We don't need trees all that badly, and if we acquiesce their request we get to buy a lot of wood for practically nothing later when their caravan arrives. So either works. But tell them to bugger off anyway, just because they're elves.
I never saw why people have this desire to break rules just for the sake of it. It must be some rebellion thing.
Real world example: I had something very very important that I needed to do today, so I asked the members of my project group whether they would mind. They said "fair enough" and I went. If they'd said "no, you need to be here" I would've gone anyway. But why tell them that? If you're going to do something no matter what and you can't possibly prevent that from being discovered, always ask permission. If you get it, everybody is happy. You don't need to start breaking rules until its necessary.
So the elves want to limit us to 100 trees per year? Fine! Sure, we'll agree to that! Turns out we only needed 90 trees this year? Great, everyone's happy! We need 150 trees this year? Too bad for the elves, looks like we don't care what they say anymore.
nobody responded within the time period I allotted, it's not like you can save once the proposal comes on screen. I gave it a couple hours and then went with my, "this could make for some interesting future events" gut.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The additions to my tomb are nearly complete I only need the furniture. I have modified it from a simple tomb to an obsidian step pyramid. Each level will hold a member of my family, the one directly above my own space belongs to my wife.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Holy decadence Batman!
Also, who is this "Extra-Medium" retired ruler you keep referring to?
Glad you like my burial arrangements. Don't forget that the whole thing is cantilevered out from the cliff <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
Extra-Medium is the dwarf Nil IQ used to replace his dead self.
Ok, Red Rum has survived 8 years so far, but we are in dire need of more rulers:
There are currently 4 open slots. Just apply in this thread and remember: If you know the basics of dwarf fortress you can play (although we will most likely make fun of you, for screwing things up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />)
I'am intrigued to participate but I can't say I know even the basics, it's rather frustrating to ask for help every 10th second. I'd most likely get the whole place starved to death, or learn to pull levers and proceed to dig out and pull all of them, resulting in massive genocide, or so state the tales.
locallyunsceneFeeder of TrollsJoin Date: 2002-12-25Member: 11528Members, Constellation
edited June 2008
<!--quoteo(post=1681055:date=Jun 13 2008, 02:07 AM:name=Gwahir)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gwahir @ Jun 13 2008, 02:07 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1681055"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><img src="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/qtransport/Ganite1UnhappyCountessConsort.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> My funeral insulted a noble to the state of traumatization. Awesome. I'll sign up again and rise from the grave.
I'm not so sure it was yours, since that line appears if any commoner is assigned a tomb (which 3 guys were at the time, what with being retired rulers).
Yes, it says "burial <i>arrangements</i>," that's simply a tomb assigned to someone, not necessarily one in use. Still, it's awesome how the nobles are complete and utter ######s about pretty much everything. "How DARE they arrange a decent funeral for him? HOW DARE THEY?!"
Interesting way to bring the story aNytiMe, cracked me up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
<!--quoteo(post=1681649:date=Jun 20 2008, 04:14 PM:name=locallyunscene)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(locallyunscene @ Jun 20 2008, 04:14 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1681649"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->and you scoffed at stonefall traps.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> If people listened to me and had built terrariums, we'd have a caged pet titan at this point which we could use and re-use in the arena I have to start building.
locallyunsceneFeeder of TrollsJoin Date: 2002-12-25Member: 11528Members, Constellation
<!--quoteo(post=1681654:date=Jun 20 2008, 02:59 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Jun 20 2008, 02:59 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1681654"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think the original time limit was three days. However, people aren't exactly lining up to play, so I guess it doesn't matter.
This is also why I don't sign up. I'd probably still be in spring.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Yeah the unofficial rule has been: as long as you're posting stuff so we know you didn't disappear, take the time you need.
Do it like align and mint some coins, but remember to leave them on repeat <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/asrifle.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="::asrifle::" border="0" alt="asrifle.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink-fix.gif" />
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Real world example: I had something very very important that I needed to do today, so I asked the members of my project group whether they would mind. They said "fair enough" and I went. If they'd said "no, you need to be here" I would've gone anyway. But why tell them that?
If you're going to do something no matter what and you can't possibly prevent that from being discovered, always ask permission. If you get it, everybody is happy. You don't need to start breaking rules until its necessary.
So the elves want to limit us to 100 trees per year? Fine! Sure, we'll agree to that! Turns out we only needed 90 trees this year? Great, everyone's happy! We need 150 trees this year? Too bad for the elves, looks like we don't care what they say anymore.
Sheesh, dwarven leaders make LOUSY politicians.
huzzah! reading time!
Holy decadence Batman!
Also, who is this "Extra-Medium" retired ruler you keep referring to?
Extra-Medium is the dwarf Nil IQ used to replace his dead self.
There are currently 4 open slots. Just apply in this thread and remember: If you know the basics of dwarf fortress you can play (although we will most likely make fun of you, for screwing things up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />)
My funeral insulted a noble to the state of traumatization. Awesome. I'll sign up again and rise from the grave.
Eh, you guys don't like mining for ore do you? I will have to recruit 10 new dwarves for my surgical prospecting team.
Nevermind.
That's the end of that. Lasted all of what, 15 seconds?
Thats my new policy with invaders. If an invader has a life expectancy of more than 15 seconds, I need to restructure something.
If people listened to me and had built terrariums, we'd have a caged pet titan at this point which we could use and re-use in the arena I have to start building.
Its only summer btw.
This is also why I don't sign up. I'd probably still be in spring.
This is also why I don't sign up. I'd probably still be in spring.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah the unofficial rule has been: as long as you're posting stuff so we know you didn't disappear, take the time you need.
Also, sign me up for another round, hopefully I'll have more time in a day to play DF.