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Author Topic: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.  (Read 2516 times)

UristMcDwarf

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The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« on: December 17, 2010, 02:16:02 am »

I could trap them right now with the flip of a switch right now. It's so tempting, but i don't think I can handle seiges yet.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010, 02:17:14 am »

wait, you can capture merchant elfs in cage traps?

That is awesome.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 02:18:23 am »

No, but my trade depot in in a aclove and I could flip the switch and trap them all in there.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2010, 02:20:05 am »

Check to see if they have any bears or eagles for sale. If not, THEN slaughter/trap/whatever them.
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UristMcDwarf

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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2010, 02:21:17 am »

They got a black bear. They got lucky. This time.  :P
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2010, 02:23:01 am »

I could trap them right now with the flip of a switch right now. It's so tempting, but i don't think I can handle seiges yet.

elf sieges are nothing to be too afraid of, even though I've never gotten one.  They don't seem to mind their traders getting killed now and then.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2010, 02:28:10 am »

They brought two cages.

I thought: "Squee, breeding pair"

But then I realized they were both male.

Hey, lye maker, see that lever over there?
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2010, 02:29:30 am »

Now remember, you gotta mod black bears before they are trainable as war black bears, but it is worth it. Having Bearmageddon on a lever as your last resort weapon of defence is something no fortress should be without. (be sure the lever is where tantrumers/curious monkeys can't get it)

I have yet to test my Bearmaggeddon as my fortress has yet to have its military fail to prevail, but I am sure I shall get to unleash it in due time.


also, as for the lack of breeding pair, it DID take me 3 caravans to get mine, but it was fully worth it. I now have something like 30 war black bears. not counting all thecubs. Sadly, they have yet to bring a mate for my grizzly bear.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2010, 02:29:55 am »

Also, what makes this all the better, there are engravings of an elf getting struck down right outside the depot.  ;D
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2010, 03:22:04 pm »

Also, what makes this all the better, there are engravings of an elf getting struck down right outside the depot.  ;D
Oh, see, in that case, the elven leaders are expecting you to do horrible things. They must have sent their convicted criminals to you as punishment.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2010, 03:24:19 pm »

I second the motion.
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2010, 03:25:56 pm »

Also, what makes this all the better, there are engravings of an elf getting struck down right outside the depot.  ;D
Oh, see, in that case, the elven leaders are expecting you to do horrible things. They must have sent their convicted criminals to you as punishment.

Well, it's mid-spring.
Ill wait for the next wave on elfish convicts. xD
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2010, 04:26:07 pm »

You should trade them weapons an armor.

Queen: "You made it back alive."
Convict: "Well you don't have to sound so disappointed."
Queen: "Did you at least get some good useless rock crap?"
Convict: "Better! I got this steel sword!" -stab-
Queen: "Nooo! I thought this wooden chain mail would protect me!"
-commence elf on elf violence-
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2010, 04:30:39 pm »

Oh gosh, they're here.
I could oull the lever right now! it's so temmmpting
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Re: The elfs, they are in a perfect position for capturing.
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2010, 06:53:19 pm »

You should trade them weapons an armor.

Queen: "You made it back alive."
Convict: "Well you don't have to sound so disappointed."
Queen: "Did you at least get some good useless rock crap?"
Convict: "Better! I got this steel sword!" -stab-
Queen: "Nooo! I thought this wooden chain mail would protect me!"
-commence elf on elf violence-

But then the elven revolution will have actual weapons to fight you with if you anger them.
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