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Dwarf Fortress => DF Community Games & Stories => Topic started by: Crocatowa on January 08, 2011, 12:20:34 am

Title: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 08, 2011, 12:20:34 am

The year is 250, marked of the 2nd age of men, 3rd of dwarf, and 5th by those stupid pointy eared folk... By Armok's will, our mountain homes have all flourished thus far through recorded history. The King... Our King... Bid the lords that have kept watch o'er his lands to select the bravest souls for a quest of glory. One soul from each of the Seven Dwarven Realms of the Momentous Universe. These seven are to be sent off on the greatest task ever conjured by the Council, to infiltrate, inhabit, and expand from within the lands of our tree-hugging foes... Who shall the Seven Dwarves be? And will they ultimately succeed?...

Rules of Play:
-Each player will have 3 days to complete either a 1 or 2 year cycle. No 1.5 or whatever, 1 or 2 years.
-The players are requested to continually update on the thread or at least make note that they will have a large update at the end of their turn.
-No Mods or Hacks are permitted. Subject to outstanding conditions
-You may change the tileset as you so desire, but you must notify what you are changing it to, It will start using Mayday's tileset.
-Uploading maps/images is highly suggested

The Starting Seven:
1. ~~Bluesproto (miner/engraver) "Assassin of the Spoon"~~ Save (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86FJSRUO)
2. ~~Brandedahall <Branded> (Axedwarf/Miner)~~ Save (http://rapidshare.com/files/442959148/region1.rar)
3. ~~Tallpanzer <Mr BlackHat> (Brewer/Herbalist) "The Bar Tender"~~
4. ~~Potatolord <Spuddy> (Mason and Grower) "Potato Lord"~~ Save (http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=3735)
5. ~~Rentorian (Record Keeper/Mason)~~ Save (http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=3749)
6. ~~Sepharis (Woodcutter/Axedwarf)~~
7. Crocatowa (Engineer/Smith)

Add-ins:
8. Icee77 <Icee> (Wrestler) "Serial Killer"
9. Deviled <DevilEd> (Metalsmith) "Inventor of the Highest Bread"
10. Repulsion (Miner, mason, or military dwarf) "Pulsyr"
11. Draignean (Mechanic) "Henchman Holding Wrench"
12. Scaraban <!!Urist!!> (Miner/Pickdwarf)
13. Ale Explosion<Urist McExplode> (Mechanic/Engineer (siege?)) "Gear Lover"
...

Requested Dwarfs not in cycle:
-
-
...

You may request your Dwarf and your profession(s).

I have decided to be the last of the Starting Seven to go. When I have all Seven, I will reveal the map and conditions.

The King has all of the ~~slaves~~ volunteers the farthest lords from the capital. Upon the receiving of the names and professions of these ~~poor souls~~ brave, stout figures of society, He has disclosed the details of the mission. His advisers have indeed revealed to me that there will be a long travel to the point... a good chance of goblins along the way... and if any are emotionally compromised by the sights of ghosts, he is deeply apologetic but your comfort is less important than the task at hand.

World Map!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A huge land it is! There be haunts and ~~pointy eared pricks~~ elves and forgotten beasts about!

The mission has been revealed! The King is pleased that he now has all of his precious ~~minions~~ citizens ready to embark on so grandiose a journey!

He has shown me the maps of what we are dealing with:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Here is the Embark Notifier:
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/Crocatowa/DF/Successionopening.jpg)

And our starting point:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The King's mission is thus. Build a fortress of absolute fame and fortune in the elven lands and destroy them. He wants the fortress to reach a level that he himself may dwell there and lead the attack himself! He also bids us good luck against the haunted area just south of us....

http://dffd.wimbli.com/download.php?id=3685&f=Succession%21.zip

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: AngleWyrm on January 08, 2011, 01:58:02 am

I think you'll have luck revealing the conditions first; that way people who want to play in those conditions will join. It's good advertising.

That is, unless you're planning to ram a cast iron prick wrapped in razor wire up the rear end of your captive players and pump hard until the blood flows. Then I could see the need for secrecy. And hormone therapy.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 08, 2011, 06:27:46 am

I'll join this. I want to be an engraver and a miner.

PS: Strike ~~those elven heads until they die~~ the Earth!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 08, 2011, 09:49:52 am

This is going to be a story type, so the unseen lands are part of the set-up

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Javarock on January 08, 2011, 08:35:21 pm

Quote from: Crocatowa on January 08, 2011, 09:49:52 am

This is going to be a story type, so the unseen lands are part of the set-up

Doesn't that make in a community fort?

I thought Succession was where you take "Turns" controling the fort. After your "turn" You pass it to another person to play through a file ((So on and so forth))

While community was you pick a charecter and they nickname the person and involve you in the plot.

Correct?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Deviled on January 08, 2011, 09:40:53 pm

A community fort is wrtten by one person, a succecion game is passed on, some people role play some don't.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 08, 2011, 09:48:25 pm

It is a succession, but the introduction is going to be a story to get the first player in the feel. Then it will go in the 1-2 year cycles per player. This is my first time doing this so im trying to make this work out aswell as work the kinks out so that i could host more later on.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 09, 2011, 05:11:41 am

well... Just tell me when it ismy turn, ok?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 09, 2011, 12:04:06 pm

hello, can i join :)

i want to be an axedwarf, that is also a miner :)

name is Branded

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 09, 2011, 12:30:02 pm

welcome both of you! Now we just need a few more and we can start this thing!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: TALLPANZER on January 09, 2011, 01:44:20 pm

Brew and herbalist please. Profession: "The Bar Tender" Name: Mr BlackHat

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 09, 2011, 03:20:46 pm

Welcome! :D

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 09, 2011, 05:33:53 pm

Mason and Grower, please.

Name: Spuddy
Profession: Potato Lord

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 09, 2011, 05:44:46 pm

The King is pleased that he is having committed souls joining his endeavor!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 09, 2011, 08:07:12 pm

hi there again, i see the no hacks or mods, does that include dfdig? from the dwarfhack. i use it because it's a chore digging the entire vein out, while i could be doing other stuff.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 09, 2011, 08:12:36 pm

Quote from: Brandedahall on January 09, 2011, 08:07:12 pm

hi there again, i see the no hacks or mods, does that include dfdig? from the dwarfhack. i use it because it's a chore digging the entire vein out, while i could be doing other stuff.

Well, Preferably we would get away without it, but i see no harm in that one. Im more worried about dfliquids. If this turns into anything like Ardentdikes, the cleaning tool may become necessary. so... I guess dfdig is okay, but other ones are on a case-by-case.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 09, 2011, 08:33:29 pm

kewl, good to know

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 09, 2011, 10:10:48 pm

Two more people at minimum, then The Starting Seven can dispatch unto the world. Later I will be posting more parameters to boost interest in this game

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 10, 2011, 10:29:04 am

Can i have "The assasin of the spoon" as a custom profesion name?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 10, 2011, 02:19:33 pm

Lol, sure

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 10, 2011, 02:39:13 pm

I wanted to be the extremly slow and inefficent (or it was uneffcient? I'm not very good in English) assasin of the spoon, but I think it is too long, and the game doesn't allow it.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 10, 2011, 02:54:40 pm

A name that long... i dont think so

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 10, 2011, 10:02:41 pm

World Map!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A huge land it is! There be haunts and ~~pointy eared pri...~~ elves and forgotten beasts about!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 11, 2011, 01:16:19 pm

sweet looking land, i think we should go in either a hunted or a really hard to settle place, it would prove out DWARFYNESS

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 11, 2011, 03:44:19 pm

Quote from: Brandedahall on January 11, 2011, 01:16:19 pm

sweet looking land, i think we should go in either a hunted or a really hard to settle place, it would prove out DWARFYNESS

Well If you recall, it is an elven infiltration, so there are a few places that are both haunted and have those ~~pointy basta~~... Elves. We will do this for all of dwarfendom!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 11, 2011, 05:05:07 pm

haha, great times

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 11, 2011, 05:22:27 pm

Two more people to start this

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 12, 2011, 11:25:34 am

come on guys, join it's bound to be fun :)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 12, 2011, 11:52:08 am

Been thinking of trying out a succession game recently so I'll join in too.
Rentorian (Record Keeper/Mason)
Let's show those pointy eared freaks what we're made off!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 12, 2011, 12:13:19 pm

The king is pleased! He anticipates the arrival of the last traveler soon! Welcome!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: sepheris on January 12, 2011, 02:12:00 pm

I can honestly say, I've never played a succession fort before and I'm still learning some things when it somes to playing...
But, hell, sign me up.

