https://dwarffortresswiki.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Korvalain 2026-06-09T05:40:29Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.35.11 https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php?title=Appraiser&diff=284886 2023-01-09T16:47:30Z

<p>Korvalain: Added a link to the Depot in main body of text</p> <hr /> <div>{{migrated article}}<br /> {{Quality|Unrated}}<br /> {{av}}<br /> {{Skill<br /> | color = 5:0<br /> | skill = Appraiser<br /> | specialty = [[Trader]]<br /> | profession = [[Administrator]]<br /> | job name = Admin/Noble<br /> | tasks =<br /> * Value items at [[Depot]]<br /> * Value items in the fortress<br /> * Track wealth and trade info<br /> | attributes =<br /> * Analytical Ability<br /> * Memory<br /> * Intuition<br /> }}<br /> The '''appraiser''' [[skill]] relates to [[trading]] and item [[value]] estimation. In order to see your fortress' monetary value estimates in the {{k|z}}-[[status]] menu, as well as any individual item values from your [[Record keeper|stockpile records]], your [[broker]] must be at least a [[Skill#Skill level names|Novice]] (level 1) appraiser. (Note that this is not necessary for the display of item [[quality]], which can always be seen via the indicators bracketing the item names.)<br /> <br /> The Trade [[Depot]]'s current operator gains [[experience]] in the appraiser skill the first time the trading screen is opened for each caravan visit, but the item valuations in the [[trade depot]] are determined by your broker's appraiser skill, not the current Trade Depot operator's. (You can, however, reassign the position of broker to your fortress representative to display item values at the depot.) Appraiser has no associated assignable [[labor]]s. <br /> <br /> A good way to train another dwarf is to assign them as broker, make them go to the trade depot and {{k|t}}rade, then exit and assign the &quot;main&quot; broker again and make them do the actual trading. This is a very effective way of training the skill, as simply opening the trade interface will instantly turn a completely inexperienced dwarf into a Skilled appraiser (level 4), in the case of dwarf merchants. Don't expect the same gain when trading with [[Elf|elves]], as they bring far fewer goods.<br /> <br /> (Note: Each of your broker's successes/failures is recorded in the world log and on the dwarf [[thoughts and preferences]] screen, and can be reflected in any later [[engraving]]s in your fortress. To avoid this, use a special [[burrow]] for your depot and broker to isolate it.)<br /> <br /> {{Skills}}<br /> {{Category|Noble Skills}}</div>

Korvalain https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php?title=Appraiser&diff=284885 2023-01-09T16:45:48Z

<p>Korvalain: 'Fortress's Trade Representative' is confusing language, as this implies that a specific dwarf is being referenced, as opposed to whoever got to the depot first.</p> <hr /> <div>{{migrated article}}<br /> {{Quality|Unrated}}<br /> {{av}}<br /> {{Skill<br /> | color = 5:0<br /> | skill = Appraiser<br /> | specialty = [[Trader]]<br /> | profession = [[Administrator]]<br /> | job name = Admin/Noble<br /> | tasks =<br /> * Value items at [[Depot]]<br /> * Value items in the fortress<br /> * Track wealth and trade info<br /> | attributes =<br /> * Analytical Ability<br /> * Memory<br /> * Intuition<br /> }}<br /> The '''appraiser''' [[skill]] relates to [[trading]] and item [[value]] estimation. In order to see your fortress' monetary value estimates in the {{k|z}}-[[status]] menu, as well as any individual item values from your [[Record keeper|stockpile records]], your [[broker]] must be at least a [[Skill#Skill level names|Novice]] (level 1) appraiser. (Note that this is not necessary for the display of item [[quality]], which can always be seen via the indicators bracketing the item names.)<br /> <br /> The Trade Depot's current operator gains [[experience]] in the appraiser skill the first time the trading screen is opened for each caravan visit, but the item valuations in the [[trade depot]] are determined by your broker's appraiser skill, not the current Trade Depot operator's. (You can, however, reassign the position of broker to your fortress representative to display item values at the depot.) Appraiser has no associated assignable [[labor]]s. <br /> <br /> A good way to train another dwarf is to assign them as broker, make them go to the trade depot and {{k|t}}rade, then exit and assign the &quot;main&quot; broker again and make them do the actual trading. This is a very effective way of training the skill, as simply opening the trade interface will instantly turn a completely inexperienced dwarf into a Skilled appraiser (level 4), in the case of dwarf merchants. Don't expect the same gain when trading with [[Elf|elves]], as they bring far fewer goods.<br /> <br /> (Note: Each of your broker's successes/failures is recorded in the world log and on the dwarf [[thoughts and preferences]] screen, and can be reflected in any later [[engraving]]s in your fortress. To avoid this, use a special [[burrow]] for your depot and broker to isolate it.)<br /> <br /> {{Skills}}<br /> {{Category|Noble Skills}}</div>

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