Troubleshooting DFHack: How to Fix Common Problems and Isuses
Common fixes:
- Clear the Cache of Your PC or Console
- Update DFHack game Licenses (PS Only).
- Power cycling your console (PlayStation 4 & Xbox One): Turn off your console » unplug power-cable for 1min. » Plug power-cable back » restart console » Run DFHack again.
- Install Missing Multiplayer packages.
How to Fix DFHack Game Server Connection Problems:
- Reset Winsock:
- Press » Search bar » and type CMD. Now, Right-click Command Prompt when it comes up as a result and select Run as administrator.
In Command Prompt, type 'netsh winsock reset' and hit Enter (on your keyboard).
Now, Restart your computer and Launch DFHack and check if the issue persists.
- Close all other Internet connected apps.
- Restart your network (modem or wi-fi).
Contact The DFHack Team Customer Service
If the problem still persists, contact The DFHack Team customer support. Here is how:
- Open email client
- Provide all neccessary details about the issues you're experiencing.
- Send your email to
ABOUT THE GAME
DFHack is an add-on for Dwarf Fortress that enables mods and tools to significantly extend the game. The default DFHack distribution contains a wide variety of these tools, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and more. Third-party tools (e.g. mods downloaded from Steam Workshop or the forums) can also seamlessly integrate with the DFHack framework and extend the game far beyond what can be done by just modding the raws.DFHack’s mission is to provide tools and interfaces for players and modders to: expand the bounds of what is possible in Dwarf Fortress reduce the impact of game bugs give the player more agency and control over the game provide alternatives to toilsome or frustrating aspects of gameplay make the game more funOur online Quickstart Guide will help you get up to speed with how to use DFHack. It's also available in-game via the quickstart-guide command.The best way to make feature requests or report problems is to open an Issue at our GitHub page.When reporting problems, links to your zipped, uploaded savegame and mods are immensely helpful, and issues with attached savegames and mods get fixed faster. We need a zip of your mods because we can't load your savegame without them.DFHack installs directly into your Dwarf Fortress directory, so be sure to install it to the same Steam library and drive as Dwarf Fortress.