Name: Sepheris
Profession: Woodcutter/Axedwarf

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 12, 2011, 04:47:54 pm

Excellent! With your addition I think the game will be starting soon.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: TALLPANZER on January 12, 2011, 04:51:51 pm

Screw haunted. Everyone and there dog and cat has done haunted. I want us to be in the very heart of the elven lands. We'll tear them apart from the insides.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 12, 2011, 05:34:56 pm

Can you still embark on top of an Elven forest retreat? It kills the FPS but it would give us all the Elves our axes could ever want.

Edit: Just checked and you can't do it anymore.
Pity, those Elves always made such good meatshields...
and practice targets...
and firewood...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 12, 2011, 08:09:06 pm

Quote from: TALLPANZER on January 12, 2011, 04:51:51 pm

Screw haunted. Everyone and there dog and cat has done haunted. I want us to be in the very heart of the elven lands. We'll tear them apart from the insides.

The region is savage. So the haunted helps and its like, dead inbetween the haunted and a war elf encampment

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 13, 2011, 09:15:20 am

Are we going to be taking turns running the fortress in the order we signed on or do we have to call turns?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 13, 2011, 10:27:43 am

Its in order signed up. I PMed the first ~~doomed soul~~ and he is supposed to post today.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 13, 2011, 11:56:50 am

Sorry, i'll post everything by tomorrow. Today i'm too busy (lots of exams)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 13, 2011, 02:11:18 pm

Cannot wait to see your update :D

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 13, 2011, 02:27:09 pm

hopefully it's full of ~~hippy bastards~~ elves being killed

also quick question, are the elves at war with us by any chance?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 13, 2011, 02:35:46 pm

According to dflegends, one of the groups in that zoomed in region is. I think its the one entirely surrounded by thick forest. If not... i say we ~~kill their traders and steal their goods~~ silence all of them who come by our fortress. We cannot let our name out unto the elven traders.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Icee77 on January 13, 2011, 05:17:46 pm

So....what, are you guys assassin dorfs?
also, sign me up!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: sepheris on January 13, 2011, 06:38:23 pm

This is looking like it'll be awesome. Also looks like it's going to force me to take a crash course in military training

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 13, 2011, 06:58:03 pm

Quote from: Icee77 on January 13, 2011, 05:17:46 pm

So....what, are you guys assassin dorfs?
also, sign me up!

Welcome!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Deviled on January 13, 2011, 07:03:11 pm

I'll take a migrant, and turn 8 if that's what add ins is.
Name:DevilEd
Profession:Metalsmith
Custom Title(if it'll fit):Inventor of the Highest Bread
Gender:male

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 13, 2011, 07:04:26 pm

Quote from: Deviled on January 13, 2011, 07:03:11 pm

I'll take a migrant, and turn 8 if that's what add ins is.
Name:DevilEd
Profession:Metalsmith
Custom Title(if it'll fit):Inventor of the Highest Bread
Gender:male

You'll get turn 9! Welcome

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 14, 2011, 10:48:39 am

First Update:
Sorry for the lack of images, i'm not very good with screenshots.

First of Granite:
So here we are, in the middle of nowhere, right nex to those pointy eared elves... This is what I like... This looks as a good place for starting our fort...

First of all, the leader, Mr Blackhat, asked me to design our new home... I started with a little hall for us, and with two storages zones. One for our food, and one for everything else. And I also designed a zone for the workshops. After that, seeing the lack of stone in that area, I order the other miner, Branded or something like that, to help to mine down. We found some stone. The leader also ordered the other woodcuter to chop down some trees.

First of Slate:
Well, the thing is going well. We have already struck some limonite and some gems. And I'm plannig to create a dinnig hall and some bedrooms. The leader has given me a lot of independence.

Fith of Slate:
We have started the construccion of a complex for our underground farms. I think it's more important than the bedrooms, so I haven't started them yet.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Icee77 on January 14, 2011, 08:06:51 pm

oops!
Forgot character!
Name: Icee
Profession: Wrestler
Custom title: Serial Killer
Gender: any

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 15, 2011, 04:24:47 am

Sorry, but I think you'll have to skip me. I'm going to a burial and i won't be able to finish my turn.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 15, 2011, 04:38:50 am

u uploading, or shall i go straight from the begining?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 15, 2011, 06:09:45 am

Well, this is going to be embarrassing... I got confused, the burial is tomorrow, not today, sorry... I'll finish my turn and i'll upload it by tonight

PS: When I say tonight I mean here in Spain.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 15, 2011, 06:20:01 am

damn :) was looking forward to it.

dw, only a mistake.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 15, 2011, 04:37:57 pm

Ok, this is bad... I have some problems with my computer to run the game, so i can do two things, I can upload the save now (it's almost winter) or I can upload it tomorrow before I go to the burial with the year completed (And, please, whoever that goes next, please, respect my mausoleum.)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 15, 2011, 05:37:38 pm

Quote from: Bluesproto on January 15, 2011, 04:37:57 pm

Ok, this is bad... I have some problems with my computer to run the game, so i can do two things, I can upload the save now (it's almost winter) or I can upload it tomorrow before I go to the burial with the year completed (And, please, whoever that goes next, please, respect my mausoleum.)

I say we give you the extra time and then we'll continue. If you cannot play tomorrow, upload what you currently have and the next person will finish your year and have his own.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 15, 2011, 09:05:57 pm

mausoleum, of course i will respect it, unless it's full of gobblins and elves :) i jk, i'll respect.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 16, 2011, 10:58:38 am

27th Slate:
Rentorian has created a door masterpiece. To the dinning room you go.

13th Felsite:
We have found a cavern. I'm using to mine gold and silver and for havig water indoors.

20th Hematite:
3 migrants. I'm starting to build tombs for everyone and a little thing for me...

5th Malachite:
Rentorian has created another masterpiece. A coffin. That's for my tomb!

9th Malachite:
3 cats adopt me, almost at the same time.

21st Galena:
A kobold thief appears and hurts a dog. Two dogs kill him.

28th Galena:
I kill the injured dog. We need food...

9th Limestone:
A war dog gave birth to puppies. I think I know what to do with them...

23rd Limestone:
Ten migrants, a bit more useful than the firsts ones.

18th Timber:
Merchants!! I traded two bins of crafts for food, booze and an anvil. (Somehow I used the first charcoal to create iron. Big fail... Now we have to wait until the next caravan bring us charcoal) They want crafts, ammo, meat, crosbows and hammers and they'll pay for them.

5th Moonstone:
We have seen a forgotten beast made out of salt in the caverns, but there is no way that it get to us... By now.

5th Opal:
Crocatowa has created a masterpiece... A mechanism... I'm using it for the cage and stone fall trap system.

18th Obsidian:
Rentorian has created another door of great quality... For his bedroom now.

25th Obsidian:
Looking to a hill in the west, i think that the next one should remove the ramps, create an only enter using bridges and build a temple for the god of blood.

Ok, first year finished. I'm uploading it to Megaupload (a spanish server. It's just i'm too lazy for creating a new account... You don't have to sign, just input the four letters and/or numbers in the box and wait until the 45 seconds for the "Descarga Normal" button are over.
Link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86FJSRUO

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 01:37:09 pm

Downloaded the file to take a look around, everything looks like it's going pretty smoothly...
So that means Fun should be well on it's way.
On another note...
Fear my stoneworking prowess!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 01:37:32 pm

the file is unavailiable

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 01:55:09 pm

Really? I didn't have any problems downloading it...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 02:09:49 pm

"The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

sucks for me, can you upload it somewhere? if blue cant

EDIT: nvm works now, dont know what i did wrong

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 16, 2011, 02:24:46 pm

Added a link to the save in the first post. Branded's Turn! =D Please Try to post screen-shots as often as possible!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 02:31:07 pm

how do i use the save.

i put it into the save folder and it doesnt come up with anything in game

EDIT: vever mind, it's inside the folder thats listed as region 1

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 03:36:27 pm

9th of granite:
I arrived with anticipation, I've been told of places that border the elven retreats and how they usually end up as deserted ghost fortressess. Yet i have hope.
Looking in from outside, i see lots of dwarfs working hard. Which is always nice.

6th of slate:
Seraphis has, according to reports around the fortress. Been muttering in strange languages.
he has come to me asking for a carpenters workshop, and i approved, hoping that it would calm the other dwarfs down.

11th of slate:
Seraphis has (finally) come out of the workshop and to everyones suprise has made a palm crutch.

