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[PeridexisErrant]

The Starter Pack has updated!  As usual, you can get it here.

I'm calling this "the update update" - it's got a new function in the launcher that checks if an update is available, and also includes an updated data-copying script that can pull your stuff out of any pack since 40_03.  You also get an update to Dwarf Therapist, and embark profiles are back better than ever before!

Changelog: 
 - updated launcher to v19.1; it can now notify you when an updated pack is available (you can of course disable this the first time it does so, or set a reminder)
 - removed symlinks script; it seems to be responsible for some problems and isn't that important
 - removed user blueprints folder; use the UGC folder or your own system
 - modified embark profiles:  now split into four thematic files in "/LNP/useful/Embark Profiles/"
 - new "default_profiles" set for DF2014 installed by default, others can be manually added
 - fixed soundsense config for 40_04
 - updated Dwarf Therapist to v23.1; misc fixes and tweaks
 - updated Mayday graphics for 40_04
 - completed and added data-copying script; it can pull from any starter pack or vanilla DF since 40_03

MD5 checksum:  11581B7A429F9C59FD1D6D6EF12717B6

[salithus]

TPB: http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/10608708

Magnet: magnet:?xt=urn:btih:ce961844fd77872ddd11036dd43ada3b5a0c6ea7&dn=Dwarf+Fortress+40_04+Starter+Pack+r2&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.openbittorrent.com%3A80&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.publicbt.com%3A80&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.istole.it%3A6969&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Fopen.demonii.com%3A1337

[salithus]

Also just want to say that it's crazy that there are already 40 downloads from DFFD in the 30m it took me to notice the new version and get a torrent out there.

[Zemalf]

Really like the data-copying script (thanks for the time saved!), and impressed by the quality of the pack in every other way too. Kudos to you sir!

[Zeranamu]

Been using this for a while and figured it was time for me to say thanks for all the work, Peridexis.

[SirPrefect]

New to DF and having fun, and this starter pack really helped.
I'm not at all new to using & configuring mods but this pack is a great help for newbies.
Thanks for your effort.

P.S. Thanks extended of course to the game designers and modders 

[Burakin]

Hi,

Just thought i'd let yo u know that the latest legacy pack (r66)
is causing crashes in world gen - somehwere between year 150 and 500 usually.

I've been unable to determine the cause - no errors etc just CTD.

Using the exact same enhanced generation parameters in r62 causes no such problems.

If I can supply you with info that helps you troubleshoot - i'd be happy to.

Burakin

ps i love the change in r66 where the keys to move around the embark site are no longer the alt-resize the embark area. Little things that go a long way.

[EarlGreyHot]

worst thing is redownloading the huge 50 mb file every other day.

[PeridexisErrant]

worst thing is redownloading the huge 50 mb file every other day.

Don't feel you have to!  Each version of the pack should continue to work fine for as long as you want to play with it - and if there's a specific thing you want to update, I try to make the changelog detailed enough to replicate specific changes.  My personal install usually lags a few versions behind the main pack, and I don't even have to download it!

[PeridexisErrant]

Hi all.  For those still playing v34.11, the legacy starter pack has received it's last-ever update.  It will be available indefinitely on this page.

A combination of things have combined to end things here: 
 - almost all new development is focussed on support for v40.xx and its new features
 - 40.05 will have more bugfixes than any other release since (at least) 2009, and when released tomorrow will spell the end of 34.11 as most-stable version
 - the above mean it's no longer worth the time and energy to maintain a second pack

But this is no reason for sadness!  This last release integrates the graphics breakthroughs of the last 34.11 days, allowing you to use Text will be Text (including multilevel view and item sprites) with any graphics packs.  It also includes a modded version of the Stonesense overlay, which is compatible with the TwbT rendered so you can switch smoothly between them and even have clear text in the sidebar!

The last changelog for a 34.11 Starter Pack:
- updated Dwarf Therapist to v22.0; improved roles and optimiser, many other tweaks
- using custom stonesense version that is compatible with TwbT
- changed all graphics settings for TwbT compatibility (except ASCII default)
- activated Text will be Text for all graphics packs (except ASCII default)
- updated TwbT to v3.31

MD5 checksum:  15134BE1442A9C2C63E14C3F84EA235A

I'll admit there's a touch of nostalgia involved... but mostly, I'm excited.  After all - this legacy pack is already on a different page, and falling further behind on a daily basis.  From tomorrow, I'm recommending that everyone, players old and new, jump straight in to the newest version.  Don't cower in the safe old mountainhomes; get out there and strike the earth!

[RabblerouserGT]

Sweet, thanks for the update. Might continue 0.34 until 0.40 gets DFHack.

SPEAKING OF DFHACK...
... would you be willing, well.. once this guy's plugin is ready, to include this as an option possibly in the DFHack tab of the launcher?

It's a UI interface plugin for adventure mode that makes adventure mode's inventory screen more intuitive. Quite sexy, too.
Figure it makes sense given this update has updated adventure mode with leaps and bounds.

EDIT: And new DF version expected today.

[goodvibesforyou]

I was wondering if it were possible for future releases to also be uploaded to Mega.co.nz.

DFFD has been terribly slow for some reason. 128kbs on a 200Mbit connection..

[salithus]

I was wondering if it were possible for future releases to also be uploaded to Mega.co.nz.

DFFD has been terribly slow for some reason. 128kbs on a 200Mbit connection..

I'll have a torrent up shortly.

[malvado]

Been a user of these packs for a good while now ,due to an eye/brain injury I have problems playing vanilla Dwarf fortress ,and having this starter pack with different graphic packs makes it possible for me to enjoy this incredible game without having visual problems
So thank you a lot for continuing and improving this Pack more and more, Thanks a lot again!


I've got a request , if possible :

I personally tend to adjust skill gain / stat gain variables a bit myself , seeing how a miner can gain Legendary mining almost without increasing his stats is a bit irritating.
Then you get skill decay that kicks inn and so on.

What would be nice is if it could be possible to adjust some of those parameters directly from the Starter Pack Gui , for example toggle Skill decay on / off , Skill / stat gain ratio ( 1x , 2x , 3x etc).

[salithus]

PeridexisErrant LNP r67

TBP: http://thepiratebay.se/details.php?id=10642131

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