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[Xolroc]

Something I'd like to see to add a little more individualism to the dwarves would be information on what jobs they like to do.  For example, in the thoughts and preferences screen, you may see "He greatly enjoys fishing" or "She dreams of one day owning her own forge" or "He simply can't stand woodcutting" or something similar.

Of course, I imagine this would have some effect on gameplay; perhaps dwarves gain experience faster in favored labors, or when given a choice of jobs, are biased towards choosing ones they like.

This is a rather undeveloped idea, feel free to expand on it or ridicule it as much as you like.

[assasin]

Of course, I imagine this would have some effect on gameplay; perhaps dwarves gain experience faster in favored labors, or when given a choice of jobs, are biased towards choosing ones they like.

I like the idea of them preferring the ones they like when multiple labours are set on. I'd imagine they'd take less breaks as well. Maybe, if the player didn't forbid it [because it could get annoying], they might take up some jobs as hobbies instead of being idle, fishing might be common for more patient, calm type dwarves. Hunting for a military personality with a ration of bolts. Making basic crafts for more creative types. Not sure what scholarly types would do  until libraries of some sort orother are in. It might be a good way to get the basics of an apprentice system in if kids could also have hobbies. Maybe some military dwarf who enjoys teaching could teach self defense classes to other dwarves who enjoy fighting

[Xolroc]

Scholarly types may turn to writing, once/if that's implemented.  Or possibly artistry, like engraving or something.

[Waparius]

Another one - dwarves who like a given job well enough might spend some of their break-time watching other dwarves do that particular job, possibly picking up some skills if they aren't already good at it. If they're watching a dwarf who's a good teacher or have a good natural learning ability they may be able to learn up to the level of the dwarf/dwarves they're watching.

In the case of children, they may have labours they've learned about auto-enabled when they come of age, too, and may be more inclined to hang around working dwarves. Depending on a dwarf's patience, liking of children and/or teaching this could cause good/bad thoughts as well.

[Xolroc]

In that case, I wonder what watching a moody dwarf would do.

[Xolroc]

Added this to the suggestion voting page, since it seems to have at least a little support.