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[Mictlantecuhtli]

It strikes me as ironic that a game would model a dwarf, which originated in a system that did not use hp bars, with hp bars.

I'm fairly sure that, at some point, DF used simple health numbers. That may have very well been in the version that Boatmurdered used.

Naw. We've always had the limb system.

This looks neat, though.

[GiglameshDespair]

Didn't undead have health points? They certainly did in v0.31.

[Mictlantecuhtli]

Yeah. That's undead. They used the normal system until that was broken for them, and a placeholder HP was introduced for that specifically.

[Orange Wizard]

I think Toady's changing the undead-HP system this next version, too. "Pulping" or somesuch was mentioned.

Anyway, as to the game, I shall download and play it momentarily.

[than402]

i've just finished the game.it's very well made,and definitely worth checking out.it got pretty much everything it needed right:the atmosphere,the music,the obstacles,the monsters,...

[Talvieno]

Excited to try this out.

It also largely ignores established Dwarf Fortress lore (I haven’t played any Dwarf Fortress).

You should. You really should.

Edit: Played it through. It's really good - I was actually impressed. I'm surprised you didn't put Toady One or even Dwarf Fortress in the credits, though. (Actually, that makes me kind of concerned. Why didn't you put Dwarf Fortress or Tarn in the credits? Or even better, a link to Bay12.)
 Also, the bosses were kind of GiantSpaceFleaFromNowhere, but, the fights were fun anyway.

[4maskwolf]

Correction: where do you find the first weapon, 'cause I don't know where it is and keep being killed by the first creature.

[Talvieno]

Correction: where do you find the first weapon, 'cause I don't know where it is and keep being killed by the first creature.

Avoid the first creature. You'll find the weapon later - it's a crossbow. It only stuns.

[4maskwolf]

Correction: where do you find the first weapon, 'cause I don't know where it is and keep being killed by the first creature.

Avoid the first creature. You'll find the weapon later - it's a crossbow. It only stuns.

yep, just figured out that the critter can be outrun.

[Eldiran]

I'm glad people are liking it! : D

Excited to try this out.

It also largely ignores established Dwarf Fortress lore (I haven’t played any Dwarf Fortress).

You should. You really should.

Edit: Played it through. It's really good - I was actually impressed. I'm surprised you didn't put Toady One or even Dwarf Fortress in the credits, though. (Actually, that makes me kind of concerned. Why didn't you put Dwarf Fortress or Tarn in the credits? Or even better, a link to Bay12.)
 Also, the bosses were kind of GiantSpaceFleaFromNowhere, but, the fights were fun anyway.

Oh, believe me, I tried to play Dwarf Fortress. I really respect it, but I eventually found making my own game was easier than properly learning to play : P

And you make a very good point... I'm not sure why I didn't think to credit Dwarf Fortress/Tarn. Even if I didn't draw from it directly, it would have been a nice tip of the hat. If I release a patch, I'll include that.

[Orange Wizard]

As far as I'm concerned, the game is absolutely fantastic. It looks and sounds good, and it's really quite fun.

Well done, sir/madam.

[Talvieno]

As far as I'm concerned, the game is absolutely fantastic. It looks and sounds good, and it's really quite fun.

Well done, sir/madam.

Aye, excellent work all around. Wouldn't have minded some more DF references, but that's just me being nitpicky. Very great job. And glad to hear about the patch thing - who knows, you might draw some people to DF yourself.

[Mephansteras]

Sounds interesting! I'll have to give this a try later.

[smirk]

Welp, just finished this. It was pretty frickin' terrifying 0_o   Music and sound effects were excellent, pacing and atmosphere were spot-on. What really got me though was

Spoiler: Seriously, don't open. Plot stuff. (click to show/hide)

the child's death. It was wrenching.

Oh my god, run! RUN!!! ..Sweet Armok, why?! He was just a wee bairn! He dinnae stand a chance! What'd he ever do tae deserve that?!   ;_;

More than worth the playthrough! Thanks to you and your team for making this, Eldiran!

[hops]

I'm going to try it out, so I'll edit my opinion in later. Maybe. Possibly. I'm not good at sharing my opinion anyways.