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Lells

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I was born at a very young age.

 

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ColinTheMathmo, (edited ) to random
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OK, time for a poll.

Seen elsewhere:

"If I flip a coin 100 times and it lands heads every time, what will it most likely land on the next flip?"

Lells,
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@ColinTheMathmo I call edge

OC Kicking off the new magazine for Dwarf Fortress

I'm migrating here from Reddit, and one of my favorites subs was always /r/DwarfFortress. Since that doesn't exist here yet, I'm going ahead and creating it! We'll kick off with a classic question: How long have you been playing Dwarf Fortress for? I started back in 2008, and I always come back to this wonderful game! It's...

Lells,
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@DarkFox That's good to hear, it wasn't shitty enough as it was.

@Powderhorn @StenSaksTapir

OC Lordwall - My latest fortress

Lordwall sits at the foot of a giant glacier in a high mountain valley. The small microclimate this location enjoys has proven to be stimulating to all dwarves spirituality. Lordwall has just established an organized religion, devoted to the worship of Rîsen, the Goddess of mountains and caverns. Thikut Blowgirder has...

An aerial view of the fortress of Lordwall
Lells,
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OOC: This fort was started when a friend who is new to DF confessed to having some confusion on how they should embark. What to look for, what the stuff on the screen meant, etc. While I used my "Small Volcanic Island" world-gen, I wasn't able to find a great volcano + river start, so opted for this one bordering on a glacier instead. So far I really like this map, and the only real accident we've had so far was our ONLY artifact creator, a child, got himself encased in ice when the moat started being dug. Since that time, at least THREE different agents have showed up at our fort, intent on stealing that artifact. Only one has escaped, the rest can be seen in the refuse stockpile on the bottom left.

Lells,
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Ahhh sounds like either you don't have a Trade Depot built, or they can't find a way to it. Trade wagons for example are 3 tiles wide, so need an entrance that is at least 3 tiles wide for them to navigate through. Wagons also can not go up or down stairs. They can however travel up/down ramps.

I usually do what you're suggesting, have a massive sprawling underground fortress, but also a smaller walled enclosure on the surface that protects the underground, as well as housing a trade depot and barracks (so that my military is nearby to any potential action).

Lells,
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I have an underground area here, mostly stockpiles and offices, but also a proper great hall for whoever the eventual baron will be, and a cathedral for the religion. I'm trying to build up in this one though for the living quarters and day to day stuff, should be an interesting change of pace.

ETA: The sieges are usually dependent on how much wealth you export from your fortress, so if you don't get traders, then that makes sense. If you DO get traders and want to get attacked, trade a bunch of lavishly prepared meals.

Lells,
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It's definitely a lot to remember! That said though the more you play, the more a lot of it becomes second nature. If you ever have questions, don't hesitate to ask! I personally have been playing for .. holy crap, 15 years now. There's so much that's just second nature to me now, but I also learned from others over time. I'm happy to help others learn as well.

twipped, to DwarfFortress
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I wanted to try something new and interesting for this embark, so I picked a haunted region near a dark elf tower and a bunch of dark goblin pits. Thought it would spice things up!

When the snow started to melt, it uncovered the landscape... which is SOAKED in human blood. Everything, everywhere, just nothing but blood. Even the frozen river is covered in blood.

I... I think I got what I wanted...

Another viewpoint, further south. The entire landscape is red.

Lells,
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@twipped Do you also get blood rains? I had a past fortress where it frequently rained Elf Blood, with the added bonus it would freak out traders, causing them to drop all their trade goods and flee.

OC Blacksand - Front Gate and Trade Depot

The Hamlet of Blacksand is 3 years old, with a population of 23. It is a trading stop, rapidly becoming known for its Inn and Tavern, The Royal Trades. This hamlet lies at a joining of two streams that wind through a temperate desert region, with somber black sands, towering high wood trees, and saguaro cacti. It is rumored...

Lells,
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@Puzzle_Sluts_4Ever I always wanted to like adventure mode more, being a fan of Angband and all. I stopped playing it back around v0.40, there was just never enough to do, although visiting your old fortresses could be !!FUN!!. Still interested to see it though once it gets more polished.

Lells,
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This was my first ever exposure to Battletech, and 35 years later I still love the franchise. This looks awesome.

BlindiRL, to DwarfFortress
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faslkjdhfaskjdbgans dfg

Lells,
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@BlindiRL Oooh, a lead hammer, that GOTTA be able to do some damage!

Lells,
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I remember following this back on the Bay12 forums, this is one of the most epic fortresses ever. Props to @BlindiRL for the video! Great work!

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