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Seriyu

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A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« on: August 15, 2010, 07:08:47 pm »
As the title says, secretive mood, needs bones and metal bars. It took the bones fine, and there are 3 iron bars at the smelter right next to them. Do they need a specific material for some things, or what?

I've just been making bars over and over again in the hopes they'll take them.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2010, 07:11:55 pm »
He may need more than one stack of bones.  If he demands bones and metal bars, and won't take bars, try providing more bones.
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Re: A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2010, 07:17:28 pm »
It says they're tasked in the t menu, but I'll give it a shot. Thanks again.

Edit: Yeah, there's a skull in the butcher's shop next to them and they're not going for it.

Edit2: Scratch that, apperently it wouldn't take a skull for whatever reason. Thanks again again.  :P
« Last Edit: August 15, 2010, 07:23:31 pm by Seriyu »
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Re: A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2010, 07:24:11 pm »
skull is not bones. skulls are a seperate item, and never used for moods.
He needs more bones.
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Re: A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2010, 09:50:59 pm »
What type of mood is it - a bone carver or a metalsmith?
If it's a metalsmithing mood, look at the dwarf's thoughts and preferences - if there's a metal listed, it's very likely that you will need that exact metal.
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Re: A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2010, 10:28:02 pm »
Quote from: Quietust on August 15, 2010, 09:50:59 pm
What type of mood is it - a bone carver or a metalsmith?
If it's a metalsmithing mood, look at the dwarf's thoughts and preferences - if there's a metal listed, it's very likely that you will need that exact metal.

I hope Bonecarvers won't insist on the bones of a specific creature... "I must have Dragon Bones!".
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Re: A dwarf has entered a secretive mood, and it won't take iron bars.
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2010, 12:34:44 am »
It was a bonecarver, but the mood has been resolved.  :)
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