If you’ve been playing ‘Classic’ Dwarf Fortress for years (decades?), you may find yourself a bit confused by the interface changes. This guide is an attempt to list the differences so old school players can quickly find what they are looking for.
Premium UI Guide for OG Players
Where the #$@&%* Did That Go?
Farm Plots
- Farm plots are now under Build->Workshop
Military Menu
- The menu is the blue thing in the lower right, the ‘Squad’ menu.
Mason’s Workshop
- Stonecutter’s Workshop
Cancel Mining
- No longer in the mining menu, in it’s own “Remove Designation” menu.
Civilian Alert
- No longer exists.
Rooms
- Merged into ‘Zones’.
Kennels
- No longer exist, see “Vermin Catcher’s Workshop” for training.
Architecture Skill
- No longer exists.
More Guides:
- Dwarf Fortress – Definitive Aqifer Guide
- Dwarf Fortress – Connecting Those Infernal Stairs When Things Go Wrong
- Dwarf Fortress – Manual Mod Install Guide
- Dwarf Fortress – Embark: Prepare Carefully Item Improvements
- Dwarf Fortress – Kobold Kamp Guide
