Step right up! The first ever Allegro.cc Dwarf Fortress Succession Game is here!

Brief Overview:
This thread will be dedicated to the creation and completion of a succession-style community game of Dwarf Fortress.

Rules of Play:

1. Each player will play through one (1) year of the game - from spring till spring. You'll have full control over the operations and expansion of the fortress.

2. You'll name one dwarf after yourself, making sure not to alter any previously named dwarfs.

3. When your one year is finished, you'll compress your saved game to a zip file and upload it to this thread.

4. An unmodded version of DF will be used (v0.28.181.40d)

5. Please don't use a modded version. Although, feel free to manually change the graphic/tile set.

6. When you're finished with your round, please include a screenshot of the work you've done as well as a brief description of any events that unfolded.

Dates:

1. Anytime: You may enter play at any time. However...

2. After Monday 29 @ 5am GMT: This is the cutoff date to be in the initial randomized round. After this day, if you wish to play, your name will simply be added to the end of the list.

3. Monday 29 @ 4am GMT: The list of all players will be randomized, and the resulting list will be posted on this thread.

4. Each player will get a (maximum) of one week to complete their one year of in-game play. If we don't hear from you for an extended period of time, we'll just continue from the last saved game.

Entry:
To participate, just post to this thread letting me know, and I'll add your name to the list.

Links:
Dwarf Fortress download (version 0.28.181.40d please)
[url http://dwarf.lendemaindeveille.com/index.php/Indecisive%27s_illustrated_fortress_mode_tutorial]DF Wiki Tutorial
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Current Players (list will be randomized on Monday 29 @ 4am GMT)

1. Decepto

2. X-G

3. Vanneto

4. gnolam

edit: These rules are open to discussion and may be changed.

Also, we should discuss the starting items/skills. I suggest we use those outlined in the wiki tutorial:

http://www.dwarffortresswiki.net/index.php/Your_first_fortress#Buying_skills_and_items

I wish to take part in this time-travelling technology you seem to possess.

Each dynasty should be posted with screenshots and a story. That should be in the rules or something.

I haven't run into this problem. It seems to eat up about 10% of one core on both my laptop and desktop.

I usually work in this order:

1. Build stairs
2. Mine room for stockpiles and build
3. Mine room for workshops and build (you'll need to destroy the caravan first)
4. Build a door to seal off the refuse stockpile.
5. Build living quarters.
6. Build basic defenses
7. --- I'm still new, so this is where I start exploring other options ---

The game is really deep. I've just scratched the surface.

I've added it.

I agree with the storytelling bit, just like in the Elephants link X-G posted in the other thread.

Edgar: Maybe this Wiki article will help you.

"please include a screenshot of the work you've done"

screenshot.txt

I'm heading to bed early tonight. I didn't anticipate the amount of homework I'd have. Plus, people aren't exactly queuing up at the last moment.

Upon using an uber sophisticated randomization method, here is the order of play.

1. Vanneto
2. gnolam
3. Edgar
4. X-G
5. Decepto

Vanneto, feel free to start tomorrow. Please have your game in by monday of next week. Good luck and Dwarfspeed.

I traded you places. I hope that's fair.

I wouldn't have minded being added onto the end of the list but that's fine.

Currently I'm trying to get the hang of building a tower that's easily defensible. How do the Fortifications work in the game? It looks like you can place them anywhere but aren't they supposed to go next to a wall? I'm also having trouble with workers getting stuck in the stuff they're making. They're already thirsty from being stuck there. Hopefully the ramps and floors I said to build will be made in time to get them down.
http://www.allegro.cc/files/attachment/596578

Indeed I am. I had computer trouble. I will started playing. But I must warn you, I am a lousy fortress builder, don't expect the fortress to be anything special when I leave it.

Damn, its been already a week, didn't notice that. I'll try to play this year as fast as possible.

Yeah I just noticed that it says 29-9-2008 when Decepto posted... I am quite sure I saw 24-9-2008 yesterday.

Well I will certainly do my best, Ive built some fortresses in the past weeks, but nothing compared to what 'the pros' do. Damn, those are big!