7th of felsite:
Work on the barracks has nearly been completed. it has room for 10 recruits, possibly more.
http://img822.imageshack.us/f/72721403.png/ (http://img822.imageshack.us/f/72721403.png/)

Branded has forcefully offered to become the military commander.

Work on proper forges has begun.

http://img233.imageshack.us/i/23451979.png/ (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/23451979.png/)

21st of felsite:
elven scum have arrived and are unloading their goods
http://img218.imageshack.us/f/47513832.png/ (http://img218.imageshack.us/f/47513832.png/)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Repulsion on January 16, 2011, 03:40:26 pm

Can I join the list, please?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 03:48:35 pm

Elves have showed up eh?
I suggest the following trade procedures:
1) Take everything
2) Kill them
3) Decorate the entrance with their corpses

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 04:16:10 pm

cant, already left, but i didnt give them the satisfaction of buying anything from them :)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: sepheris on January 16, 2011, 04:23:49 pm

My own saves usually consist of a tank of magma above the trade depot for such emergencies ;)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 04:31:04 pm

10th of hematite:
construction of the flooring on the first level is almost done, i've had to enlist almost all of the residents to help with this undertaking.

22nd of hematite:
Tosid bomrekimik has given birth to a wonderfull baby boy. rojoice.

flooring for the first floor has been completed.
flooring is now being worked on for the barracks.

21st of malachtite:
flooring has been completed for everything on the first floor and has been complete in the dining room
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1342/24723140.png (http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1342/24723140.png)
more migrants have arrived:
according to the records we have a total of 44 residents now.

28th of malachtite:
"Rentorian Thobtortith has been taken by a strange mood" said one very drunk dwarf. was the headline of our daily newspaper.
I have given him a masons workshop, in hopes of him producing something of fine quality

6th of galena:
Rentorian has finally started construction of... something. i hope it will add value to our fort.

10th of galena:
Rentorian has completed his project: a bituminous coal floodgate. at first i was quite dissapointed, then out broker valued it at 93600* and then i was really happy with Rentorian
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1074/23373424.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1074/23373424.png)

also, is my way if writing alright with you guys?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 04:38:44 pm

Writing style is good, a little sparse but we're still in the early stages of the fort.
Am I a legendary Mason from making the artifact or not?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 04:40:08 pm

nope, you got nothing from that :(

but apparently your my lover XD

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 04:45:05 pm

Huh, which of us is male again?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 04:45:33 pm

my char is :)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 04:48:50 pm

Curses!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: sepheris on January 16, 2011, 05:01:14 pm

Quote from: Rentorian on January 16, 2011, 04:38:44 pm

Am I a legendary Mason from making the artifact or not?

That reminds me, did I get legendary carpenter from that crutch?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 05:02:01 pm

nope you did not. not sure what up with that.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 16, 2011, 05:35:27 pm

My guess would be that they had a "possessed" mood, which is the only type of mood that does not give any skills. Rather infuriating if it happens too often.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Draignean on January 16, 2011, 05:39:30 pm

Quote from: sepheris

I can honestly say, I've never played a succession fort before and I'm still learning some things when it somes to playing...
But, hell, sign me up.

Ditto, if it's not too late.

Nickname: Draignean
Profession: Mechanic
Job Title: Henchman Holding Wrench

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 05:51:47 pm

1st of limestone:
The construction of the forges have been completed and have started to make steel, I will be asking the forge manager to turn the bars into weapons and armor for new recuits.

20th of limestone:
more migrants have arrived, this bring the forts total up to 51.
ill be sure to recruit some of them into the military.

15th of sandstone:
lately lots of kolbolds have been trying to sneak in and steal out "treasures" but everytime out faithful dogs have stopped them, now all of a sudden one of them has bled to death:
Bomrek orsharfeb, we shall remember you ;__;
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5530/20334465.png (http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5530/20334465.png)

17th of sandstone:
I have just looked at the animal logs, and it turnes out we have 53 animals in total, seems most of them being puppies. i have locked them all up in a cage. but it seems that this hasnt stopped them giving birth.

22nd of sandstone:
The forts first set of steel armor has just been made, this is an incredible day in the history of the fort.
More sets have been planned and the steel is being made right now

1st of timber:
Tosid Mingkilfikod has become depressed and quite withdrawn.
he has come to me to ask for a workshop. hopefully he will show the same profesionalism that Rentorian showed when making his own artifact.

he has went insane, thankfully not into a rage

20th of timber:
the oupost liason has just arrived i hope he brings some good news from the king.

26th of moonstone:
the second set of steel armor has been created and the military is being made as i type this:
Branded - military commander - steel armor/wep
sepharis - second in command - steel armor/wep

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 16, 2011, 06:19:24 pm

11th of obsidian:
tosid mingkilfikod has died of thirst after going insane ;__; he has been buried

http://rapidshare.com/files/442959148/region1.rar (http://rapidshare.com/files/442959148/region1.rar)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Repulsion on January 16, 2011, 07:05:58 pm

I posted a bit earlier in this thread but I didn't post correctly so...

Name: Repulsion
Profession: Miner, mason, or military dwarf.
Custom Title: Pulsyr
Gender: Male

And can I have the next turn in line?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 16, 2011, 09:12:05 pm

Quote from: Repulsion on January 16, 2011, 07:05:58 pm

And can I have the next turn in line?

Welcome, you'll be added to the list that is on the first post. You will not be next in line but you are still early on in the fort (10th if im not mistaken)

Quote from: Draignean on January 16, 2011, 05:39:30 pm

Ditto, if it's not too late.

Welcome! and it is not too late! You have been added to the list

Tallpanzer (the next in line) has been PMed for his turn

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 17, 2011, 10:35:00 am

And what about my suggestion of building a temple to the god of blood?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 17, 2011, 10:55:09 am

Quote from: Bluesproto on January 17, 2011, 10:35:00 am

And what about my suggestion of building a temple to the god of blood?

I have no objections! Make sure the sacrifices are worthy.. or this task will be in futility...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 17, 2011, 11:24:51 am

How do you define worthy exactly?
Sure newborn infants are always considered worth sacrifices but fortresses tend to be rather lacking in the sacrificable infants area, I'm assuming that the next best thing would be sacrificing elves, they tend to have a lot of blood.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 17, 2011, 11:32:51 am

Quote from: Rentorian on January 17, 2011, 11:24:51 am

How do you define worthy exactly?
Sure newborn infants are always considered worth sacrifices but fortresses tend to be rather lacking in the sacrificable infants area, I'm assuming that the next best thing would be sacrificing elves, they tend to have a lot of blood.

Who am I to determine what Armok will find worthy? If we are punished, then our sacrifice was not worthy.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Rentorian on January 17, 2011, 11:41:13 am

So kill random things until good stuff happens?
Heh.... He-heh.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Ahem, sorry, don't know what came over me there, please go about your business.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 18, 2011, 02:56:42 pm

Okay... So Tallpanzer has until tomorrow evening to claim his turn or we will be skipping him.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Draignean on January 19, 2011, 05:52:39 pm

Soo....

Why is our fort directly connected to the first set of caves with no readily available sealing mechanism?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 06:41:11 pm

Yes, I am also concerned with that particular feature. I don't want ~~Forgotten Beasts~~ fun to strike so soon.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 19, 2011, 06:46:37 pm

Well, take that up with the previous players :P Tallpanzer only has a few hours to join in or he's being skipped.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 06:58:50 pm

I'm after him, so I WILL be able to do something about it! :D _{and the fact that we're growing Dimple Cups for some reason...}

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Draignean on January 19, 2011, 07:16:00 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 06:58:50 pm

I'm after him, so I WILL be able to do something about it! :D _{and the fact that we're growing Dimple Cups for some reason...}

Well... It makes a decent export.

_{(Like freaking dye is going to get noticed by the merchants when you're mining silver and gold out of the caverns..)}

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 07:18:29 pm

The only dye dwarfs should use is MAGMA. And the only thing dwarfs should dye is ELVES.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 19, 2011, 07:22:02 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 07:18:29 pm

The only dye dwarfs should use is MAGMA. And the only thing dwarfs should dye is ELVES.

Yes!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Draignean on January 19, 2011, 07:45:27 pm

Quote from: Crocatowa on January 19, 2011, 07:22:02 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 07:18:29 pm
The only dye dwarfs should use is MAGMA. And the only thing dwarfs should dye is ELVES.
Yes!

