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[impala]

The mayor could make a formal report to the player if certain complaints arrive in large quantities, or a dwarf is absolutely crying about it. This would help the player spotting specific major problems: "Limestone 2nd, 7 dwarves have been complaining about recurring miasma, and Urist was crying about not being able to pray to Aba the Torrid."

Would require:
- The complaining dwarf should include the major grievances/unmet needs in the "attend meeting" -event
- Add a memory for the mayor on complaints, I would say a tally counter on complaint type, which is multiplied by the complainers happiness level (a crying dwarf could add 5 points to the tally, while a grumbling one would add 1 point)
- For a recurring problem, such as the constant miasma, there could be one more dimension to the matrix, time.
- After a threshold is met on a complaint type, write the report (5?).
- "Write a report" -action for the mayor. Maybe done immediately, but if needed, can be a monthly activity.
- Add an interface for the reports (should use existing ones).
- Anything else?

Irrelevant details:
- Reporting threshold could later be dependent on the mayor's personality.
- Foremen, guildmasters, captains and other authorities could also write reports once those systems get fleshed out.

Its not a major feature, but would be an in-game, helpful tool for dwarf happiness management, and I don't see it being too large given the current system. What do you think?

[Orange-of-Cthulhu]

+ 1

The more the players knows what's going on, the more you invest in the fort. The mayor meetings would be a great way to add to the player's knowledge.

I imagine you'd like sift through the reports every once in a while.

[Bumber]

Probably won't help with that one dwarf (child) with a "constant state of internal rage" personality, who is upset solely from starting arguments with others (to the point of being drawn haggard with stress,) injures or kills other dwarves, and then cries about it. (Potentially beating up the mayor before or after.)

[thunktone]

It's a great idea, surely planned already? This would let the player role-play the mayor to some extent. I wonder if you should need a diligent mayor who actually cares though? The one I have right now really resents being cried on and shouted at. If he doesn't get outvoted next year I think he might be the one throwing tantrums. A sad end for the legendary unicorn trainer. At least the fortress will never be short of mugs.

Probably won't help with that one dwarf (child) with a "constant state of internal rage" personality, who is upset solely from starting arguments with others (to the point of being drawn haggard with stress,) injures or kills other dwarves, and then cries about it. (Potentially beating up the mayor before or after.)

Some kids are never happy. Switching off their chores can help, though it should probably make the other kids jealous. I blame the parents - why is it only the mayor they can talk to?

[impala]

It's a great idea, surely planned already? This would let the player role-play the mayor to some extent. I wonder if you should need a diligent mayor who actually cares though? The one I have right now really resents being cried on and shouted at. If he doesn't get outvoted next year I think he might be the one throwing tantrums. A sad end for the legendary unicorn trainer. At least the fortress will never be short of mugs.

Didn't see any mentions with some basic searches. I feel these might be some design choices that get easily overlooked, so I suppose it might be worth mentioning it explicitly.

[Bumber]

Some kids are never happy. Switching off their chores can help

That would give more spare time to get into arguments, however. The blissful thoughts don't balance those out.

An "unfortunate" cave-in knocked the brat into a cage trap, so we'll see how that works until I can send them out to capture a site. Edit: Went SRM due to lack of sleep.

[se5a]

Yes. this should be a thing. I've been saying something along these lines for years, have the nobles actually request items that are useful for the whole fortress rather than just what they like all the time.