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UnexpectedSalad

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Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« on: January 09, 2012, 06:20:50 am »
Just out of curiosity, I've been relying on traps for my past few fortresses. But I've been sending my military the past 5-6 ambushes getting no kills or captures with my traps. And while I haven't checked my militarys skills before they start crushing skulls, I swear they gain some good levels each time.

So, is sending my military out on the early, easy ambushes everytime a good idea to get them some good training?

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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2012, 07:02:53 am »
yes, it's faster then sparring / training. Cage traps some easy animals and have your men ganging on them is very safe and quickly grant xp.
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2012, 07:09:58 am »
Or disarmed enemies.
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2012, 07:20:09 am »
Quote from: Loud Whispers on January 09, 2012, 07:09:58 am
Or disarmed enemies.
goblin master wrestlers are a force to be reckoned with.
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2012, 07:26:16 am »
Quote from: rephikul on January 09, 2012, 07:20:09 am
Quote from: Loud Whispers on January 09, 2012, 07:09:58 am
Or disarmed enemies.
goblin master wrestlers are a force to be reckoned with.
More training :P
Danger room trained goblins VS new recruits
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2012, 10:08:13 pm »
It's very wise to figure out how to disarm enemies and construct a mass-pitting arena. It's that or spend all your time cleaning dead babies off the danger room spears.
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2012, 10:10:17 pm »
Quote from: NonconsensualSurgery on January 09, 2012, 10:08:13 pm
It's very wise to figure out how to disarm enemies and construct a mass-pitting arena. It's that or spend all your time cleaning dead babies off the danger room spears.
I've learned how to disarm enemys and make a magma pit for disposing of goblins. So I think I can make an arena, I'll google how to set one up properly though.

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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2012, 10:26:38 pm »
You can give a dwarf training weapons (like a wooden or silver axe) and have him hack away at a disarmed goblin. He will gain more experience because he will have to swing more often and because the fight will last longer.
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2012, 10:31:23 pm »
Quote from: vassock on January 09, 2012, 10:26:38 pm
You can give a dwarf training weapons (like a wooden or silver axe) and have him hack away at a disarmed goblin. He will gain more experience because he will have to swing more often and because the fight will last longer.
Thanks, I'll remember that.

I've captured a number of rather powerful goblin wrestlers in a few fortresses. Should these be thrown into a death pit or something? I'd imagine they could probably do some damage or possibly kill dwarfs even while stripped naked and thrown into an arena if I get unlucky.
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Re: Does actual combat increase dwarfs military skills far more than training?
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2012, 11:00:31 pm »
They could easily kill recruits, so yes, pit them against elite goblin wrestlers.
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