This a surprisingly compelling option. Elves in the Dwarf Fortress universe are immortal (in the unaging sense), so as long as I play it smart I'm in for a good long run. And it is quite possible for individual elves in the Dwarf Fortress universe to excel. Usually by leaving their original elf culture and joining a human or dwarven one. Google up Cacame Awemedinade sometime for the epic tale of an elf who became king of a Dwarven civilization after they conquered his home town.
leahmarshall
Well if you were the only elf wouldn't you be picked on among the dwarf?
danielkinane
Oh god I'm on fire! I'm thirsty, where's the beer?
danielkinane
I hope you enjoy lava baths.
bryan.derksen
As an Elf in the Dwarf Fortress universe, I intend to avoid dwarf fortresses like the plague. Especially ones that look like they're being run by a player. :)