Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents


[edit] General FAQ

[edit] Game Basics


Game Basics FAQ
What is the Z-Axis?
What is the point of the game?
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[edit] Game interface


Interface FAQ
What do these symbols represent?
What do the flashing icons mean?
How do I make the game run faster?
How do I accomplish tasks with fewer keystrokes?
What are the recommended key bindings if I have a laptop or other unusual keyboard?
Where can I get color graphic tiles for this game?
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[edit] Starting a game


Starting FAQ
Quick launch
The bare minimum you need to know to get you from installation, to playing
How do I get my dwarves to do stuff?
Where in the world should I settle?
Where in my area should I build my fort?
What should I build first?
What skills and items should I equip my dwarves with?
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[edit] The Environment FAQ

[edit] Magma


Magma FAQ
Practically everything Magma related
What can I use to make magma-proof items?
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[edit] Wood


Wood FAQ
Do I really need wood?
Where can I get wood?
How do I build an underground tree farm?
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[edit] Water


Water FAQ
How do I move water up levels?
Can dwarves swim to the surface for air?
How deep is the water?
Is it possible to melt ice in order to get water during winter?
How do I build a well?
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[edit] The Fortress FAQ

[edit] Buildings


Building FAQ
Why when I try to build a bed/door/chair does it say needs bed/door/chair?
How do I construct a wall from a particular direction?

How do I designate rooms or areas?

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[edit] Moods


Moods FAQ
What's the easiest way to check moods?
How do I get my dwarves to sleep peacefully?
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[edit] Workshops


Workshops FAQ
How do I make steel?
How do I make glass?
How do I make cloth?
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[edit] Skill-specific FAQ

[edit] Farming


Farming FAQ
How do I build a Farm?
What is the best crop?
How do I manage my seeds and crops?
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[edit] Military


Military FAQ
How do I get my dwarves to fight?
Recruiting, equipping, and managing your military
How do I train my dwarves' martial skills?
How do I train and deploy animals when needed?
Help! My civilians keep running into combat!
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[edit] Mining


Mining FAQ
How do I get my dwarves to haul stones only from certain areas?
How do I find ores to mine?
How do I get my dwarves to haul ores and ignore useless stones?
How do I get rid of all this stone?
How do I stop miners from falling in channels as they dig them?
What causes a cave-in?
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[edit] Add a category

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