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[Opirian]

Just a reminder

Job Isn't Cancelled: RL Job Obstructed Project Path

So, in order to make up for lost time, I'm going to try and do another double-update, but on the actual project site this time.

BTW, I already finished my Lego blueprint, so... yeah, not much else left to do really.

Until then, goodnight and good morning.


PS- Here's an idea of a pinup I developed for the Bloodfist:

Spoiler: NSFW (click to show/hide)

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Isn't she sexy? And how hot is that pose, and how well it works for the ship? Definitely worthy of being added.

I was about to say hot damn... but the beard threw me off XD

How bout that being the figurehead instead?

[Itnetlolor]

I was about to say hot damn... but the beard through me off XD

How bout that being the figurehead instead?

Not a bad idea. She'll point the way towards victory. With a fist of cinnabar (so that there will be blood that doesn't wash off). So, what material should she be made of?

I was thinking copper or bronze, so the age of the ship can really be seen as it still soars the sky, and she would gain a more interesting patina over time to keep everyone interested.

Think of a Dwarven Statue of Liberty, except instead of a torch, it's a (still pulsing) heart. My craftdwarf must be in a macabre mood.

BTW, the heart will probably hold an exhaust pipe for the steam chambers, that way it's still warm and pulsing, even in the coldest of climates. Hell, it might even have cooler imagery in the cold.

[zchris13]

Watch out for ice buildup.

[Firnagzen]

Yes, it should, instead of having steam coming out, have an ever-circulating loop of magma. You do hvae magma, aye?

[Itnetlolor]

Yes, it should, instead of having steam coming out, have an ever-circulating loop of magma. You do hvae magma, aye?

Yes, but sadly, no bauxite.

BTW, I don't know exactly how to deliver magma into a different spot (sorta like pit/pond style) other than manufacturing a pump (which I lack the primary fire-proof material for).

BTW, the stray magma could ignite the entire ship.

As for ice buildup, why else do you think I'd have the heart pumping as steam bellows out? Plus, consider most of the parts mostly indoors where maintainence could be constant. I engineered this thing to be as easy-going as possible. Easy to maintain, easy to fly, easy to keep in the sky.

Being a sort of warship in the sky, after all, military would be a top priority, so this thing would be constantly worked on to remain aloft during combat. Also why military and crew would be separate guilds within the ship.

BTW, the pumping heart, think of it as a sort of excess steam-pressure-powered device that sort of acts as a de-icer for the water-based exhaust. Plus, I think I'd have more than enough arrows on board the ship to break off any hard-to-reach ice blocks. Plus, much of the traveling would be at lower altitudes anyway to prevent ice-buildup. It's not like this thing can go orbital.

Just as well, the low-altitude flying would also be to prevent other military from spotting the ship as it soars the sky for a nice surprise attack. After all, eyes are a good rudimentary radar system. Plus, think of signal fires as well; for a good image of what I mean, watch that one scene in LOTR:ROTK when Gondor signals for Rohan's help. This thing flying under the radar, especially if outposts are unaware of such technology, would wipe them out and prevent an advance guard from interfering when the primary assault on a kingdom is due.

I'm beginning to feel a little like Captain Nemo with this thing now. And come to think of it; it seems the primary deck of the ship is double-hulled, I just noticed, which is where most of the equipment is. Oh yes, this thing will work ju-ust fine.

[Itnetlolor]

An update is in order!

Not really too much as been done however. I'm going to take a short break before I try to make the next update today. This time, I'll devote more of my time into actually building the S-beam. I don't want civil unrest after an incident occurred. Read the info tube for more information.

Spoiler: Y2S2: Moody Overcast and Ideas Abound (click to show/hide)

Aye, 'tis a fine day. Everyone is getting familiar with our simple setup and are willing to lend a helping hand. Some ground rules have been laid however, only dwarves that are rather very well skilled in their craft (IE-Proficient) are allowed to work in the shops unless otherwise instructed.

Sand is being collected for future projects involving glass. If I've been looking at my scale model correctly, we'll need lots of glass. Fortunately, there's plenty of sand in the farming district to supply us with necessary material, and the magma should be a great help in producing it. Furthermore, it seems we have white sand near the river as well; we're collecting all we can.

