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[captain_duck]

This Triple update is brought to you by THE ARENA. Come on down to THE ARENA on SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY.


Part Extra 03: In this episode: Filler, aka another arena battle.

Dwarf Fortress Video Tutorial part Extra 03 - Arena Filler: Youtube HD


Part 39: In this episode ill give a tour of my fortress in 2D.

Dwarf Fortress Video Tutorial part 39 - 2D Tour: Youtube HD


Part 40: In this episode a tour of the fortress in 3D using 3Dwarf.

Dwarf Fortress Video Tutorial part 40 - 3D tour & The End: Youtube HD


3Dwarf is found here: http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=608.0

The patch i used so it works with 40d9 is here: http://75.127.91.201/~jifodus/df/3dwarf_04f_update.zip


And thats it, it's finnaly over. Man this took way longer then i expected, and is probably the biggest Let's Play-like project i have ever done, especially since i had to do all that subbing. Anyway im done, whoohooo!

[captain_duck]

Quick question, im trying to upload the map to the DF map archive, but the file that the map compressor creates is to big, its allways 374kb which is to big for the DFMA site. I tried multiple color match sensitivety settings, 4, 8, 32, 256 but that doesnt seem to help, the filesize is allways 374kb Also i cut out most unneccisary sky levels.

So how do i get it to fit?

[Romtos]

Captain Duck, thanks for these tutorials.
This is really the perfect way to learn how to play DF.
I just finished 14, and everything is very clear.

Thanks from a happy Dutch fellow.

P.S.: I did drive my girlfriend crazy because I keep listening to your tutorials. She looks at me angrily when she hears your voice. 

[KylonOrina]

Hey Duck how do you actually set up an area for farming spider silk like you show in your 2d tour? If you covered it in a previous video, sorry i must have missed it lol

[captain_duck]

Its in part 23 if i remember right. Basicly theres nothing to it, just dig out an big area. The trick is that the area needs to be next to a underground river or lake, since cave spiders spawn near underground rivers/lakes.

[KylonOrina]

Its in part 23 if i remember right. Basicly theres nothing to it, just dig out an big area. The trick is that the area needs to be next to a underground river or lake, since cave spiders spawn near underground rivers/lakes.

So you just let cave spider vermin run around the big area dropping webs? What do you do about random hostiles that pop up out of the water?

[captain_duck]

Its in part 23 if i remember right. Basicly theres nothing to it, just dig out an big area. The trick is that the area needs to be next to a underground river or lake, since cave spiders spawn near underground rivers/lakes.

So you just let cave spider vermin run around the big area dropping webs? What do you do about random hostiles that pop up out of the water?

You dont need a direct connection to the water, tunneling out a tile just near the underground river will have cave spiders spawning there, so you dont have to have any worries about enemies getting in the fort.

[KylonOrina]

You dont need a direct connection to the water, tunneling out a tile just near the underground river will have cave spiders spawning there, so you dont have to have any worries about enemies getting in the fort.

Ahh sweet! thanks man

[Shoku]

Man, i wish the site finder had an option to look for sand, and trees. Im trying to find a good site with lots of stuff for the tutorial, and its a lot of damn work trying to do this by hand.

Kinda late but if you really want a particular site but the first option the site finder gives you stinks you can just embark on it anyway then abandon. After that the site finder will give you another candidate since the first one will only be valid for reclaiming.

[captain_duck]

Man, i wish the site finder had an option to look for sand, and trees. Im trying to find a good site with lots of stuff for the tutorial, and its a lot of damn work trying to do this by hand.

Kinda late but if you really want a particular site but the first option the site finder gives you stinks you can just embark on it anyway then abandon. After that the site finder will give you another candidate since the first one will only be valid for reclaiming.

Thats really very late since the tutorial is over, but its sound advice for other players i guess.

[Neonivek]

I am a bit surprised you are so willing to do this compared that you may have to revise your videos possibly not that far into the future.

I better go watch these.

Also as a question: What will you do if a video becomes outdated and thus incorrect and you create a correct one?

I know you probably answered this already... but over 6 pages of reading is my limit.

Looking at your Tutorials, is there one that deals with dirrectly with how to contain Tantrums? Though I guess that would be in basic fortress design. Ill just have to keep looking.

[captain_duck]

I am a bit surprised you are so willing to do this compared that you may have to revise your videos possibly not that far into the future.

I better go watch these.

Also as a question: What will you do if a video becomes outdated and thus incorrect and you create a correct one?

I know you probably answered this already... but over 6 pages of reading is my limit.

Looking at your Tutorials, is there one that deals with dirrectly with how to contain Tantrums? Though I guess that would be in basic fortress design. Ill just have to keep looking.

These videos arent getting updated. The series is done. If something major changes thats to bad.

Also i cover moods in one of the videos near the beginning.

[Neonivek]

If something major changes thats to bad

More "When" then "If".

So It will be interesting to see if anyone will step up to the plate further down the line (1-3 years later) or if people will feel so overshadowed that they won't even bother. Ohh the Drama

Don't let what I am saying belittle your accomplishment. Dwarf Fortress badly needed a video tutorial since forever.

[bombcar]

Anyone have a torrent or otherwise easy way of downloading the Cinepack versions of all the files?

[Tormy]

Your new tutorials are excellent Cpt Duck, just like the old ones. Good job!