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PenguinBuddha

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Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« on: May 12, 2011, 01:59:28 pm »
I'm a programmer who just discovered DF and I love it! I haven't seen any mention of it so I assume the answer to my question is negative, but is the actual source code for Dwarf Fortress available?
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2011, 02:03:14 pm »
Nope. Closed source.

Toady said why, at some point, but I don't remember.
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 02:09:26 pm »
Quote from: billybobfred on May 12, 2011, 02:03:14 pm
Nope. Closed source.

Toady said why, at some point, but I don't remember.
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 02:09:51 pm »
I think it was summed up in...
  • The code is a mess
  • Toady wants to work with his own pace
  • He doesn't want to wait on others

He also said it might be open sourced at 1.0 (or it might not).
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2011, 02:21:15 pm »
1.0 is supposed to be sold commercially, so I doubt it.
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2011, 02:30:00 pm »
Commercially? Where did you hear that?
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2011, 02:36:51 pm »
I definitely remember him saying at several points that it would not be sold commercially.

He also said that he'd consider open-sourcing once it's done or he loses interest so that others can work on it. I doubt he'll ever finish it, so if you want the src you'll have to wait until he gets bored and moves on.
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2011, 02:45:44 pm »
Hmmm, I guess Ill just have to design my own game with some of the aspects I love about DF. Thanks for the quick replies, I might still try to design a mod I guess.
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 03:02:19 pm »
orly?  Well then, disregard that.  Either way, look up Goblin Camp.  It's DF on easy mode and apparently open source.
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Re: Dwarf Fortress Source Code
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 05:48:37 pm »
Quote from: Girlinhat on May 12, 2011, 03:02:19 pm
orly?  Well then, disregard that.  Either way, look up Goblin Camp.  It's DF on easy mode and apparently open source.
well it's DF as a Ages of ___ play style in a common RTS game play.
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