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Sus

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The fish take a stand.
« on: January 31, 2012, 06:13:09 am »

I was leafing through combat reports vs. various wildlife in Fortress mode, when I came across this little gem:
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The Carp attacks the Miner but She jumps away!
The Carp stands up.
The Carp. Stands up.
What.  :o
(Screencap on DFFD)

I kind of pictured it balancing on its tails and holding up curled-up fins in a boxing stance... Of course, its mouth would point straight upwards.  :D
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Re: The fish take a stand.
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 06:15:41 am »

This is a known typographical error. Really got me at first, same with 'The [aquatic animal] has drowned!'

In terms of being underwater, I suppose it's come off the bottom of the water? If it was on land, maybe it flopped up a bit? The phrase '[fish] has drowned' occurs because they suffocate in air, but not due to damage. Just typographical errors.
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Re: The fish take a stand.
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 06:35:35 am »

maybe it's not an error?

the fish stands up. he is now on his belly and not flopping around on his side :)
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Re: The fish take a stand.
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2012, 03:06:21 pm »

There are even more odd quirks ;)