Pawn Manager – Intelligent Work Assignment
Tired of watching colonists stand idle while essential work piles up?
[b]Pawn Manager[/b] automatically assigns jobs based on skills, keeping your colony productive without the endless priority micromanagement.
The Problem
Managing work in RimWorld gets chaotic quickly. Colonists idle when their favourite job isn’t available. Important work ends up unassigned. As your colony grows, constant tweaking becomes a chore. Pawn Manager removes that burden.
The Solution
[b]Pawn Manager[/b] evaluates each colonist’s skills and assigns appropriate work types, reducing downtime and keeping coverage balanced. A scoring system picks the best fit while still giving you full control.
Key Features
[b]🎯 Smart Assignment System[/b]
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[] Assigns jobs based on strongest skills[] Handles special cases (Hunting uses Shooting + Animals)[] Keeps work types unique when possible[] Supports percentage-based worker distribution
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[b]👥 Roles System[/b]
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[] Built-in roles: Farmer, Tech, Chef[] Create custom roles with any work mix[] Automatically chooses the most suitable role per colonist[] Roles optional—use dedicated jobs only if preferred
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[b]📊 Multi-Tier Assignment[/b]
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[] Priority 1: Dedicated work (best skills)[] Priority 2: Backup work (reduces idle time)
[*] Priority 3: Fills any remaining unassigned jobs
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[b]⚙️ Flexible Configuration[/b]
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[] Exclude specific work types from automation[] Control worker percentages per job[] Set default jobs for everyone (Firefight, Patient, etc.)[] Toggle automation per colonist
[*] Optional manual role assignment
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[b]🖥️ Pawn Manager Window (Press N)[/b]
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[] Full colony overview in one table[] Shows best skill, dedicated job, secondary job, and role[] Per-colonist automation toggle[] Manual role selection when needed
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Why This Mod Exists
This tool cuts out repetitive priority management while keeping you in command. As the colony evolves, Pawn Manager adapts and maintains solid work coverage without constant adjustments.
Perfect For
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[] Players who want smart assignment without micromanagement[] Large colonies where manual control becomes overwhelming[] Specialist-focused colonies that still need general coverage[] Anyone tired of colonists doing nothing
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[b]Let Pawn Manager keep your colony productive so you can focus on what matters—building, expanding, and surviving the Rim.[/b]