Speaking of which, our workshop area is finally cleaned up, thanks to the many helping hands. As a reward for their efforts, the dining chamber has been enlarged and more proper storage has been implemented. Furthermore, a well is underway.

Much to my surprise, a human caravan has arrived, and with a guild rep as well. Word seems to travel fast in these parts. Provided adequate trade, they're willing to also help fund our project. It seems we might have some competition in the future, so we must craft this thing very well if we are to be at war with anyone for any reason. I suppose the landing cables can be modified to shoot bolts as well, huh?

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With some of my interest in gem-setting in the past, I recall screwing around with a little device someone back home used as an experiment. It gave me a good shock when I touched it, and it also reacted to one of the crystals in my possession at the time. Unless I get some smart dwarves to join me in coming up with a way to harness this  for future purpose, I seem to be on my own when it comes to figuring this reaction out. I feel it may come to use with our project somewhere down the line.

I mention this because I notice our human traders have supplied us with some of that same material the device was made of; It's sort of an alcohol/nickel/water pump device, and plenty of nickel is in stock. I have an idea to make our steam-pump mechanisms out of this material, and infuse some of our alcohol production into our steam engine; something tells me this can make things rater interesting for the ship design.

Funny, and I just thought this would be a regular old boat in the sky... I feel much potential to come of this.

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Well, here's the overview:
-Well is almost primed, we're extracting the extra stone for future use, whatever that'll be; mechs, or catapults; who knows?
-Foundation is started, will be finished by next season. It'll be crafted out of granite.
-Stockpiles are better organized, and workshops are in order
-Farmlands are being expanded for constant production of necessary goods. We need more farmers though. A plant processing center will be established as well
-On that note, a Slaughterhouse/tannery has also been established with a nearby containment center, for now. We should eventually gain some livestock whenever possible.
-Crew Quarters and Mess Hall will be expanded as soon as the foundation S-beam has been installed.
-Rudimentary military has been established after an incident involving Batman and his jokers (Antmen) almost killed our hunter. As well, the kids almost got taken a few times as well as a thief visiting once in awhile.


--Foreman, "Cid" Kalrethdakost

Attatchment:
Our Budding Progress



PS- I've been feeling a little odd lately... As if something fey is about. I gotta stop the construction of the S-beam for JUST a second... I just needed to make something, something of utmost importance... I- I-... I need to take a Masonry Workshop for a moment; I don't care who the carp is using it right now... All I know is I need some carping rock, any rock'll do! My my my, basalt all nearby; OKAY, LET'S GET TO WORK!!!! I'm almost finished, but I must turn this report in... GAH!!!


PPS- While I was undergoing the construction of our well system, I noticed a strange placement of obsidian. I knew there was a magma pipe locally (which is our primary fuel for our foundry) but I found this rather odd, right next to our river seems to exist a magma pool. It seems to be the only other explanation of this odd geological behavior.

PPPS- I talked with the kids and have learned that they wated to be a farmer and a diplomat. Who knows, we may yet have some use for these kids in the future. I didn't have the heart to tell them their father (Minkot Morulgamil (Pagetrusts)) was brutally attacked by a pair of antmen and a batman while hunting (He killed one of his attackers before getting mauled). But considering news and how it travels, I think they might take up a military path to get back at nature. We may have our first military leaders early. I'm sure Udil Alathizeg (Boltsapes), the dwarf who rescued him, is going to swallow his pride and tell them though. Poor Minkot... both of his eyes have been gouged out. I'm sorry to say, he'll never be able to hunt again. He'll be reduced to either peasantry or as a blind warrior, wrestling, that is. That poor fool; for most of the time we've been seeing him, he's been running into walls, tripping all over the place cursing his misfortune, and passed out from a few too many bad stumbles. We've tried to make him more stationary, but he's one stubborn mule.

BTW, if you understand what I'm going for midway into the document; yes... I am going for it, and finding a way to implement it.

For those of you too confused or lazy, here you go...

Spoiler: My Crazy Idea (click to show/hide)

[Opirian]

Spoiler: My Crazy Idea (click to show/hide)

But but but, there's no spoiler there @.@ is that your crazy idea? tormenting us?

