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[HockeyD8]

does anyone have any tips for starting off? im very new, and really need help! the game just seems so complicated!

[jecowa]

I'm not an expert, but I like the quickstart guide. 
http://dwarffortresswiki.org/Quickstart_guide

[HockeyD8]

I'm not an expert, but I like the quickstart guide. 
http://dwarffortresswiki.org/Quickstart_guide

didn't help. my friend Joe showed me the game and his description and help was better, but still not very good.  sorry

[PlumpHelmetMan]

Well the Quickstart guide is probably the most straightforward tutorial out there for DF (certainly helped me), not sure any help we'd be able to offer would be any better.

[Trekkin]

It sounds like you need a lot more than tips, if the quickstart guide is no help. Is there anything specific you don't know how to do?

[Gnoll Fortress]

Have you tried any youtube guides?

[CaptainArchmage]

does anyone have any tips for starting off? im very new, and really need help! the game just seems so complicated!

Don't worry, it takes some time to get used to this game! I'd suggest reading through "Boatmurdered", "Headshoots", and "Syrupleaf" and so on to give you inspiration, while taking note the game has come along way since.

I'd suggest learning sequences to place buildings, and particularly how to size farm plots and shit. After my third fortress (this was DF2010), I pretty much got everything down (including mechanics).

[KittyTac]

I got it in one evening with the quickstart guide.

[Bumber]

There was a good tutorial video that got me started. I don't remember which one.

It might have been similar to this one. The basics haven't changed very much since.

[TV4Fun]

It's a little out of date, but this book is still an invaluable resource http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920022565.do

[HockeyD8]

It sounds like you need a lot more than tips, if the quickstart guide is no help. Is there anything specific you don't know how to do?

Anything beyond assigning skills.
how do i get beds?
Make a fortress?
What are Burrows and what do they do?
ect.

[King Mir]

how do i get beds?
Build them in a charpenter's workshop. Then place the beds as a building. Then make each bed part of a bedroom, either individually, or as part of a dormitory with many beds. 
Detailed instructions are here: http://dwarffortresswiki.org/DF2014:Quickstart_guide#Bedrooms

Make a fortress?
This generally just means digging a place for your dwarves in the earth. I is also possible to build walls and floors in open areas, but digging is easier, because it does not require construction material.
The game refers to your embark location as a fortress regardless of if you dig or build anything.

What are Burrows and what do they do?
Burrows restrict your dwarves to certain areas. They are not a physical structure, rather they are an area marked off by the player. They are useful for things like preventing your dwarves from wandering outside when there is a danger.

[fishboyliam]

The wiki is your friend here; I suggest taking a solid night and just exploring it for a bit, learning all you can.

Pro tip though, do NOT look into the hidden fun stuff. Leave that as a discovery for yourself to enjoy.

[mross]

Don't forget to prepare for the inevitable werebeast attack in year 2 that will kill at least 80% of your dwarves

[PlumpHelmetMan]

I think this guy quit the game to be honest. The last thing he posted was some dumb comment about transport tycoon on his other thread and then locked it (or someone did anyway), and I haven't seen him active since.