#megaproject

[inscrutablemachine]

Did you think I could ever give up Dwarf Fortress?

Welcome back to So, This Happened, my Kobold Fortress travelogue! Dwarf Fortress updated to take Steam screenshots, and I have dozens of them I have completely not been uploading with the wild and wacky stories of my Kobold Fortresses.

In fact, here we have a farewell post. This particular fort I used for two experiments. One I am highlighting with these screenshots. Well into the game, I decided to move my fortress out from underground and build an actual castle! I had thoughts about adding turrets and other expansions.

Alas, that did not happen. Experienced players will be looking at this screenshot and going "HOLY CRUD LOOK AT HOW UNHAPPY YOUR POPULATION IS."

So, uh, yeah. This happened. See, first, I really should have built the roof FIRST. Dwarves (and thus kobolds) really, really hate the surface. They hate being rained on more than ANYTHING. By the time I realized my mistake and rushed a roof, I had 45 angry 'bolds in my population. I went on a huge exiling spree and got that down to controllable levels.

Then I got declared the capitol and the King arrived.

I always name the ruler of my fortress Nerissa after a friend. I do not like some weirdo showing up demanding a better bedroom than Princess Nerissa. I commit regicide to deal with this issue every time.

So, you know, when I do that, two things happen. The crown gets passed down along a devious chain of inheritance to someone who is not a resident of my fortress. That person immediately sets out to visit (but not live here). Second, when my fortress becomes the capitol, it gets mobs of visitors that are the royal court. Nobles of various ranks.

*I* thought, hey, Nerissa rules the wealthiest and most powerful fortress in this kingdom, because Toady seems to be in no hurry to fix the weird game balance mistake that food is worth 100 times as much as anything else you can make. She has to be high up on the royal succession list, right? So what if I keep killing kings until she inherits? I've always wanted to try that, and this fortress I did!

DO NOT TRY THIS.

First, and most importantly, it doesn't work. The rules of inheritance are byzantine indeed, and your princess will not inherit the throne. My best understanding is that before territory ruling nobles, important court functionaries inherit, and those roles will be automatically filled by non-resident historical figures. No matter how many kings you murder, some random schmuck will be inserted into the line of succession right in front of your fortress ruler.

Second, it turns out that kobolds really don't like seeing you murder their king. Even if you do it out in the wilds before they reach the fortress and nobody but your soldiers witness the murder. Even if their king simply vanishes for mysterious (coughcoughbridgetrapatomizedthemcoughcough) reasons. My fortress stress levels reached an uncontrollable level.

So, I finished construction, and I am retiring this beautiful castle to start something new. Maybe I'll try nagas! Everybody likes nagas, right? Nagas are COOL.

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An MBS megaproject under construction in Saudi Arabia.

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If USA Complete This CRAZY MEGAPROJECT, The WORLD Will Change Forever

[fincattanachwriting]

A short and sweet worldbuilding post for this week. Today's piece takes us to north-western Mistmourn, where the mountainous landscape is overcast by the snaking bridges of the Llendrumir Sky Trains. A fun little idea I came up with while on holiday last year.

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Malaysia is targeting up to 7 million Tourists from China this Year while Vietnam and China has agreed to have more Joint Coast Guard Patrols per Year, and Vietnam’s Prime Minister just ordered his Government to cooperate and find ways to improve their Land Connectivity with China; also Thailand said China is interested in funding a Land Bridge that will go across their Country, and finally Indonesia said that they will enhance cooperation with China in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

[we-are-siege-engineer]

Babes, wake up, new Adam Something

[lakshay010]

In this video, we are going to dig into the land of mega projects, where human imagination and technological marvels converge to create breathtaking wonders that dare the limits of imagination. It's not only about size, it's also about the effort and resources invested.

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Learning about Afghanistan.

[phoenixyfriend]

"Construction projects can sometimes raise questions about whether they’re really necessary, but that’s not the case here. This historic structure simply has to make way for a new and improved version."

- Fred Mills, on the new Grimsel Dam in Switzerland, B1M

Context: The existing dam was built in the 1930s, and is responsible for a massive portion of the Swiss electrical grid, but has been developing a crack that cannot be safely fixed, and so a new dam needs to be built.

(This video is also what had me jokingly calling him 'the David Attenborough of Cement'.)

[l-mash3ar]

Oman’s $2.6B ‘Smart City’ Megaproject Is Disrupting the Dubai Archetype ...

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Reconstruction of ‘The Gabba’ ahead of the 2032 summer Olympics

You know ‘The Gabba’ from the end of the “Cricket” episode. It’s going to undergo significant renovations to add capacity and transit connectivity improvements ahead of the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.

How significant? Demolished and completely rebuilt!

“It will be a well-connected stadium, but most importantly, it will trigger the urban renewal that we want to see ... it will be one of the best parts of the city to live in.”

[projectintel]

GCC Construction at a Glance: A Map of Mega Projects 

From Saudi giga-projects to UAE smart cities, the Gulf is booming with high-value developments, and ProjectIntel has the full map.

Access live data on who’s building what, where, and when across the region. Whether you're in sales, strategy, or supply, this is your ultimate shortcut to new project opportunities.

Explore the GCC’s most impactful projects now: https://www.projectintel.net/projects-data

[kimludcom]

Global Mega Projects: Shaping the Future Through Innovative Architecture and Engineering marvels

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𝗙𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗟𝗗𝗔𝗥: 𝗔 𝗗𝗵𝘀𝟰𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝗙𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 is a major new development in Abu Dhabi featuring over 4,000 high-quality residential units, luxury resorts, and a large wellness center. This project aims to create a balanced lifestyle where people can live, relax, and focus on health and well-being.

@kkaa_official , known for designs that emphasize sustainability and harmony with the environment, is one of the contributors to the design of Fahid Island. Their approach brings a sense of lightness and connection to the local surroundings.

The development reflects the UAE’s current focus on building integrated communities that combine residential, hospitality, and wellness facilities in one location. 𝗙𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 is set to become an important part of Abu Dhabi’s urban landscape and a model for future projects that value sustainability and community living.

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