Urist McBroker: Here Elvish friends, take this glowing red barrel of finest red dye aboard your wooden wagon! Our gift to show the respect we feel towards you.

Elfy Mcpansy: Thank you my friends, our fortunes blah blah blah blah blah....

(Shortly After Departure)

Elfy McOneArm: Well that wasn't so bad... Usually some catastrophe befalls us by now... Anyone else smell something strange?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 19, 2011, 08:19:01 pm

Okay, Potatolord, You're up! Tallpanzer is being skipped.
Post Lots of pics!

Rest in ashes elves...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 09:07:38 pm

1st of Granite

So, I've been appointed as head of this little fort and-

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

oh dear, do we have work to do.
First off, there's only one damn miner in the entire fortress, and secondly NO BOOZE! :'(
I found the problem. We're growing Dimple Cups and Quarry bushes in the farms, neither of which can be brewed.

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I drafted one peasant into the army, and made the other a much needed miner.

Hmm, everything else appears to be-

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What.
I swear I will use the dwarf who thought THIS was a good idea as FERTILIZER!
I have ordered the masons to build a wall around the exposed cavern. And if anything dangerous is in that water, I'm getting rid of the well, too.

3rd of Granite

Damn it, the caverns are too tall, and walling them off is not worth it. I'm sealing the level via floor-hatch until gold or silver is needed. Also, I've begun expanding the metalworks, as roughly 1/5 of the fortress consists of metalworkers. Additional mason's workshops are being constructed for the same reason.

More will come tomorrow, I'm kinda swamped with schoolwork today.

Edit: Added spoiler tags to pics. Update arriving posthaste.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 19, 2011, 09:25:22 pm

Oh Jeeze...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Scaraban on January 19, 2011, 10:42:45 pm

dorf and turn please!
!!Urist!!
Miner/Pickdwarf
Adamantine pick that he uses in combat

Note: if he does not have one by the time i take my turn, I will dig recklessly down and mine it myself
!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 19, 2011, 11:51:35 pm

I got finished a little early so small update.

17th of Granite

I've had fuel production increased (in that all but one smelter now refines either coal or lignite), and begun a...project of sorts...
Also, I don't know what Branded is doing with that shield, but it can't be sanitary.

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(sorry, I couldn't resist).

26th of Granite

I've begun construction of a small well to replace the one in the caverns.

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The picture shows the cistern, the well will be safely up one floor.

3rd of Slate

I've begun digging out some more housing.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

More tomorrow. Am tired.

Edit: Oh, right, and I've dorfed the new miner "!!Urist!!" for ya, Scaraban.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Fortress!
Post by: Scaraban on January 19, 2011, 11:56:01 pm

whenever there's nothing to dig out have him training in a danger room or something
I AM BECOME HOLLISTICDETECTIVE!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 20, 2011, 02:28:53 pm

Quote from: Scaraban on January 19, 2011, 10:42:45 pm

dorf and turn please!

Welcome!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 20, 2011, 11:02:10 pm

Ughhh, a glitch ate my update, so footnotes until the next update.

Migrant wave brought the fortress to 71 dwarves, and drafting increased our military to 9 dwarfs strong.

A weaponsmith is possessed, and creates Ticksadmired, The Brave Sorcerors, the steel short sword.

!!Urist!! gave birth to a boy.

and then the ELVES arrived with their caravan.

I will post RESULTS either tomorrow or later this evening.

(The secret project is also going along smoothly...)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 20, 2011, 11:15:12 pm

They know we're here?!? Seize their goods! Kill All of them!

OOC: what time zone are you in? im basing my stuff off of -5 EST (East Coast USA)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on January 21, 2011, 08:26:59 am

And if you don't kill them at least steal all their stuff.
They must not profit form this!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 21, 2011, 09:08:59 am

They mustn't escape! Kill the ~~point eared bastards~~ elves!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 21, 2011, 09:36:20 am

Quote from: Crocatowa on January 21, 2011, 09:08:59 am

They mustn't escape! Kill the point eared bastards!

corrected.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 21, 2011, 06:59:59 pm

I'm in the PST (USA West Coast). Update will follow this post.
Oh, and don't worry. I've never seen an elf who I didn't murder. Except that one time.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 21, 2011, 07:34:11 pm

18th of Felsite

CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH I HATE ELVES ~~RIGHT NOW~~ AT ALL TIMES!

I offered them an enormous iron corkscrew, but they aren't getting the message.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Ah, well.
MURDER TIME!!!!!!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

20th of Felsite

Just as the elves were killed, a goblin ambush appears!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Damn good thing we have the military on hand!

25th of Felsite

EDIT: I decide to retract the primary bridge, so that the goblins cannot attack until our citizens have finished hauling in the spoils from the elves.

10th of Hematite

Retracting the bridge has worked very well, as luckily there are no archers in this small force. All we've lost so far are a few cats, which isn't a bad thing. Now the Goblins are stuck outside, bothering no one.

More to come.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 21, 2011, 09:09:25 pm

EDIT:
25th of Hematite:

Migrants have arrived. I lower the bridge for them, but I fear the goblins may intercept them! I will go out with the military to try to save them. I cannot have a clear conscious if my actions caused the death of a fellow dwarf.

I feel...faint...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Diary of Rakust Berrag, Swordsdwarf

1st of Malachite

We finally pushed back those damned goblins, but at a terrible cost. The military's decimated, at only half of its original strength, just because we didn't 'ave enough armor for everyone. Branded is takin' it really hard.

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An' the fortress overseer, Spuddy or somthin', ran out and sacrificed himself just fer those migrants.
Oh! That reminds me, he gave me this thing, he called it a "potato". He told me to eat it if he died in battle. Odd request, but he deserves it.

...

urk!

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heh...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I HAVE RETURNED!!!

////////////////////////////

So, yeah, first ambush went even worse this time. I'll try to do more later today, but I'm really busy.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 21, 2011, 09:14:49 pm

EDIT: I've modified the previous posts with what happened been differently after I was forced to re-do a portion of my turn due to technical difficulties.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: TALLPANZER on January 22, 2011, 02:37:15 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 20, 2011, 11:02:10 pm

A weaponsmith is possessed, and creates Ticksadmired, The Brave Sorcerors, the steel short sword.

*changes pants*

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 22, 2011, 06:47:54 pm

i hope the military commander gets to weild the sword.

but only if it's still Branded :P

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 22, 2011, 08:12:09 pm

Oh wow, You've been busy!

Welcome Back Tallpanzer, Do you want a turn cycled in again?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: TALLPANZER on January 23, 2011, 02:19:16 am

did you see what I did too wooddipped?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 23, 2011, 09:32:22 am

Quote from: TALLPANZER on January 23, 2011, 02:19:16 am

did you see what I did too wooddipped?

sigh

Thats true...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: TALLPANZER on January 23, 2011, 01:44:34 pm

If you run out of other people I'll take it, but I only wanted to dwarfed, sorry I held you up.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 23, 2011, 02:22:41 pm

13th of Malachite

I've noticed that for whatever reason, we lack a hospital. I have ordered the miners to carve one out.
(oh, and I've dorfed those who have not yet been dorfed.)

2nd of Galena

Not much has happened, but the secret project is nearing completion, the hospital is finished, and there's finally enough armor for the military.

11th of Galena

I'm worried about the mental state of the military after the bloody battle, so I've ordered that the Artifact floodgate be put in the barracks to keep morale high.

24th of Galena

PROJECT COMPLETE!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I have constructed a perpetual motion Dwarven Water Reactor! I haven't envisioned a use for it yet, but I'm sure it could be useful.

More to come either later today or tomorrow.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on January 23, 2011, 03:24:34 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 23, 2011, 02:22:41 pm

I have constructed a perpetual motion Dwarven Water Reactor!

I'm sure some one will find a use for it. I've never tried to make one myself, I always envisioned plenty of water based Fun though ;)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 24, 2011, 02:12:28 pm

This source of energy bodes well. The king will be pleased

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 24, 2011, 02:15:53 pm

could this not be used to bring magma up from the depths? obsidian mine anyone?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 24, 2011, 02:17:40 pm

This has a lot of uses, magma, water from the aquifer. The fortress could become internally sustained. No more risks from sieges

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 24, 2011, 02:54:20 pm

that would take the fun out of it :P

wouldnt you want a challenge??

