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[joeclark77]

Just coming back to the game after playing DF2012 a few years ago.  In the new version, is there something different about how to get dwarves to put on their armor?  I remember always having trouble with it, but in my current game I've had a uniform assigned for *years* and dwarves still haven't picked up *any* of their armor.  They all grabbed their weapons, backpacks, bottles, and quivers with no delay though.  I'm not sure on shields.  What's the trick?

[martinuzz]

All questions on this I've seen so far are from people using uniforms. Perhaps those are not working properly. I never used pre-set uniforms, and assign each dwarf their personal set of armor via the (e)quipment screen. (I don't mean pick specific pieces of armor, but I tend to assign each dwarf 'steel helmet', 'steel chain mail', 'steel greaves', 'steel highboots', 'steel gauntlets' and a 'leather cloak'). Which works flawlessly. Armor is picked up the moment it's been forged.

Do note: don't forget to set your dwarves to replace clothing, and not wear over uniform.

[Bakaridjan]

Also make sure you're using version .42.03. Earlier .42 versions were bugged.

[joeclark77]

Also make sure you're using version .42.03. Earlier .42 versions were bugged.

Thanks, that was exactly the problem.  I switched to .42.03 and as soon as I opened the save, my militia ran to get armor.