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[KojaK]

You know, when I think of a Dwarven ballista, I don't think of an actual ballista. In a world where a theoretically infinite number of dragons can occupy 1 space, it takes up 9 spaces. I imagine that a human ballista of similar proportion would take a team of men to operate. The fact that it only takes one dwarf is a testament to both dwarven engineering and stoutness. A normal ballista does damage by piercing with overlarge arrows, a dwarven ballista does damage by crushing with entire trees.

This. This is why I love this game. I must sig this. o.o

[se5a]

Are they still single Z level?

[Shiv]

Yup.  Not sure we'll see multi-Z-level structures for a bit.

[Beeskee]

Dwarven ballista arrow recipe:

Take one (1) tree
Cut off all the branches
Sharpen one end
(Optional) Cap end with metal tip
Load into ballista
Fire

[Shiv]

That could be an entertaining cartoon if done right. 

[Gabeux]

You know, when I think of a Dwarven ballista, I don't think of an actual ballista. In a world where a theoretically infinite number of dragons can occupy 1 space, it takes up 9 spaces. I imagine that a human ballista of similar proportion would take a team of men to operate. The fact that it only takes one dwarf is a testament to both dwarven engineering and stoutness. A normal ballista does damage by piercing with overlarge arrows, a dwarven ballista does damage by crushing with entire trees.

This. This is why I love this game. I must sig this. o.o

Hahah true!
I do remember killing at least 10 goblins with 1 wooden ballista arrow in 40d though, I also remember it killed my "role play" axe dwarf.