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 24, 2011, 03:05:52 pm

Well duh, but it is a practical use for it

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 24, 2011, 04:02:28 pm

hehe yeah

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 25, 2011, 08:25:25 pm

10th of Limestone

Hmm, very little of interest has happened, I ordered the miners to dig down a ways, but it should be a while befo-

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NEVER MIND. I have heard tales of this wondrous metal, but to see it in person...I have ordered small-scale mining of the substance. Soon our warriors shall be clad in indestructible armor, and with weapons of legend they shall lay waste to those accursed elves, and anyone else who gets in the way! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

23rd of Limestone

The miners finally manage to bring up a sample, and to my frustration, the metalworkers don't seem to be able to do anything with it; it's completely heat resistant. One of the craftsdwarfs looked at it, and said he could extract strands of metal from the ore. They did that and the result was...breathtaking. the strands can be smelted into wafers of the substance, or woven into extremely durable clothing.

I'm gonna update later today or tomorrow. I...need a while to digest this.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 27, 2011, 09:37:57 am

Oh mr. potatolord, where hast you gone?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 27, 2011, 01:58:22 pm

This is why people should either make plans to do this OR not join up.

Not to be harsh, but it slows the entire game down (if thats even possible) and can make other people drop out because of plans and such.

Again... dont want to insult/annoy/hur anyones feelings :P

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 27, 2011, 02:03:18 pm

Well... If we dont get an update by tomorrow morning, then we'll have to move on

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 04:29:09 pm

Sorry, guys. I've had a lot of work to do that was kinda just suddenly shoved on me. I have the entirety of today to finish my turn, so expect an update posthaste.

I apologize for my lateness.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 05:16:26 pm

7th of Sandstone

Unfortunately, the extraction process is incredibly slow; we have yet to get a single wafer of the wondrous metal. I have built additional craftsdwarf's workshops to compensate for this.

18th of Sandstone

More migrants have arrived! nothing interesting, but we are now at 85 dwarfs!

28th of Sandstone

I had the engravers work on the new dining hall, and I've got to hand it to 'em, they know how to engrave a dead elf!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Just as I exit the dining hall, a stonecrafter takes over a craftdwarfs workshop dedicated to processing adamantine, and starts demanding a turtle's shell less than EVERYTHING.
I need to consider whether I should accommodate him, or wall him into his workshop.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 06:01:48 pm

10th of Timber

I have decided to accommodate the lunatic...for now. I unseal the exposed cavern so that dwarfs may gather cave spider silk, and have ordered the slaughter of several kittens to provide him with bone and hides.

11th of Timber

A dwarven caravan has arrived! In even better news, the first set of Adamantine armor is finished, and I have given it to Branded, our militia commander, along with an Adamantine battle axe!

16th of Timber

I get word that the stonecrafter has begun his project as I head to converse with the merchants.
I request booze. Lot's of booze.
I trade two barrels of Gnomeblight we got from the elves and a gold amulet for some leather, cloth, booze, and meat. While we trade, I also tell them about my water reactor, and ask them for suggestions on its use. After a lengthy discussion, we decided that, while awesome, orbital magma death lasers would be rather hard to build, even with infinite power. Oh, well.

19th of Timber

The stonecrafter's artifact is complete, and I must say that I am impressed.

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I've got no idea how the hell he managed to make spikes out of silk, but why not?

Right as he finishes, Goblins strike from ambush! I don't know what the hell happened to piss them off this much, but at least we have the caravan guard to aid us in this battle.
I will post the battle's results shortly.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 27, 2011, 06:28:43 pm

great so far!!!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 06:44:07 pm

26th of Timber

...huh. Considering the outcome of the last battle, this one was luckily anti-climactic. One macedwarf from the caravan mauled a few of the goblins, and they all ran screaming. Damn good thing, too, as much of our military is still nursing injuries from the last battle, myself included.

1st of Moonstone

Winter has arrived, and a second set of Adamantine armor has been commissioned. A trade agreement has also been reached.

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2nd of Opal

After an extremely uneventful moonstone, I just noticed that there are still elf corpses in the trade depot.
No need to clean them up, really.

10th of Opal

HOLY ARMOK A GIANT SPIDER!

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Uhh...this is not good. We are not pre- wait. what should we be scared of? We are clad in adamantine! Nothing shall strike us down! I order the military to slay the foul beast.

I will post the results, and my last update shortly.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on January 27, 2011, 07:17:13 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 06:44:07 pm

Uhh...this is not good. We are not pre- wait. what should we be scared of? We are clad in adamantine! Nothing shall strike us down! I order the military to slay the foul beast.

I will post the results, and my last update shortly.

I'm in the military, right? I have a bad feeling about this... For the love of Armok, I hope I have the second adamantine armour

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 07:38:56 pm

13th of Opal

Icee arrives first, and is slaughtered by the foul thing. I am about to rush to combat it in his stead, but all of a sudden, Branded leaps onto the thing and severs several of its legs. They then fight, and Branded is knocked down the defensive channel! But as he falls, he sinks his axe into the beast's thorax, slaying it.

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Someone give this dwarf a medal. The thing's corpse is being butchered as I write.

15th of Obsidian

Other than the Forest Titan, we've had a very uneventful winter. On an unrelated note, I've just noticed how bloody our entrance is. Meh, no reason to clean it up, really.

17th of Obsidian

A vile force of darkness has arrived!

Hmm. I ordered everyone inside and the bridge retracted. I want a degree of safety, for now.

1st of Granite

What's this? A letter.
...
WHAT?

Ok, so some baron heard about my water reactor and petitioned the king to make this decree:

"By order of the king, I hereby remove the dwarf Spuddy from his post as overseer of Foothold, for use of undwarf-like use of magic and witchcraft, the offending action being the construction of some sort of perpetual motion machine. Effective immediately."

Some superstitious baron decides that he doesn't like water-reactors, despite the concept being older than he is! Ugh. So after a year of management, I am forced to step down. I shall pass on the title to Rentorian, the fortress broker. I will retire into the military, where I can still defend this fortress. Attached to this journal are the fortress's stocks.

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Oh, and he thinks a water reactor is witchcraft? How the hell did he deliver mail in the middle of a siege?

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

The save is here (http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=3735).

Also, to address your concern, sepheris, 1. you were resting in the hospital during the incident and 2. We now have more Adamantine armor than we have soldiers. But we only have 5 soldiers.

Oh, and the next person needs to re-dorf Icee.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 27, 2011, 11:47:10 pm

Wonderful Turn! Rentorian has been notified to gather the save and continue playing!

What depth of caverns have we reached? all 3?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 28, 2011, 12:12:05 am

Yup, all three cavern layers have been breached, with the adamantine somewhere near the top of the third layer. On and unrelated note, I have an idea that involves HFS and elves on fire that I will test in a different fort. I have to see if a glitch involving hatch covers has been fixed.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on January 28, 2011, 03:19:10 am

Quote from: PotatoLord on January 27, 2011, 07:38:56 pm

We now have more Adamantine armor than we have soldiers.

Someone's been busy

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 28, 2011, 06:32:28 am

is ~Branded~ alright? he fell down the channel. did he die, or live?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 28, 2011, 11:00:14 am

Quote from: Brandedahall on January 28, 2011, 06:32:28 am

is ~Branded~ alright? he fell down the channel. did he die, or live?

Oh, he doesn't have a scratch on him. In fact, right now he's the only one in the military who isn't resting an injury.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Icee77 on January 28, 2011, 06:12:09 pm

Fudge!! Did I die?
Can I get a new guy?
Name: MountainMurdered
Gender: Any
Job: Wrestler

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on January 28, 2011, 09:03:16 pm

You were the first to get to the titan, and were bitten by its poison fangs, then kicked to death. I even gave you adamantine armor! If only I could have trapped it...then we'd have some Fun.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on January 28, 2011, 09:46:56 pm

I've downloaded the save and started playing, I'll have a first update up in... A couple hours maybe? Depends on the fps.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on January 28, 2011, 11:43:28 pm

From the Notes Of Rentorian
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Granite the First, 254
Today has been... Interesting, to say the least. I was doing my rounds like always, making sure that no one had removed any rocks from my 'To Be Counted' pile when the mayor walked up to me with a big grin on his face, always a bad sign. I'm not really sure what happened next, the mayor started giving me a speech about the importance of duty, and following the orders of the king, but to be honest I sort of fell asleep a couple minutes in. I woke up again just as he said '.. and therefore you are now head of the committee to oversee the distribution of all goods, services, and general goings on in the fort. Oh, and we're currently under siege and the king wants the water wheels destroyed.' With that he just threw the overseer's badge at me and ran off!
I guess that means I'm in charge here... I guess I should do something about those goblins.
.........
It looks like the goblins can't get in here, so I guess they aren't much of a threat, and I looked at the water wheels and they don't seem to be 'heathen works of the devil's black magic' so I just locked the doors and decided to ignore them for now. I guess I should get to work ordering people around then, wish me luck!

