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A '''demand''' is a [[noble]]'s request that your [[dwarf|dwarves]] build a specific item of [[furniture]] in one of their [[room]]s. Most nobles can make demands, and the number they make varies based on how important they are - see [[noble#Needs|here]] for more details.
 
A '''demand''' is a [[noble]]'s request that your [[dwarf|dwarves]] build a specific item of [[furniture]] in one of their [[room]]s. Most nobles can make demands, and the number they make varies based on how important they are - see [[noble#Needs|here]] for more details.
  
When a noble makes a demand, you will have about half a year to fulfill it.  Demands are always for furniture, and can be for either [[furniture]] of a certain type, like a [[table]], or [[furniture]] of a certain material, like [[copper]] items. Sometimes they specify both, for example "green glass window in dining room".
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When a noble makes a demand, you will have about half a year to fulfill it.  Demands are always for [[furniture]], and always specify the item, like a [[window]], the material, like [[green glass]], and the room it is wanted in, like the [[dining room]]. The example demand will thus read "green glass window in dining room". All three parts must be fulfilled, the correct item from the wrong material or the correct item in the wrong room won't count; furniture that constitutes the "border" of a room doesn't count, either, which can lead to complications when windows or doors are demanded.
  
 
Demands are announced at the bottom of the screen, but if you miss the message, you can see if a noble is demanding anything on the [[nobles screen|noble's screen]].  If the uppercase bracketed word '[DEMAND]' next to a noble's name is gray, he is making no demands.  If white, his current demands have been fulfilled or surpassed. If brown (or yellow when highlighted) the noble has stated their demand and has given you time to complete it. If red, the demanded is expected to have been completed already.
 
Demands are announced at the bottom of the screen, but if you miss the message, you can see if a noble is demanding anything on the [[nobles screen|noble's screen]].  If the uppercase bracketed word '[DEMAND]' next to a noble's name is gray, he is making no demands.  If white, his current demands have been fulfilled or surpassed. If brown (or yellow when highlighted) the noble has stated their demand and has given you time to complete it. If red, the demanded is expected to have been completed already.
  
Fulfilling the demand gives the noble a happy [[thought]]. If a demand goes without being fulfilled, the noble will be "angered at the state of demands" and receive an unhappy thought, but no dwarves will be punished. Eventually, an [[announcement]] will be made that the noble has simply "forgotten" the demand.
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Fulfilling the demand gives the noble a happy [[thought]]. If a demand goes without being fulfilled, the noble will be "angered at the state of demands" and receive an unhappy thought, but no dwarves will be punished. After about 3 years, an [[announcement]] will be made that the noble has simply "forgotten" the demand.
  
 
Demands should not be confused with [[mandate]]s.
 
Demands should not be confused with [[mandate]]s.
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
  
*Nobles occasionally demand items that cannot be produced. (demanding a steel bed for example){{Bug|944}}  At the moment, the only solution is just to hope that one of your dwarves has produced what they want in a strange mood, or (more likely) just deal with the negative thought your noble will receive.
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*Nobles occasionally demand items that cannot be produced. (demanding a steel bed for example){{Bug|944}}  At the moment, the only solutions are to hope that one of your dwarves has produced what they want in a strange mood, or (more likely) just deal with the negative thought your noble will receive.
  
 
{{Category|Nobles}}
 
{{Category|Nobles}}

Latest revision as of 16:57, 2 June 2014

This article is about an older version of DF.

A demand is a noble's request that your dwarves build a specific item of furniture in one of their rooms. Most nobles can make demands, and the number they make varies based on how important they are - see here for more details.

When a noble makes a demand, you will have about half a year to fulfill it. Demands are always for furniture, and always specify the item, like a window, the material, like green glass, and the room it is wanted in, like the dining room. The example demand will thus read "green glass window in dining room". All three parts must be fulfilled, the correct item from the wrong material or the correct item in the wrong room won't count; furniture that constitutes the "border" of a room doesn't count, either, which can lead to complications when windows or doors are demanded.

Demands are announced at the bottom of the screen, but if you miss the message, you can see if a noble is demanding anything on the noble's screen. If the uppercase bracketed word '[DEMAND]' next to a noble's name is gray, he is making no demands. If white, his current demands have been fulfilled or surpassed. If brown (or yellow when highlighted) the noble has stated their demand and has given you time to complete it. If red, the demanded is expected to have been completed already.

Fulfilling the demand gives the noble a happy thought. If a demand goes without being fulfilled, the noble will be "angered at the state of demands" and receive an unhappy thought, but no dwarves will be punished. After about 3 years, an announcement will be made that the noble has simply "forgotten" the demand.

Demands should not be confused with mandates.

Bugs[edit]

  • Nobles occasionally demand items that cannot be produced. (demanding a steel bed for example)Bug:944 At the moment, the only solutions are to hope that one of your dwarves has produced what they want in a strange mood, or (more likely) just deal with the negative thought your noble will receive.