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Tevish Szat

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Entertainers
« on: September 26, 2011, 10:40:26 pm »
Specalist dwarves that keep other dwarves happy: Singers, dancers, comedians, actors, and various instrument users could perform (either in a meeting hall, or for better results on some sort of stage).  Performances would create happy thoughts in dwarves that witness or hear it: how good a thought, of course depends on the skill of the performer (and for instrumental performances, the quality of the instrument.  A legendary harpist is of course better than a dabbling one, but a ☼Harp☼ goes a long way over a no-quality harp) and possibly the distance from the performance (Front row seats FTW).  Entertainment labors would be activated/deactivated like any other labors, and unless disabled would auto give performance at available venues (much like auto-looming and tanning, or hauling)

Because right now, it seems a little odd that dwarves make a ton of instruments yet are totally incapable of using them...
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Tevish Szat likes books, computers, board games, and cats for their aloofness. When possible, he prefers to consume hamburgers and macaroni and cheese. He needs caffeine to get through the working day.

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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2011, 11:28:33 pm »
I like this idea very much. It would also create more useful jobs in large fortresses. Typically, I end up with a lot of dwarves that have nothing to do. We could put them to use, preventing tantrum spirals!
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 07:22:04 am »
Would be awsome!

Also, with detailed announcement that performance has started, soundsense could pick the message up, check what instrument(s) are used and play a tune. You could then have control on what music is being played in the background for your fortress by allowing/producing certain instruments.
Gah, that would be sweet!
« Last Edit: September 27, 2011, 07:26:03 am by Ethnar »
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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 09:59:09 am »
Finally,a use for instruments.
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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 11:05:24 am »
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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 12:39:47 pm »
I was surprised when I found out it wasn't antymatter making another one of these redundant, and useless threads.
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There was a bit of a problem regarding flashfreezing, a ballistae, and a barrel of dwarven ale. Gonna fix it up.

Tevish Szat

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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2011, 12:49:21 pm »
Okay, I searched the dev page, and forgot to do the forums.

I feel properly idiotic now  :-[
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Tevish Szat likes books, computers, board games, and cats for their aloofness. When possible, he prefers to consume hamburgers and macaroni and cheese. He needs caffeine to get through the working day.

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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 04:03:05 pm »
You are most forgiven since many people have this happen to them in their first suggestions post.
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Quote from: Lordraymond on December 10, 2011, 03:28:59 pm
Dwarf Fortress: The only game where people will hold a logical discussion about why dwarves are putting on clothes.
Quote from: Mrhappyface on February 21, 2012, 10:00:25 pm
OK, I have to reload the save.
There was a bit of a problem regarding flashfreezing, a ballistae, and a barrel of dwarven ale. Gonna fix it up.

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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2011, 10:41:23 pm »
Quote from: Tevish Szat on September 27, 2011, 12:49:21 pm
Okay, I searched the dev page, and forgot to do the forums.

I feel properly idiotic now  :-[

Happens to everybody. Cheer up, have a +cat meat roast+.
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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2011, 11:53:12 am »
Quote from: Blade Master Model 42 on September 27, 2011, 10:41:23 pm
Quote from: Tevish Szat on September 27, 2011, 12:49:21 pm
Okay, I searched the dev page, and forgot to do the forums.

I feel properly idiotic now  :-[

Happens to everybody. Cheer up, have a +cat meat tallow roast+.
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Re: Entertainers
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2011, 12:27:24 pm »
Quote from: darkninja1213 on September 27, 2011, 12:39:47 pm
I was surprised when I found out it wasn't antymatter making another one of these redundant, and useless threads.
You will be interacted with!
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