Item quality - Revision history

Quietust at 03:11, 7 December 2025

2025-12-07T03:11:36Z

Quietust at 03:11, 7 December 2025

2025-12-07T03:11:17Z

Silverwing235 at 11:32, 18 April 2025

2025-04-18T11:32:05Z

Quietust: /* Decorations and dyeing */ just tested this

2025-04-18T03:46:32Z

Decorations and dyeing: just tested this

Quietust: /* Decorations and dyeing */ had the quality symbols backwards - main is inside, decoration is outside

2025-04-17T23:04:39Z

Decorations and dyeing: had the quality symbols backwards - main is inside, decoration is outside

Quietust: /* Decorations and dyeing */

2025-04-17T13:41:45Z

Decorations and dyeing

Quietust: /* Decorations and dyeing */

2025-04-17T13:40:56Z

Decorations and dyeing

Quietust: /* Decorations and dyeing */ new finding

2025-04-17T13:39:14Z

Decorations and dyeing: new finding

Quietust: /* Masterpiece */ effect != affect

2024-12-11T17:22:11Z

Masterpiece: effect != affect

Quietust: Water doesn't destroy engravings - it just makes them muddy, and then PLANTS can grow there and destroy the engraving

2024-12-11T17:21:51Z

Water doesn't destroy engravings - it just makes them muddy, and then PLANTS can grow there and destroy the engraving

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-{{for/see|information on [[room/zone]] quality|[[Zone#Quality_and_value|Room/Quality]]}}
+{{for/see|information on room/zone quality|[[Zone#Quality_and_value|Room/Quality]]}}
 {{for/see|article quality ratings|[[DF:Quality]]}}
 {{for/see|the Masterwork Mod|the [[Masterwork:Main_Page|Masterwork Mod wiki]]}}

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-{{for/see|information on [[room/zone]] quality|[[Zones#Quality_and_value|Room/Quality]]}}
+{{for/see|information on [[room/zone]] quality|[[Zone#Quality_and_value|Room/Quality]]}}
 {{for/see|article quality ratings|[[DF:Quality]]}}
 {{for/see|the Masterwork Mod|the [[Masterwork:Main_Page|Masterwork Mod wiki]]}}

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 Almost all [[decoration]]s have quality levels, too. An item of any quality (except [[artifact]]-level) can have a decoration of any quality. (Artifacts can't be decorated manually, but have inherent decorations depending on the materials used to make them.) The quality level of a decoration is shown by the same signs ('''-''', '''+''', '''*''', '''≡''', or '''☼''') just outside the double angle-brackets («,»). Thus, a *«+steel battle axe+»* is a +finely-crafted steel battle axe+ with *superior decorations* on it, while a «☼steel battle axe☼» is a ☼masterfully crafted steel battle axe☼ with «decorations» of standard (low) quality (i.e. no visible symbol). Each decoration imparts its flat bonus and multiplier, so high-quality decorations can quickly create extremely-valuable items, even if those items were low-quality to begin with.
-Dyeing is considered a (type of) decoration with quality levels, as are [[glaze]]s, the latter having the additional effect of making an [[earthenware]] [[jug]] or [[pot]] waterproof and capable of holding liquid. For example, some [[rope reed]] thread may be +finely dyed+ with emerald dye. Dye can be applied to either thread or cloth, but not other, finished goods made of cloth. If thread is dyed, and then woven into cloth, the new cloth will retain the dye and whatever quality level the dye had. The same is true for cloth made into clothes and other goods. However, unlike other improvements, their quality levels will be displayed on the base item itself, but only if there are no other visible improvements - for example, a piece of superior rope reed cloth with exceptional dimple dye will appear as ≡rope reed cloth≡, and a finely-crafted sock made from superior cave spider silk will appear as a *cave spider silk sock* (but will become a *«+cave spider silk cloth+»* once a low-quality ''visible'' decoration is added). The same thing happens with ingredients on prepared meals - a well-prepared mule tallow roast containing superiorly-minced ingredients will show up as a *mule tallow roast*.
+Dyeing is considered a (type of) decoration with quality levels, as are [[glaze]]s, the latter having the additional effect of making an [[earthenware]] [[jug]] or [[pot]] waterproof and capable of holding liquid. For example, some [[rope reed]] thread may be +finely dyed+ with emerald dye. Dye can be applied to either thread or cloth, but not other, finished goods made of cloth. If thread is dyed, and then woven into cloth, the new cloth will retain both the dye and whatever quality level it had. The same is true for cloth made into clothes and other goods. However, unlike other improvements, their quality levels will be displayed on the base item itself, but only if there are no other visible improvements - for example, a piece of superior rope reed cloth with exceptional dimple dye will appear as ≡rope reed cloth≡, and a finely-crafted sock made from superior cave spider silk will appear as a *cave spider silk sock* (but will become a *«+cave spider silk cloth+»* once a low-quality ''visible'' decoration is added). The same thing happens with ingredients on prepared meals - a well-prepared mule tallow roast containing superiorly-minced ingredients will show up as a *mule tallow roast*.
 ==== Masterpiece ====

