v0.31 Talk:Soldier

Coming Soon

I'll (eventually, hopefully rather shortly) be giving this page a good overhaul. My goal for the page is to have a section for each weapon-type of dwarf with its pros and cons laid out as well as the benefits of mixed soldier types in a squad, then a bit on combat moods like 'martial trance' and then a bit on the appointed Champion. Just a heads up as to why there's nothing right now --Retro 20:15, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

There we go. I verified as much as I could, but I don't know anything about the effects of material/weight/weapon quality in the new version, so someone else will have to add that. --Retro 18:05, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Great soldiers

Do dwarfs that reach "Great" status in a military offensive skill become non-civilian (as per 40d)?--Kwieland 15:59, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

I recall Toady mentioning this somewhere. I think they can be deactivated again, but I'd guess there's a significant negative thought involved. They should still become Heroes though. Testing this now. --Retro 16:18, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Yup! They become Heroes at Great+ (though there is no announcement anymore), but can still be deactivated, even at Legendary status. There is a negative thought involve as suspected. --Retro 17:01, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Great. You might mention that somewhere in the page since it isn't the same as 40d. Two other questions. Can only champions use mood items? Champions are assigned as a noble position, right?--Kwieland 05:05, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

I took out that note about only champions using artifacts since I think Toady mentioned that wasn't the case anymore, but I'll put a note in as well. And yeah, champions should be assignable once you have a baron or better --Retro 15:23, 14 April 2010 (UTC)