Granite The Second, 254
Armok's beard! Almost no one has been assigned any rooms! We have over 80 people living here and not even twenty of us have rooms to call our own! Dwarves are just going in and out of unassigned rooms, sleeping wherever they find a bed! It's so... so.. unorganized! I started construction of an extension to one of the bedroom floors and begun the construction of more beds and doors. The new rooms might not be nice but they'll be better than nothing.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

It also seems that the mayor's quarters don't even exits! How are we supposed to run a successful fortress if our illustrious mayor doesn't even have a study where he can do... whatever it is that mayors do. Therefore I've also drawn up some simple plans for his quarters.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Granite the Eighth, 254
It seems my concerns about the rooms weren't as true as I feared. There are plenty of rooms, not enough for the entire fortress but enough to house most of our people, they were just never assigned to anyone. Most of the dwarves now have rooms even without excavation of the new housing wing having started.

Granite the Thirteenth, 254
I'm tired of everyone being trapped inside the fortress and unable to work on cutting down trees to make more beds and barrels, it's time to deal with this siege! The military will wait behind the traps my predecessors have set up and deal with whatever makes it through. In preparation I drafted several more dwarves into the military, bringing each squad to five members. The veterans should be able to cover for the recruits enough to keep them alive.
........
SUCCESS!!
The goblins are routed and the siege is almost over! I'd like to say it was the work of our mighty military but it was the traps that did most of the work. two goblins were killed in the initial stonefall traps and one had his spine broken, I believe he may be paralyzed from the waist down.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The next set of traps captured no less than SEVEN of the foul little beasts. Leaving them with less than half of their original force. Five more were captured at the next set of traps, including their leader and his mount. Two of the goblins managed to penetrate the fort only to be captured by the next set of traps. Note to self, figure out who commissioned all these traps and give them a medal. The last goblin is wandering around inside the inner courtyard trying to find a way out in some attempt to salvage their mission, perhaps our military can show him the way out.

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I feel like I should make some sort of joke about being disarmed.

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*OOC: I really didn't expect so many gobbos to just get screwed over by the traps, guess the military will have to wait for another day to prove their worth.*

Granite the Twentieth, 254
Finished assigning rooms to everyone and the mayor's quarters are nearing completion. They still need to be smoothed and possibly engraved so they meet his expectations but he's happier than I've seen him in some time. Still wants to know about the 'demonic waterwheels' though.

Granite the Twenty-First, 254
Seems I'm no longer right about having assigned rooms to everyone. Today !!Urist!! gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, not entirely sure why a newborn infant needs her own room but it isn't my place to question things like this. Not entirely sure how she manages to carry both her children and still dig out the new prisoner storage area either. I'll have to ask her about that one.

Slate the First, 254
Migrants! 20 of them! Just when I had everything in order and everyone had a room, I'll have to get the miners working on some more rooms. There were also a number of military trained dwarves among them, so I've created one more squad of soldiers. We don't have enough armor or weapons to go around quite yet so I've order steel production into effect and have started mining for more coal, iron, and flux. I know we have adamantine but I want to keep that in reserve.

Slate the Eighth, 254
Well no wonder no one was working, someone had put out an order saying that all civilians should stay indoors! There aren't any goblins outside anymore (That aren't in cages anyway) so I put a stop to that order and everyone went rushing to get to work.
*OOC: Can't believe I forgot to remove the burrow restrictions no wonder no one was taking care of all those goblins in cages. I made a new alert status for when we're under attack*

Slate the Eleventh, 254
Repulsion has been acting strangely lately, I passed him in the halls recently and he just kept muttering to himself. I wonder what's wrong.
.....
He just barged into a mason's shop and threw everything out of it, he's stalking around the fortress muttering about materials for his masterpiece or something

Slate the Fourteenth, 254
Repulsion finally gathered all his materials together... Not sure why it took him three days to find a piece of kaolonite and two pieces of limonite ore. Maybe they're special?

Slate the Nineteenth
What a wonderful day! We finally struck magma! I've already drawn up plans for magma furnaces and forges down near the sea. No more relying on coal to stoke our furnaces. Repulsion finished his masterpiece today, he says he's been blessed with knowledge of the earth by Armok himself, whatever that means. Anyway he made Zimeshalath the kaolinite door. Kinda neat I guess, I don't quite understand it though.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Felsite The Eighteenth
It seems that the elves have arrived to try and trade with us. Didn't we kill their last trading expedition? Oh well, the military will definitely see some action this time.
.......
Or not. It looks like a titan decided this would be a good time to visit us too.

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.....
Rabab Athnaza just ran right by our front gate and is chasing the elven merchants around, Bluesproto has thrown a part to commemorate the event.
.......
The titan quickly grew bored when his elven friends decided to leave and decided to see how we felt about playing. Luckily The titan was made of chalk and proved to be easy prey for our superior military. It's too bad really we could have been great friends, he killed elves, we kill elves, he melts people with his saliva we melt people with magma. The elves were kind enough to leave us a new pet, some plants, beer, and some of their usual wooden things.

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That's it for tonight, should get more of the year done tomorrow. I don't think we'll have any problem with Rabab's toxic saliva, he used it like a projectile so it didn't leave any pools behind, just the broken arrow symbols when it missed and dead elves when it hit. Oh and I dwarfed Icee and drafted him as a wrestler.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Bluesproto on January 29, 2011, 05:18:35 am

I think I know when to throw a party.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on January 29, 2011, 04:51:17 pm

Form the notes of Rentorian, Master Number Cruncher
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Hematite The Third, 254
Vabok gave birth to a girl today. Beyond that nothing else has happedened since the titan was killed.

Hematite the Tenth, 254
A cave crocodile jumped out of the water in the underground fishing platform, unfortunately the cage traps weren't set up yet and it managed to kill two fisherdwarves. The military got there very quickly and dispatched the beast without suffering any injuries. I light of this tragedy I've ordered the tombs to be expanded so that we'll be ready in case tragedy strikes again.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Malachite the First, 254
Another birth today, this time Asob gave birth to another girl. Steel production is running smoothly and the underground fishing platform is nearing completion. Perhaps I should start making something for myself...

Malachite the Ninth, 254
More migrants arrived today, perhaps they heard stories of our successes against the forgotten beasts or our riches in steel. Only nine migrants this time but I suppose that's for the best, if we got too many migrants we would have even more trouble finding work for everyone than we do now. I was able to assign them all their own quarters easily enough but we have less than twenty unclaimed rooms left. I may need to expand the living floor again soon if the migrants keep coming.

Galena the Sixth, 254
I passed Edem Dodikidor in the halls today, he was muttering something about the will of Oberon or something as he kicked Deduk out of one of the magma forges.

Galena the Twenty-Fourth
Edem finally gathered the materials he needed to make his masterpiece... took him long enough
*OOC: He has gathered dog leather, cave spider silk cloth, bloodstones, rough bloodstones, kitten bones, palm logs, mica, AND adamantine wafers. This thing better be good. Oh and edem's only metalcrafting skill? Weaponsmith 8)*
..........
I suppose good news is always followed by bad news, it seems that an ambush has managed to sneak right up to our gates! I can only hope the military can get there before we lose any dwarves.

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Galena the Twenty-Seventh
One goblin is left outside and three dwarves have died, however not all the news I've been given today is bad! Today I was told that Edem completed his project Tathtatumstiz Rimadducim.

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Pushing our fortress's created wealth far over 3 million and Edem has learned how to make weapons worthy of fey themselves!
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Not much happened during summer other than Edem making that crossbow. Seriously that thing is AWESOME! I was hoping to pass 3 mil in created wealth before my turn ended and that thing skyrocketed us up to 3.5 mil. I might be putting up autumn later today, not sure though.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on January 29, 2011, 05:25:07 pm

sweet, what are you gonna do with the artifact?

if it's that valuable, im sure you would be putting it in a safe place ;D ;D

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ibid Straydrink on January 29, 2011, 10:46:42 pm

Slap that sucker in a fresh recruit's hands and say, "Bruce wanted you to have this, young master..."

