: If playing Classic, download Dwarf Therapist . This external tool allows you to manage your dwarves' jobs and skills in a spreadsheet-style interface, which is significantly easier than the in-game menus. Essential Tips for Your First Fortress
: For the Classic version, the game comes in a .zip or .tar.bz2 archive. Extract it to a dedicated folder (e.g., C:\Games\DwarfFortress ). download dwarf
: The Dwarf Fortress Wiki is your bible. Every item, creature, and mechanic is documented there in extreme detail. System Requirements : If playing Classic, download Dwarf Therapist