Citadel - 319 Early Autumn by Ambivalence

Map Description:

This is the first time I've properly sat down beforehand and planned a fortress. It is concentrated on just two levels, a main level and an accommodation level. I like the way the main level has turned out, but there's a lot of things here that I'll do differently next time.
I had hoped to develop this further, with magma and water channels flowing in the centre of the tomb/living level, but my FPS has dropped to an unplayable level. I suspect the design is at fault.

Point of Interest: Deathtrap

The first line of defence for the fortress is this bog-standard deathtrap. Retracting bridges dump the offending goblins into the magma below, which can then be quenched using a water dump, then mined out to remove valuable iron and obsidian.
The dining room to the left of the bridges is interesting, because it appears that clear glass windows are now truly transparent. Presence of enemies on the bridges is enough to spam "eat cancelled" messages, which is a useful early warning. - Ambivalence

There are 17 comments for this map series, last post 2009-02-14

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Submitted by: Dakira - 2008-09-03 to 319 Early Autumn

I'm in awe of how large and grand your plaza really is. It's practically eight city blocks for those dwarves.

Submitted by: Lord Dullard - 2008-09-03 to 319 Early Autumn

Simply awesome.

Favorited.

Submitted by: Lord Dullard - 2008-09-07 to 325 Early Summer

Double comment, woohoo.

The magma/water systems you've got set up in this fort are insane, way better than anything I've ever managed to design.

Submitted by: Ambivalence - 2008-09-08 to 325 Early Summer

Thank you both - I'm flattered. I've got a couple more projects to be trying once the water level finally recedes. :)

Submitted by: banna - 2008-09-09 to 325 Early Summer

Now this is an example of a good fortress.

Submitted by: Markavian - 2008-09-09 to 325 Early Summer

wuuh..oaah.

This is an example of a grand fortress :p

Submitted by: Dakira - 2008-09-12 to 325 Early Summer

What is the intention with the large, water filled room? Tower Cap farm?

Submitted by: Ambivalence - 2008-09-17 to 325 Early Summer

Yes, it's a tower-cap farm. Works quite well too... I've not done much more than plumbing since this map was last updated, so I'm holding off on posting another update for the time being.

Submitted by: sneakeypete - 2008-10-02 to 340 Mid Autumn

Ahh... HFS. You should be able to get some of it out without bringing hell down upon your fort. All i'll say is this: the carnage doesn't start after you reach a certain count of things being dug out. So don't be paranoid. Just afraid ;)

Submitted by: Erathoniel - 2008-10-03 to 340 Mid Autumn

Ultra epic. Even cooler is the intricate lava and water. It's scenic.

Submitted by: Claus Aranha - 2008-10-07 to 340 Mid Autumn

This is a inspiring map :-) I liked the "walk of faith"C

Submitted by: Salmeuk - 2008-10-12 to 346 Late Autumn

This map has spawned 2 favorite poi's for me.

Simply awesome, you have to update to tell us about the HFS.

Submitted by: Duke - 2008-10-12 to 346 Late Autumn


There are only two solutions to the HFS problem.

1. Turn off mining and turn on masonry on all the miners and construct a rough stone wall in the passage to the chamber, sealing it.

2. Recruit everybody, and mass them at the pits!

Submitted by: Ambivalence - 2008-10-15 to 347 Mid Autumn

Oh dear. FPS is down to 1-2fps as the water flows out... :(

Submitted by: sneakeypete - 2008-11-04 to 361 Late Spring

40+ years old? holy heck

Submitted by: Ambivalence - 2008-11-05 to 361 Late Spring

Yup, 61 years young. 'Gemmy' the Duke and 'Rosie' the Duchess have 16 kids between them...

Submitted by: Jebraltix - 2009-02-14 to 361 Late Spring

A bottomless pit, chasm, volcano, underground river, and adamantine. This is true beauty.

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