how to make dwarves happier in Dwarf Fortress?

Most of my dwarves are not happy, and I don't know how to make them happier in general. So, how can I properly make at least the angrier of them less unhappy/more happy? I really want to prevent them from starting a killing spree due to going Berserk. This is the number two cause of deaths on my Fortress. Version: 0.50 (Steam). What has been tried so far:. "Therapy Squad" suggested by the wiki: didn't work in reducing the number of really angry dwarves. The number was reduced, but only due to some of them dying/ . . . [More]

how to make dwarves happier in Dwarf Fortress?

Most of my dwarves are not happy, and I don't know how to make them happier in general. So, how can I properly make at least the angrier of them less unhappy/more happy? I really want to prevent them from starting a killing spree due to going Berserk. This is the number two cause of deaths on my Fortress. Version: 0.50 (Steam). What has been tried so far:. "Therapy Squad" suggested by the wiki: didn't work in reducing the number of really angry dwarves. The number was reduced, but only due to some of them dying/ . . . [More]

Dwarf Fortress Tree-cutting quota: where to check?

My barony has been scolded by a Elf Diplomat:. You have disrespected the trees in this area, but this is what we have come to expect from your stunted kind. Further abuse cannot be tolerated. Let this be a warning to you. Now it seems that Woodcutters are not cutting any wood anymore, and I really need to make more beds for my 150 people population. Most of them still have to lay on dirty ground!. So: where can I check my quota to see if I have no remaining trees left for cutting this year? Version: 0.50 (Steam). Question from us . . . [More]

Dwarf Fortress Tree-cutting quota: where to check?

My barony has been scolded by a Elf Diplomat:. You have disrespected the trees in this area, but this is what we have come to expect from your stunted kind. Further abuse cannot be tolerated. Let this be a warning to you. Now it seems that Woodcutters are not cutting any wood anymore, and I really need to make more beds for my 150 people population. Most of them still have to lay on dirty ground!. So: where can I check my quota to see if I have no remaining trees left for cutting this year? Version: 0.50 (Steam). Question from us . . . [More]

Using bikes over karts in time trials in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

I realized I never beaten staff times on MK8 and I'd like to give them a try. So, I watched several MK8 time trials on Youtube, and I noticed that bikes are often used. Is there a real advantage using a bike? I know that some bikes can exploit what it's called inside-drifting, but is it a must in order to compete with the best times out there? Or are bikes used for other reasons? Question from user pinckerman at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Looking at the current world records there doesn't seem to be a clear evi . . . [More]

Using bikes over karts in time trials in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

I realized I never beaten staff times on MK8 and I'd like to give them a try. So, I watched several MK8 time trials on Youtube, and I noticed that bikes are often used. Is there a real advantage using a bike? I know that some bikes can exploit what it's called inside-drifting, but is it a must in order to compete with the best times out there? Or are bikes used for other reasons? Question from user pinckerman at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Looking at the current world records there doesn't seem to be a clear evi . . . [More]

Damp wall ignored in Dwarf Fortress why?

I took as granted that Miners always detected damp walls and stopped mining in these cases. But a miner did not detect, or just decided to ignore, an obvious damp wall, and created a leak that led to a massive flooding of the Fortress. How is this possible? As most strange behaviors on Dwarf Fortress are not bugs, but purposely programmed by the developers, I would like to understand the factors that leads me to not trusting my Miners common sense anymore. Question from user BsAxUbx5KoQDEpCAqSffwGy554PSah at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

Damp wall ignored in Dwarf Fortress why?

I took as granted that Miners always detected damp walls and stopped mining in these cases. But a miner did not detect, or just decided to ignore, an obvious damp wall, and created a leak that led to a massive flooding of the Fortress. How is this possible? As most strange behaviors on Dwarf Fortress are not bugs, but purposely programmed by the developers, I would like to understand the factors that leads me to not trusting my Miners common sense anymore. Question from user BsAxUbx5KoQDEpCAqSffwGy554PSah at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

How do I know which version of Minecraft I have?

I don't know which version of Minecraft I have. I have regular Minecraft, not Java or anything else and I just don't know the version I have. Question from user Azalea at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Simply look at the bottom of Minecraft's title screen. At the bottom right or bottom left, you should see a number. (1.14.4, 1.13, etc.). If the number is in the bottom left, you are using Java Edition, also evident in the subtitle below the main title. If the number is in the bottom right, you are using Bedrock E . . . [More]

How do I know which version of Minecraft I have?

I don't know which version of Minecraft I have. I have regular Minecraft, not Java or anything else and I just don't know the version I have. Question from user Azalea at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Simply look at the bottom of Minecraft's title screen. At the bottom right or bottom left, you should see a number. (1.14.4, 1.13, etc.). If the number is in the bottom left, you are using Java Edition, also evident in the subtitle below the main title. If the number is in the bottom right, you are using Bedrock E . . . [More]

What is the optimum pattern to place crops in Minecraft?

