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IDProjectCategoryView StatusLast Update
0006103Dwarf FortressDwarf Mode -- Jobs, Cancellation and Suspensionpublic2012-10-04 12:15
Reporterironlion45 Assigned Touser11 
PrioritylowSeverityminorReproducibilityrandom
Status resolvedResolutionno change required 
PlatformPCOSWindowsOS Version7
Product Version0.34.11 
Summary0006103: Flying insect swarms cause build job suspension
DescriptionBuilding of Walls/fortifications, etc. jobs are cancelled if a swarm of an insect such as mosquitoes occupy that same space, even for a brief instant. It is treating swarms of small insects in a manner similar to larger animals in this respect.
Steps To ReproduceBuild (b-C-w or b-C-F) a wall or fortification in an area where flying insects swarm; if the timing is such that the dwarf with the job is near the tile when it is occupied by the swarm, job will be suspended.

It is a rare instance, due to the unusual timing, but can be reproduced with patience and "luck".
Additional InformationIn this case, the code is working as it is supposed to; but in this uncommon instance produces an unusual and unintended result even though it is functioning properly.

it is also possible that this is not a bug, but rather a simulation of Dwarves' intense phobia for small biting insects.
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Quietust

2012-07-18 09:49

reporter   ~0023260

Are you certain that the dwarf isn't trying to build the construction while standing on top of the build site (i.e. 0005991)?

ironlion45

2012-07-20 05:05

reporter   ~0023283

Upon investigation, that does seem to be the case. The presence of mosquitos was coincidental.

user11

2012-10-04 12:15

  ~0023639

Thanks for the follow-up.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
2012-07-17 20:42 ironlion45 New Issue
2012-07-18 09:49 Quietust Note Added: 0023260
2012-07-20 05:05 ironlion45 Note Added: 0023283
2012-10-04 12:15 user11 Note Added: 0023639
2012-10-04 12:15 user11 Status new => resolved
2012-10-04 12:15 user11 Resolution open => no change required
2012-10-04 12:15 user11 Assigned To => user11