So my latest barracks is built in the center of my new arena, for obvious reasons.



To train shields, armor, and probably dodge, the entire area is lined with 1x wooden training spears spike traps, and the lever is set to repeat.



knocks the rust off fast, let me tell you - and any pets as well, aww.



since i have seen no form of training other than individual, this at least raises defense while dwarves train fighting and weapons.



This setup has run for less than a season, and already I see results. The "Danger Room" promises legendary shield skill in little time,



based on initial results.



note from another thread- do not use wooden menacing spikes for this.



I am also at near-optimum armor on all melee dorfs, dunno if you want to try this in iron, but be my guest.



Now to see which happens first- a siege, or my near-seasonal crash.