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[blackravenx]

Hey all.
I am experienced in RPG, D&D, MMO, etc... and funny never played this game before. I'm like other's who are thinking about trying this game out but confused on what they should do. I wanted to download something but since new version coming out soon should I wait? if not what version / mod should I consider downloading? Its funny but more I read about this game the more I want to play regardless of little to no graphics I'm ok with that. If you can give me links or something to help direct me to the right path that would be great IE.. links.

Thank You,
Blackravenx!

[Mesa]

At this point it's honestly better for you to wait - chances are you won't get much going if the game* really is coming out next week.
That said, this only really applies to the fortress mode simple due to its inherently bigger complexity and the fact it requires more...attention? Hard for me to find a better word, but it's easier to get attached to a fort than it is to an adventurer, and fortress mode takes more setup.

That's just my opinion though - I'm not stopping you, but no matter what you're going to play - the wiki is your best friend.

* - when I say "game" I usually mean "the next version", simply because of how big that thing is - it's a whole new game, even if the term is really overused these days.

[Melting Sky]

The new version will be extremely buggy, unstable and none of the tools people have made to play the game more smoothly will function for weeks or even months after its release. Not to mention the new version is completely undocumented so you will be playing it blind. Unless you plan to wait 3 or 4 months before starting to play, I think you would be better off downloading and playing the current version of DF and then upgrading to the new version once you understand the basics which normally takes a month or two.

[CrzyMonkeyNinja]

I would actually give the contrary advice. The new version will be a hot mess of terrible bugs when it first comes out, which is hardly something conducive to learning the game for the first time. Therefore, I would advise that you start with the older version for a time, seeing as it is much more stable and has many more resources available for learning it easily. Hopefully, by the time you have gotten the hang of the older version, there will be a more stable iteration of this new version, and a solid base of DF wiki articles and assorted utilities so you can then get the hang of the new mechanics.

EDIT:
Well, it seems Melting Sky was giving the same thoughts as me at the same time as me. (This is what is referred to as being "NInja'd, yes?") I suppose it might still be good to point out that my thoughts are a rebuttal of DarkDXZ's suggestion and not the post immediately above me, just for the sake of clarity.

[BigD145]

The current version is buggy and unstable. You might as well wait on the new version. Don't touch mods for many months. Get down the basics of DF before you go breaking the rules.

[blackravenx]

Cool I Downloaded some "PeridexisErrant LNP r64" pack that seems to  has the complete package of stuff... Should I go with that or another?

[thvaz]

Get the current version (it is as stable as a DF version can be) and learns to play in it. After two months, the new version will be more stable and you can migrate to it.

[Mesa]

Lazy Newb Pack is a great package for new players, since it contains some of the most essential utiliities like Dwarf Therapist (which makes managing dwarves' labors much MUCH less of a pain), DFHack (...does it? I'n not sure about this one - it's not really essential for new players IIRC) and some tilesets if you're into that.

So yeah, unless it's different from the thingy I used, it's definitely a good package to have.

[My Urist Eternal]

Cool I Downloaded some "PeridexisErrant LNP r64" pack that seems to  has the complete package of stuff... Should I go with that or another?

Yes, that is the one you want. Veteran players often confuse new players by calling it the "Lazy Newb Pack", which is actually a pack that is years out of date and yet can still be downloaded. That threw me for a loop when I first started playing. The Peridexis pack is actually the one you want, it has the current version of DF in it.

[blackravenx]

Cool thanks.. Wish me luck... trying it out.. they need to put in Multiplayer on this game would be cool but let me get the single player down pat first.

[locustgate]

I say READ THE WIKI! IT IS YOUR NEW (BIBLE,TORAH,QURAN,THE BOOK OF NOTHING,OR WHATEVER YOUR RELIGIOUS BOOK IS)!

[sal880612m]

I say READ THE WIKI! IT IS YOUR NEW (BIBLE,TORAH,QURAN,THE BOOK OF NOTHING,OR WHATEVER YOUR RELIGIOUS BOOK IS)!

Don't know why that error bugged me so much but it did.

[locustgate]

I say READ THE WIKI! IT IS YOUR NEW (BIBLE,TORAH,QURAN,THE BOOK OF NOTHING,OR WHATEVER YOUR RELIGIOUS BOOK IS)!

Don't know why that error bugged me so much but it did.

FACEPALM! Yeah thanks.

[Sutremaine]

DF straight out of the box is fine in terms of content, though Dwarf Therapist will make your life a lot easier. DFHack is a mixed bag -- it patches some very annoying bugs, but it can also become a crutch.

Pick 34.11 and its suite of third-party programs and established knowledge for now, and then when the crazy new version comes out you can play that and see if you like puzzling out the bugs. Your first fortress is never going to be the prettiest or the most well-organised, and might even wither before the new version has a chance to come out.

[kingubu]

Ah, remember when all children went insane from nakedness? Good times.