diff --git a/NEWS.rst b/NEWS.rst
index 7ccab0c54..714ae7e50 100644
--- a/NEWS.rst
+++ b/NEWS.rst
@@ -139,6 +139,10 @@ Removed
 -------
 - DFusion: legacy script system, obsolete or replaced by better alternatives
 
+New Scripts
+-----------
+- `modtools/extra-gamelog`: replaces ``log-region``, ``soundsense-season``, and ``soundsense``
+
 DFHack 0.40.24-r4
 =================
 
diff --git a/dfhack.init-example b/dfhack.init-example
index f2cf6b156..a367d3441 100644
--- a/dfhack.init-example
+++ b/dfhack.init-example
@@ -234,11 +234,8 @@ embark-tools enable sand mouse
 # Scripts #
 ###########
 
-# write the correct season to gamelog on world load
-soundsense-season
-
-# write identifying information about the fort to gamelog on world load
-log-region
+# write extra information to the gamelog
+modtools/extra-gamelog enable
 
 # add information to item viewscreens
 view-item-info enable
diff --git a/scripts/log-region.lua b/scripts/log-region.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 733b2aea6..000000000
--- a/scripts/log-region.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
--- On map load writes information about the loaded region to gamelog.txt
--- By Kurik Amudnil and Warmist (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=91166.msg4467072#msg4467072)
---[[=begin
-
-log-region
-==========
-When enabled in :file:`dfhack.init`, each time a fort is loaded identifying information
-will be written to the gamelog.  Assists in parsing the file if you switch
-between forts, and adds information for story-building.
-
-=end]]
-
-local function write_gamelog(msg)
-    local log = io.open('gamelog.txt', 'a')
-    log:write(msg.."\n")
-    log:close()
-end
-
-local function fullname(item)
-    return dfhack.TranslateName(item.name)..' ('..dfhack.TranslateName(item.name ,true)..')'
-end
-
-local args = {...}
-if args[1] == 'disable' then
-    dfhack.onStateChange[_ENV] = nil
-else
-    dfhack.onStateChange[_ENV] = function(op)
-        if op == SC_WORLD_LOADED then
-            if df.world_site.find(df.global.ui.site_id) ~= nil then -- added this check, now only attempts write in fort mode
-                local site = df.world_site.find(df.global.ui.site_id)
-                local fort_ent = df.global.ui.main.fortress_entity
-                local civ_ent = df.historical_entity.find(df.global.ui.civ_id)
-                local world = df.global.world
-                -- site positions
-                -- site  .pos.x  .pos.y
-                -- site  .rgn_min_x  .rgn_min_y  .rgn_max_x  .rgn_max.y
-                -- site  .global_min_x  .global_min_y  .global_max_x  .global_max_y
-                --site.name
-                --fort_ent.name
-                --civ_ent.name
-
-                write_gamelog('Loaded '..world.cur_savegame.save_dir..', '..fullname(world.world_data)..
-                  ' at coordinates ('..site.pos.x..','..site.pos.y..')'..NEWLINE..
-                  'Loaded the fortress '..fullname(site)..
-                  (fort_ent and ', colonized by the group '..fullname(fort_ent) or '')..
-                  (civ_ent and ' of the civilization '..fullname(civ_ent) or '')..'.'..NEWLINE)
-            end
-        end
-    end
-end
diff --git a/scripts/modtools/extra-gamelog.lua b/scripts/modtools/extra-gamelog.lua
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..47f39b574
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/modtools/extra-gamelog.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,192 @@
+-- Regularly writes extra info to gamelog.txt
+local help = [[=begin
+
+modtools/extra-gamelog
+======================
+This script writes extra information to the gamelog.
+This is useful for tools like :forums:`Soundsense <106497>`.
+
+=end]]
+
+msg = dfhack.gui.writeToGamelog
+
+function log_on_load(op)
+    if op ~= SC_WORLD_LOADED then return end
+
+    -- Seasons fix for Soundsense
+    local seasons = {
+        [-1] = 'Nothing', -- worldgen
+        'Spring',
+        'Summer',
+        'Autumn',
+        'Winter'}
+    msg(seasons[df.global.cur_season]..' has arrived on the calendar.')
+
+    -- Weather fix for Soundsense
+    local raining = false
+    local snowing = false
+    for _, row in ipairs(df.global.current_weather) do
+        for _, weather in ipairs(row) do
+            raining = raining or weather == 1
+            snowing = snowing or weather == 2
+        end
+    end
+    if (not snowing and not raining) then msg("The weather has cleared.")
+    elseif raining then msg("It has started raining.")
+    elseif snowing then msg("A snow storm has come.")
+    end
+
+    -- Log site information for forts
+    if df.world_site.find(df.global.ui.site_id) == nil then return end
+    local site = df.world_site.find(df.global.ui.site_id)
+    local fort_ent = df.global.ui.main.fortress_entity
+    local civ_ent = df.historical_entity.find(df.global.ui.civ_id)
+    local function fullname(item)
+        return dfhack.TranslateName(item.name)..' ('..dfhack.TranslateName(item.name ,true)..')'
+    end
+    msg('Loaded '..df.global.world.cur_savegame.save_dir..', '..fullname(df.global.world.world_data)..
+        ' at coordinates ('..site.pos.x..','..site.pos.y..')')
+    msg('Loaded the fortress '..fullname(site)..
+        (fort_ent and ', colonized by the group '..fullname(fort_ent) or '')..
