Early plans and ramblings. This is a work in progress.
Still (re)learning the ropes and getting used to the new features.
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The Barricade of Horns
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Submitted by: schm0 - 2010-08-18 - Removed
Submitted by: schm0 - 2010-10-21 to 1056 Early Spring
Well, this was my most epic fortress to date, but I'm forced to abandon due to design flaws. I'll keep my saves just in case.
Lessons learned:
* Large, external constructions are difficult to manage with my limited experience. Need to focus smaller, then expand outwards. Maybe a long external wall with to a tower for external defense.
* Balancing external construction efforts with fortress defense needs.
* Farming is mildly important, but little more than a single plot is needed for an early fortress. Food and meat can be plentiful through trade. Plan for below ground irrigation and place priority on getting underground farming up and running over the outdoors.
* Forges for metal crafting need to begin ASAP.
* Mining and masonry need to begin ASAP.
* Military training should begin as soon as the first migrant waves arrive.
* Get a road up ASAP.