What factors affect soil hydration and crop growth time? What is the most efficient layout of dirt and water to grow crops? Question from user Joe Dovahkiin at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Like Brant said, tilled soil will stay tilled if it has a water tile four blocks or less away. Even though a large field of crops would result in the quickest growth time, this is not necessarily the most efficient method of farming as you would need to crouch to avoid the trampling of crops, and it's not easy to access each tile. There i . . . [More]

What is the optimum pattern to place crops in Minecraft?

What factors affect soil hydration and crop growth time? What is the most efficient layout of dirt and water to grow crops? Question from user Joe Dovahkiin at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Like Brant said, tilled soil will stay tilled if it has a water tile four blocks or less away. Even though a large field of crops would result in the quickest growth time, this is not necessarily the most efficient method of farming as you would need to crouch to avoid the trampling of crops, and it's not easy to access each tile. There i . . . [More]

Too easy on normal in Hogwarts Legacy?

Hey all just wondering if there any others here who find this game really easy on normal mode? Also be curious to know if the same folks who find this quite easy play games like Dark Souls etc. I very rarely get injured in Hogwarts Legacy, I'm like a reflexes ninja with my character. Got my spells mapped out and memorised. It's great fun fighting dark wizards /"poachers" but it's easy after putting in hundreds of hours (possibly 1000s by now tbh lol) into the Soulsborne games. Gonna do a hard mode with no unforgivabl . . . [More]

Too easy on normal in Hogwarts Legacy?

Hey all just wondering if there any others here who find this game really easy on normal mode? Also be curious to know if the same folks who find this quite easy play games like Dark Souls etc. I very rarely get injured in Hogwarts Legacy, I'm like a reflexes ninja with my character. Got my spells mapped out and memorised. It's great fun fighting dark wizards /"poachers" but it's easy after putting in hundreds of hours (possibly 1000s by now tbh lol) into the Soulsborne games. Gonna do a hard mode with no unforgivabl . . . [More]

Agitated Giant Thrips: how to properly deal with them in Dwarf Fortress?

The number one cause of death on my Fortress is: attack by flying insects. As they don't activate the Cage Traps, because they don't touch the ground, which are the possible ways to deal with this frequent menace? Version: 0.50 (Steam). What has been tried so far:. Order squads to kill the insects: they kill the insects easily because they are armored, armed, and well-trained. But they can only reach the insects after some of my civil dwaves were already killed by just one insect, so some live loss is inevitable this way, an . . . [More]

Agitated Giant Thrips: how to properly deal with them in Dwarf Fortress?

The number one cause of death on my Fortress is: attack by flying insects. As they don't activate the Cage Traps, because they don't touch the ground, which are the possible ways to deal with this frequent menace? Version: 0.50 (Steam). What has been tried so far:. Order squads to kill the insects: they kill the insects easily because they are armored, armed, and well-trained. But they can only reach the insects after some of my civil dwaves were already killed by just one insect, so some live loss is inevitable this way, an . . . [More]

Is there a way to compare game prices in different stores?

Sometimes I get games a bit cheaper on Humble Store or Fanatical, but I wonder: is there's a way to see if it's even cheaper somewhere else? Question from user HappyCat at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Yes! There are price comparison websites, for example gg.deals. It sorts prices by best deal and tells you where to buy cheap Steam games. Note that it's not always a Steam key that you're buying, depends on the store. It also tells you if the game's available in some subsription based library or if it's ev . . . [More]

Is there a way to compare game prices in different stores?

Sometimes I get games a bit cheaper on Humble Store or Fanatical, but I wonder: is there's a way to see if it's even cheaper somewhere else? Question from user HappyCat at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Yes! There are price comparison websites, for example gg.deals. It sorts prices by best deal and tells you where to buy cheap Steam games. Note that it's not always a Steam key that you're buying, depends on the store. It also tells you if the game's available in some subsription based library or if it's ev . . . [More]

How do I get SCUBA gear in GTA 5?

I am looking for a way to equip Scuba gear outside of a mission. I know that you are automatically equipped with scuba gear when you exit the Submersible while in water. Can anyone other than the owner of the Sonar Collections Dock enter the Submersible? If not, is there another one around? Barring that, is there another way to get scuba gear? Question from user ChargingPun at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: There was a Strangers and Freaks mission involving Michael and Abigail where you have to collect submarine parts for h . . . [More]

How do I get SCUBA gear in GTA 5?

I am looking for a way to equip Scuba gear outside of a mission. I know that you are automatically equipped with scuba gear when you exit the Submersible while in water. Can anyone other than the owner of the Sonar Collections Dock enter the Submersible? If not, is there another one around? Barring that, is there another way to get scuba gear? Question from user ChargingPun at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: There was a Strangers and Freaks mission involving Michael and Abigail where you have to collect submarine parts for h . . . [More]