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164 tweak mods
- Stoneworking Expandedby KurumukisI've always found it goes against my idea of craftsdwarfship that dwarves cannot construct certain furniture such as beds out of stone. This mod expands the selection of items you can construct at a stoneworker's workshop* to include: - Beds - Bins - Cages - Minecarts - Stepladders - Wheelbarrows...23.2k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Transparent (Glass) Floorsby SneedMakes glass floors more transparent! Had a thonk about graphics and the vanilla glass floors being slightly transparent and realized the game is fine with you using transparent png's on the sprites and tiles themselves. So I figured, why not make the glass floors more like glass floors? By defaul...10.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Cooler World Namesby DPh KrakenIncreases the variety of generated names for the world and locations. Adds 103 roots to MYTHIC and 31 roots to NAME_REGION for approximately 10,000 new world name combinations. The region name produces a variety of tones, some epic, some grim, some a little goofy, some use a time as a setting rat...7.8k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- Specific Decorationby XWa KwispyIMPORTANT NOTES: This mod adds ~6900 reactions total (separating item materials, items, decor materials and decor techniques results in exponentially growing reaction counts) so the Work Order page can get very laggy (~2 seconds to populate). Check out the discussion on the topic to see how we're...7.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Stone Bedsby KurumukisThis mod enables the construction of stone beds at a stonecrafting workshop for dwarven civilisations. I've always found it goes against my idea of dwarves that they are limited to only sleeping on wooden beds. Being that they spend most of their lives inside the mountains, it makes sense to use...7.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- No Attribute/Skill Rustby PokingtonRemove attribute and skill rust on Dwarves, Humans, Elves, Goblins, and Kobolds.6.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Bit of Diversityby CountI always liked the mechanic of animal people and some other strange species joining civilizations and showing up in your fortress, but I've noticed that there are a lot of sentient creatures that can't do that. This mod adds the ability to speak and join civilizations to more than a dozen differe...6.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Mineral Powdersby Wyntr StardustA new reason to build a millstone! Grind minerals to powder! Some are useful pigments! This is a growing library of mineral powders that a few of my mods will be dependent on, but feel free to use for your own mod or right-out-of-the-box to get new dyes. Now with a custom sub-menu for grinding ce...5.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Living Godsby CountHave you noticed that the terrible semi-megabeasts are sentient beings? Yet they seem to only care about smashing stuff and never have any desire to settle down or pull any clever tricks. This mod changes that, allowing all semi-megabeasts to pretend to be gods to take over human civilizations. T...5.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- More Valuable Procedural Creaturesby 76561198942291710Did you ever think it’s really weird that stuff made out of forgotten beast silk/bones/leather is as valuable as stuff made out of a cat? Using the power of lua, this mod changes that finally. Unfortunately, because I am bad at programming, it depends entirely on the syndrome names of said beasts...5.6k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Pool Spawn Fixby VatticFixes a bug/oversight that stops a handful of creatures from appearing in the world. Including Giant Toads, of all creatures! What oversight? Some non-vermin creatures are listed to only spawn in pools, but only vermin can spawn in pools. How does the fix work? It gives any creatures falling into...5.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- More Book Titlesby 76561198819097167This mod adds 300 new book titles! (I plan to add even more) You can suggest your own book title in the comment section and (maybe) I will add it with the next update Feel free to share hilarious / epic titles generated in your world in the comments This mod does not remove vanilla book namings (...4.7k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Masterfork Overhaul (BETA)by ZeyonNote: This mod is in early beta, which means you will encounter bugs/broken items/sprites/textures/creatures, etc.. Please be patient while I am investigating and fixing them. Thank you. An extensive overhaul of Dwarf Fortress inspired by the Masterwork mod For author credits check the informatio...4.4k downloadsupdated 23 d ago
