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To arms! Death to all friends of nature!

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Indifferent

4 (8.3%)

Let peace return, we've humiliated them enough.

12 (25%)

Total Members Voted: 48

[Tirion]

And still no possessions. DAMMIT.

[Meph]

Could you dwarf me as a militia member? Name "Jaywalker".

[Splint]

And still no possessions. DAMMIT.

Always other dwarves to pick from.

Could you dwarf me as a militia member? Name "Jaywalker".

Sure thing. I'll assume you don't want one of the soon-to-be 'recruited' schizos.

[Meph]

No, a reasonably sane fort members, please. 

[Monitor Lisard]

From the diary of Vexxy, the Crocodile:

"All in all, this seems like my kind of place. Local marshes are no less hospitable then those back home. Even after giving birth, I've been spending most of my time here hunting and watching the wildlife. Nobody disturbed me: Mr. Splint even offered his help when I tried to track some wagon-sized birds.
 Don't worry, big guy: It's my job, after all.

...For whatever reason I am here, it's time to act, and act quickly. My deal with Brass Eagle Inc is not the only matter. Asteth gave me a full bag of silver for the needs of underground, and I haven't spent a coin so far. There are many former warriors here, and the leader is a former convict. Who knows, he might even give us a hand... Why here? Does it have something with the Joyous Steel lobbying the bloody military campain? Probably...

Whatever. First of all, I'll have to organise a meeting place. A hunters bar, for example. A still, a kitchen, a bar stand, a couple of tables, chairs and statues, some cages with beasts inside. Maybe, even a shooting range. Is it much to ask about?"

[Splint]

Underground what though? Hmmm, the mystery deepens...

[Nidor]

Cool, another Splint fort, kinda missed this one getting started due to catching up on the others. PTW.
I'm a bit of a forum newbie, but I wouldn't mind a dwarfing. No particular preferences.

Some thoughts on Materials/Equipment:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I know OP post stated weapons were in favor of piercing and slashing, but out of curiosity, how well does blunt instruments made of slag (alt+a micromanagement) fare on armored and large creatures? I would imagine the high weight makes them good, but I haven't tested it out on anything other than tigermen or caged and stripped invaders so far.

My most recent fort used Gem gear and it worked quite well, I think comparable to steel? Not sure if it is intended or exploitative, but I found making gem cages and melting them into bars allowed me to fill in the missing pieces that couldn't be made with the gemforge (such as mail shirts) via the metal forge and Alt+A micromanagement. Haven't tried it yet, but could lead to silly RP fodder, like a soap obsessed dwarf wearing armor and weapons made of soap bars

[Monitor Lisard]

Underground what though? Hmmm, the mystery deepens...

Clandestine activity, I guess? Had trouble finding the right term in English. Basically, Vexxy's working for a secret organisation composed mainly of retired war veterans and those who support them. They oppose the current "capable" military command of the Shovel of Hope and military corporations. She's also a trade agent of Brass Eagle Inc (she uses this as a front).

[Splint]

Cool, another Splint fort, kinda missed this one getting started due to catching up on the others. PTW.
I'm a bit of a forum newbie, but I wouldn't mind a dwarfing. No particular preferences.

Some thoughts on Materials/Equipment:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I know OP post stated weapons were in favor of piercing and slashing, but out of curiosity, how well does blunt instruments made of slag (alt+a micromanagement) fare on armored and large creatures? I would imagine the high weight makes them good, but I haven't tested it out on anything other than tigermen or caged and stripped invaders so far.

My most recent fort used Gem gear and it worked quite well, I think comparable to steel? Not sure if it is intended or exploitative, but I found making gem cages and melting them into bars allowed me to fill in the missing pieces that couldn't be made with the gemforge (such as mail shirts) via the metal forge and Alt+A micromanagement. Haven't tried it yet, but could lead to silly RP fodder, like a soap obsessed dwarf wearing armor and weapons made of soap bars

Yeah, I'm a bit of an attention whore but I try my best to make these things somewhat entertaining. For example, here I'm waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay less concerned about casualties compared to Carryscar where I got out of my way to try and save everyone. Both are interesting in their own ways!

As to slag weapons I doubt they'd be very useful (not sharp enough or too damn heavy since slag blocks/bars slow a dwarf wearing just the clothes on their back to a nightmarish crawl.) We got a nice long list of dwarves of you to pick from too btw. Have a look and grab one with a profession that tickles your fancy!

