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Automated Work Assignment

This mod helps manage work priorities by intelligently selecting suitable pawns (Skill Level and Passion) for each work type and assigning them your configured priority level, while giving you detailed control through the in-game Mod Settings menu (now Per-Save!) and convenient buttons directly on the main Work Tab. New per-save settings and slider interface provide enhanced control! Spend less time micromanaging priorities and more time managing your colony!


Smart Selection: Intelligently selects the most suitable pawns (based on Skill Level and Passion) to receive the priority configured in the settings for each work type.

Emergency Priority: Ensures the top pawns assigned to Doctor and Firefighter roles (up to the 'Count' or Percentage specified in settings) always receive Priority 1 (Highest), regardless of the configured priority setting for those jobs.

Detailed Per-Save Configuration (via Mod Settings - requires game load):

• Configure Assignment Mode: Use a toggle (`#`/`%`) next to each job to switch between Fixed Count or Percentage mode.
  
• Set Fixed Count or Percentage: Use sliders to set the exact number of pawns (0-Max Eligible) or the desired percentage (0-100%) of eligible pawns for each job. Percentage mode scales with your workforce!
  
• Set Target Priority: Use a slider (1-Highest to 4-Lowest) to set the manual priority level that the selected pawns (determined by the Count/Percentage setting) will receive for this specific work type.
  
• Exclude specific colonists: Prevent the mod from ever changing the priorities of selected individuals using the "Manage Excluded Pawns" dialog.
  
• Exclude specific tasks: Prevent the mod from managing specific work types using the checkbox next to the job name.
  
• Toggle Automatic Daily Refresh: Choose whether the mod automatically re-evaluates and assigns priorities once near the start of each day.

Enhanced Work Tab UI: Adds convenient buttons directly to the main Work tab for instant control (Enable/Disable Mod, Refresh Now, Mod Settings).

Compatibility: Designed to automatically detect work types added by other mods. Includes compatibility support for Vanilla Skills Expanded passions (falls back to vanilla if VSE not detected or reflection fails). Detects Alpha Skills' presence.

Languages: Supports English, Spanish (Español), French (Français).




Q: Why can't I change settings from the Main Menu anymore?
A: Settings are now stored per-save file to allow different configurations for each colony. Therefore, you must load a save game before accessing the Mod Settings via the Options menu or the Work Tab button.

Q: Is this compatible with mods adding new work types?
A: Yes. The mod dynamically finds all available work types and includes them in the settings and assignment logic.

Q: Is this compatible with "Work Tab" by Fluffy?
A: NO, this mod is incompatible with Fluffy's "Work Tab". Work Tab completely replaces the vanilla work tab interface, so this mod's buttons will not appear. Furthermore, Work Tab is no longer actively maintained and introduces its own priority mechanics that conflict with this mod. Using both together is strongly discouraged and likely to cause issues.

Q: Is this compatible with AI/Scheduling mods (Achtung!, Pawn Rules, etc.)?
A: Generally, yes. This mod sets the numerical priorities (1-4). Other mods usually work based on reading those priorities to decide task execution. Testing is always recommended, but major conflicts are unlikely.

Q: Does this mod impact performance / cause lag / lower TPS?
A: It should have a very minimal impact. The automatic daily refresh runs the main logic only once per game day. The checks performed more frequently are extremely lightweight. Manual refresh only uses resources when clicked. It's designed to be much more performance-friendly than mods that react to every single skill change.

Q: How does the mod decide which pawn is 'best'?
A: It currently calculates a score based on the pawn's relevant Skill Level plus a bonus for Passion (using Vanilla or VSE values if available). Pawns with higher scores are selected first for the configured priority.

Q: Can I exclude specific pawns?
A: Yes. Use the "Manage Excluded Pawns" button in the Mod Settings window (accessible after loading a save).

Q: Can I manually override an assignment?
A: Yes. You can turn the mod OFF for the current save using the button on the Work Tab, exclude the specific pawn, exclude the specific task using its checkbox in Mod Settings, or set the 'Desired Count/Percentage' for a specific job to 0/0% in the settings.

Q: Does the mod respect Zones, Schedules, Outfits, etc.?
A: Yes. The mod only sets the priority numbers (1-4 or 0). All standard RimWorld rules still apply.

Q: Why isn't Pawn X doing Job Y even if assigned Priority 1?
A: Check standard RimWorld reasons: Is there another task with Priority 1? Is the pawn restricted by Zone? Is it time for Sleep/Food/Recreation? Are they injured or ill (Patient/Bed Rest)? Do they have the required materials? Can they pathfind? The mod doesn't override these core game mechanics.

Q: Does assigning a pawn Priority 1 for Mining mean they will ONLY Mine?
A: No. The mod sets the priority level (1-4) for specific jobs. Pawns still choose tasks based on all their assigned priorities, proximity, allowed zones, needs, etc., following standard RimWorld logic. A pawn set to Mining 1 might still Cook (if set to 1 also) or seek Recreation if needed.

Q: Does the mod manage 'Patient' or 'Bed Rest'?
A: No, not directly. These are health states prioritized by the game. The mod helps by ensuring assigned 'Doctors' get Priority 1. You cannot configure 'Patient'/'Bed Rest' in this mod.

Q: Can I add this to an existing save?
A: Yes, but with considerations. This version introduces Per-Save Settings. Your previous global settings will NOT carry over. The mod must now be configured after loading your save file via the Mod Settings menu. Adding to an existing save requires re-configuring all your desired counts/priorities/exclusions within that save. It's recommended to back up your save first or start a new game for the smoothest transition.

Please understand that providing bug support becomes very difficult or impossible when using this mod alongside other mods that significantly alter job assignments (like adding new priority levels or complex scheduling logic) or replace the vanilla Work Tab GUI. Conflicts between such mods are common and hard to diagnose. While you are free to try any mod combination, support may be limited in these cases.


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