Boy, dem Bay12ers love 'em some military.
Well, too bad. This fort is a chance for the pacifists to shine.
The Challenge: prove that a group of unarmed, unaided, and mineral-starved dwarves can not only survive a harsh environment, but thrive.
The Restrictions: only
two usable weapons are allowed in the fortress - a wooden axe for logging, and a copper pick. NO military allowed; no squads, no training, not even emergency conscription to move
idiots dwarves away from/towards danger. We are artists, architects, and mechanics - there will be no vulgar displays of military might; not in OUR home.
The World: generated with mineral scarcity of 25000. Yes, that's right - a full order of magnitude less metal than even a 'scarce' basic world generation. We're not likely to find any metals at all. Not that it matters; we won't need armor, shields, or tools of war. No vampires will be coming to defend us; we must rely on our wits, careful planning, and mechanisms. Lots of mechanisms.
The Loadout: we will not be bringing much; a group of masons, mechanics, and peaceful farmers. A copper pick, and a wooden axe. Some basic supplies, like seeds, beer, and plump helmets.
Are you brave, bold, and dwarfy? Will you eschew tools of combat, in exchange for the more subtle implements of defense? Do you enjoy the sweet, satisfying 'crunch' you hear when a bridge drops on an enemy's dome? The whirr and hum of a well-oiled weapons trap?
If so, this is the fort for you.
Now accepting applications for dwarves and overseers. Once we have enough players, I'll post a few potential embark sites, and we'll get going on the most interesting one.
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Let's go!
EDIT:
Due to my long absence, I can no longer make any claim to be the one running this fortress. Therefore, all control of this fortress is relinquished to the incredibly capable hands of Larix. Please go to
this post for the current state of affairs.