[Itnetlolor]

I have an idea; it's just a little bit WIP on how I'll tell it or implement it into construction.

Why not try and figure out what I'm up to?

[Opirian]

I have an idea; it's just a little bit WIP on how I'll tell it or implement it into construction.

Why not try and figure out what I'm up to?

You figured out that walls and floors constructed out of wood wont burn when in contact with magma? (its true >.>)

[Itnetlolor]

Oh man, this is getting rough, and we haven't even begun building yet.

Spoiler: Y2S3: Tragedy Struck Hard (click to show/hide)

EUREKA!!!! I HAVE DONE IT!!!

EVER BEHOLD, my lord, TABARENAS, THE FAITHFUL DOCTRINES. It's a quern made of basalt with an images of two chestnuts made of basalt. Consider it the symbol of our future's bravery. It may not be costly, but damn, if it doesn't look nice. I'm sure our resident chefs will love it. Hell, the raw materials would be of even more use  on board the ship.

Speaking of which, I have decided to continune on what I was working on.

While I was working, I recall hearing a familiar voice call down to me inside the shaft from the planned office. Wouldn't you know? It was my old friend Fikod. I welcomed her with a big fat kiss as thanks for the great advertisement. you can't deny her skills as a rep. As you can already figure, we mostly do our business as I'm working, but it looks like we may be making more requests for items and foodstuff. Fortunately, I have some spare mugs from the last caravan that arrived. It seems my mugs sell quite well.

Oh, and that quern, I usually would keep to myself, but let's just say it resembles how our courtship behavior has developed.

...Sorry, my lord, that was rather inappropriate.

Terrible news. Word of our project and development have become too well known. We have been ambushed and have lost Zaneg; She was a good dwarf, and one hell of a builder. Damn shame she got killed off. Security is now of our utmost concern. Many of us have rallied a small squad to kill these bastards. We intend to overwhelm them and make sure they will not return.
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We sent a wave of willing troops who were very unhappy this has happened towards our enemies. They're still rather pissed off. Whoever is the most balanced of them, and has a good idea amount of strength will be our new sheriff. We cannot have everyone go ballistic because of this. The project must live on.

You will all be remembered. We are down to 21 dwarves.

Poor Kulet; he's been condemning how he did nothing to save his lover; who it turned out to be our best woodsdwarf; our expert builder who knew the details of how to construct such a massive ship. I think as they have been getting along, Kulet, the engineer he is, learned of her craft. At least, how to structure it.

As well, we lost a husband/wife team to this senseless attack. We have procrastinated long enough. We need a military, not security. Too many lives have been lost to ignore this anymore.

Winter is upon us, and the S-foundation is almost ready. Unfortunately, I'm beginning to lose confidence in all this. But I will continue by any means, as per my promise.

--Foreman, "Cid" Kalrethdakost

Disaster Report

PS- I have taken a moment of my time to engrave a memorial to us "Starting 7" seeing as one of those positions have just been filled now.

Zaneg Zuglarlikot, Woodworker; You will be missed.

Everyone else will be ceremoniously cremated in the local magma pipe. They too will be remembered.

PPS- NO! NOOO!! Nononononono! It seems little Nil has been kidnapped. No security has been established yet so nothing could be done about it beforehand. I fear our project may not be final before it begins. The losses are becoming too great. Poor Minkot; he seems to be the unluckiest dwarf in our existence that hasn't died yet. And serving as a therapist to most of the others hit with the same wave of depression; I can't get any work done.

Please, be forgiving if we don't succeed. The area has quickly become rather hostile.

If I fail, anyone can feel free to continue this where I left off.

[jaked122]

this should be built for real I'd pay for it, I mean a full scale working ship. I'd get every person I know to pay for it, the funds should come out to about 60 Mil

[Mr Doctor]

Oh god.
Imagine this ship filled to the brim with cave-adapted dwarves.

THE MOUNTAINS SHALL GLOW GREEN WITH VOMIT.

[Itnetlolor]

It's been a bit of a stretch, but I finally found some time to work on this. And considering it's been rather tame lately, I might be able to get another update done probably tomorrow. Give me a moment to add the POIs. Go nuts .

