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IDProjectCategoryView StatusDate SubmittedLast Update
0009958Dwarf FortressDwarf Mode -- Tradepublic2016-08-07 06:342017-06-25 16:21
Reportersnoerr 
Assigned ToLoci 
PrioritynormalSeverityminorReproducibilitysometimes
StatusresolvedResolutionduplicate 
PlatformOSWindows 10OS Version
Product Version0.43.05 
Target VersionFixed in Version 
Summary0009958: Dwarven trade caravan reaches fortress entrance, leaves before unloading at depot
DescriptionIn my current fortress, the dwarven caravan has reached the entrance to my fortress but immediately turned around instead of entering and unloading goods. Path to the trade depot is clear. This has happened the last couple of arrivals. The humans and elves have not had similar issues.

They appear to turn around as they reach the ramp down to the trade depot, which has a retractable bridge that can cover it. When this happens, the bridge is open.
Steps To ReproduceUnknown
Additional InformationUnknown. Layout to trade depot is:


     ++++++++
    ++++++++++
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  +++++ODDDO+++++
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  +++++DDDDD+++++
  +++++DDDDD+++++
  +++++ODDDO+++++
    +++++++++++
     +++++++++
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<+++++++++++++
<+++++++++++++
<+++++++++++++ --> into fortress
<+++++++++++++
<+++++++++++++

Above the ramp. Retractable bridge covers the open space and down ramp. Fortifications on the far side.

+++++++++V....+F
+++++++++V....+F
+++++++++V....+F
+++++++++V....+F
+++++++++V....+F

The first cart in the caravan reaches the downward ramp, stops, and the whole caravan immediately turns around and leaves.

Other notes: this game has previously lost multiple caravans to carts disappearing after getting stuck on walls. The fortress is currently the mountain home, but the outpost liason was killed a couple years ago.
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Relationships
duplicate of 0007185confirmed Footkerchief Horrified merchants immediately destroy their wagons, pack their goods and leave the depot 
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Issue History
Date ModifiedUsernameFieldChange
2016-08-07 06:34snoerrNew Issue
2016-08-07 06:59QuietustNote Added: 0035758
2016-08-07 07:25LociNote Added: 0035762
2017-06-25 16:21LociNote Added: 0036631
2017-06-25 16:21LociRelationship addedduplicate of 0007185
2017-06-25 16:21LociStatusnew => resolved
2017-06-25 16:21LociResolutionopen => duplicate
2017-06-25 16:21LociAssigned To => Loci

Notes
(0035758)
Quietust   
2016-08-07 06:59   
Relevant info: if any "merchant" in a caravan dies, the entire caravan immediately turns around and leaves.
(0035762)
Loci   
2016-08-07 07:25   
Most likely a morale issue (0007185). Check for deceased sentient body parts (e.g. teeth) within line-of-sight of the place where the caravan turned around.
(0036631)
Loci   
2017-06-25 16:21   
No update, no save, resolving as 0007185.