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OPPRESSION TOWER: Not just a one man army
« on: March 01, 2015, 09:56:54 am »

Once upon a time, seven dwarves set out with a great dream: to build a massive OPPRESSION TOWER for the ages, an OPPRESSION TOWER that would stand as a monument to their success even after their inevitable demise.  Who they would be oppressing, none could agree on, but they knew that someone needed to be oppressed, and they were just the dwarves to do it.

Alright, plain and simple succession fortress inspired by a concept in a thread that no longer exists and the forum game based on it.  Some people were building Dermonster an OPPRESSION TOWER using ASCII art, and I thought "why not, let's make a fortress where we build the greatest OPPRESSION TOWER anyone has ever seen"

What is an OPPRESSION TOWER, you ask?  Well, that's really up to you.  Are you oppressing your poor dwarves?  The goblins who come to invade you?  All that is required is that it must be impressive, oppressive, and preferably can be lived in.

Feel free to create your own OPPRESSION TOWERs outside of this game's structure and post the saves in this thread, along with a description, for others to look at.

So, without further ado, let's get building.

Spoiler: The Rules (click to show/hide)

Turn List:
Year One: 4maskwolf COMPLETED
Arrival
First Constructions
F*** Keas
Trading
Welp I died.  Also end of year and save.
Year Two: Zanzetkuken the Great COMPLETED
NOPE!
The first decree
Only partly canonical
Let's do that time warp again
Kea Attack.  Also end of year and save.
Year Three: Deus Asmoth COMPLETED
The Legend Begins
Second verse, same as the first...
Still no pictures, sorry Derm
Is it just me or is this update style confusing?
Save upload failure
We ran out of BOOZE!  Also save.
Year Four: maxcat61 COMPLETED
Werebacon attack
Well that was fast.  Save included.
Year Five: TheFlame52 COMPLETED
ALRIGHT YOU MAGGOTS!
WE NEED BONES TO BONE THE ANIMALS TO GET BONES
Someone's getting the tower at the end of this turn
YOU WANT PICTURES?  HERE'S YOUR DAMN PICTURES!
Turns out I DO have an inside voice
That... is a lot of fish.
The taming of the river.  Also save.
Year Six: endlessblaze PENDING

Skipped Turns:
Gamedragon (first go at year 5)
Oh, and by the way, monstrosity alert.
A bone mace?
And another strange mood
Captain McClellan (first go at year 6, never picked up the save)
Arx (second go at year 6, TODO LINKS)
NJW2000 (third go at year 6)

Repeat Turns list:
4maskwolf (1 previous turn)
maxcat61 (1 previous turn)
Zanzetkuken the Great (1 previous turn)

Living Dwarves:
Arx the Chief Medical Dwarf
Deus Asmoth the Miner
Karevos the Stoneworker
maxcat61 the Minion (Militia Commander)
NAV the Miner
Zanzetkuken the Temporal Professor
Orange the Wizard
mastahcheese the farmer
Gamedragon the Macedwarf
Flame the dwarf
Ringo the Gemsetter
Thanatos the Swordsdwarf

Dead Dwarves:
4maskwolf the Grand Architect
FroggyNinja
Insanegame27
Flame

Dwarfing List:
nomoetoe the ?
Objective the Grovekeeper
Wolf the Mason
Captain McClellan the ?
Dermonster the Siege Worker
« Last Edit: May 02, 2015, 04:42:56 pm by 4maskwolf »
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2015, 10:06:14 am »

PTW. Can I be dorfed as the bookkeeper?
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2015, 11:04:56 am »

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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2015, 12:22:42 pm »

This seems interesting. I'd like a turn and a dwarf. Would you consider making the dwarves allow the butchering of sentients so we could build a tower out of the soap of our foes?
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2015, 12:24:26 pm »

This seems interesting. I'd like a turn and a dwarf. Would you consider making the dwarves allow the butchering of sentients so we could build a tower out of the soap of our foes?
If you remind me of how to do this, then yes.  Any preference of your dwarf's skillset?

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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2015, 12:25:20 pm »

Please dworf me to. Maybe into crafter?
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2015, 12:32:08 pm »

This seems interesting. I'd like a turn and a dwarf. Would you consider making the dwarves allow the butchering of sentients so we could build a tower out of the soap of our foes?
If you remind me of how to do this, then yes.

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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2015, 12:33:55 pm »

This seems interesting. I'd like a turn and a dwarf. Would you consider making the dwarves allow the butchering of sentients so we could build a tower out of the soap of our foes?
If you remind me of how to do this, then yes.

[ETHIC:EAT_SAPIENT_OTHER:ACCEPTABLE]

Possibly something with [EAT_SAPIENT_KILL] too.
Will do, will do.

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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2015, 12:40:30 pm »

Sign me up for year 3. If possible, can you dwarf me as the militia comander "Maxcat61", Minion.
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2015, 12:43:22 pm »

Dorf me please.
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2015, 12:43:59 pm »

Dorf me please.
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2015, 01:00:18 pm »

Has my claim on year 2 in the thread that spawned this idea has been remembered and kept?
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2015, 01:00:36 pm »

Has my claim on year 2 in the thread that spawned this idea has been remembered and kept?
... it has now.

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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2015, 01:28:07 pm »

No preference for skills here
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Re: OPPRESSION TOWER: Build a better tower
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2015, 02:42:47 pm »

15 Granite, 210

We have arrived at site that was selected.  Prospecting of the land indicated rich mineral wealth in addition to the abundant tress of the region, and a stream runs through the southwest corner of our site.  A basic survey of the site has been completed, and Deus Asmoth is beginning work on cutting down some of the trees that are clogging up the construction site while NAV begins a basic mining to construct blocks for our great tower.

19 Granite, 210

The exploratory shaft has struck the first cavern layer, and from there we can see a pit down the the second layer.  Without significant defense beyond our militia commander, I have order the breach to be momentarily sealed to prevent undesirables from showing up.

21 Granite, 210

Deus Asmoth has completed the woodcutting and has been instructed to produce beds.  Additionally, Karevos has begun work on wooden crafts to trade to the dwarven caravan in exchange for much needed food and drink.

23 Granite 210

The exploratory shaft has been completed, and localized mining is commencing to provide raw materials for the project.

4 Slate 210

A part of the mining region is being converted into a temporary barracks for us to sleep in, as I'd much rather sleep in a nice bed than on the hard ground.  Call it undwarvenly if you will, but my sensibilities tell me that I am above such discomforts.

12 Slate 210

Another completed portion of the mine has been converted into a temporary dining area and office space for Arx to work as fortress manager, bookkeeper, broker, and chief medical dwarf.

2 Felsite 210

I have begun construction of the road and bridge that will eventually become the main entryway into the fortress.  Meanwhile, Maxcat61 has begun military drills down in the barracks, although he is the only one that attends.

12 Felsite 210

A temporary finished goods stockpile has been set up to hold the crafts Karevos produces until a more permanent one can be established closer to the future site of the trade depot.
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