New Fortress new Management. I only have 10 Dwarves (two of which are Children, yes i reduced migratory pop cap), and everything runs smoothly. I learned from that Roofing Mistake and went to a Cliff in the Mountains this time. It was hard to get the Farms inside, but a water bucket brigade fixed that.
The full Copper Armor and the Steel Battle Axe (including proficient dwarf) were kinda useless as I did not get to fight. There was two “Sieges” both of which instantly retreated within one tick for some reason. One was regular, the other was undead. I did not get the forces of darkness yet, but that one is also possible.
Because that “Bodyguard” was so expensive, I did not have any Booze or Food to start with, just the Stuff I could gather from the surroundings. Things to bring next time may include Bags, lots and lots of Bags, because it is annoying to make them for all those Seed Types I’m gonna “gather”, before I have anything set up to make Clothes.
As long as everyone hauling Wood or Water can get inside in time, my Fortress will be Safe behind a Lavaproof Mica Drawbridge. Cant say that about that Goblin Liaison or the Yaks though.
I did set up two Quantum Stockpiles to store my Logs and my Stones, because those two are a real pita to store, especially for long term.
Also who knew that cooking all those random garbage surface Crops yields a TON of trade value, more than Gemstones by a long shot.
Lets hope this Fortress will actually last and not succumb to Management Issues.