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Spleenling

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Off duty soilders
« on: November 15, 2012, 01:26:49 am »
Is there a way i can get my military to remain within a section of the fortress designed for them  while they are off-duty and not have them wandering the fortress.
I know about burrows but im not sure if that would stop them from fighting topside
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Re: Off duty soilders
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2012, 12:42:27 pm »
Burrow them in the area you want them to stay in.  Off duty dwarves tend to flee rather than fight.
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Re: Off duty soilders
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2012, 01:00:05 pm »
A burrow line alone, won't stop them from fighting. 

The trick, is to burrow them up, then forbid the door or lift drawbridge, right after the last one passes.  This will keep them contained and away from the enemy.  Until the door gets hacked by a thief, or the drawbridge gets torn down.
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