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Ok, so i the interface is definitely not so swell....If a player can stand the gfx he might be turned away by the interface. i was the first three times i tried df.  No matter how hardcore ascii or df stock graphics you are, you have to admit you get annoyed by the interface once in a while, or ALOT in my case.

And recently i had the idea: Interface design contest. This would be completely useless without the consent of toady ofcourse. I guess he could take some time off from making teh game and work on implementing the winners interface after the next release. or the relevent source could be given to people willing (and know how) to code it, like the 40d#s.

I would like to see how this flies with the great one. if he is planning on doing it himself im sure it would be superb. but a concept contest could be fun and productive.

What'dya guys think? ( i guess it doesnt matter, but what does the great one one think?)

WoW, this looks great. Pretty much what i was doing (nothing released yet) but with alot more depth. I would definitely be willing to contribute to this project. Things I have but you do not atm:

Ice/Fire Crystal infusion into weapons. this converts the weapons damage into Heat/Cold.

Non-giant dominant races: I have added Iergons (advanced lizard men, think...argonians) Gnomes, hobgoblins, orcs, high elfs, and gremlins. all unique.

And last. The reason all races above are unique (well besides from size, DB, and custom hand to hand attacks). Unique weapons. All races have their own weapons. some are very unique. Like the dwarven ax-bow. a cross bow that can serve as an axe, a rangers best friend. Each race is better at something that another, humans have superb swords, and iergons have amazing spears. it makes trading with these races worthwhile.

Magic, The high elves use magic for everything, this creates some funny incidents, and awesome battles.

If you like these ideas I will definately be willing to contribute and test ( you meantioned not being able to play df?) aswell as make some gfx.

 

This could be epic win. More so if "Just let this fort run itself" was implemented.

i am sending toady my huge char of change and all the paper money in my desk next update.

No you have not.

Oh no. Not really a big deal to ME. i am fine with normal ASCII  .
I am working on a mod and was just wanting to make stuff look a little more appealing for people incapable of understanding the magnificence of ASCII.

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What about the standard GFX sheet? can I add more to that and assign numbers? or is there a limit.

SPESS MEHRAINS err i mean DORFS

DORFS IN SPEASSSSS

I would cum buckets.