[2021] Got the game today and have a very negative view of it. Why everything is so mysterious?

Thanks for your feedback and sorry you're not having a great time.

I 100% agree that there needs to be more info on tooltips and in the UI. Plus, the tutorial needs a lot more work to help communicate what's going on. The good news is I'm working on this but it does take me a long time to polish the game because it's quite ambitious and it is just me working on it.

That said, I think there's some confusion nowadays where people see games in early access and think that they're finished. It's definitely not my intention for you to buy this game and think it's going to be anywhere close to Dwarf Fortress (a game more than 10 years in the making) and that's why I have it in early access at a discounted price. If you're looking for something that's finished and is going to provide the polished level of UI you expect, I'd suggest avoiding early access games in the future or putting more effort into reading reviews and watching let's plays. They're a great resource for understanding what you're going to play.

Anyway, again, sorry for the poor experience and thanks so much for your feedback.

This next update introduces a change that lets players access game data and atlas textures, so, hurray!

I've definitely thought about making tutorial videos. My two problems are, firstly, the game changes so often that they need to constantly be updated, and, secondly, I'm currently investing all my time towards finishing this update. Maybe once it's done I'll have the bandwidth to make some.