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Dwarf Fortress => DF Modding => Tilesets and Graphics => Topic started by: feorh on June 08, 2022, 05:28:01 am
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Hi there!
I've decided to dwell into DF after 10+ years of hiatus.
This time I wanna do it with a tileset.
I've looked at some tiles: spacefox and phoebus look really nice.
Are there anything else comparable?
What tilesets have the most tiles?
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Noone?
Have I broken some rule with an inept question?:D
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Noone?
Have I broken some rule with an inept question?:D
Hi, no don't worry about that, the forum usually is pretty quiet without too-many new developments.
LNP does come with a lot, but there's plenty to offer. I personally use grim tileset (which i've had to partially write in the init myself, it being a legacy pack), but if its 10 years you've been gone, you might want to get DFhack so you can use TWBT and utilize the image-swap capabilities it can offer you, with some highly implemented tilesets being able to distinguish spritesheets from just materials alone.
- Im unsure on the side if the current state of world affairs (covid, war in the east) has also whittled down active member numbers.
Also i suppose the modding community and tileset community at large are holding their breath until the graphical release of the game on steam and they have a proper idea on how to break-new ground for tilesets.
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A fair amount of the forum has gone into hibernation waiting for the Steam/itch.io release.
A favorite tileset of mine is Bitlands (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=172607.0), as it lies aesthetically close to the ASCII I play with otherwise, though it also requires TWBT and can be a bit of a bother to set up. Its simple style also facilitates mod compatibility which is a plus.
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Thanks for all the ideas, guys, will check them all out!
By the way what about the steam release - is it really really going to happen this summer?
Cause I'm pretty sure DF is on my steam wishlist since circa 2015 :)
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By the way what about the steam release - is it really really going to happen this summer?
No, latest estimation (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=174112.msg8354566#msg8354566) was the "earliest possible launch date would be in the fall".
What does LF in your thread title stand for?
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"Looking For" I guess:)
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There are so many good tilesets, it really depends on your taste. Try a few. The lazy noob pack offers a couple of interesting tilesets and it's user friendly.
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I think you can try to take a look here (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=175652.0), it could help to take a look on some tilesets without wandering around the forum.