Hello users of Dwarf Therapist!
The 0.4.x series appears to be stabilizing (recently fixed the main linux bug, and a windows bug with Athlon procs), and it's time to plan for future features.
Below I will break down each of the poll options with a description and estimated effort on a scale of 1 to 10. 10 being something that would probably take more than a few weeks of coding/researching...
Dwarf StatesThis would involve expanding the dwarf details pane with more info. Things such as hungry, thirsty, unconscious, bleeding etc... It would also include moods and body part health.
ESTIMATE: 6
Dwarf ThoughtsThis would involve listing recent mood modifiers in the dwarf details pane. "Was excited by a cat leather earring lately" And the like...
ESTIMATE: 4
Dwarf Likes & DislikesThis would also be placed in the dwarf details pane, and would show a list of things a dwarf likes and doesn't like.
ESTIMATE: 4
Military FeaturesThis would have to start small. Meaning nothing more than identifying if a dwarf is active military, setting of weapon and armor choices, and identifying their squad. Squad management would have to come later.
ESTIMATE: 7
More Icons on DwarfsThis would be a handy set of icons next to dwarf names in the main grid. As opposed to introducing new column types. Meaning if you had a noble, legendary, active military dwarf he would show up with something like
[icon_for_noble][icon_for_legendary][icon_for_military] Urist McBasher
ESTIMATE: 9 (getting decent icons is like discovering a new oil deposit: very rare)
Location DisplaySimple columns for showing where a dwarf is on the map including inside/outside and X,Y and Z coordinates
ESTIMATE: 2
RelationshipsSome way to list other relations of dwarfs. Lovers, mates, kids etc... This would let you follow the relationship tree around your fort and would be shown the dwarf details pane.
ESTIMATE: 3
Port to OSXWith windows and linux versions cranking along now, OSX is another natural choice. I was able to get my hands on a busted old macbook, but it is only temporary. I was able to get DT building on OSX, but it doesn't read or write data from/to DF yet. At least it launched though
Would still take a considerable amount of work to get it to the windows level.
ESTIMATE: 10
PrintingA somewhat rare request, but for some reason it keeps popping up in my head that it would be good to do. I could see it being useful to print out your dwarfs for a fort, then go take a crap/sit on your deck/smoke a cigarette etc... While perusing your fine handiwork, and making decisions for when you're back in front of the game.
ESTIMATE: 6 (never done a print setup before)
OtherYou tell me!