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Ronnoc

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Goblin snatcher
« on: March 24, 2018, 04:14:34 pm »

I found something interesting. While wandering around some dark pits I found a goblin snatcher who I attacked. I have since made peace with the fellow (he was initially angry because I failed to identify myself to somebody, no clue who that might be). When I inquired about his profession he said he rescued lost children. Is this the way goblins see their kidnapping of children? (I am assuming a snatcher kidnaps children, I have no idea if it is for sure).

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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2018, 05:18:54 pm »

...the millenia old hatred between dwarfs and goblins, spanning over a theorical infinity of world, might very well be based on a misunderstanding oh my god.

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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2018, 06:34:02 pm »

TBH given the...controversial parenting techniques frequently observed in dwarvenkind, it's hard to fault the goblins. :P
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2018, 06:58:35 pm »

Despite their bloodthirsty, selfish, unsympathetic and cruel nature, goblins are also recognized as a benevolent and merciful race in some aspects. Goblin Baby-Snatchers claim moral superiority by rescuing innocent lives from the slavery of making rock trumpets until they are eaten by a giant cave spider. Atrocities such as the so-called dwarven day care institution also spur snatchers to rescue the children from constant abuse. Goblin Sieges are considered to be a form of mass mercy killings, as a fort can die in the most horrific of ways, such as social disagreements, an infestation of parasitic organisms (some masquerading as dwarves) or worst of all: a visit from the circus.
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2018, 07:01:06 pm »

Oh my.

This is interesting.
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2018, 02:31:29 am »

The first time I ran into this, the snatcher was actually a dwarf (presumably who had been snatched himself).  I naturally assumed he was rescuing snatched babies from the goblins and bade him a cheery farewell.  The next day I ran into someone whose brother had been snatched by that dwarf.  I was totally taken in!  >:(
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2018, 11:25:38 pm »

The first time I ran into this, the snatcher was actually a dwarf (presumably who had been snatched himself).  I naturally assumed he was rescuing snatched babies from the goblins and bade him a cheery farewell.  The next day I ran into someone whose brother had been snatched by that dwarf.  I was totally taken in!  >:(
Man this story really shows how deep DF actually is.
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2018, 10:08:23 am »

And it just gets deeper and deeper with each new release. It's almost terrifying to be honest.
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« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2018, 11:01:04 am »

And it just gets deeper and deeper with each new release. It's almost terrifying to be honest.

It is terrifying.
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2018, 11:45:00 pm »

Gobbo PR campaign, dont believe the lies.
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Re: Goblin snatcher
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2018, 07:19:18 pm »

It is terrifying.

the conversations and motivations the rng brews from history, spheres and souls are truly awesome at times!  i set 'more' to 10k and tail the gamelog on another monitor just to enjoy the background conversations for that stuff.
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