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Author Topic: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)  (Read 2201 times)

Un67

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Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« on: September 21, 2010, 04:09:38 pm »
Are there any newbies here that would be interested in doing a .12 succession fort? I'm fairly new myself, and I think this would be an interesting experience, one that shouldn't need to be overly troubled by doing things like trying to build a megaproject or channel magma or whatever. Yes, it's part of the fun of Dwarf Fortress, but we newbies need to fail on the simple stuff before failing on the complicated stuff  :P

I'm willing to begin the fortress and pick out an embark site, but be warned that my planning method is... overly simplistic. Still, we can always experiment and I hope we can all have fun building it up.

I'm defining "newbie" as someone who less then a few months or so worth of experience of playing Dwarf Fortress.

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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2010, 05:46:11 pm »
I wouldn't mind doing a Newbie fort, it'll force me to learn more, considering my last succession made me learn the metal industry :P
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2010, 05:52:15 pm »
Mmkay. I hope I can use this as a chance to learn another form of irrigation besides bucket brigade :P
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2010, 06:18:08 pm »
Im willing to do one.
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2010, 06:42:50 pm »
I'd be interested in playing. I'm far too conservative with fortresses that I design myself, whereas when I played in a succession game, I had lots of Fun.
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2010, 06:54:45 pm »
Probably be a good idea to use the latest version. Just saying.
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2010, 06:54:58 pm »
Hmmmm...Why not.  I am sure only having experience since .10 (I think?) counts as newbie ;D

Also, I suggest a map with sand, a volcano, lots of trees, and a water source.  (preferably river/lake.  none of those evil aquifers.)

EDIT:  If the newest version were .14 I would agree.  But, odd versions are buggy.  So, unless .14 comes out very soon, I vote we stick with .12
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Quote from: shibdib on September 22, 2010, 01:07:37 am
This is a useful feature..and this is DF.. so im gonna assume its bugged
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That's what cages and minecart shotguns are for!  We don't need to control them.  We just need to aim them.
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2010, 08:34:24 pm »
sign me up, this will be hilarious.
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It's probably made from baby bone, with a handle of baby leather. Probably uses the leg bones wound together for the handle, the pelvis for the handle/pick joint, and the pick is the spine.

But that's all in theory, of course. Not like I've made a pick out of my own 5 month old baby before.

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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2010, 08:34:43 pm »
We have a decent number of people, I'll probably start this fortress tomorrow or a bit later depending on how much work I have. Everybody expressing interest here can have first dibs on dorfing and signing up for turns btw.

Anyways, .12 is probably best because .13 has the civ sprawl and useless migrant bugs, so I think I'll pass on that. As to location, I've always preferred somewhere with a brook, flux, and next to a mountain/forest, but I'm flexible. As long as you guys don't pick terrifying scorching desert or something, I'll go with the flow and try out whatever we decide.

As for naming the fortress, I think "Angelashes" would be quite fitting, since I have a feeling that that's how we'll end up...
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2010, 09:20:13 pm »
I'll go second/third unless it's order of posting interest.
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Quote from: acetech09 date=1343968486
It's probably made from baby bone, with a handle of baby leather. Probably uses the leg bones wound together for the handle, the pelvis for the handle/pick joint, and the pick is the spine.

But that's all in theory, of course. Not like I've made a pick out of my own 5 month old baby before.

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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2010, 12:30:56 pm »
i'm in need something to do till i can get some people in my succession
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2010, 02:23:52 pm »
I'd play, but I think I might be closer to an intermediate level dwarf neglecting tyrant.
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2010, 02:38:03 pm »
well, newbie was not defined.  I still have to figure out the military interface before I consider myself intermediate.  ;)
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Quote from: shibdib on September 22, 2010, 01:07:37 am
This is a useful feature..and this is DF.. so im gonna assume its bugged
Quote from: Sabreur on July 06, 2012, 10:59:30 am
That's what cages and minecart shotguns are for!  We don't need to control them.  We just need to aim them.
Quote from: Ze Spy on September 30, 2010, 01:49:43 am
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2010, 02:53:20 pm »
Im not even sure what to do regarding the military beyond how to make the stuff they need.
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Re: Newbie succession fort? (.12, checking interest)
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2010, 02:54:15 pm »
I am starting to get that part :P  But if you want an overly complicated trap, im your dorf!
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Quote from: shibdib on September 22, 2010, 01:07:37 am
This is a useful feature..and this is DF.. so im gonna assume its bugged
Quote from: Sabreur on July 06, 2012, 10:59:30 am
That's what cages and minecart shotguns are for!  We don't need to control them.  We just need to aim them.
Quote from: Ze Spy on September 30, 2010, 01:49:43 am
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