BTW, if you want to be involved in the project (as a cameo, so far), chime in, contribute, be entertaining, be dwarven.

Spoiler: Y2S4: Mopping Up (click to show/hide)

Despite the blues hitting everyone after the invasion, we decided to carry on, hoping to put this all past us. We have to be either a little more low-key about all of this, or mock-up some sort of deterrent.

Regardless of how some of them may feel about it, we'll need to draft some dwarves to keep watch over the land. In the meantime, we'll supply them with some ammo. Someone must know how to craft something that can be used. We only need to subdue the goblins enough so that our close-combat fighters can finish them off.

Once we have at least the skeleton of our ship ready, we should be capable of focusing our defense grid at the site, rather than the field. Considering operation costs (Time and values), we have to keep it small and simple. No elaborate devices, nor extensive walls.

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Aside from a thief visiting, we have made great progress, everyone has gotten over the past, and in the meantime, we have some sentry's in place, and thus far, only a batman was a worthy encounter; Ilral (Ecemsodel/Tubeshield) sure enjoyed the slaughter.

A local batman within our nearby pit has been a menace lately; so much, we've named him Morul Udibarban (Syrupcradle). That thing has been piercing our walls with it's loud scream. I so want to kill that thing; but why not do it with some overkill when we finish. Huh? That sounds just about right. It's not a good kill unless it's overkill.

As well, other resident batmen were also named: Zas Ushatison (Basementplanned), Alath Medenrigoth (Tribecrafts), Libash Cerolbecor (Lenstempts), Solon Degelabsam (Galleysearch), and Inod Vathsithalath (Squarebolt). They ply the sky, interfering with our plans. They must be stopped.

Speaking of which, our dry-dock is almost ready for installing a bridge so we can get started at last. Our walkway, is ready for mass hauling and mass construction. I send within this letter a request for more assistance, and a supply of booze; we've been running dry lately; as well, requests for some chains; our well is delayed due to a lack of one.

Our small scratch army cannot secure us for long; as well as our project may not be done in as quick of time as planned while we are short-handed.

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Success!!! We have finally finished the primary structure of our dry-dock. She is built solid; perfect for supporting our massive undertaking. The drawbridge system is also implemented as well; so now, we can choose when it is a good time to dock or not, provided someone is in the control room. I'll see what I can do about making a remote control system for it as well. I keep getting strange dreams of crystals and machines fusing together into something utterly... awesome. It's hard to explain, but it can revolutionize our way of thinking. It seems to be related to my other dreams of including some interesting devices into our project as well.

We will set forth constructing our ship beginning this new year. Cheers, and happy new year!!!

--Foreman, "Cid" Kalrethdakost

We can finally begin!!


P.S.- Also included is a blow-toy Zas has made for you to celebrate with him. It's made from the remains of a blowgun with a notch and some cave spider silk he came across while walking the plains. It seems we have a league of inventors in our humble hamlet.

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Note: It hurt my ears when he tooted it. It should garner some attention in the future. Being a little tyke, he gave it a silly name of a Kazoo. I think he's going to make more of them and if some other kids come along, they'll try to make us a battle anthem with them.

...That ought to sound interesting.

P.P.S.- Upon completion of the structure, my confidence has returned. I think your prayers of our success have been heard by the almighty Armok. I'm sure he's as anxious to wear this gauntlet as much as we are to work on it.

Until then, goodnight.

[Itnetlolor]

Okay, I'm having a little trouble editing the front page. Is there possibly a way to insert a new post after my initial post and before everyone else's?

Anyhow, here's the latest update.

Spoiler: Y3S1: Breaking Wind (click to show/hide)

My dear Armok! Construction couldn't be done at any quicker a pace! This is utterly amazing! This'll be a longshot from the "toy" ship (as pointed by little Zas) I had with me at nearly all times.

We have already established the base of our ship, our bottom deck. From here, we should be able to safely rally our materials for further construction as time passes. We have disengaged the starter beam, seeing as it poses a bit of a hazard, being a 2-step construction built rather high.

