The purpose of this tutorial is to get you past that GIANT obstacle in Dwarf Fortress, which is, getting into the game. To do that, I will assume you know nothing of Dwarf Fortress, including what Dwarf Fortress is (if you do know what Dwarf Fortress is and just want to get started, jump to the next section). If you're new to the game DEFINETELY start with downloading Lazy Newb Pack INSTEAD of the standart version on the bay 12 games site. It has a lot of good addons and features that enhance the gameplay. Graphics and sounds included. Dwarf Therapist and DFhack (that are included into Lazy Newb Pack) are highly recommended to use.
For user-created tilesets, see. MODThis page includes.
The content is not part of normal DF as released. Changing game files can sometimes cause unexpected results, and should always be done with care and caution.are used to change the appearance of in the game. They usually come with certain and are designed to work together. They can significantly change the appearance of the game and make it easier for players to tell what is happening onscreen. This page serves as a repository for custom graphic sets made by users.
Screenshot of game using the Vettlingr Graphics PackDownload:orAuthor:vettlingrTile Size:32×32Resolution:1920×600Current Version:1.3DF Compatibility:0.44.12Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: October 08, 2019. This is a Dwarf Fortress Tileset for 32x32. Featuring over 1000 unique sprites for most creatures, professions and job titles, as well as environments, furniture, items and more.If you like your dwarves big-nosed and stunty, with a hint of Anglo-Saxon or Nordic design. Perhaps you like gothic horror or a darker style for your dwarven dungeon paired with a beautiful consistent design. Fret not, thy tileset pack is here!Meph Tileset Download:, orAuthor:MephTile Size:32×32Resolution:VariableCurrent Version:5.3DF Compatibility:0.44.12Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: September 10, 2019. The Meph tileset is the first graphical 32x32 tileset for Dwarf Fortress.
It was born from my research about tilesets, finding old, abandoned 24x and 32x sprites by Dibujor and Obsidian Soul, both inactive since 2015. I thought that their sprites are too good to waste and started with them as a basis for a new tileset.The Meph tileset uses Dfhack and TWBT.24×24 square graphics sets GemSet.
Screenshot of game using the Gemset Graphics PackDownload:orAuthor:DragonDePlatinoTile Size:24×24 / 48×48Resolution:1920×600Current Version:1.3 ɑ4DF Compatibility:0.42.04Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: May 17, 2015. The DFgraphics github version is currently the only one actively maintained.The first complete 24×24 graphics set for Dwarf Fortress, GemSet provides the aesthetics of ASCII and convenience of graphics.Drawn natively in a 24×24 resolution for 1080p and 4K displays, GemSet is the highest-resolution graphics set to-date. The entire graphics set uses a bright 32-color palette with the intention of keeping everything crystal-clear on even the highest-resolution displays. All profession graphics are color-coded according to their ASCII counterparts and black has been kept as the dominant color of the graphics set.All creature graphics are finished and TWBT support is currently in-development.Dungeon Set. Screenshot of game using Ironhand and Wormslayer's Graphics PackDownload:(and ),Author:Ironhand and WormslayerTile Size:18×18 /Resolution:1440×450Current Version:0.68DF Compatibility:0.44.12Installation:Available pre-installed or as a patchLast updated: June 24, 2018.16×16 square graphics sets Beefmo 2012 Download:Author:Beefmo and ThirinTile Size:16×16Resolution:1024×768 or higherCurrent Version:0.54DF Compatibility:0.34.11Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: Dec 26, 2012. No longer maintained.Exhaustive collection of sprites for all civilized races (dwarves, elves, goblins, humans, and kobolds) including unique images for each profession within each race, as well as zombie, skeleton, and ghost forms.
There is also a huge gallery of creatures including livestock, wildlife, and cavern fauna. Many of the animals are collected from other sets and modified to fit, plus many unique to this tile set - as such it is one of the most comprehensive collections of creature graphics available.
Most of the new 2012 animals and animal-men are present, though some are still TBD. The art style is clear and consistent with clean lines and solid colors; classic pixel art. There is also a version available patched onto Obsidian and ready to be used with LNP.
This version can be found.Geoduck's 16×16 Graphics Set. Screenshot of game using Geoduck's Graphics Set and Shizzle's ASCII tilesetDownload:Author:GeoduckTile Size:16×16Resolution:1024×768 or higherCurrent Version:2.0DF Compatibility:0.43.03Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: May 29, 2016Set for Dwaves/Goblins/Humans/Elves/Kobolds which attempts to combine compactness with greater simplicity, clarity and ease of viewing. Designed for Fortress mode play, but includes Adventurer tiles. Created from scratch, but originally inspired in part by PTTG's graphics set for.40d.Rally Ho! Graphics Set Download:,Author:RydelTile Size:16×16Resolution:1024×768 or higherCurrent Version:2.0DF Compatibility:0.43.05Installation:Instructions in readmeLast updated: March 27, 2017. The DFgraphics github version is currently the only one actively maintained.Rally Ho! Is a 16×16 graphics set for Dwarf Fortress 2016 (43.04-43.05) based on graphics from the Final Fantasy series of video games, especially the NES, SNES, GB, and GBA games.Mayday's Graphic Set.
