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[Inspiration]

So, I started a fortress, and, for once, I was prepared for the first ambush. However, I hadn't counted on all the goblins sticking close to their captain, who happened to be the first one hit by the cage traps. So, I have a group of goblins at my door, no army, and three ballistae which would tear the gobbies apart if they moved 10 paces closer to my fortress. ARRRRG.

[ThrowerOfStones]

Unbuild the ballista and rebuild them 10 squares closer?

[Retro]

What's your beef with cage traps? They cage enemies. If you have a problem with enemies at the gate it's not their fault.

[Inspiration]

If only it were that easy. I have a U-bend that goes up a series of ramps, for wagon access. They won't go down the ramp, and I'm one cage trap short. (I tried sending in my solitary axe dwarf, once the rest were caged. It didn't work.)

[ISGC]

it usually helps to chain a dog or mule somewhere in sight (but behind the traps so they are a little less disposable) just to draw the attention of the invaders.

[DarthCloakedDwarf]

Weapon traps generally don't cause this problem.

[Eagle_eye]

nor do they give free targets...

[DarthCloakedDwarf]

nor do they give free targets...

Targets are easy to build. All you need is a rock and a dwarf with Architecture.

[Encased in burning magma]

nor do they give free targets...

Targets are easy to build. All you need is a rock and a dwarf with Architecture.

Those give far less experience.

[Psieye]

Well, now you know the perils of cage traps as your first line of defence. If you want to siege weapon goblins, place cage traps exactly where you want them to stop (when their squad leader is caught), not far before. Alternatively, build cage traps behind weapon/spike traps so you can do damage while goblins are milling around.

[Deathworks]

Hi!

nor do they give free targets...

Targets are easy to build. All you need is a rock and a dwarf with Architecture.

Those give far less experience.

But that doesn't matter, since your dwarves have a lot time to spare while the goblins get sliced and diced by the weapon traps.

Deathworks (a weapon trap fanatic)

[Noble Digger]

Nothing beats cage traps. You get a little stockpile tile containing a fully-geared and deadly goblin invader in perfect time-stasis. Since they are immortal, he will never die or spoil. These can be used in a variety of useful, entertaining, and justice-dispensing gadgets. If you desire, you can snatch all their clothing through the bars of the cage to make them less threatening. Drown them, throw them off cliffs, feed them to forgotten beasts, put them in a 2x3 room and drop 1 tile of 7\7 magma in the corner, etc. Goblins in traps are good times!

The first time your weapon trap accidentally kills a friendly, you feel like a bad sort of person.

[Hyndis]

Nothing beats cage traps. You get a little stockpile tile containing a fully-geared and deadly goblin invader in perfect time-stasis. Since they are immortal, he will never die or spoil. These can be used in a variety of useful, entertaining, and justice-dispensing gadgets. If you desire, you can snatch all their clothing through the bars of the cage to make them less threatening. Drown them, throw them off cliffs, feed them to forgotten beasts, put them in a 2x3 room and drop 1 tile of 7\7 magma in the corner, etc. Goblins in traps are good times!

The first time your weapon trap accidentally kills a friendly, you feel like a bad sort of person.

If you make the cage traps out of wood disposing of the goblins is very easy. Create a small little magma pond that you can fill or drain when you want. When your cages start getting full just dump the filled goblin cages into the magma. The wood will burn away. Then the goblin will be swimming in the magma for a brief time.

Drain the magma pond to recover the goblinite, and then refill it so prepare for more goblin sacrifices.

[DarthCloakedDwarf]

The first time your weapon trap accidentally kills a friendly, you feel like a bad sort of person.

Did you know friendlies are immune to weapon traps?

[shoowop]

I have devised a solution

MOAR TRAPS MOOOAAARRRRR