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IDProjectCategoryView StatusDate SubmittedLast Update
0005802Dwarf FortressDwarf Mode -- Embark/Setuppublic2012-04-11 09:092012-04-13 12:39
Reporterthehammeredone Assigned Touser6 
PrioritynormalSeveritymajorReproducibilityalways
Status resolvedResolutionno change required 
OSLinuxOS VersionUbuntu 11.10 x64 
Product Version0.34.07 
Summary0005802: No Crossbows for Ambushers at embark
DescriptionI haven't tried this on my Windows box, but...

On my linux machine (Ubuntu 11.10) when attempting to give a dwarf ambusher as its highest ability to get the freebies (crossbow, bolts, armor), the dwarf shows up equipped as a peasant.

This was done in v0.34.07. Save to be uploaded shortly. Will provide link when available.
Steps To Reproduce1) Embark anywhere.
2) Take any dwarf (all seven, even) give them Proficient Ambusher (and nothing else to ensure there are no competing jobs. I have tried both with and without competing military skills)
3) Finish embarking.
4) Go to stocks screen.
5) Marvel at the fact that you have no crossbows listed in your weapons, and no ammo available.
6) For completeness, go to military screen, create a squad and attempt to assign any specific armors. There are none.
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thehammeredone

2012-04-11 09:31

reporter   ~0022216

Save with 7 proficient ambushers and no crossbows. Bit of a game breaker. I was hoping to have a few freebies for those zombies.

http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=6154

Rhenaya

2012-04-11 11:26

reporter   ~0022218

Last edited: 2012-04-11 11:39

 you also need to get pick and axes for your miners and woodcutters, that looks pretty much intended to me

only immigrants with the right job later bring their freebies

edit: there is also a reason why you get quivers in the default embark selection from toady, so you can quickly make wooden crossbows and bolts and start hunting, as leather is not as easy to obtain in first month

user6

2012-04-11 11:48

  ~0022219

thehammeredone, is there something that makes you think this is a bug as opposed to a deliberate change?

Rhenaya

2012-04-12 16:41

reporter   ~0022242

i doubt this is a bug, it was like that since 33a... you need to bring own weapons and armor on embark, even if you get free stuff with migrants. i mean saying this is a bug is like saying you should get a free anvil with any smith related job, a free pick for each miner, etc etc.

dree12

2012-04-12 17:27

reporter   ~0022243

Foot: an undocumented change is a bug until documented.

user6

2012-04-13 12:38

  ~0022250

Last edited: 2012-04-13 12:40

 I don't believe in black-and-white definitions of bugs, especially not in the context of Dwarf Fortress in which undocumented changes are normal. I'm not even clear on whether this is a change or not, and Rhenaya's point about the other equipment-using professions is a good one -- bringing your own picks and axes is completely normal. Please reopen this or PM me on the forums if there's a good reason to reopen this.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
2012-04-11 09:09 thehammeredone New Issue
2012-04-11 09:31 thehammeredone Note Added: 0022216
2012-04-11 11:26 Rhenaya Note Added: 0022218
2012-04-11 11:39 Rhenaya Note Edited: 0022218
2012-04-11 11:48 user6 Note Added: 0022219
2012-04-11 11:49 user6 Tag Attached: AWAITING UPDATE
2012-04-12 16:41 Rhenaya Note Added: 0022242
2012-04-12 17:27 dree12 Note Added: 0022243
2012-04-13 12:36 user6 Tag Attached: Intentional/Expected?
2012-04-13 12:38 user6 Note Added: 0022250
2012-04-13 12:38 user6 Status new => resolved
2012-04-13 12:38 user6 Resolution open => no change required
2012-04-13 12:38 user6 Assigned To => user6
2012-04-13 12:39 user6 Tag Detached: AWAITING UPDATE
2012-04-13 12:39 user6 Tag Detached: Intentional/Expected?
2012-04-13 12:40 user6 Note Edited: 0022250