How can I run Dwarf Fortress in text mode on my Linux VPS?
I installed Dwarf Fortress on my Linux VPS to use with dfterm. It's running Ubuntu 10.04. I'm fairly certain I have all the dependencies:
I've installed:
- ncurses
- ncursesw
- libsdl
- libsdl-image
- libgtk
- libglu
- libopenal1
I had to turn sound off or it will instantly segfault, and I set the display mode to text. I've made no other changes to the config.
However, even before I go near dfterm, it won't run properly. It just displays a blank screen. What could be causing this? Is their a dependency I missed? Is there something else I should have changed in the config?
EDIT: This has been asked and answered on the Ubuntu StackExchange.
Best Answer
You need to change df_linux/data/init/init.txt and set [PRINT_MODE:TEXT] and [SOUND:NO] and you should be able to run in a terminal, and via SSH, etc. at a fixed size of 80x24.
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