot of (twisted) [[fun]] | ||
| − | + | '''Some other things that can be done:''' | |
| − | ''' | + | *Expand the fortress to have specific areas for every purpose ([[Bedroom]]s, [[workshop]]s, [[farm]]s etc.) |
| − | *Expand the fortress to have specific areas for | + | *Create various items for export and become the region's greatest [[trade]]) hub |
| − | *Create various items for | + | *Build the world's most popular [[tavern]] |
| − | *Create a working [[military]] | + | *Create and collect the world greatest [[library]] |
| − | *Dig out the riches of the earth | + | *Make a [[temple]] complex for your fortress's [[deity|deities]] that other gods envy |
| − | + | *Create a working [[military]] that [[goblin]]s and [[elves]] alike fear to even speak of | |
| − | + | *Send [[squad]]s out on [[mission]]s to bring that fear home to them | |
| + | * ... or to bring spoils or [[Mission#Artifact.2FCitizen_recovery|stolen valuables]] home to you | ||
| + | *Dig out the riches of the earth like [[platinum]], [[gold]], [[gem]]s, and [[adamantine|mythical materials]] previously only dreamed of | ||
*Experiment with and experience the full depth of all game features | *Experiment with and experience the full depth of all game features | ||
*Complete [[Megaprojects|megalomaniac construction projects]] | *Complete [[Megaprojects|megalomaniac construction projects]] | ||
*Experiment with and/or discover [[stupid dwarf trick]]s | *Experiment with and/or discover [[stupid dwarf trick]]s | ||
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*Do it all over again with one skill-less dwarf in a [[terrifying]] biome | *Do it all over again with one skill-less dwarf in a [[terrifying]] biome | ||
*Profit! | *Profit! | ||
| + | If you feel the need to play a more goal-oriented game, check out the list of [[challenge|game goals]] for suggestions. | ||
| − | Ultimately, it's really up to your own imagination what you wish to do | + | Ultimately, it's really up to your own imagination what you wish to do, this game is an [[wikipedia:Nonlinear gameplay#Open_worlds_and_Sandbox_modes|open-ended game]]. |
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| + | '''And that's just fortress mode, there's also [[adventure mode]], an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbox_game open world] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roguelike roguelike] in which you control an individual intelligent creature – or party of any number of them – known to dwarven, elven, or human civilizations, possibly including:''' | ||
| + | *Dwarves, elves, and humans, of course | ||
| + | *Often goblins, and rarely [[kobold]]s | ||
| + | *Various [[animal people]] from [[savage]] lands | ||
| + | *Occasionally [[experiment|creatures]] created by dark powers | ||
| + | '''On adventures, to explore the world and:''' | ||
| + | *Complete quests as your deity's [[chosen]] champion | ||
| + | *Complete quests as a [[hearthperson|member]] of your home's military | ||
| + | *Choose your own self directed, and self rewarded, quests from rumors you hear | ||
| + | *Find stolen [[artifact|treasures]] and return them to their owners ... or claim them as your own | ||
| + | *Rescue [[snatcher|kidnapped children]] or war [[prisoner]]s and return them to their family | ||
| + | *Travel the world as a [[performance troupe]], entertaining in taverns with song, story, poetry, or dance | ||
| + | *Travel the world as a [[reputation|famous]] drunk, drinking in those taverns | ||
| + | *Find rare [[vault|secrets]] hidden in the wilderness | ||
| + | *Be "[[cursed]]" to roam the world as a monster | ||
| + | *Die a quick death | ||
| + | *Die a glorious death | ||
| + | *Acquire the [[Necromancer|power]] to stop being dead | ||
| + | *Acquire other [[Intelligent_undead|powers]] | ||
| + | *Find a way to the underworld and test your powers there | ||
| + | * ... die again | ||
| − | {{Game | + | {{Category|Game}} |
| + | {{Category|Guides}} | ||
| + | [[ru:Objective]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 28 December 2025
v53.10 · v0.47.05 This article is about the current version of DF.Note that some content may still need to be updated. |
The basic point of fortress mode is:
- Build/dig a place for your dwarves to work and live
- Aid their survival by providing food and water/drink for every dwarf
- Provide basic comfort by building beds/quarters, a dining room
- Defend your fortress (traps/military)
- Accumulate wealth and treasures
- Build and sustain a bustling fortress impressive enough to attract your civilization's monarch
- Please that monarch so well that they declare your fortress to be the mountainhome of your civilization
- From the way Toady One implements some features, have a lot of (twisted) fun
Some other things that can be done:
- Expand the fortress to have specific areas for every purpose (Bedrooms, workshops, farms etc.)
- Create various items for export and become the region's greatest trade) hub
- Build the world's most popular tavern
- Create and collect the world greatest library
- Make a temple complex for your fortress's deities that other gods envy
- Create a working military that goblins and elves alike fear to even speak of
- Send squads out on missions to bring that fear home to them
- ... or to bring spoils or stolen valuables home to you
- Dig out the riches of the earth like platinum, gold, gems, and mythical materials previously only dreamed of
- Experiment with and experience the full depth of all game features
- Complete megalomaniac construction projects
- Experiment with and/or discover stupid dwarf tricks
- Do it all over again with one skill-less dwarf in a terrifying biome
- Profit!
If you feel the need to play a more goal-oriented game, check out the list of game goals for suggestions.
Ultimately, it's really up to your own imagination what you wish to do, this game is an open-ended game.
And that's just fortress mode, there's also adventure mode, an open world roguelike in which you control an individual intelligent creature – or party of any number of them – known to dwarven, elven, or human civilizations, possibly including:
- Dwarves, elves, and humans, of course
- Often goblins, and rarely kobolds
- Various animal people from savage lands
- Occasionally creatures created by dark powers
On adventures, to explore the world and:
- Complete quests as your deity's chosen champion
- Complete quests as a member of your home's military
- Choose your own self directed, and self rewarded, quests from rumors you hear
- Find stolen treasures and return them to their owners ... or claim them as your own
- Rescue kidnapped children or war prisoners and return them to their family
- Travel the world as a performance troupe, entertaining in taverns with song, story, poetry, or dance
- Travel the world as a famous drunk, drinking in those taverns
- Find rare secrets hidden in the wilderness
- Be "cursed" to roam the world as a monster
- Die a quick death
- Die a glorious death
- Acquire the power to stop being dead
- Acquire other powers
- Find a way to the underworld and test your powers there
- ... die again