User talk:EmLouBrough

This is the user talk page for EmLouBrough (talk) 15:04, 9 February 2016 (UTC)

Wiki Exercise #1
Dwarf Fortress is a video game developed by Tarn Adams, first released in Alpha in 2006. It uses text-based graphics to portray the procedurally generated worlds in which it takes place, which allows for a depth not possible with 2D or 3D games due to limitations in processing power. Examples of this depth include a combat system detailed enough to report on damage to individual limbs and organs; a dynamic weather system; and world histories, including the rise and fall of civilizations, which stretch over thousands of years. This makes it one of the most detailed and interesting games I have ever played.

It is not possible to win the game as there is no concrete goal beyond surviving for as long as possible. Because of this, an online community whose main goal is to have “fun” – to lose in as interesting a way as possible – has developed to share their exploits. Reading other player's stories can be just as fun as playing. Some of the more well-known contributions are the story of Boatmurdered and “Chasing the elusive mermaid”.

Boatmurdered was a game played by fourteen players using a single save file, passed from one to the next after one in-game year had elapsed. It was recorded as a Let's Play which detailed the progression of events "from somewhat casual daily elephant deaths to retired rulers rampaging and beating people to death (while burning alive)".

“Chasing the elusive mermaid” was a thread on the official Bay 12 Games forum in which members discussed the best way to harvest the bones of merpeople – a sentient species in the game – because they were very valuable at the time. Some people believe that the decrease in value of mermaid bones and the implementation of a mechanic which disallows the butchering of sentient species to the game came about because the developer was so disturbed by this thread. Ethical questions aside, this thread is a perfect example of how the level of detail means there is always something new to find.

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EmLouBrough (talk) 10:46, 10 February 2016 (UTC)

→ Hey Emma! I found your video game very interesting, as well as the main aim is to "have fun". I also think that is very complete, with all the 2D and 3D features. Furthermore I consider that is very interesting that you can interact with other people, and read real stories from other players. I found very useful the links that you've attached, too. Now I know a little bit more about video games, thank you! Nuriaj95 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 17:37, 8 March 2016 (UTC)