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on January 29, 2011, 10:55:45 pm

Wow, the fortress is flourishing! Have there been sighting of the pointy eared ones? I mean, with the caravans going missing... its easy to imagine them getting suspicious

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ale Explosion on February 01, 2011, 01:49:28 am

Hello, I haven't tried doing a succession game before and this looks like an interesting one to do. So if possible sign me up on the end of the list :)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on February 01, 2011, 01:54:27 pm

your'll need a name for your dwarf :)

choose well, young urist

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 01, 2011, 04:41:25 pm

Oh Rentorian? Where hast you gone?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on February 01, 2011, 04:58:14 pm

Sorry, been busy with some other things. I'm almost done with Fall and will probably throw winter into the same update due to lack of anything happening.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 01, 2011, 05:06:19 pm

Okay, no biggie. Was just curious as to the Fortress' condition

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ale Explosion on February 01, 2011, 05:38:05 pm

Ok, let's go with "Urist McExplode" of profession "Gear Lover" (a male mechanic or engineer if one is around, but really any dorf will suffice if they aren't available)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on February 01, 2011, 06:25:21 pm

And you have been dorfed mr McExplode.
On a side note the fortresses created wealth at the beginning of my turn was 2107197, as of early winter it is now 4324554. All the production of steel EVERYTHING may have had something to do with it but holy crap.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 01, 2011, 07:02:41 pm

Quote from: Ale Explosion on February 01, 2011, 05:38:05 pm

Ok, let's go with "Urist McExplode" of profession "Gear Lover" (a male mechanic or engineer if one is around, but really any dorf will suffice if they aren't available)

Welcome to the group! You have been added to the roster

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ale Explosion on February 01, 2011, 08:29:14 pm

Awesome, I imagine that it might not be practical by my turn, but I have a plan for an elf greeting device: Pressurise a bunch of water and have it speed along to knock elf traders (or invaders) down a few levels into an arena. The water would then drain away (or at the pull of a lever, not drain if they are too tough) leaving some bruised tree huggers ready for live training purposes! Below is a layout of what I mean:

TANK
PUMP DEPOT
PIT
PIT
ARENA
DRAIN

Of course, I'm open to other avenues of mechanised anti-elf mayhem :)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on February 01, 2011, 08:34:04 pm

I already made an arena that you could use, add a few grates for the drains and some more tunnels to get drowned ~~rats~~ elves in there easily and you'll be golden.
It could also double as our first elaborate deathtrap!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ale Explosion on February 01, 2011, 08:56:03 pm

Cool, don't suppose you'll be including some screenshots of the fort in your next update? (or I could just have a look at the save I guess)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on February 01, 2011, 09:20:20 pm

Here it is guys, last update containing both fall and winter!
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From the Notes of Rentorian, Master Number Cruncher

Sandstone the Ninth, 254
Goden Feshkivish threw a tantrum today to protest the long military duty. Although, his tantrum seemed to consist of nothing but walking around grumbling.

Sandstone the Tenth, 254
Goden threw another tantrum today, this time he just went to get a drink . It's nothing like the tantrums I've heard happen in other forts where dwarves go insane and strike down their neighbors but I've loosened the military schedule and given each squad three months off a year to try and prevent more tantrums.
*OOC: I was really worried when I got the announcement that Goden was throwing a tantrum. When I checked the announcements I saw that he had already thrown one and I had missed it. Not really sure why things happened that way...*

Sandstone the Fourteenth, 254
Seven more migrants today, nothing happened for months and now we've had tantrums and migrants and Sandstone isn't even over yet!

Sandstone the Thenty-Eigth, 254
Imush Tobultogum gave birth to a girl today, she's joined the ranks of people who can carry two children and still do their jobs properly.

Timber the Seventeenth, 254
Etur Medtobegen started muttering something about fairies controlling his brain and ran off to the jewelers workshop, I doubt we'll be getting a legendary weapon out of this.

Timber the Eighteenth, 254
The outpost liaison was sighted today leading a caravan from the mountain homes, hopefully they have good news.

Timber the Twentry-Fourth, 254
Etur finished making his secret project, Gemsit Ag. He is also now considered a legend among gem setters.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Timber the Twenty-Sixth, 254
An bush squad of goblins was sighted outside! I can only hope that no one is lost in the attack.
.....
With the help of the caravan guards we were able to weather the attack without a single casualty! There were a few injuries but those will heal in time.

Timber the Twenty-Eighth, 254
I concluded business with the traders today. I was able to get several hundred units of beer and food, as well as several bins of cloth and leather. I also sent a couple thousand in gifts to the king to show how our outpost has been prospering.

Moonstone the Fifth, 254
The Forgotten Beast Aco appeared in the caverns beneath the fortress. Fortunately he can't fly and the only way into our fortress from the cave is a set of hatches in the ceiling.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

*OOC: I think I did better drawing this one, just sayin'*

Moonstone the Thirteenth, 254
I have ordered the construction of a set of weapon traps as a last defense against invaders should they get past our other traps and our soldiers. Each of the traps contains 5 serrated steel discs and 5 giant axe blades, all crafted of our finest steel. I am almost tempted to let some of our enemies reach them to see how well they will work once the construction is done but that is likely far in the future given how quickly some dwarves have been working.

Opal the Second, 254
Sibrek Erarsibrek gave birth to a baby girl...
I'm starting to notice a trend here...

Opal The Twenty-Second, 254
The Arena is complete and the first goblins have been dropped in, I need only wait for the resu-
Sorry for cutting off so suddenly, I was just hit in the face by the arm of one of the goblins that was dropped down there, two stories down! I think this was a success.
On a side note the weapon traps are complete, any intruder that escapes the other traps and our mighty army will be met with a swirling corridor of steel death.
*OOC: That was hilarious! The goblin landed on a dwarf and they both just sat there, stunned for about a second, then every dwarf in the arena just swarmed the poor bastard and tore him apart! It was beautiful. I'll be leaving a few prisoners for the next person to play with, don't worry.*

Obsidian the Twenty-Eighth, 354
This shall be my last entry as overseer, the mayor came up to me today and told me it was time for me to resign. I'm not sure why but I heard rumors about my how he lost nearly three inches of his beard in one of the weapon traps I had installed. In any case my time as overseer is over and I will hand the badge on to Sepharis and go back to my ledgers, they're so much easier to understand.
********************************
Sorry for the lack of pictures this time through, not much to take pictures of to be honest, everything either was over pretty fast and not worth capping or just boring everyday stuff.

Spoiler: Short Turn Overview (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Final Stats (click to show/hide)

I made over 3 mil created wealth this turn, holy friggen' crap steel is expensive.
If you want to look at the fort I'd suggest just downloading the fort and just takin' a look around.

File is uploading as I type
Aaaaaannnnnnnddddddd DONE! (http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=3749)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 01, 2011, 10:54:58 pm

Wow! The fortress flourishes before mine waking eyes! The save has also been posted on the first page, Sepharis has also been notified of his turn!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Draignean on February 01, 2011, 11:17:16 pm

At this rate by the time it gets to my turn the fortress will have 500 people and will be worth 172782016 DwarfBucks. Or it will have 23 forgotten beasts, 3 healthy dwarves, and more contagions than you can shake a stick at.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ibid Straydrink on February 01, 2011, 11:49:24 pm

Just thought I'd mention this- the military dwarf tantrum may be a result of having their squad scheduled for training with a minimum of more dwarves than are currently present or available in the squad- in which case, they may all just stand around in the barracks without taking actual breaks until they are too hungry/thirsty/tired to continue.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on February 02, 2011, 12:00:57 am

Quote from: Ibid Straydrink on February 01, 2011, 11:49:24 pm

Just thought I'd mention this- the military dwarf tantrum may be a result of having their squad scheduled for training with a minimum of more dwarves than are currently present or available in the squad- in which case, they may all just stand around in the barracks without taking actual breaks until they are too hungry/thirsty/tired to continue.

Yes, I did notice during my turn that training was set to a 10 squad member minimum; however I thought nothing of it, as they were training, and somewhat content with the addition of the artifact floodgate in the barracks.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on February 02, 2011, 05:32:58 am

Quote from: Rentorian on February 01, 2011, 09:20:20 pm

Moonstone the Thirteenth, 254
I have ordered the construction of a set of weapon traps as a last defense against invaders should they get past our other traps and our soldiers. Each of the traps contains 5 serrated steel discs and 5 giant axe blades, all crafted of our finest steel. I am almost tempted to let some of our enemies reach them to see how well they will work once the construction is done but that is likely far in the future given how quickly some dwarves have been working.

I can remember using a similar trap design in a previous fortress. It was constructed out of copper however. I also found out I had a giant cave spider problem... when I saw it's corpse next to the traps.

