I'm surprised, but it seems there is not a Linux LNP. Though, it has been asked before. And Lucas
did say there are plans to make the LNP GUI open-source.
Most of the contents of LNP (see the
LNP OP) are, technically, cross-platform. Though some, like
DFHack, have separate versions for Linux and OSX.
Anyway, if you find graphic icons preferable to ASCII, perhaps you'd find one of the following Linux builds useful?
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Phoebus' Graphic Set (Pre-Installed LINUX)*
Accelerated DF Phoebus Linux (see
thread for differences from the official DF)
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Accelerated DF Ironhand Linux (see
thread for differences from the official DF)
There are a few differences between graphic sets like Phoebus, Ironhand, and
Mayday's, but it's mostly a matter of taste. However, to use Ironhand you should have a screen resolution of at least 1440 pixels horizontal. Phoebus and Mayday sets only need 1280 pixels horizontal to display clearly.
Also, you might be interested in
Manila Dwarf Fortress Launcher. It is a Java app, so it works on all systems. Manilla sports
some (not all) of the features of the LNP GUI. But it boasts some features that the LNP GUI lacks. Among others, it allows you to swap between
tilesets with the click of the mouse. And you can install or remove certain mods this way, too.
The author mistakenly left the Linux ASCII version of Dwarf Fortress in the "df" folder (in a .tar), which is why it's a big download.
But you don't have to stick with ASCII to use Manilla. After installing Manilla, you could delete the Linux ASCII .tar and install one of the graphical versions (mentioned above) inside the "df" folder. Just don't use the "Check for updates" button if you do this as it
might break your install. (The readme has full instructions.)
Some of the video tutorials I mentioned earlier should help you walk through the difficulties of the game:
Note that captnduck's tutorials assume viewers use the Lazy New Pack if they want to play along (i.e., same embark settings). So Ahhugotme's DF tutorials might be more to your liking. I watched Ahhugotme's part 1 to review his style and he really baby-steps viewers through every detail.
Even so, captnduck's can still be informative to watch. I learned DF by watching his vids, as have
many others.
>-EDIT-< I just stumbled across this:
Linux DF InstallerA Mojosetup based installer for the Linux version of dwarf fortress which includes the option to download and install the following:
Utilities:
Dwarf Therapist
Stone Sense with DFHack
Graphic packs:
[Mayday] or [Phoebus] or [Ironhand] graphics.
If you combine that with
Manila Dwarf Fortress Launcher (by installing the above
inside Manilla's "df" folder), I think you'd get something approximating LNP. However, you might consider also installing the
SoundSense sound and music engine as it really adds to the DF experience. SoundSense is another Java app and it can be installed anywhere.
Also, there's
Dwarf Therapist Linux libQT, for those who just want the Linux version by itself.
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