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The '''Appraiser''' skill relates to [[trading]] and item [[value]] estimation. Your fortress's representative trader gains appraiser skill the first time the trading screen is opened for each caravan visit, but the item valuations in the [[Depot]] are determined by your broker's appraiser skill, not your fortress representative'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. A good way to train another dwarf is to assign him as [[broker]], make him go to the trade depot and (T)rade, exit and assign the "main" broker again and make him do the actual trading. Or use a special [[burrow]] for Depot if you do not want [[engraving]]s about broker's appointments and disappointments in the future (each appointment and disapointment is reflected in the world log and on the dwarf [[thoughts and preferences]] screen). This is a very effective way of training the skill, as simply opening the trade interface will instantly gain a completely inexperienced dwarf Skilled Appraiser (level 4), in the case of dwarf merchants. Don't expect the same gain when trading with elves, as they bring far fewer goods.
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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.)
  
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In order to have access to the monetary fortress value estimates in the {{k|z}}-[[status]] menu, as well as individual item values, a dwarf with the Appraiser skill must be appointed as broker in the [[nobles screen]]. (Note that this is not necessary for the display of item [[quality]] - the indicators near the item names - which will always appear.)
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Your fortress's current representative trader gains Appraiser skill the first time the trading screen is opened for each caravan visit, but the item valuations in the [[Depot]] are determined by your [[broker]]'s appraiser skill, not your fortress representative'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.
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A good way to train another dwarf is to assign him as [[broker]], make him go to the trade depot and (T)rade, then exit and assign the "main" broker again and make him do the actual trading. This is a very effective way of training the skill, as simply opening the trade interface will instantly gain a completely inexperienced dwarf Skilled Appraiser (level 4), in the case of dwarf merchants. Don't expect the same gain when trading with elves, as they bring far fewer goods.
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(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.)
  
 
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Revision as of 00:28, 31 May 2020

xTATTEREDx  · +FINE+  · *SUPERIOR*  · ≡EXCEPTIONAL≡  · ☼MASTERWORK☼
Skill: Appraiser
Association  
Profession Administrator
Job Title Trader
Labor Admin/Noble
Tasks
  • Value items at Depot
  • Value items in the fortress
  • Track wealth and trade info
Workshop
None
Attributes
  • Analytical Ability
  • Memory
  • Intuition
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The Appraiser skill relates to trading and item value estimation. In order to see your fortress' monetary value estimates in the z-status menu, as well as any individual item values from your 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.)

Your fortress's current representative trader gains Appraiser skill the first time the trading screen is opened for each caravan visit, but the item valuations in the Depot are determined by your broker's appraiser skill, not your fortress representative'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 labors.

A good way to train another dwarf is to assign him as broker, make him go to the trade depot and (T)rade, then exit and assign the "main" broker again and make him do the actual trading. This is a very effective way of training the skill, as simply opening the trade interface will instantly gain a completely inexperienced dwarf Skilled Appraiser (level 4), in the case of dwarf merchants. Don't expect the same gain when trading with elves, as they bring far fewer goods.

(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 engravings in your fortress. To avoid this, use a special burrow for your Depot and Broker to isolate it.)

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