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 Almost all [[decoration]]s have quality levels, too. An item of any quality (except [[artifact]]-level) can have a decoration of any quality. (Artifacts can't be decorated manually, but have inherent decorations depending on the materials used to make them.) The quality level of a decoration is shown by the same signs ('''-''', '''+''', '''*''', '''≡''', or '''☼''') just outside the double angle-brackets («,»). Thus, a *«+steel battle axe+»* is a +finely-crafted steel battle axe+ with *superior decorations* on it, while a «☼steel battle axe☼» is a ☼masterfully crafted steel battle axe☼ with «decorations» of standard (low) quality (i.e. no visible symbol). Each decoration imparts its flat bonus and multiplier, so high-quality decorations can quickly create extremely-valuable items, even if those items were low-quality to begin with.
-Dyeing is considered a (type of) decoration with quality levels, as are [[glaze]]s, the latter having the additional effect of making an [[earthenware]] [[jug]] or [[pot]] waterproof and capable of holding liquid. For example, some [[rope reed]] thread may be +finely dyed+ with emerald dye. Dye can be applied to either thread or cloth, but not other, finished goods made of cloth. If thread is dyed, and then woven into cloth, the new cloth will retain the dye and whatever quality level the dye had. The same is true for cloth made into clothes and other goods. However, unlike other improvements, their quality levels will be displayed on the base item itself, but only if there are no other visible improvements - for example, a piece of superior rope reed cloth with exceptional dimple dye will appear as ≡rope reed cloth≡, and a finely-crafted sock made from superior cave spider silk will appear as a *cave spider silk sock* (but will become a -«+cave spider silk cloth+»- once well-decorated). The same thing happens with ingredients on prepared meals - a well-prepared mule tallow roast containing superiorly-minced ingredients will show up as a *mule tallow roast*.
+Dyeing is considered a (type of) decoration with quality levels, as are [[glaze]]s, the latter having the additional effect of making an [[earthenware]] [[jug]] or [[pot]] waterproof and capable of holding liquid. For example, some [[rope reed]] thread may be +finely dyed+ with emerald dye. Dye can be applied to either thread or cloth, but not other, finished goods made of cloth. If thread is dyed, and then woven into cloth, the new cloth will retain the dye and whatever quality level the dye had. The same is true for cloth made into clothes and other goods. However, unlike other improvements, their quality levels will be displayed on the base item itself, but only if there are no other visible improvements - for example, a piece of superior rope reed cloth with exceptional dimple dye will appear as ≡rope reed cloth≡, and a finely-crafted sock made from superior cave spider silk will appear as a *cave spider silk sock* (but will become a *«+cave spider silk cloth+»* once a low-quality ''visible'' decoration is added). The same thing happens with ingredients on prepared meals - a well-prepared mule tallow roast containing superiorly-minced ingredients will show up as a *mule tallow roast*.
 ==== Masterpiece ====

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 Almost all [[decoration]]s have quality levels, too. An item of any quality (except [[artifact]]-level) can have a decoration of any quality. (Artifacts can't be decorated manually, but have inherent decorations depending on the materials used to make them.) The quality level of a decoration is shown by the same signs ('''-''', '''+''', '''*''', '''≡''', or '''☼''') just outside the double angle-brackets («,»). Thus, a *«+steel battle axe+»* is a +finely-crafted steel battle axe+ with *superior decorations* on it, while a «☼steel battle axe☼» is a ☼masterfully crafted steel battle axe☼ with «decorations» of standard (low) quality (i.e. no visible symbol). Each decoration imparts its flat bonus and multiplier, so high-quality decorations can quickly create extremely-valuable items, even if those items were low-quality to begin with.
-Dyeing is considered a (type of) decoration with quality levels, as are [[glaze]]s, the latter having the additional effect of making an [[earthenware]] [[jug]] or [[pot]] waterproof and capable of holding liquid. For example, some [[rope reed]] thread may be +finely dyed+ with emerald dye. Dye can be applied to either thread or cloth, but not other, finished goods made of cloth. If thread is dyed, and then woven into cloth, the new cloth will retain the dye and whatever quality level the dye had. The same is true for cloth made into clothes and other goods. However, unlike other improvements, their quality levels will be displayed on the base item itself, but only if there are no other visible improvements - for example, a piece of superior rope reed cloth with exceptional dimple dye will appear as ≡rope reed cloth≡, and a finely-crafted sock made from superior cave spider silk will appear as a *cave spider silk sock* (but will become a +«-cave spider silk cloth-»+ once well-decorated). The same thing happens with ingredients on prepared meals - a well-prepared mule tallow roast containing superiorly-minced ingredients will show up as a *mule tallow roast*.
+Dyeing is considered a (type of) decoration with quality levels, as are [[glaze]]s, the latter having the additional effect of making an [[earthenware]] [[jug]] or [[pot]] waterproof and capable of holding liquid. For example, some [[rope reed]] thread may be +finely dyed+ with emerald dye. Dye can be applied to either thread or cloth, but not other, finished goods made of cloth. If thread is dyed, and then woven into cloth, the new cloth will retain the dye and whatever quality level the dye had. The same is true for cloth made into clothes and other goods. However, unlike other improvements, their quality levels will be displayed on the base item itself, but only if there are no other visible improvements - for example, a piece of superior rope reed cloth with exceptional dimple dye will appear as ≡rope reed cloth≡, and a finely-crafted sock made from superior cave spider silk will appear as a *cave spider silk sock* (but will become a -«+cave spider silk cloth+»- once well-decorated). The same thing happens with ingredients on prepared meals - a well-prepared mule tallow roast containing superiorly-minced ingredients will show up as a *mule tallow roast*.
 ==== Masterpiece ====

