What Is Dwarf Fortress?
Dwarf Fortress is a fantasy computer game developed by Tarn and Zach Adams. The game was first released in 2006 and has become one of the most popular and beloved simulation games of all time. In the game, you are tasked with managing a colony of dwarves, from the construction of buildings to the management of resources. One of the most important tasks is to feed your dwarves and your animals, which can be a daunting task for new players. This guide will show you how to feed your animals in Dwarf Fortress.
How To Feed Animals In Dwarf Fortress
The first step in feeding animals in Dwarf Fortress is to make sure you have a food stockpile. Food stockpiles are areas designated by the game where food is stored and managed. When you create a new game, a food stockpile will automatically be created near the entrance of your fortress. You can also create additional stockpiles by pressing the ‘b-stockpiles’ key in the game. Once you have a food stockpile, you can place food items inside it. Food items can include cooked meals, plants, and other items that animals can eat.
Gathering Food Items
Once you have a food stockpile, you can begin to gather food items for your animals. The best way to do this is to assign a ‘gatherer’ to go out and collect food. You can assign a gatherer by selecting a dwarf and pressing the ‘g’ key. This will open a menu of available gathering tasks. You can then select the ‘gather food’ task and assign it to your dwarf. Your dwarf will then go out and gather food items, which will be added to your food stockpile.
Harvesting Crops
You can also grow crops to feed your animals. To do this, you’ll need to designate a farming area in your fortress. You can do this by pressing the ‘b-zones’ key in the game. You’ll then need to select the ‘farm’ option, which will create a farm zone. Once you’ve created a farm zone, you’ll need to assign a ‘planter’ to plant and harvest crops. You can assign a planter by selecting a dwarf and pressing the ‘p’ key. This will open a menu of available tasks, which includes the ‘plant crops’ and ‘harvest crops’ tasks. You can then assign these tasks to your dwarf and they will begin planting and harvesting crops, which can then be added to your food stockpile.
Storing Food Items
Once you’ve gathered and harvested food items, you’ll need to store them in your food stockpile. You can do this by pressing the ‘b-stockpiles’ key and selecting the ‘store food’ option. This will open a menu of available food items, which you can then select and store in your food stockpile. You can also designate specific areas of your stockpile for different types of food items. This will make it easier to find the food items you need when feeding your animals.
Feeding Animals
Once you have food items stored in your food stockpile, you can begin to feed your animals. To do this, you’ll need to assign a ‘feeder’ to your animals. You can assign a feeder by selecting a dwarf and pressing the ‘f’ key. This will open a menu of available tasks, which includes the ‘feed animals’ task. You can then assign this task to your dwarf and they will begin to feed your animals. You can also designate specific types of food items to feed your animals, such as plants or cooked meals.
Conclusion
Feeding animals in Dwarf Fortress can be a daunting task for new players, but with this guide, it’s easy to get started. You’ll need to create a food stockpile, gather food items, harvest crops, and store food items in your stockpile. You’ll also need to assign a feeder to your animals to begin feeding them. With these steps, you can easily feed your animals in Dwarf Fortress.