Thanks, Guns. I have only been in game a month or so, and your advice is sound. I have only killed the first 2 bosses, and haven't even found a swamp yet. I am geared up as far as I can until I have Iron. I suppose I could make full bronze gear, but my upgraded Troll gear is almost as good, and has the 15 sneak bonus without slowing me down. If I could restart, as with life, "I wish I knew then what I know now", I might. But honestly, I would rather continue on with what I have. I can't re-do bosses in a better way, but your example of patience is laudable :)

I have trenches, moats, stake walls and spikes, bridges, crafting tables and overhanging firing points. I think I have done fairly well, but nothing is immune to assault. I am happy to have paused an "event" for now. It gives me some breathing room :) And I hope I don't trigger a new one any time soon!!!