- Actually Red Redroot Dyeby Sanae & Juni & FriendsAre you tired of the game lying to you when it says redroot dye is red? So was I! This mod changes hide roots to make the millable dye red and give it a value of 20 like the other dyes, since it looks SO GOOD now, it would be a crime to keep it at half price. Did you know that in the raws, the dy...4.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Better Engravings: Elaborate Designby Marcrow [Post-Xenon]As much as cool are dwarf heads engraved into stone, while playing as kobolds it is kinda out of place... I put this mod there for other people who would rather have something different :)4.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Smooth Floors Look Constructedby JojeeTweaks the smoothed floors to appear as constructed rock block floors, for those who are tired of boring floors. To install, click the 'mods' button when creating a new world and then enable this mod Make sure it is placed ABOVE the Vanilla - Environment graphics in the load order for it to work!...3.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Goblins Aren't Immortalby Den BjornenGoblins are no longer immortal. Instead, their lifespans are a bit shorter than human lifespans(50 to 100) and they mature earlier(16).3.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Wyrmtongueby 20firebirdTiny mod that makes dragons intelligent. They can talk, learn, and potentially join civilizations, even sometimes presenting themselves as gods.3.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Better Birch Treesby SevaurdReplaces birch tree graphics with a better looking one. Will work with any version of Dwarf Fortress. Also check out the mod Pale Birch by 20firebird for changing the appearance of the birch log from felled trees.3.4k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- War Possumsby ElsieThis mod allows your dwarves to train possums in the art of war. Also changes some flavor text relating to possums being marsupials and changes their young to joeys instead of babies. Live fast, eat trash UPDATE Possums are now considered common domestic animals so you can embark with them instea...3.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Useful Kilnby AnmerThe kiln, like in real life, can fit multiple items for glazing and produce multiple bricks at a time. It is still possible to use the old reactions in the Kiln for single items, but the new ones save fuel and time. New Reactions: make clay bricks (4) glaze clay/stone jugs (6) glaze large clay/st...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Smooth Walls Look Constructedby JojeeTweaks the smoothed walls to appear as constructed rock block walls. Custom engraved rock block wall textures included that should be more visible than vanilla engravings. To install, click the 'mods' button when creating a new world and then enable this mod Make sure it is placed ABOVE the Vanil...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Better Engravings: Nordic Knotishby Marcrow [Post-Xenon]I don't like dwarf faces being repeated infintely, so i came up with replacement for it. My attempt at nordic knot, requested by some commenters!2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Strange Secretsby CountThere have been many mods that add new secrets for the denizens of your worlds to discover aside from necromancy, but in this one I'm attempting to add a few that behave in drastically different ways, at least as far as the system will allow. If you want to stumble across the secrets in the cours...2.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Better Vampiresby Wyntr StardustA very simple, light-weight mod that gives vampires an in-game reason to drink blood by making them stronger after feeding and weaker if they go without.2.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Crows Fixby diamond mummyMakes crows not be vermin. You may copy/reuse portions or the entirety of this mod for your own use.2.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Unused Materials Removerby VatticStops dwarves from preferring chicken teeth and similar nonsense. Also removes them from the manager screen. Achieved by removing unused materials and tissues from the vanilla creatures. This only applies to the vanilla creatures. Any modded creatures might still have unused materials.2.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Toys and gamesby niemstToys and games As this mod conflicted with gadgets_kobold_caverns I decided to rename a few identifiers, so the version of 1.12 is not backward compatible TL;DR; New toys for dwarfs, elves, humans, goblins, and kobolds. The mod introduces a set of toys and games that can be created from various m...2.3k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- Glassworksby Wyntr StardustEver wondered why you can't make red or blue glass, when the materials to do so are already in game? Well, now you can! Complete with everything that you can normally make from glass. Blue Glass items are made at a glass furnace with a bag of sand, a bag of cobalt powder, and fuel. Red Glass item...2.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Smell The Coffeeby Wyntr StardustCURRENT FEATURES - Mill Coffee Beans into Coffee Grounds. - Brew Coffee From Coffee Grounds at a Kitchen or Still. PLANNED FEATURES - Cappuccinos, Lattes, and Sweet Coffees. - Temporary Speed and Focus boost after ingesting coffee. KNOWN ISSUES/BUGS - None discovered thus far, but I'm in the proc...2.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Dwarven Female Statuesby LorrMasterStatues depicting dwarven women now use their own image.2.1k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- MicroMod: enable Capesby GGBOTThe Axelord makes a super-hero landing! Unlocks Capes as craftable clothing/armor for your dwarves, ending the monopoly of those elves and humans with their fancy flowing capes that are either too <<Low-Quality-Grown-Linen>> or too Large. Wiki numbers Stat-wise capes are a bit of an oddity: They'...2.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Vampire Variantsby Wyntr StardustVanilla WorldGen allows for multiple types of vampire curses, but only has 1. This mod fixes that by adding new forms of vampirism to your worlds, inspired by vampire folklore from around the world. NEW TYPES OF VAMPIRES Vampyr - highly WIP, currently the same as vampires from my Better Vampires...2.