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Our old friends from Enemenisa (Elves) have visited lately. For a share of our famous Plump Helmet Roasts, about 38 of them, We've gotten many materials we much needed, as well as many more seeds cloth, a replica of our ship (not the project analog), arrows, and etc.; as well as some redroot dye to help make our flags.

It seems they don't mind our production thus far. No complaints; but I guess we're sticking to some sort of limit unwittingly? Anyhow, we have fans of our project, and that's nice.

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DAMN IT ALL!!!! NOT AGAIN!!! THOSE GOBLINS ARE GOING TO CARPING DIE!!!!!

An ambush occurred RIGHT AT THE MOTHER-CARPING SITE!!!! Nobody was prepared! We're down to 19 dwarves now. WE. NEED. HELP!!!

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Correction, make that 16 now. The 6 of us remaining from the original expedition, Kid-Genius Zas, and our crafters. At least we still have a building crew. As for unfortunate Minkot, he was fortunate to have been unconscious when he got pierced through his back, into his heart by the pikeman (that bastard is still alive. ). Kulet has almost met his lover again, had it not been time for that bastard to return from whence he came.

Unfortunately, NOW of all times, we finally got our well setup in order to minimize these encounters.

Damn it all, With the "dye" of our comrades, we can paint the outside of our ship with it in their honor. When the time comes, justice will come down upon those who wronged us like the fist of our angry god; our ship will be his divine enforcer; His gauntlet.

Milord The ship will now be forever christened as the "Bloodfist, the Sky-Fortress of God". But I personally consider "Armok's Gauntlet" to be more fitting to the justice that'll rain from the heavens.

We are at carping war with those damned goblins. They will pay for the blood they've spilled with their own!!! Milord I request no, I DEMAND we have troops oversee our project and guard it well.

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It's about damn time those new recruits arrived. I'll be assessing our new blood right now...

Here's the list of what we have that's new:
 
6 Peasants
Stoneworker
Soap maker
Fish Cleaner
Woodcrafter
Potash Maker
Woodcutter
Miner
Fishery Worker
2 Stonecrafters
Gem Setter
Blacksmith
Bowyer
Jeweler
Glassmaker
Engraver
 
1 Cat
2 Horse foals
1 Mule
 
Which totals to 38 dwarves here. and 4 new pets.

Let's see... 38 (total) - 16 (of us) = 22 (new recruits). I'll get a little more background info on them later.

As for the post-mortem report (our brave warriors):
Ilral Ecemsodel (Tubeshield), "Broken Mirror" Minkot Morulgamil (Pagetrusts), Degel Okolkikrost (Voicestockade), Besmar Asteshorrun (Cudgelroar), and Tulon Taronathel (Yellring). They will be remembered in a ceremonious pyre, and their likeness etched in our memorial; after their blood has been drained to stain our construction a glorious tint. The pride, blood, sweat, and tears that go into this project.

They have all died fine deaths, and will be missed.

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Olin Stinthadgur (Theatherbowel) has been in a rather crappy mood lately. I wouldn't blame him. Most of our hamlet DID come under attack. Those damn elves must've lured the goblins, I've concluded. We'll have to avoid trading with them from now on. They brought nothing but bad luck since they arrived.

Good news, the bottom-most deck has been completed, and the structure is plenty stable. We're working on the mechanics of the gateway system and are also planning on moving our trade depot to within the ship, where we can monitor, and lock out the invaders if they persist.

--Foreman, "Cid" Kalrethdakost

IT HAS BEGUN!!!

P.S.- I had another dream about that... crystal thing. Think of it as a hyper-advanced abacus, only it does all the calculations at light speeds. With a bit of gold, copper, crystals and gems aligned properly, this ship could even operate on it's own. I've heard names uttered about such things in my dreams; The name that came to mind the most is "Chenjesu".

I'll be taking a bit of a break for a while. In the meantime, feel free to discuss the latest developments.

I took a gander at it in 3Dwarf, it looks pretty frickin' sweet, despite not being finished yet.

I'll maybe toss in some screens tomorrow.

[kilakan]

Hey i just had a good idea for something else the heart could pump. You mentioned de-icer well liquor never freezes so you could have it pump booze as a sort of tribute to your wealth  gained through battle. and if you want you could rig a system to test the booze bomb concept by igniting the liquor and see what happens.