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I'm new to masterwork.  I got into dwarf fortress while it was far underway and it's taking me a while to catch up to all you Dwarven Nobles.  Right now I'm taking advantage of the new Masterwork.  When I'm choosing my civilization I want to know which race I'm starting with.  I noticed the tiles change as I scroll through them but other than making assumptions by reading the names it's usually a shot in the dark.  Is there a better way to choose race?

thanks,
crustie

Kobolds were active by default when I checked, maybe that's why you don't get picks. I haven't checked them out yet though so it's a guess.

you're right.  right now I'm not able to assign nobles.  When I go to the menu nothing shows up.  I'm still new with masterwork.

whenever I try to embark with this version I can never seem to start with picks or metal bars to make picks.  I did two world gens, same problem.

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The menu type.  The fonts. 

http://i.imgur.com/ZOCVklO.png

What are your favorite preparations.  I'm never sure what first skills I should give my dwarves.  They all end up learning something new.  Also, I tend to keep the items I leave with at a minimum.  Only what I need then I just build everything else there.  4 hens and a rooster, dogs, cats.  That's about it.  Are there any specialized set ups?

thanks.

Hello,

  I'm still fairly new to this game.  I have a habit of trying out new things so I'm constantly leaving fortresses to ruin just to start a new one to try something different.  Right now I'm looking for the most efficient way to run and manage workshops and stockpiles.  Right now I have a stockpile level above  my work shops then below that I have living quarters hospital and dining room then below that I repeat and mine veins.

If anyone has a some efficiency tips they would be greatly appreciated.  Layouts and screenshots would be cool too.

Thanks,

  XAN

is auto labor cheating.  I feel guilty