Mods & DFHack
Best mods, Steam Workshop, graphics packs, DFHack installation and commands.
Best Mods
The best mods improve readability, add variety or smooth fortress management without hiding the simulation.
Steam Workshop Guide
Workshop modding is easiest when you treat load order and saves with respect.
Graphics Packs
Graphics packs change how you read the fortress, not just how it looks.
DFHack Installation
DFHack is a toolbox for automation, inspection and controlled mercy.
Best DFHack Commands
DFHack commands can save time, diagnose problems and ruin discipline if used blindly.
Performance Optimization
FPS death is an engineering problem with pathing, population and item count at its center.