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[CT]

That is about the only way to describe it. The little bugger isn't doing anything despite me having 1 of every workshop. In fact he hasnt even claimed a workshop. Does anyone have any ideas about whats going on?

[Mount]

I believe that if he's trying to claim a workshop that requires fuel and there is no fuel, it prevents the claim?  I.e. if he's trying to claim a Metalsmith's Forge, and there's nothing to heat the forge, he can't do the work/can't start the project.  I know that in previous versions, it was possible for a moody dwarf to claim a "flickering" forge (magma-powered forge with not quite enough magma) and then immediately go insane when the forge goes out. 

[elf-fondling human]

Maybe it's a furnace? I believe mooded dwarves can claim kilns, and I just had one take a glass furnace.

[JTH]

It might help if you checked his skills. What is his highest item-creation related skill? His highest skill is most likely to be the one responsible for his sudden flip-turn towards insanity.

[Sphalerite]

Make sure you have built both magma and non-magma version of both workshops.  I've had dwarves in glassmaking strange moods refuse to take magma glass furnaces and insist on a non-magma furnace.  Fuel shouldn't matter, strange moods don't need fuel, although they won't claim a magma-powered furnace with no magma beneath it.

[Tanelorn]

Does he have access to the 1 of every workshop?

Access may be prevented by a locked door. Burrow restrictions/alerts may also prevent access, although I amm not 100% sure.

[CT]

OK I didn't know about kilns, furnaces, and all that.

Make sure you have built both magma and non-magma version of both workshops.  I've had dwarves in glassmaking strange moods refuse to take magma glass furnaces and insist on a non-magma furnace.  Fuel shouldn't matter, strange moods don't need fuel, although they won't claim a magma-powered furnace with no magma beneath it.

    The dwarf wont start refusing normal versions of a workshop until you have built your first magma powered workshop...I think.

[CT]

Alright I give up...maybe its bugged or something because I have 1 of every workshop no matter how unlikely it may be and he still hasn't moved.

[Sphalerite]

Double-check that you have one of each of these:

Metalsmith's forge
Craftsdwarf's workshop
Bowyer's workshop
Carpenter's workshop
Clothier's shop
Jeweler's workshop
Glass furnace
Leather works
Mason's workshop
Mechanic's workshop

Also make sure that the workshops are un-forbidden and accessible.

[nanomage]

could you please post his skills?

[CT]

!!Success!!, He required a bowyer. i had designated one to be built but since my original wood working dorf was killed by a horse (long story) it never got built. Sorry for all the confusion and thanks for all the help...heck I even learned something!

[Mount]

And if there's any justice in the world, you got an artifact bow for your trouble!

[Quietust]

And if there's any justice in the world, you got an artifact bow for your trouble!

Bows are actually useful in 0.31.xx if you purchase ammunition from caravans - blowguns, however, are utterly useless.

[CT]

Twas a Blowgun I am considering making my now legendary bowyer a !!boywer!!

[GhostSade]

Twas a Blowgun I am considering making my now legendary bowyer a !!boywer!!

For some reason, this made me lol.