Dwarf Fortress: Base defense layout using BALLISTAE? (Steam Version)

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Iggy

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Published on December 30, 2022 8:35:52 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZAcexXRaE

Game:

Dwarf Fortress (2006)

Duration: 47:09

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I explain how I set up my base layout in a (mostly) safe way, using highly trained Siege Operators and ballistae made with ☼Masterwork☼ parts.

This video is meant to be a general guideline and a way for you to learn with some of my mistakes. I hope you enjoy my many mess-ups along the way!

Program used to make the diagram: https://app.diagrams.net/
Layout: https://i.imgur.com/4VGqHlC.png
Layout (grid): https://i.imgur.com/iHECYpv.png
How to bring magma up z-levels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiMj9l4lWxw&t=1s&ab_channel=Iggy
How to weaponize forgotten beasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7zCE73pZk&t=1s&ab_channel=Iggy

00:00 Preview
00:27 Base diagram
02:58 Initial layout
05:45 Starter base
06:41 Separate cavern paths
07:44 Starter base (cont.)
8:49 Siege area
15:47 Caged creature cleanup
16:30 Making ballista parts
20:54 Marksdwarf corridor
21:31 Selling unused ballista parts
21:58 Siege area (cont.)
22:15 Trap corridor
22:48 Nabrthadek, the Bone battle axe
26:18 Assembling Ballista arrows
26:59 Finishing the siege area
28:53 Siege weapon test
32:02 Cyclops invasion
33:10 Marksdwarf corridor (cont.)
36:49 Forgotten Beast
40:00 Nabrethadek returns
41:10 Goblin Invasion
42:32 Flaws with the design
44:13 Outro
45:34 Outtakes

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