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Re: Towersoared - Chronicles of Construction (Community)
« Reply #930 on: April 28, 2011, 04:15:03 pm »

Give Derm a steel mail shirt and helmet first thing.
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« Reply #931 on: April 29, 2011, 10:21:12 am »

Nay, dress him in the finest of silks and he shall verily fly over the ground like an avenging wind!

Inspiration strikes! I must design the finest of silk battle wear!

Here is the preliminary sketch! Glorious!

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« Reply #932 on: April 29, 2011, 11:01:39 am »

Events of the 5th of Malachite 319

Worm the legendary brewer, planter and cook was one a satisfied dwarf.  The years in Towersoared had been peaceful for him.  He’d rarely needed to set foot outside and never laid eyes on the caverns.  Most of his time was spent in the kitchens and still producing all manner of top quality foods and drinks. 

But today he was thoughtful.  On his way to get a drink for himself he suddenly had a thought.  But it would be best not to tell anyone.  No, he wouldn’t want anyone interrupting him . . .



Cog’s Journal, 26th of Malachite 319

Today I had a conversation with Worm.  Worm presented a secret project he has been toiling at for a month.  It is a stunningly decorated flute.  I estimate it is worth 69,600 Urists.

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I offered to set him up at a craft shop but he seems quite content to go back to the kitchens. 

Cog’s Journal, 6th of Galena 319

Another forgotten beast came today, this time in the second cave level.  I’ve ordered the gate sealed as it is spewing poisonous gasses.  Fortunately, nobody appears to be working in that cave section right now. 

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I’ll have to consider how to deal with it, but we’re safe in the meantime. 

Cog’s Journal, 11th of Galena 319

The human caravan arrived today.  As per tradition, I’ve dispatched Derm and his squad to inspect the area for ambushes.  It’s been way too quiet lately.  Well except for that thing in the second cave level. 

I’d be concerned about the loss of cave access but on the bright side we have vast quantities of silk now thanks to Indri.  He’s a high master weaver now by my estimate. 

 OOC: This year is just flying by without any incident. 
 
@Omen: Omen is content lately.  Most of your negative thoughts are from a recent long patrol.  You’re at novice speardwarf, proficient fighter, dabbling wrestler, and novice shield and armor user.  You’ve been training a lot more now that you use a weapon. 

@breadbocks: Sounds good, although I assume you mean adamantium.  :)

@Indricotherium: Awesome! 

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« Reply #933 on: April 29, 2011, 11:10:25 am »

adamantine chain maille is worthless against blunt damage. it moves like fabric so it would not stop the swing just the edge.
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« Reply #934 on: April 29, 2011, 11:12:54 am »

OOC: @kisame122794: Interesting.  Is plate armor any better? 

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« Reply #935 on: April 29, 2011, 11:20:08 am »

plate armour will stop the impact of blunt weapons and sharp ones but are heavier
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« Reply #936 on: April 29, 2011, 12:32:19 pm »

-blink blink-

Kisame, blunt weapons are plate mail's worst enemy. Most blunt weapons are designed specifically to crush plate mail, especially at the joints. Chain mail, being flexible, absorbs and distributes the shock of impact from a blunt weapon. It's also pretty decent against slashing and piercing weapons, unless the point of the weapon is really fricking tiny.

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« Reply #937 on: April 29, 2011, 02:16:31 pm »

One plate mail and three chain mails at the same time is the best option for chest defense, says the dwarf wiki.

At least, I remember it so.
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« Reply #938 on: April 29, 2011, 02:18:52 pm »

umm do i need to remind you that chain maille is worse than nothing vs blunt weapons? there is noting to stop the force or even slow it down plus the rings would cut the flesh under a warhammer. even if blunt weapons were made for plate you STILL have a greater degree of protection because plate would hold its shape. also it was ADAMANTINE plate. it doesnt break under any amount of stress once turned into somthing.
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« Reply #939 on: April 29, 2011, 02:20:48 pm »

HOW ABOUT BOTH!?

Solves all problems.

