So, in my newest fortress I decided to not kill any useless migrants, something I have never done before. This naturally left me with lots of peasants with different job names. Every hauling job was done for the next several years of the fortress, and I needed something to do. So, the mega-project ideas begin flowing! After ten seconds, I had it. Spring 203, the construction began on my newest (actually, first) mega project: a great sphinx! However, that is incredibly boring and un-imaginative. And so, I will make many, many upgrades. The first one I decided to do was to not plan out anything. That’s right, no blueprints or planning beforehand. I only plan it out as I place each piece down. I mean, I have a general plan, but nothing else. The next upgrade: a royal tomb, fit for a king, hidden inside the head! Specifically, the dwarven king queen, Ast Zasurrith, who I hope I will be able to attract here. (Side question: if the queen is listed as the ruler and there is no king listed, does that mean that a queen comes instead of a king?) I bet you will never guess the next upgrade. It involves what my project is in miniature, cages, and a three wide hallway. Go on, guess.
Yep, I will have a three wide hallway with cat cages on the outside lines! This is my attempt at showing it to you:
C=cat cage
F=floor
W=wall
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The next upgrade is addressing a concern I have had with projects for a long time. The entire project might be original and fun, but the entrance is not. My entrance will be in a very original place: the sphinx’s, er, “litter maker.” I have also included a tail just for fun. At the end of the project, I might knock the nose off, but that is too far ahead right now.
If anyone wants to know the details of the map, just ask.
I will also be posting progress updates. Don’t be surprised if the entire project is posted in ten minutes, because I am playing without internet right now. I may occasionally post the progress of my semi-megaproject, mining down the entire local mountain.
So, any feedback or ideas for the project?