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Could I be dwarfed? (or dwarved) 
Some male dwarf with decent skill in flattery would be preferred.
I won't yet be joining a party, but I'll think about it come election

Absolutely.

I should have helped by DMing a number of people. Sorry about forgetting to do that.

It's all right.

The results are what most people probably expected. I'll get to work on a turn soon.

Good job on another successful term as overseer, fatcat. I would have liked to have made some posts of my own during your turn but real life got in the way. Similarly, the OP is long out of date at this point and needs some good updating that I've been to busy/lazy to devote time to. 

But there's no time for self-pity when it's ELECTION TIME!

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The dwarves once again assemble in the library to conduct another election. Nephilim III is the first to arise and announce her candidacy: "Fatcat's leadership during the past year has been very effective in paving the way for the true national awakening we should all strive for. Vote for the Patriotic Dwarfist Movement and we will lead Dwarven civilization to a new height in this new age!"

Update:having difficulty with the save. I put the goldsilver folder in the saves folder, like always, but the game doesn't see it. Does anyone else have this problem?

Are any of your other saves working as normal? Are you sure that the goldsilver folder doesn't have the actual save folder inside of it? I tried downloading the save and was able to get it working, though it seems that even the updated file is still in early winter of 258. I don't know if the problem is on my end here, but you might want to PM Radipon and see if you can get a fresh copy of the save.

Nephilim III strokes her chin as if to show consideration. "Your terms are mostly agreeable; a party headquarters and an office would be most appreciated. As for your concerns for our art policy, actual disposal of art will likely be rare and only directed against art which is imported from other lands. As far as I am aware, almost all of the art presently on display in the fortress is of Dwarven origin and depicts history and themes of interest to dwarves. It is of no benefit to us to import art and engravings of humans and their history, nor of any of the other races of the world. I trust that you would agree with this sentiment.

"As for the goblins, ultimately there is no urgent need for us to make the first move against the goblin settlements in the northeastern part of The Routed Hill. Should they declare war on us the situation would change, but for the next few years at least there is no reason to concern ourselves greatly with them. I cannot, however, ignore the occupation of the two hillocks settlements of Twisttorch and Helpbells by the goblins who are at war with us. These are not only the closest hostile goblin presences to us, they are also rightful Dwarven clay under enemy control. The goblins in those sites, at the very least, must be driven out sooner or later. I can't imagine that you would disagree with me regarding this.

"Finally, regarding the Stukists, I don't imagine that I'll have much quarrel with them. Their party has almost completely collapsed following their failed coup and the death of their leader. There is essentially no reason to go about antagonizing the scattered remnants. With this clarified, are you willing to accept?"

Waiting on a tie-breaker vote. If you're reading this and haven't voted yet, please do; otherwise we'll need to have a second ballot or figure out some other means of breaking the tie.

The dwarf known as Nephilim III is the next to stand up. Reading from a piece of paper in her hands, she begins to speak: "Being a new elector of this fortress and acknowledging the changing political circumstances as our fortunes rise and fall, I submit to this body the manifesto of a new political party of which I shall run as a representative in this election."

THE PATRIOTIC DWARFIST MOVEMENT

Loyalty to Dwarven civilization is a virtue above all others. With the Dwarven Kingdom facing threats both from outside and from within, the Patriotic Dwarfist Movment calls on all dwarves to join in for a national reawakening.

Economic Policy:
– Trade with the capital is essential to secure ties between the Dwarven Fatherland and the northern colonies. As much material as can be exported should be exported and offerings should be made to the Crown.
– Humans, as long as they are at peace with the dwarves, are to be considered allies and are to be treated fairly in trade.
– All enemy civilizations at war with the dwarves (i.e. elves and goblins) are to be dealt with as enemy combatants.

Military Policy:
– The standing military must be increased so as to facilitate the national reawakening. Dwarves in less important industries are to be conscripted in new squads.
– A top priority is the liberation of Dwarven clay from the hands of goblin invaders. The military must be deployed to occupied sites until all of the Dwarven Fatherland is once again in Dwarven hands.

Art Policy:
– Good art elevates the morale of the fortress population and expresses the genius of the Dwarven spirit. Such art is to be displayed prominently for the public eye.
– Art which is un-Dwarven in nature is unacceptable for the national reawakening and shall be disposed of.

@Radipon Are you sure you uploaded the right save file? It seems to still be in Moonstone from what I can see.

Anyway, good job on the turn. Perhaps our fortress did just need a little bit of soap all along. 

We'll start the election soon; hopefully the save file issue can get resolved in the meantime. Until then, if anyone whose dwarf died wants to claim another dwarf, you can do so before this election.