Screenshot of game using Mayday's Graphic SetDownload:orAuthor:Tile Size:16×16Resolution:1280 horizontalCurrent Version:4005DF Compatibility:0.40.05Installation.Last updated: 28 July 2014. The DFgraphics github version is currently the only one actively maintained.Combined with a customized main tileset.
Credits go to Beefmo, Sphr, DR, Tocky, Herrbdog, Bane18, Dragon Warrior games and me (although I did much more organizing and editing than actually creating).There's an that supports 0.43.05 (the non-graphic related parts of the original mayday (key bindings, embark profile) have been sacrified to make forward ports easier).Obsidian Graphics Set. Screenshot of game using the Obsidian Graphics SetDownload:orAuthor:Tile Size:16×16Resolution:1024×768 or higherCurrent Version:0.8DF Compatibility:0.34.11 (unofficial DF2014 update available, see description)Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: July 24, 2013. The DFgraphics github version is currently the only one actively maintained.A graphics set that focuses on consistency and stylized realism to harmonize the different tiles and give a more 'medieval' atmosphere to the game. Unlike other tilesets, this also specifically sets aside different tiles for grass with modifications to their graphics raws. This makes it easier to distinguish pasturable areas from bare rock and sand, tell apart different biomes, as well as letting you plan green (or blue, if you're going with cave moss) gardens along your entrance halls.
Just make sure to forbid traffic on it to avoid trampling them to bare ground.Unofficial updates for DF2014 are bundled with PeridexisErrant's for Windows, fricy's for Mac, and Beautato's for Linux.Phoebus' Graphics Set. Screenshot of game using the Spacefox Graphics SetDownload:Author:SpacefoxTile Size:16×16Resolution:1280×400Current Version:43.05eDF Compatibility:0.43.05Installation:Instructions at download siteA tile and graphic set created with a simple, clean look as a goal. Inspired by Jolly Bastion and referenced from tile sets that have come before. This graphic and tileset is still very much a WIP. It should be completely playable as it is based off Phoebus' Tileset and comes with all of it's graphical assets.Tergel Graphics Set Download:,Author:CowThingTile Size:12×12 or 16×16Resolution:1024×768Current Version:5.0DF Compatibility:0.44.05Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: Dec 22, 2017. The DFgraphics github version is currently the only one actively maintained.Tergel is an ASCII tileset combined with simple pixel art. CowThing wanted to enhance the ASCII feel, while keeping the game readable, and give the game a happier feel.
This tileset was derived from Simple Mood by Rogue Yun. Also inspired by Taffer, Jolly Bastion, Quale's 'scroll-o-sprites', and many others.15×15 square graphics sets Duerer 15×15 Graphics Set. Screenshot of game using the Duerer graphics set.Download:Author:HaterSkaterTile Size:15×15Resolution:1280×400Current Version:0.6.ADF Compatibility:0.42.02Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: December 6, 2015. No longer maintained.That's it.
Engraved Dwarf Fortress.The idea of this set arose after a series of experiments including noise application to other tilesets, and, in other hand, after 4 year study of art history. Resulting tileset looks like hand drawn graphics and engravings made in XV-XVI century or maps of same epoch.12×12 square graphics sets Geoduck's 12×12 Graphics Set. Screenshot of game using Geoduck's Graphics Set and Shizzle's ASCII tilesetDownload:Author:GeoduckTile Size:12×12Resolution:1024×768Current Version:3.0DF Compatibility:0.34.11Installation:Instructions at download siteLast updated: May 22, 2013Set for Dwaves/Goblins/Humans/Elves/Kobolds which attempts to combine the compactness of 12×12 tiles with greater simplicity, clarity and ease of viewing. Designed for Fortress mode play, but includes Adventurer tiles. Created from scratch, but inspired in part by PTTG's graphics set for.40d. Goblin design taken from Dwarf Fortress Forum game-image.10×10 square graphics sets Taffer's Tilesets & Graphics. Screenshot of game using Taffer's Tileset & GraphicsDownload:Author:TafferTile Size:10×10, 20×20Resolution:AnyCurrent Version:4.8DF Compatibility:0.43.05Installation:Unzip over DF installLast updated: January 10, 2017Sharp looking, vanilla styled tilesets that strive to strike a good balance between nice, attractive graphics, while avoiding odd graphical oddities.
I have positioned many tiles carefully and put a lot of thought into each one, often obsessively so. I find the cumulative differences from the ASCII add quite a bit to the game. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and the update log attests to that, but the result is pleasing and well-polished. Alternate walls are included, as is the color set and racial graphics for dwarves, humans, elves, goblins, and kobolds.16×24 non-square graphics sets Anon's Tileset and Creature Graphics.