I am excited to present LegendsViewer-Next, a fully modernized, cross-platform version of the beloved LegendsViewer tool. Built specifically for the latest Steam and itch.io releases of Dwarf Fortress, LegendsViewer-Next lets you explore your worlds with ease and clarity.
Note: It is highly recommended to have DFHack installed when exporting data from Legends Mode.
Many features, such as the generated maps, are only available with the additional information provided by DFHack!
New Features
- Rebuilt Backend & Frontend:
Optimized for the latest Dwarf Fortress releases on Steam and itch.io, with a modernized interface that enhances performance and usability. - Cross-Platform Support:
Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. - World Overview:
View previously loaded worlds with handy thumbnails, timestamps, and additional metadata to easily navigate past worlds. - Data-Driven Charts:
Explore detailed charts visualizing world population distribution, biome makeup, event occurance, and more. - Interactive Map:
Navigate a fully interactive map showing sites, locations, and ownership of sites. Maps are now generated from the data in thelegends_plus.xmlexport and include underground regions for a comprehensive world view. - Legacy Compatibility:
Supports pre-Steam Dwarf Fortress exports, allowing you to use previously exported maps if newer data is unavailable. - Paginated Browsing:
World objects, events, and chronicles are now paginated, making large datasets easy to browse and explore.
Improvements
- Improved Family Trees:
Family trees of historical figures display detailed noble positions, highest skill, their age, and more. - Enhanced Performance:
Optimized handling for large XML files, making it easier to work with data-heavy worlds. - Improved Chronicle Visualization:
Enhanced presentation of chronicles and world events for better readability and exploration. - Civilization Overview:
Gain insights into civilizations with locations of their sites, population, leader information, and other detailed stats. - Death Charts for Wars and Battles:
Access detailed charts of casualties in wars and battles, along with lists of prominent historical figures who died in warfare.
LegendsViewer-Next is designed to bring your Dwarf Fortress worlds to life with clarity, flexibility, and performance. Dive into your legends and discover the history, people, and mysteries of your worlds like never before!