What the hell are we even talking about.
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« Reply #940 on: April 29, 2011, 08:14:59 pm »

not sure really....
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« Reply #941 on: April 29, 2011, 08:35:31 pm »

umm do i need to remind you that chain maille is worse than nothing vs blunt weapons? there is noting to stop the force or even slow it down plus the rings would cut the flesh under a warhammer. even if blunt weapons were made for plate you STILL have a greater degree of protection because plate would hold its shape. also it was ADAMANTINE plate. it doesnt break under any amount of stress once turned into somthing.
Der fuck are you smoking? POSSIBLY in real life, but in DF? Take a look at the RAWs. Mail shirt is superior to plate in every way.

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« Reply #942 on: April 29, 2011, 08:54:19 pm »

Technically you'd wear a padded under garment beneath chain mail to prevent pinching, which would also keep it from cutting into the skin when something hit you.
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« Reply #943 on: May 02, 2011, 10:01:25 am »

alright i thought we finished this conversation
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« Reply #944 on: May 02, 2011, 01:43:54 pm »

Cog’s Journal, 7th of Limestone 319

We nearly lost Martini to a silly mistake this month.  Martini was working on a job relating to expanding the power facility.  In the process, he went down into the drainage channel and got trapped by a tree that had grown up there.  He’s been down there for several days apparently and was ravenously hungry when Comp heard his call for help.  He’s free now and made a mad dash to the dining hall to get some food. 

Events of the 24th of Limestone 319

Mebzuth Onulgigin the Legendary Armorsmith worked feverishly with an excitement he had never felt before.  He carefully put the finishing loops into the armor and stood back to examine his handiwork. 

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His chest slowly swelled with pride as he looked upon the shining blue metal.  He would be proud to see Derm wearing this.  He quickly returned to work.  Next he would need a helm and some plate armor.  Oh, and a shield!  He would need a shield as well.  He quickly headed off to the furnaces to get another stack of bars.  On his way by, he marked three other sets of adamantine chain mail sitting in his workshop for melting.  All of them were gorgeous but none of them were true masterworks.  He could do better with this material and melting down the rejects would ensure more effective use of the supply. 

Cog’s Journal, 2nd of Sandstone 319

Derm the Soulchopper is now equipped with masterwork adamantine chain shirt, breastplate, helm and shield.  If I ever get a legendary weaponsmith I’ll try to get him to give up his current axe as well.  In the meantime, it is probably time to start equipping our other legendary fighters with similar gear.

Nothing less than masterwork adamantine armor and weapons will do for our military now.  All else of the precious metal will be melted down and forged again.  Catten and Rifotangir as squad leaders get the next round of gear.  And then the rest of Derm’s squad will be outfitted and then the rest of the military.  It has to go in some order and this works well enough I think. 

Cog’s Journal, 15th of Sandstone 319

AHHHHHHHHHHHRG.  That damn duke did it again.  Just as the human caravan was leaving he issued a mandate restricting the export of short swords.  Which of course we traded a nice handful of to the humans this year along with other useless copper weapons.  Why does he do this?  I have the list already, it’s painful but at least no one is getting beaten. 

Ingiz, Leatherworker – 76 days
Indri, Weaver – 76 days
Urist Imiknorriss: 76 days
Monty, Sworddwarf – 151 days
Nish, Mechanic – 76 days
Rovod , Sworddwarf – 76 days
Scaraban, Mechanic – 76 days

What a horrible mess.  And some of our finest dwarves too.  I have no idea why Monty is getting 5 months.  I’m at a loss for words. 

 OOC: Since when did he like swords?  That’s a new one on me.  And his timing is terrible or perfect depending on your perspective!  At least the adamantine military project is beginning today. 

@kisame12794: Interesting debate here!  I’m not entirely sure how it translates into gameplay but having two layers of armor isn’t a bad thing.  Steel plate has served well in the past, adamantine should be just as good.

@dermonster: Both it is!

@breadbocks: The control room is coming along nicely.  It’s going to be delayed a bit by Scaraban being put in jail.  Stupid duke. 

@Triaxx2: True, good thing dwarves have leather for skin.  :)
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