Roosevelt posted:

remember magicka? that was a wizard game

nudgenudgetilt posted:

reminded me that i used to buy weed from a guy who wrote game reviews by "day". i wonder how that guy survives now that weed is legal -- i imagine these days most folks don't want their weed from a garbage bag in the corner of an oakland apartment littered with game controllers and pizza boxes

The Fool posted:

harry potter isn't even the best "boy goes to magic school" novel by a woman author

Roosevelt posted:

remember magicka? that was a wizard game

Mr. Crow posted:

Le Guin is overrated

Mr. Crow posted:

Le Guin is overrated

Mad Wack posted:

watched a stream of the hogwarts game and it looks fun and obviously a labor of love from the dev team, it’s weird that there’s no thread to discuss it - would rather have people have it out then censor folks

quiggy posted:

PokeJoe posted:

I decided to actually read the ign review and lol that's a pretty accurate summary of it. Here it is so you don't have to go to their bad website.

Kenny Logins posted:

Kenny Logins posted:

Mad Wack posted:

watched a stream of the hogwarts game and it looks fun and obviously a labor of love from the dev team, it’s weird that there’s no thread to discuss it - would rather have people have it out then censor folks

Kenny Logins posted:

Mad Wack posted:

watched a stream of the hogwarts game and it looks fun and obviously a labor of love from the dev team, it’s weird that there’s no thread to discuss it - would rather have people have it out then censor folks

InternetOfTwinks posted:

Not a fan of the Dwarf Fortress steam release then I take it

Kenny Logins posted:

that's actually me wrt to the whole hp ip since w/e tae gently caress it came out

FAT32 SHAMER posted:

speaking of which I’ve found a very soothing pattern of making 25x25 sections between four 3x3 stairwells and it’s really making things very pleasant to work with and plan around

I’m nearly 100h into this game. I’ve never been hooked on a SP game like this

incredible game, absolutely fantastic

quote:

“You've got to play Dwarf Fortress to truly understand the madness of its creators – and of its biggest fans.”
WIRED

“It's in systems that the beauty of their game lies, systems that are capable of generating in minutes worlds that contain more richness than some entire game franchises.”
Polygon

“[...] Once you’re hooked, it feels vast, enveloping, alive.”
New York Times

ABOUT THIS GAME
Prepare for the deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that has ever been created.


Not just generated geometry -- a whole simulated world. Generated rise and fall of civilizations, personalities, creatures, cultures, etc. Infinite hours of gameplay.
Now with beautiful pixel graphics!
Learn the basics with in-game tutorials
A lifetime “living” project - created/updated since 2003, with no end in sight
Generate your unique world and manage a bustling colony of dwarves, even as they probably mine towards their eventual demise.
A new endless hobby, just for you!


The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam! Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive, despite threats of starvation, dragons, and madness.



In this complex construction/management/roguelike simulation, every generated world brings a unique challenge, whether it’s dwarves with their own simulated personalities or aquifers. Observe what makes your civilization fall into eventual decline, and learn for next time… until something else inevitably goes wrong.

The combat model includes skills, body parts, material properties, aimed attacks, wrestling, pain, nausea, various poison effects, and much more.

It’s difficult to convey the depth of the generation. Hundreds of animals and monsters, many of which are randomly created for each world, as well as generated poetry, musical forms, instruments, and dances for your dwarves to practice and perform. A dynamic weather model tracks wind, humidity, and air masses to create fronts, clouds, storms, and blizzards. Over two hundred rock and mineral types can appear, in their proper geological environments.

Remember: Losing is fun!


Nothing substantial is new or changed, under the hood. It’s still good old Dwarf Fortress, but with graphics support and music by default. A few bells and whistles won’t change that.

You may already be familiar with the tile set mod packs from Michał “Mayday” Madej and Jacob "Ironhand" Bowman. Together, their efforts are creating an all-new tileset featuring brand new pixel art by artists Carolyn Jong and Neoriceisgood. Dwarf Fortress Steam edition will have a 15 track soundtrack by Dabu, Simon Swerwer and Águeda Macias including tracks in the Dwarvish language!

It's never been easier to start playing! We've improved the new player experience with the addition of tutorials to guide you through building your first fort and keeping your dwarves happy.



Command your dwarves as they search for wealth in their generated mountain. Your dwarves will need a steady supply of food and beer, but they’ll also need your guidance in surviving attacks from hostile civilizations, the wilderness, or even the dead.

Craft treasures and furnitures from various materials
Establish a barony and support the increasingly demanding nobility
Read your dwarves’ thoughts to keep them happy
Build floodgates to divert water for farming, and/or prevent magma mishaps
Build structures and watch your dwarves discover and build their culture, like taverns, libraries, temples, honey, wax, pottery, animal training, bookbinding, and more.


The original inspiration for RimWorld, Prison Architect, Minecraft and more.
One of the first video games acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York
Updated for over 16 years by two brothers, Tarn “Toady One” and Zach “Threetoe” Adams

With the goal of simulating all of existence, Bay 12 estimates they’re only about 44% done.
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MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION
The developers describe the content like this:

Dwarf Fortress contains textual descriptions of violence, and static 2D sprites that may have violent ends. Alcohol consumption is required for a dwarven fortress to run smoothly, as described in text. Dwarves can experience mental anguish, and in extreme cases this can lead to them taking their own lives or the lives of others.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: XP SP3 or later
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT
Storage: 500 MB available space
Additional Notes: Requires 64 bit processor and operating system
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
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Ciaphas posted:

also frankly it looks like poo poo
https://twitter.com/ItsNewYokio/status/1621209768864915456

Truman Peyote posted:

i will probably buy the hogwarts game because my fiance enjoys harry potter. the most impactful moral decision of my life and i'm gonna gently caress it up

quiggy posted:

or, and just hear me out on this one: don't!

Cat Face Joe posted:

just simply do not purchase the transphobia game. and if you must, stop trying to justify why you are

it's super weird how glib people are being about it!

SmokaDustbowl posted:

like it's not even good just forget about it

Cat Face Joe posted:

just simply do not purchase the transphobia game. and if you must, stop trying to justify why you are

it's super weird how glib people are being about it!

Truman Peyote posted:

i will probably buy the hogwarts game because my fiance enjoys harry potter. the most impactful moral decision of my life and i'm gonna gently caress it up

Mad Wack posted:

there's nothing transphobic in the game

Cat Face Joe posted:

just simply do not purchase the transphobia game. and if you must, stop trying to justify why you are

it's super weird how glib people are being about it!

pseudorandom name posted:

https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1580639051774054404

"JK Rowling" apparently posted:

Sir,

I was concerned to hear about the rise in winter fuel costs for old people and the effect it may have, but then I remembered I was jk rowling and laughed as I threw another bundle of £50 notes into the fire.

Yours,

Cat Face Joe posted:

just simply do not purchase the transphobia game. and if you must, stop trying to justify why you are

it's super weird how glib people are being about it!