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0008380Dwarf FortressDwarf Mode -- Itemspublic2014-09-30 22:222014-10-01 09:02
Reporterqoph 
Assigned ToKnight Otu 
PrioritynormalSeveritymajorReproducibilityrandom
StatusresolvedResolutionduplicate 
PlatformOSOS Version
Product Version0.40.13 
Target VersionFixed in Version 
Summary0008380: Metal armor wears out extremely quickly
DescriptionDespite creating masterwork steel armor pieces, I'm finding them wearing out completely within a couple of months. Only three months at most after I'd created masterwork steel armor for my military, I noticed that any of them that had been equipped by dwarves had already either worn out completely, or was in a threadbare / tattered state. The dwarves had not been in combat or even sparring during that time.

Save in question: http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=9829 [^]

I've noticed this somewhat randomly in other forts, probably even back into .34, but assumed that this behavior was intentional. However, the wiki says that armor isn't supposed to wear out unless in a refuse stockpile. Even if armor wearing out has been added since that was updated, the rate of wear seems very excessive.

As I said before, this seems to be somewhat random. Armor will wear out in some forts, and stay in perfect condition forever in others.
Steps To Reproduce1. Create metal armor for military
2. Equip armor
3. Keep an eye on the wear of the armor. If the bug is present it should happen within a few months.
Additional InformationI am using the latest starter pack (40.13 r3) with no other mods. If the armor does not continue to wear on your run, I will upload my entire DF folder to check for what might cause this
TagsNo tags attached.
Relationships
duplicate of 0005711confirmed Footkerchief Items (clothing/food) rot in an "everything" stockpile that includes refuse 
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Issue History
Date ModifiedUsernameFieldChange
2014-09-30 22:22qophNew Issue
2014-10-01 03:19Knight OtuNote Added: 0030466
2014-10-01 03:19Knight OtuStatusnew => resolved
2014-10-01 03:19Knight OtuResolutionopen => no change required
2014-10-01 03:19Knight OtuAssigned To => Knight Otu
2014-10-01 06:00Knight OtuNote Edited: 0030466bug_revision_view_page.php?bugnote_id=0030466#r11927
2014-10-01 09:02FootkerchiefRelationship addedduplicate of 0005711
2014-10-01 09:02FootkerchiefResolutionno change required => duplicate

Notes
(0030466)
Knight Otu   
2014-10-01 03:19   
(edited on: 2014-10-01 06:00)
As it happens, your stockpile # 1, where you're storing your armor, is also a refuse stockpile.