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[idunno]

Long time lurker, first time poster.  Hi all.

Almost posted this in the community games forum, but that didn't seem right...and its not gameplay questions, either.  So here it is.

I recently discovered the wonders of community games, and I'd like to get in on the fun.  I just had a few questions about running one before I attempted hosting my own:

1.  I've noticed a few games doing an excellent job of storytelling using ASCII art with the DF tileset.  I'm both amazed and envious - can anyone recommend a good program for making pictures like that?

2.  In a similar vein, taking screen shots and posting them - is there a function within DF that I'm missing, or do I need an external program?

Many thanks for any answers...and my endless compliments to everyone running community/succession games, both big and small.  You guys are making the wait for the new version just bearable.

[Katsuun]

Cant answer #1, but for #2, if you are using a PC, its Cntl-Prnt Screen (Assuming DF is in Full screen), paste it onto Paint, and save as a picture file.

[GoneWacko]

Cant answer #1, but for #2, if you are using a PC, its Cntl-Prnt Screen (Assuming DF is in Full screen), paste it onto Paint, and save as a picture file.

ALT+Print Screen will take a picture of the currently active window only.

[Christes]

For 1, I'm not quite sure.  There was a DF paint utility a while back, but I'm not sure what it could do.

But for epic results, just make it yourself in-game.  You know you want to

[chaoticag]

DF paint is the program, as Christes says. You will, unfortunately, need to take a screenshot of the artwork and put it onto paint. It does varied ground automatically, but that is it.

[idunno]

Thanks again for the swift replies...I can't believe I didn't know about alt+prtscrn.  Now to get to work!

[Katsuun]

DF paint is the program, as Christes says. You will, unfortunately, need to take a screenshot of the artwork and put it onto paint. It does varied ground automatically, but that is it.

Is it a specific program for DF or is it just normal Paint? If its a specific program, where can it be found?

[Sir_Geo]

Its a program that is generally already on your computer. If it isn't then you can always download it for free from http://www.paint.net/ 
If you don't like the look of it you can always use GIMP (also free) or do a google search for similar types of programs.
You can also use photoshop if you already have it installed.

[Haven]

DFPaint is here, if you ever find yourself in need of it.

[Katsuun]

Thanks. I'll try it.