+        (civ_ent and ' of the civilization '..fullname(civ_ent)..'.' or '.'))
+end
+
+
+old_expedition_leader = nil
+old_mayor = nil
+function log_nobles()
+    local expedition_leader = nil
+    local mayor = nil
+    local function check(unit)
+        if not dfhack.units.isCitizen(unit) then return end
+        for _, pos in ipairs(dfhack.units.getNoblePositions(unit) or {}) do
+            if pos.position.name[0] == "expedition leader" then
+                expedition_leader = unit
+            elseif pos.position.name[0] == "mayor" then
+                mayor = unit
+            end
+        end
+    end
+    for _, unit in ipairs(df.global.world.units.active) do
+        check(unit)
+    end
+
+    if old_mayor == nil and expedition_leader == nil and mayor ~= nil and old_expedition_leader ~= nil then
+        msg("Expedition leader was replaced by mayor.")
+    end
+
+    if expedition_leader ~= old_expedition_leader then
+        if expedition_leader == nil then
+            msg("Expedition leader position is now vacant.")
+        else
+            msg(dfhack.TranslateName(dfhack.units.getVisibleName(expedition_leader)).." became expedition leader.")
+        end
+    end
+
+    if mayor ~= old_mayor then
+        if mayor == nil then
+            msg("Mayor position is now vacant.")
+        else
+            msg(dfhack.TranslateName(dfhack.units.getVisibleName(mayor)).." became mayor.")
+        end
+    end
+    old_mayor = mayor
+    old_expedition_leader = expedition_leader
+end
+
+siege = false
+function log_siege()
+    local function cur_siege()
+        for _, unit in ipairs(df.global.world.units.active) do
+            if unit.flags1.active_invader then return true end
+        end
+        return false
+    end
+    local old_siege = siege
+    siege = cur_siege()
+    if siege ~= old_siege and siege then
+        msg("A vile force of darkness has arrived!")
+    elseif siege ~= old_siege and not siege then
+        msg("Siege was broken.")
+    end
+end
+
+
+local workshopTypes = {
+    [0]="Carpenters Workshop",
+    "Farmers Workshop",
+    "Masons Workshop",
+    "Craftsdwarfs Workshop",
+    "Jewelers Workshop",
+    "Metalsmiths Forge",
+    "Magma Forge",
+    "Bowyers Workshop",
+    "Mechanics Workshop",
+    "Siege Workshop",
+    "Butchers Workshop",
+    "Leatherworks Workshop",
+    "Tanners Workshop",
+    "Clothiers Workshop",
+    "Fishery",
+    "Still",
+    "Loom",
+    "Quern",
+    "Kennels",
+    "Kitchen",
+    "Ashery",
+    "Dyers Workshop",
+    "Millstone",
+    "Custom",
+    "Tool",
+    }
+
+local furnaceTypes = {
+    [0]="Wood Furnace",
+    "Smelter",
+    "Glass Furnace",
+    "Kiln",
+    "Magma Smelter",
+    "Magma Glass Furnace",
+    "Magma Kiln",
+    "Custom Furnace",
+    }
+
+buildStates = {}
+
+function log_buildings()
+    for _, building in ipairs(df.global.world.buildings.all) do
+        if getmetatable(building) == "building_workshopst" or getmetatable(building) == "building_furnacest" then
+            buildStates[building.id] = buildStates[building.id] or building.flags.exists
+            if buildStates[building.id] ~= building.flags.exists then
+                buildStates[building.id] = building.flags.exists
+                if building.flags.exists then
+                    if getmetatable(building) == "building_workshopst" then
+                        msg(workshopTypes[building.type].." was built.")
+                    elseif getmetatable(building) == "building_furnacest" then
+                        msg(furnaceTypes[building.type].." was built.")
+                    end
+                end
+            end
+        end
+    end
+end
+
+local function event_loop()
+    log_nobles()
+    log_siege()
+    log_buildings()
+    if extra_gamelog_enabled then dfhack.timeout(50, 'ticks', event_loop) end
+end
+
+extra_gamelog_enabled = false
+local args = {...}
+if args[1] == 'disable' then
+    dfhack.onStateChange[_ENV] = nil
+    extra_gamelog_enabled = false
+elseif args[1] == 'enable' then
+    dfhack.onStateChange[_ENV] = log_on_load
+    extra_gamelog_enabled = true
+    event_loop()
+else
+    print(help)
+end
diff --git a/scripts/soundsense-season.lua b/scripts/soundsense-season.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index da5920588..000000000
--- a/scripts/soundsense-season.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
--- On map load writes the current season to gamelog.txt
---[[=begin
-
-soundsense-season
-=================
-It is a well known issue that Soundsense cannot detect the correct
-current season when a savegame is loaded and has to play random
-season music until a season switch occurs.
-
-This script registers a hook that prints the appropriate string
-to :file:`gamelog.txt` on every map load to fix this. For best results
-call the script from :file:`dfhack.init`.
-
-=end]]
-
-local seasons = {
-    [-1] = 'Nothing', -- worldgen
-    [0] = 'Spring',
-    [1] = 'Summer',
-    [2] = 'Autumn',
-    [3] = 'Winter',
-}
-
-local args = {...}
-
-if args[1] == 'disable' then
-    dfhack.onStateChange[_ENV] = nil
-else
-    dfhack.onStateChange[_ENV] = function(op)
-        if op == SC_WORLD_LOADED then
-            dfhack.gui.writeToGamelog(seasons[df.global.cur_season]..' has arrived on the calendar.')
-        end
-    end
-end