workers aren't working?

[big bungo]

none of my crafters are crafting despite having materials in their chests to make things, hunters and gatherers aren't going out and doing their jobs even though i've put bows and arrows, as well as materials to craft bows and arrows in the chests. the wood shed worker isn't doing anything either. so far the only workers i have working are the farmers.

am i doing something wrong? i don't understand why no one is working but me

[TheMole]

sounds like you have missed a step in setting them up
II recommend trying this video to point you in the right direction
https://youtu.be/CZ_nfzaXNO0

[Goldi:AI]

Hunters do not need bows or arrows. They need knives. It tells you which tools and materials they need in the production tab. Have you found that yet? If not, this may be what could solve your problem. You need to set up the production there. By doing this, you tell your NPCs what to gather or produce for you.

Edit: Mole! You are too fast for me today :D

[big bungo]

Originally posted by GoldiRie:

Hunters do not need bows or arrows. They need knives. It tells you which tools and materials they need in the production tab. Have you found that yet? If not, this may be what could solve your problem. You need to set up the production there. By doing this, you tell your NPCs what to gather or produce for you.

Edit: Mole! You are too fast for me today :D

i haven't played in a hot minute (months, a few updates after early access came out) so i'm guessing the knife requirement is a newer addition? i remember bows were needed at one point, but good to know that they aren't anymore(?).

but i understand what you mean now! wow, there's been a lot of new management levels added since i last played, i didn't realize we actually had to specify what to send them out to gather now! that's neat. thanks for the info!