Also, downloading save now. I have little time today to start doing anything, really, but I have a day off of work tomorrow, so the timing was spot on

EDIT
Had a look around, got lost several dozen times. Trying to decide on what to spend my time doing. Debating cleaning up outside, or leaving corpses/skeletons as "decoration"

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on February 02, 2011, 04:01:10 pm

leave them as decoration for the elves

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on February 02, 2011, 04:08:32 pm

It does take a while to get used to the layout of the place doesn't it?
But that's part of the joy of having a fort run by different people each year, we all have our own ideas on how to make things work.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ale Explosion on February 02, 2011, 06:08:00 pm

Or for bonus points, load the corpses onto a bridge and fling them at the elves the next time you see them! :D

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 02, 2011, 10:20:39 pm

If only the raws permitted bones/corpses to be used to construct roads

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on February 03, 2011, 10:00:54 am

I've started the save and write up, but just a heads up, I've got a bad case of a cold/flu so I'm not really motivated for anything right now (other than sleep), so it may take a few extra days, but I'll post my write up in chunks instead of one big one at the end, so you shouldn't have to wait too long for an update

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on February 03, 2011, 02:55:25 pm

**OOC: Don't know about any of you, but a few of my tiles are swapped around. The trees and unmined gem clusters and ores are notable ones. I don't think it'll make much difference, just thought I'd point it out**

~~Scribbles from the Journal of Sepharis~~

1st Granite
I have been informed that, due to a 'close call,' the former leader has been relieved of his duties and, effective immediately, I am to take leadership... This could be interesting.

9th Granite
I passed Cog Estiloddom in the corridor today, muttering about gods or some such. I'll have to keep an eye on him.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

9th Granite - Follow-up
Cog has claimed a craftsdwarf's workshop. No one was using it, so that's not too big of an issue. Unfortunately, I doubt he'll make anything useful.

18th Granite
Well, Cog has finally gathered his materials and begun building... something.
It took 9 days... I think the locations of stockpiles and workshops need a bit more organisation. I'll have to look into it.

We got some more migrants. 22 this time, bringing our population up to a total of 141.

23rd Granite
Cog has completed his 'Artifact,' and to the surprise of no one, it is a useless mug. A well decorated mug, but still pretty useless.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I've ordered it to be put in a ~~useless crap~~ finished goods stockpile, along with the other useless artifacts and miscellaneous goods

18th Slate
A number of tame animals seems to be using our fort as a home. I have ordered a kennels constructed and as many of the animals are to be trained as war animals as possible. This will bolster our military ranks. The remaining animals are being relocated to a few new cages set up near the butchers, for convenience.

22nd Slate
I have ordered the construction of a siege workshop. Nothing will be more welcoming for the elves than a ballista bolt to the torso. I am unsure of where to set it up, but I can't keep a smile off my face when I picture the results.

10th Felsite
Vabok Monomurem has given birth to a baby boy. She becomes another of the mothers who are carrying around two babies and still managing to work without problems.

12th Felsite
Crisis time people. Elves have arrived.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Unfortunately, there are no ballistae pointed at the trade depot (let alone anyone skilled enough to hit anything), so I have geared up and joined the military. We'll strike as they begin unloading their goods, catch them off guard.

13th Felsite
I've ordered everyone to take shelter as soon as possible, a siege has arrived. Somewhere in the region of 50 goblins, about two thirds of which are mounted on voracious cave crawlers (reports were iffy as most people were too busy running for the fort). I'm interested in seeing how the elves cope with them, but the goblins seem pretty determined to attack us first, so I have ordered all squads to take up position at the entrance. Reports say about 12-18 of them are equipped with crossbows... I've ordered the squads to be extra careful about them.

**OOC: Forgot to take screen shot of the announcement, so take my word for it... and this pic;

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

14th Felsite
There are about 3 dwarves outside, holding the entrance. First reports aren't fantastic, the crossbow goblins are proving to be quite a threat at distance.
We have 3 losses so far. One bowyer, who was too slow in getting back, a new recruit (unfortunate, but hardly surprising), and former leader, Branded. It's such a shame that a leader such as him was killed by a stray crossbow bolt.

14th Felsite – Follow-up
If my reports are correct, we lost another dwarf to the crossbows. All 3 squads now lack their appointed commander. Unfortunately, they were the only dwarves to react to the order to kill the goblins. With the lost of the militia commander, Branded, I have appointed myself to the position. With this position, maybe the damned military will listen when I tell them to kill something. But first, I need a brief rest.

**OOC: I swear they are doing this on purpose. Every (living) military dwarf is listed as either sleeping, drinking, or resting. Two are listed as “Cannot follow orders” but I can't for the life of me figure out why. On the plus, I think the weapon traps are going to get one hell of a test.**

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

**OOC: I was going to post this in seasons, but I'll cut it off there. I'm feeling half conscious due to illness, and let's face it, this is going to end badly whatever I do, but I hope to be able to pay attention and prevent anything too bad. Also, Brandedahall, sorry about the death of your character, but you were one of the only dwarves to respond.**

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on February 03, 2011, 04:47:02 pm

D: noooooo :(

well... thats a shame :/ hope i get a adamantine lined room + if i have any family i would like them to be buried with me

if that can't be done i would like my next of kin in the military

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Rentorian on February 03, 2011, 05:15:27 pm

Worst comes to worst you can always tweak the inside warren to keep people outside the entrance hall and let the invaders pulp themselves on my weapon traps

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on February 03, 2011, 06:39:21 pm

If you remove the hospital zone, the injured military will fight regardless of injuries.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: sepheris on February 04, 2011, 06:42:49 pm

So sorry about this, I'm not going to be able to finish my turn. My laptop screen is cracked (long story short, don't place it where dogs could trample it). I'm borrowing my bro's laptop, figure I'd let you know instead of keeping you waiting.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on February 05, 2011, 02:30:01 pm

Aww. I guess I'll tell Crocatowa to start his turn. I hope your laptop isn't too badly damaged, sepheris.

Those accursed Elves have discovered how to manipulate even real animals into doing their bidding! We must now hold back nothing! FLOOD THEIR PRECIOUS FORESTS WITH THE BLOOD OF THE MOUNTAIN! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Scaraban on February 05, 2011, 03:16:38 pm

Quote from: PotatoLord on February 05, 2011, 02:30:01 pm

Aww. I guess I'll tell Crocatowa to start his turn. I hope your laptop isn't too badly damaged, sepheris.

Those accursed Elves have discovered how to manipulate even real animals into doing their bidding! We must now hold back nothing! FLOOD THEIR PRECIOUS FORESTS WITH THE BLOOD OF THE MOUNTAIN! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

that would still be a forest, a dwarfly, magma-filled forest, but the trees are fine

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 05, 2011, 03:36:24 pm

I can pick it up and start tonight (hopefully). Im currently at TempleCon in RI

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: JacenHanLovesLegos on February 08, 2011, 12:53:47 pm

Awesome succesion. Could someone post this on DFMA?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 08, 2011, 04:44:50 pm

We'll see. Im hoping to finish up my turn today and then post an update and then possible put it on there

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on February 10, 2011, 08:59:32 pm

Hoping to finish up tonight! But i have to say... the utter lack of organization is painful....

Should have an update tonight

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Ale Explosion on March 03, 2011, 02:32:12 am

So ... shall the turn default onto the next player now?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 02:52:37 am

Yah, I think that might be best.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Brandedahall on March 03, 2011, 02:23:38 pm

lol i thought this was dead XD

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 05:37:21 pm

In the house of bay-12 this dead thread lies dreaming.

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on March 03, 2011, 06:34:04 pm

Hmm...I guess I'll pm the next person in line and tell them to start. As long as there are no objections?

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 06:43:31 pm

Objection! (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=4804522)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: PotatoLord on March 03, 2011, 08:02:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 06:43:31 pm

Objection! (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=4804522)

Hold It! (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=4804702)

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Crocatowa on March 03, 2011, 09:02:39 pm

Crocatowa rises from the earth a damaged soul, returning from his hiatus from the dwarven realms and weary from intergalactic travels

I have returned... to manage this forum... but have been bidden until further notice to not play. Armok has smitten my machine...but my new phone allows me to manage the thread at all times...

Title: Re: Foothold -- A Succession Invasion!
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 12:58:11 am

Quote from: PotatoLord on March 03, 2011, 08:02:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 06:43:31 pm
Objection! (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=4804522)

Hold It! (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=4804702)

Overruled. (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=4805579)

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