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 Destroying a ☼masterwork☼ item (e.g. by melting) may cause the dwarf who made it to get unhappy [[thought]]s. Allowing an engraved image on the floor to get [[water|wet]] (and thus [[mud]]dy) will allow vegetation to grow on it and destroy the image, and cause an unhappy thought if the image was masterwork.  The same is true for mining through a wall with a masterwork image on it. An unhappy thought can also happen if a [[thief]] steals a masterwork item. It also happens in the unusual case where a creature was shot with a masterwork crossbow bolt and the bolt gets stuck in the creature when they leave the map.{{verify|check to see if this was fixed in v50}} Eating a masterwork prepared meal will not cause an unhappy thought, similarly to dismantling a masterwork building. Having a masterwork building destroyed by a [[cave-in]] or [[building destroyer]], however, will.
-If a dwarf has created many masterpieces in their lifetime, the loss of a single item will effect them proportionally less. This is especially fortunate, for example, in the case of masterpiece crossbow [[Bolt#Masterwork_bolts|crossbow bolts]] (which are made in multiples), but it applies to any- and everything else as well.
+If a dwarf has created many masterpieces in their lifetime, the loss of a single item will affect them proportionally less. This is especially fortunate, for example, in the case of masterpiece crossbow [[Bolt#Masterwork_bolts|crossbow bolts]] (which are made in multiples), but it applies to any- and everything else as well.
 ==== Adventure mode ====

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 Rarely, a dwarf will produce an item that excels beyond normal expectations; this item is "masterfully crafted", and commonly referred to as a masterwork, or a masterpiece item. Masterpiece items are noticeably more valuable than any other quality, and masterpiece weapons boast an [[edge]] the equal of [[artifact]] equivalents in their sharpness. Aside from [[artifact]]s, masterworks are the optimal a fortress can achieve, and many mature fortresses can boast of masterwork items for every useful feature, in [[bedroom]]s, in their [[dining hall]]s, for their [[military]] weapons and armor, everywhere that "better" is helpful.  And special rules apply to them.
-Destroying a ☼masterwork☼ item (e.g. by melting) may cause the dwarf who made it to get unhappy [[thought]]s. Covering an engraved image on the floor with [[water]] will remove the image, and cause an unhappy thought if the image was masterwork.  The same is true for mining through a wall with a masterwork image on it. An unhappy thought can also happen if a [[thief]] steals a masterwork item. It also happens in the unusual case where a creature was shot with a masterwork crossbow bolt and the bolt gets stuck in the creature when they leave the map.{{verify|check to see if this was fixed in v50}} Eating a masterwork prepared meal will not cause an unhappy thought, similarly to dismantling a masterwork building. Having a masterwork building destroyed by a [[cave-in]] or [[building destroyer]], however, will.
+Destroying a ☼masterwork☼ item (e.g. by melting) may cause the dwarf who made it to get unhappy [[thought]]s. Allowing an engraved image on the floor to get [[water|wet]] (and thus [[mud]]dy) will allow vegetation to grow on it and destroy the image, and cause an unhappy thought if the image was masterwork.  The same is true for mining through a wall with a masterwork image on it. An unhappy thought can also happen if a [[thief]] steals a masterwork item. It also happens in the unusual case where a creature was shot with a masterwork crossbow bolt and the bolt gets stuck in the creature when they leave the map.{{verify|check to see if this was fixed in v50}} Eating a masterwork prepared meal will not cause an unhappy thought, similarly to dismantling a masterwork building. Having a masterwork building destroyed by a [[cave-in]] or [[building destroyer]], however, will.
 If a dwarf has created many masterpieces in their lifetime, the loss of a single item will effect them proportionally less. This is especially fortunate, for example, in the case of masterpiece crossbow [[Bolt#Masterwork_bolts|crossbow bolts]] (which are made in multiples), but it applies to any- and everything else as well.