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The happiest man in gaming hates generative AI
Dwarf Fortress co-creator Tarn Adams expresses immense enthusiasm for game development, particularly the procedural generation of magic systems in the upcoming Myth and Magic update. However, he voices strong concerns about generative AI, fearing its potential to devalue human work and its bloated code. Adams also discusses the success of Dwarf Fortress on Steam, the community's incredible modding achievements, and the financial realities of running Bay 12 Games.
Dwarf Fortress co-creator says his life as a millionaire is 'basically like reattaining what my parents could do…
Dwarf Fortress co-creator Tarn Adams discussed his life as a millionaire, stating that his current financial security is akin to regaining what his parents could achieve with regular jobs. Despite the game's success, selling over a million copies and enabling this lifestyle, Adams confirmed that development on the game, including the upcoming Myth and Magic update, continues unchanged.
Holy crap, it's happening: Dwarf Fortress gets its first Myth and Magic update later this year, bringing each…
Dwarf Fortress is set to receive its first major 'Myth and Magic' update later this year, introducing procedural magic systems deeply integrated with each world's unique cosmology. This decade-in-the-making update, developed by Bay 12 Games with assistance from Kitfox Games, aims to create emergent magical situations and allow for deep magical research within the simulation. The update will feature new magic effects, materials, rituals, and ancient ruins, all tied to the fundamental workings of each generated universe.
Dwarf Fortress is going prehistoric, with 100 new creatures you can befriend, fight, or eat
Dwarf Fortress is receiving a major update that adds 100 new prehistoric creatures, including dinosaurs and extinct animals from various geological eras. Developed by Bay 12 Games and published by Kitfox Games, the update allows players to encounter, fight, or even domesticate these creatures. The update, launching June 25, also includes optimizations and UI upgrades.