Underground what though? Hmmm, the mystery deepens...

Clandestine activity, I guess? Had trouble finding the right term in English. Basically, Vexxy's working for a secret organisation composed mainly of retired war veterans and those who support them. They oppose the current "capable" military command of the Shovel of Hope and military corporations. She's also a trade agent of Brass Eagle Inc.

Ahhhh, alrighty then. Either way, side project has begun: Hunter Lodge/meeting area.

EDIT: Dorfings up to date. We got a successful possession so you'll be officially in next update Tirion. Also, Nidor, if you don't care what dwarf I'll assign one at random.

[Nidor]

As to slag weapons I doubt they'd be very useful (not sharp enough or too damn heavy since slag blocks/bars slow a dwarf wearing just the clothes on their back to a nightmarish crawl.) We got a nice long list of dwarves of you to pick from too btw. Have a look and grab one with a profession that tickles your fancy!

I suppose a few slag mauls in a trap wouldn't hurt, I like using that stuff rather than toss it in a slag pit is all.

Hmm, It looks like no one has claimed the Apostle yet on the list, that one may be interesting.
Though their productivity has been justifiably nerfed in the new version, I still find the "religion industry" very useful. Especially with their habit of being a killjoy of the Secret Fun Stuff once they hit high priesthood.

[Splint]

As to slag weapons I doubt they'd be very useful (not sharp enough or too damn heavy since slag blocks/bars slow a dwarf wearing just the clothes on their back to a nightmarish crawl.) We got a nice long list of dwarves of you to pick from too btw. Have a look and grab one with a profession that tickles your fancy!

I suppose a few slag mauls in a trap wouldn't hurt, I like using that stuff rather than toss it in a slag pit is all.

Hmm, It looks like no one has claimed the Apostle yet on the list, that one may be interesting.
Though their productivity has been justifiably nerfed in the new version, I still find the "religion industry" very useful. Especially with their habit of being a killjoy of the Secret Fun Stuff once they hit high priesthood.

Alrighty, the Apostle's all yours. Right now you're the sole source of not-rusty-iron metals we have aside from whatever was on that last caravan.

[Mr Frog]

Spoiler: Relating to spoilers for next update (click to show/hide)

Uh-oh, so Splint did eventually notice the pants incident? Dang, I was gonna do a whole subplot where another prankster was going around undoing Mr Frog's antics to mess with his head >>;  I'll just say that Splint was keeping quiet so as to avoid giving Froggy the satisfaction.

Good job keeping up a brisk pace of updates, Splint; after Spearbreakers kinda ground to a halt, it feels almost weird having to actually try to keep up :V

Meanwhile, I'm gonna have to edit my earlier journals a bit, 'cuz I misunderstood and thought Frog was currently a member of the military.

[Splint]

Spoiler: Relating to spoilers for next update (click to show/hide)

Uh-oh, so Splint did eventually notice the pants incident? Dang, I was gonna do a whole subplot where another prankster was going around undoing Mr Frog's antics to mess with his head >>;  I'll just say that Splint was keeping quiet so as to avoid giving Froggy the satisfaction.

Good job keeping up a brisk pace of updates, Splint; after Spearbreakers kinda ground to a halt, it feels almost weird having to actually try to keep up :V

Meanwhile, I'm gonna have to edit my earlier journals a bit, 'cuz I misunderstood and thought Frog was currently a member of the military.

Heh, I know right? As a legion dwarf you were technically still a soldier no matter what and being drafted was inevitable anyway. And on the spoilers...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

That's exactly right on him keeping quiet about it.   I thought we had more schizophrenics though. Turns out they've all died.

EDIT: After the next update I'll provide a lovely tour, either via stonesense or the game depending on what you guys would prefer.

[Tirion]

And still no possessions. DAMMIT.

Always other dwarves to pick from.

I AM THE HARBINGER OF YOUR PERFECTION. ARE THERE ANY SQUAD LEADERS ELIGIBLE TO BE MY VESSEL? 

[Splint]

And still no possessions. DAMMIT.

Always other dwarves to pick from.

I AM THE HARBINGER OF YOUR PERFECTION. ARE THERE ANY SQUAD LEADERS ELIGIBLE TO BE MY VESSEL? 

Spoiler: update spoilers (click to show/hide)

Ehhh... Actually you got a carpenter, and made a cage. One with no military skills at that. And unless you feel like joining a suicide squad, you'd be better off doing your job making barrels, bins, and beds.