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Questions about community games:
idunno:
Long time lurker, first time poster. Hi all.
Almost posted this in the community games forum, but that didn't seem right...and its not gameplay questions, either. So here it is.
I recently discovered the wonders of community games, and I'd like to get in on the fun. I just had a few questions about running one before I attempted hosting my own:
1. I've noticed a few games doing an excellent job of storytelling using ASCII art with the DF tileset. I'm both amazed and envious - can anyone recommend a good program for making pictures like that?
2. In a similar vein, taking screen shots and posting them - is there a function within DF that I'm missing, or do I need an external program?
Many thanks for any answers...and my endless compliments to everyone running community/succession games, both big and small. You guys are making the wait for the new version just bearable.
Katsuun:
Cant answer #1, but for #2, if you are using a PC, its Cntl-Prnt Screen (Assuming DF is in Full screen), paste it onto Paint, and save as a picture file.
GoneWacko:
--- Quote from: Katsuun on May 11, 2009, 09:18:52 am ---Cant answer #1, but for #2, if you are using a PC, its Cntl-Prnt Screen (Assuming DF is in Full screen), paste it onto Paint, and save as a picture file.
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ALT+Print Screen will take a picture of the currently active window only.
Christes:
For 1, I'm not quite sure. There was a DF paint utility a while back, but I'm not sure what it could do.
But for epic results, just make it yourself in-game. You know you want to :P
chaoticag:
DF paint is the program, as Christes says. You will, unfortunately, need to take a screenshot of the artwork and put it onto paint. It does varied ground automatically, but that is it.
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