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Scale Tanningby VatticEver wanted to make a swanky pair of boots out of a dragons hide? Leather from scaled creatures has also been made colourful. Colour based on the creatures scale colour. FAQ: Fish leather? Fish leather is a thing in real life (surprised me too). Why have leather from tiny creatures? The vanilla g...1.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Pale Birchby 20firebirdMakes birch wood pale in color; by default, it is a very deep brown. It's now the same color as feather tree wood.1.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Primitive Toolsby Wyntr StardustDwarves should be able to make basic tools and weapons wherever they are. Now you can make primitive weapons from bone, shell, tooth, horn, and stone. Also adds some new obsidian weapons, like spears, arrows, and daggers. #FUTURE PLANS# - buff sharpness of obsidian - more unique tools (hatchet, m...1.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- More Civilizable Creaturesby adventure_spencerThis Mod adds tags to every non-unique non-vermin generated creature with the "LEARNS" tag such that they can function as Adventure Mode characters and join fortresses. This does not add more creatures, add the "LEARNS" tag TO any creatures, or affect any procedurally generated creatures.1.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- More Boltsby SneedThis mod adds reactions to craft stacks of 100 bolts, and a 1x1 "Ammo Collection Spot" workshop where you can combine loose bolts into new unified stacks or a generic wood material OR mix bolts into unified stacks of 50 bolts. In order to do this I had to create a "ammo pack" item that dwarves wi...1.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Logical Bedsby Wyntr StardustMakes beds require cloth in their construction, and allows beds to be made from stone and metal, as well as cloth sleeping bags and leather bedrolls. Beds are valued based on primary construction material, so for example a gold bed is worth more than a schist or oak bed. This is my first mod for...1.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Bourbon's March of Wrathby BourbonFor the main release of DF. Don't forget to upvote and favorite or tell your friends, Steam tends to push much, much smaller mods on the front page. Tired of vanilla DF, but not wanting to go too far down the rabbit hole of high fantasy? Want to play races other than dwarves, or wanting a new twi...1.7k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Military Uniformsby DroseranWhen making clothes for your military, civilians will often take them for themselves. This mod fixes that by making military uniform versions of certain pieces of clothing (hoods, cloaks, capes, chausses, and socks). These uniform items have an armor level of 1, making civilians ignore them as cl...1.6k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Let Dwarven Women Have Beards 2by AllisonA new, updated bearded lady mod, in line with Lielac's original Let Dwarven Women Have Beards. With this mod dwarf women will be able to grow full beards equal to males, and style them according to their civilisation. You may also be interested in Let Dwarven Women Have Sideburns. Let me know if...1.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Revised Domesticsby 20firebirdAn overhaul of domestic animals to make them more useful and more specialized for specific industries. A full list of changes is available at but generally: - Some small animals are bigger for better meat production. - Cows and goats produce milk faster, meaning more dairy. - Llamas can defend yo...1.6k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Armor and Weapon Encrustingby DarkweaveEncrust armor and weapons with gems! Adds a new task category to Craftsdwarf's Workshops with seven new tasks: Encrust a helm Encrust a shield Encrust a weapon Encrust armor Encrust boots Encrust gloves Encrust leggings All tasks use the Gem Setter skill. Modded reactions cannot use the Jeweler's...1.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Dwarven Cuisine - Cookbookby VarsoconaPlump Helmet Buns and More...! The master-class cookbook, Dwarven Cuisine has arrived! And our Chef Under the Mountain, Urist McNuggets, has written down a whole slew of new ways to prepare the staples of the dwarf diet, from chicken spleen chowder to yak brain wraps and everything in between! Or...1.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- ReDragons Tweaksby CaldfirMinor fixes to dragons (and cave-dragons). Vanilla dragons have fallen behind compared to generated fire-breathing titans/beasts, and have difficulty just surviving worldgen. This is my attempt to bump them up to match the competition with minimal change to the flavor of DF dragons. Also some mat...1.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Raptor Hunting Patchby ErefeWinterGives birds of prey the ability to dive on unsuspecting vermin. In previous versions, only peregrine falcons had the ability to hunt vermin. Since then, more raptors have been added. Unfortunately, they were never given the critical vermin hunting tag. This mod adds that missing tag to the eagle,...1.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- SpeedyDwarfby SunshineCanine61Short of having DFHacks' "fastdwarf # #" for speedy and/or teleporting dwarves, here's an alternative - patching the "Gait". Explanation: dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Gait. Make those dwarves constantly powerwalk to all the sh- stuff they need to do, & still succumb to !FUN! because you were w...1.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago