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Specialty design NPCs

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	'''NPCs''', or non-player characters, may be found in some shops, some as shop owners while others may be [[Specialty design NPC\|s'''pecialty design NPCs''']]. All NPCs should be set up on their own page, and linked to from the shop. This allows the shop's focus to be on the inventory, while the NPC can have a separate focus. Specialty design NPCs are a slight exception to this; please see [[#Specialty design NPCs\|specialty design NPCs]] section below.		'''NPCs''', or non-player characters, may be found in some shops, some as shop owners while others may be [[Specialty design NPC\|s'''pecialty design NPCs''']]. All NPCs should be set up on their own page, and linked to from the shop. This allows the shop's focus to be on the inventory, while the NPC can have a separate focus. Specialty design NPCs are a slight exception to this; please see [[#Specialty design NPCs\|specialty design NPCs]] section below.

	====Specialty design NPCs====		====[[Specialty design NPC\|Specialty Design]] and [[Souvenir NPC\|Souvenir]] NPCs====
	Some shops may have [[NPC\|NPCs]] present that are able to customize items with a long description based on the item's material. The town shops and town shops addroom templates have been updated to account for these NPCs and will automatically transclude the available designs from the NPC page to the shop page as long as the parameters are utilized correctly.		Some shops may have [[NPC\|NPCs]] present that are able to customize items with a long description based on the item's [[Verb:INSPECT\|INSPECT]] material, or can create items from foraged flowers or leaves. The town shops and town shops addroom templates have been updated to account for these NPCs and will automatically transclude the available designs from the NPC page to the shop page as long as the parameters are utilized correctly.

	===Previous Inventory===		===Previous Inventory===

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Designnpc

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	Optional. This is if there is a specialty design NPC in the room that is '''not''' the proprietor. This will additionally automatically transclude the specialty designs from the NPC's page to the shop.		Optional. This is if there is a specialty design NPC in the room that is '''not''' the proprietor. This will additionally automatically transclude the specialty designs from the NPC's page to the shop.
	* '''Designpcart''' - Optional. To be used if the specialty design NPC displays an unnamed description, ex. a raven-haired aelotoi store clerk.		* '''Designpcart''' - Optional. To be used if the specialty design NPC displays an unnamed description, ex. a raven-haired aelotoi store clerk.

			====Keepsakenpc====
			Optional. This is if the proprietor is a [[keepsake NPC]] that can make keepsakes from an item presented to them. This will automatically transclude the keepsake designs/items from the NPC's page to the shop.

			At this time, this will only account for if the NPC is the proprietor of the shop.

	====[[#Multiple Room Shops\|Multiroom]]====		====[[#Multiple Room Shops\|Multiroom]]====

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Specialtyshop */

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Specialtyshop

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	If a [[#specialty\|specialty]] type can be found in five or more shops, ex. gifts/souvenirs, the [[:Property:Shop wares\|wares property]] should be updated to add the new ware, and the town shop template and form should be updated to account for it, if needed.		If a [[#specialty\|specialty]] type can be found in five or more shops, ex. gifts/souvenirs, the [[:Property:Shop wares\|wares property]] should be updated to add the new ware, and the town shop template and form should be updated to account for it, if needed.

			Additionally, there may be shops that do not sell physical wares for purchase at all and will instead modify an item presented by adding a design ([[:Category:Specialty design shops\|specialty design shops]]) or turning the item into a keepsake ([[:Category:Keepsake shops\|keepsake shops]]). These will always be considered a specialty shop as they provide a service as opposed to an item for sale.

	====Wares====		====Wares====

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Wares */

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Wares

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	This is a required parameter in all but specialty shops, pawnshops, and gemshops. The following list details how a shop is categorized based on the wares it sells. Some shops may sell two types of wares, however those that sell more than two types of wares or a variety of goods would be considered a general store. The below list encompasses those categories that have a total number of five or more shops of the same type. Categories with four or fewer shops would fall under [[:Category:Specialty shops\|specialty shops]]. Additional categories may be added as new shops open, and can be updated through the [[Property:Shop wares\|shop wares]] property page. Doing so will automatically update the options in the [[#Form\|town shop form]].		This is a required parameter in all but specialty shops, pawnshops, and gemshops. The following list details how a shop is categorized based on the wares it sells. Some shops may sell two types of wares, however those that sell more than two types of wares or a variety of goods would be considered a general store. The below list encompasses those categories that have a total number of five or more shops of the same type. Categories with four or fewer shops would fall under [[:Category:Specialty shops\|specialty shops]]. Additional categories may be added as new shops open, and can be updated through the [[Property:Shop wares\|shop wares]] property page. Doing so will automatically update the options in the [[#Form\|town shop form]].

	*[[:Category:Apparel shops\|'''Apparel''']] - shops that sell clothing of any type. Some apparel shops may have a specialty or a narrow focus, such as an apparel shop that sells shoes only.		<section begin=wares />*[[:Category:Apparel shops\|'''Apparel''']] - shops that sell clothing of any type. Some apparel shops may have a specialty or a narrow focus, such as an apparel shop that sells shoes only.
	*[[:Category:Armor shops\|'''Armor''']] - shops that sell armor and armor accessories.		*[[:Category:Armor shops\|'''Armor''']] - shops that sell armor and armor accessories.
	*[[:Category:Beverage shops\|'''Beverages''']] - beverage shops sell drinks only.		*[[:Category:Beverage shops\|'''Beverages''']] - beverage shops sell drinks only.
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	*[[:Category:Tableware shops\|'''Tableware''']] - shops that sell various types of tableware, including plates, cups, or other eating utensils.		*[[:Category:Tableware shops\|'''Tableware''']] - shops that sell various types of tableware, including plates, cups, or other eating utensils.
	*[[:Category:Tobacco shops\|'''Tobacco''']] - shops that sell tobacco and smoking implements.		*[[:Category:Tobacco shops\|'''Tobacco''']] - shops that sell tobacco and smoking implements.
	*[[:Category:Weapon shops\|'''Weapons''']] - shops that sell [[melee]] weapons. Look in the cleric shops for [[Holy armament\|holy armaments]].		*[[:Category:Weapon shops\|'''Weapons''']] - shops that sell [[melee]] weapons. Look in the cleric shops for [[Holy armament\|holy armaments]].<section end=wares />

	====Addwares====		====Addwares====

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Proprietor

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	====Proprietor====		====Proprietor====
	Optional. This is either the merchant that displays when you {{boldmono\|ORDER}} or the [[:Category:Non-Player Characters\|NPC]] within the room. They can either be a base description (15/15/15) or named. If not named, an article would need to be set via the "~~Article2~~" parameter. The following pertain specifically to the proprietor parameter, as well:		Optional. This is either the merchant that displays when you {{boldmono\|ORDER}} or the [[:Category:Non-Player Characters\|NPC]] within the room. They can either be a base description (15/15/15) or named, which may include a title. If not named or the NPC includes a title that is lowercase and has an article, then an article would need to be set via the "npcarticle" parameter. The following pertain specifically to the proprietor parameter, as well:

	* '''Npcarticle''' - Optional. This is to set an article for the proprietor if not named.		* '''Npcarticle''' - Optional. This is to set an article for the proprietor if not named.

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Specialtyshop */

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Specialtyshop

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	====Specialtyshop====		====Specialtyshop====
	Optional. This is used to denote shops that sell items that do not fall under one of the '''wares''' categories. Any entry will change the wording in the introductory sentence to "specializes in," as opposed to "sells" and will categorize the shop under [[:Category:Specialty shops\|specialty shops]].		Optional. This is used to denote shops that sell items that do not fall under one of the '''wares''' categories. Any entry will change the wording in the introductory sentence to "specializes in," as opposed to "sells" and will categorize the shop under [[:Category:Specialty shops\|specialty shops]].

			If a [[#specialty\|specialty]] type can be found in five or more shops, ex. gifts/souvenirs, the [[:Property:Shop wares\|wares property]] should be updated to add the new ware, and the town shop template and form should be updated to account for it, if needed.

	====Wares====		====Wares====

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	'''~~[[:Category:~~Town shops~~\|Town shops]]~~''', formally known as NPC shops, are permanent shops that are located within ~~towns~~, and offer a variety of goods for sale to players for silvers. These shops will ~~typically~~ utilize the {{boldmono\|[[ORDER]]}} [[verb]] in order to access the inventory, and may also utilize {{boldmono\|[[CUSTOMIZE]]}} for certain items, though some exceptions may occur. There may be some variation to how {{boldmono\|ORDER}} will work in these establishments.		'''Town shops''', formally known as [[:Category:Non-Player Characters\|NPC]] shops, are permanent shops that are located within [[:Property:Realm\|realms]] or locations found in or around that realm, and offer a variety of goods for sale to players for silvers. These shops will standardly utilize the {{boldmono\|[[Verb:ORDER\|ORDER]]}} verb in order to access the inventory, and may also utilize {{boldmono\|[[Verb:CUSTOMIZE\|CUSTOMIZE]]}} for certain items, though some exceptions may occur. There may be some variation to how {{boldmono\|ORDER}} will work in these establishments. Some town shops may be an exception to the prior definition, however as long as they are permanent within the town, they will be categorized as a town shop.

	==Form==		==Form==
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	The title of the article should reflect the full name of the shop, including the articles "a," "an," and "the," as that is the proper name of the shop. Utilizing <code><nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT:(Shop name without article, then article)}}</nowiki></code> at the end of the article will allow the shop to be properly sorted alphabetically. Ex. [[The Cultured Corsair]] would use <code><nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT:Cultured Corsair, the}}</nowiki></code> to ensure correct alphabetization.		The title of the article should reflect the full name of the shop, including the articles "a," "an," and "the," as that is the proper name of the shop. Utilizing <code><nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT:(Shop name without article, then article)}}</nowiki></code> at the end of the article will allow the shop to be properly sorted alphabetically. Ex. [[The Cultured Corsair]] would use <code><nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT:Cultured Corsair, the}}</nowiki></code> to ensure correct alphabetization.

	The name of the shop may not always match up with the name of the room. In instances such as this, the article name should reflect the name of the shop that appears when using {{Boldmono\|ORDER}}, ex. [[Saphrie's Herbs and Tinctures]] is located in the Triage Station of Ta'Vaalor. Additionally, in some cases, the shop name may match up with the room name, including punctuation. When this occurs, only the portion of the name preceding the punctuation should be considered the proper shop name.		The name of the shop may not always match up with the name of the room. In instances such as this, the article name should reflect the name of the shop that appears when using {{Boldmono\|ORDER}}, ex. [[Saphrie's Herbs and Tinctures]] is located in the Triage Station of Ta'Vaalor. Additionally, in some cases, the shop name may match up with the room name, including punctuation. When this occurs, only the portion of the name preceding the punctuation should be considered the proper shop name.*

			<small><nowiki>*</nowiki>'''''Please note:''' If there is a circumstance where a shop's name is duplicated elsewhere and punctuation is what ensures they are considered separate shops, then punctuation is okay to use.''</small>

	==[[Template:Town shops\|Town Shops Template]]==		==[[Template:Town shops\|Town Shops Template]]==

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Wares */

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Wares

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Multiple Room Shops */

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Multiple Room Shops

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	==Multiple Room Shops==		==Multiple Room Shops==
	Some shops have multiple rooms with additional wares for sale. For ease of set up, the [[Template:Town shops addroom\|town shops addroom]] template was created for quick copy and paste set up for each additional room. This template would need to be entered with applicable parameters filled in into the '''free text''' area of the form, or simply following the town shops template if not handling with the form. Parameters and instructions mirror those of the town shops template, with the exception of ~~"'''Direction'''," which is used to indicate what direction~~ the ~~player must go from the indicated room to reach the next one (see [[Fluttering Myriad]] as one example).~~		Some shops have multiple rooms with additional wares for sale. For ease of set up, the [[Template:Town shops addroom\|town shops addroom]] template was created for quick copy and paste set up for each additional room. This template would need to be entered with applicable parameters filled in into the '''free text''' area of the form, or simply following the town shops template if not handling with the form. Parameters and instructions mirror those of the town shops template, with the exception of the following:
			* '''Direction''' - Used to indicate what direction the player must go from the indicated room to reach the next one (see [[Fluttering Myriad]] as one example).
			* '''Menu''' - Used if the shop is an eatery or an inn in lieu if the "inventory" parameter in order indicate a menu instead of inventory for a header. "Backroom" remains the same.

	=== Copy/Paste Code===		=== Copy/Paste Code===

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Copy/Paste Code

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	\|sign =		\|sign =
	\|inventory =		\|inventory =
			\|menu =
	\|backroom =		\|backroom =
	\|designnpc =		\|designnpc =

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	This is a required parameter in all but specialty shops, pawnshops, and gemshops. The following list details how a shop is categorized based on the wares it sells. Some shops may sell two types of wares, however those that sell more than two types of wares or a variety of goods would be considered a general store. The below list encompasses those categories that have a total number of five or more shops of the same type. Categories with four or fewer shops would fall under [[:Category:Specialty shops\|specialty shops]]. Additional categories may be added as new shops open, and can be updated through the [[Property:Shop wares\|shop wares]] property page. Doing so will automatically update the options in the [[#Form\|town shop form]].		This is a required parameter in all but specialty shops, pawnshops, and gemshops. The following list details how a shop is categorized based on the wares it sells. Some shops may sell two types of wares, however those that sell more than two types of wares or a variety of goods would be considered a general store. The below list encompasses those categories that have a total number of five or more shops of the same type. Categories with four or fewer shops would fall under [[:Category:Specialty shops\|specialty shops]]. Additional categories may be added as new shops open, and can be updated through the [[Property:Shop wares\|shop wares]] property page. Doing so will automatically update the options in the [[#Form\|town shop form]].

	*[[:Category:Apparel shops\|'''Apparel''']] - shops that sell clothing of any type. Some apparel shops may have a specialty or a narrow focus, such as an apparel shop that sells shoes only.		<section begin=wares />*[[:Category:Apparel shops\|'''Apparel''']] - shops that sell clothing of any type. Some apparel shops may have a specialty or a narrow focus, such as an apparel shop that sells shoes only.
	*[[:Category:Armor shops\|'''Armor''']] - shops that sell armor and armor accessories.		*[[:Category:Armor shops\|'''Armor''']] - shops that sell armor and armor accessories.
	*[[:Category:Beverage shops\|'''Beverages''']] - beverage shops sell drinks only.		*[[:Category:Beverage shops\|'''Beverages''']] - beverage shops sell drinks only.
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	*[[:Category:Tableware shops\|'''Tableware''']] - shops that sell various types of tableware, including plates, cups, or other eating utensils.		*[[:Category:Tableware shops\|'''Tableware''']] - shops that sell various types of tableware, including plates, cups, or other eating utensils.
	*[[:Category:Tobacco shops\|'''Tobacco''']] - shops that sell tobacco and smoking implements.		*[[:Category:Tobacco shops\|'''Tobacco''']] - shops that sell tobacco and smoking implements.
	*[[:Category:Weapon shops\|'''Weapons''']] - shops that sell [[melee]] weapons. Look in the cleric shops for [[Holy armament\|holy armaments]].		*[[:Category:Weapon shops\|'''Weapons''']] - shops that sell [[melee]] weapons. Look in the cleric shops for [[Holy armament\|holy armaments]].<section end=wares />

	====Addwares====		====Addwares====

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	*[[:Category:Cleric shops\|'''Clerical supplies''']] - shops that sell v<nowiki/>ar<nowiki/>ious [[holy symbol\|holy symbols]] and [[Holy armament\|armaments]].		*[[:Category:Cleric shops\|'''Clerical supplies''']] - shops that sell v<nowiki/>ar<nowiki/>ious [[holy symbol\|holy symbols]] and [[Holy armament\|armaments]].
	*[[:Category:Cobbling shops\|'''Cobbling materials''']] - shops that sell <nowiki/>ma<nowiki/>terials to cobble shoes.		*[[:Category:Cobbling shops\|'''Cobbling materials''']] - shops that sell <nowiki/>ma<nowiki/>terials to cobble shoes.
	*[[:Category:Dye shops\|'''Dyes''']] - shops that sell standard ~~varie<nowiki/>ti<nowiki/>es~~ of dyes.		*[[:Category:Dye shops\|'''Dyes''']] - shops that sell standard varieties of dyes.
			*[[:Category:Firewood shops\|'''Firewood''']] - Shops that sell firewood.
	*[[:Category:Fishing shops\|'''Fishing supplies''']] - shops that sell [[fishing]] gear.		*[[:Category:Fishing shops\|'''Fishing supplies''']] - shops that sell [[fishing]] gear.
	*[[:Category:Fletcher shops\|'''Fletching materials''']] - shops that sell [[fletching]] and archery necessities.		*[[:Category:Fletcher shops\|'''Fletching materials''']] - shops that sell [[fletching]] and archery necessities.
			*[[:Category:Florists\|'''Floral items''']] - shops that sell floral items.
	*[[:Category:Food shops\|'''Food''']] - shops that sell '''prepared''' [[Food and drink\|food and beverages]]. For the sake of categorization, it excludes shops that exclusively sell beverages as well as groceries used for cooking.		*[[:Category:Food shops\|'''Food''']] - shops that sell '''prepared''' [[Food and drink\|food and beverages]]. For the sake of categorization, it excludes shops that exclusively sell beverages, as well as groceries used for cooking.
	*[[:Category:Forging shops\|'''Forging materials''']] - Shops that sell [[forging]] materials.		*[[:Category:Forging shops\|'''Forging materials''']] - Shops that sell [[forging]] materials.
	*[[:Category:General stores\|'''General goods''']] - ~~stores~~ that sell a variety of goods.		*[[:Category:General stores\|'''General goods''']] - shops that sell a variety of goods.
			*[[:Category:Gift shops\|'''Gifts''']] - Shops that sell items classified as gifts, gift wrap, or souvenirs.
	*[[:Category:Grocers\|'''Groceries''']] - stores that sell groceries and/or cooking supplies.		*[[:Category:Grocers\|'''Groceries''']] - stores that sell groceries and/or cooking supplies.
	*[[:Category:Herb shops\|'''Herbs''']] - shops that sell healing herbs.		*[[:Category:Herb shops\|'''Herbs''']] - shops that sell healing herbs.
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	*[[:Category:Locksmith shops\|'''Locksmith supplies''']] - shops that sell tools needs for [[Disarming Traps\|disarming traps]] and [[Picking Locks\|picking locks]].		*[[:Category:Locksmith shops\|'''Locksmith supplies''']] - shops that sell tools needs for [[Disarming Traps\|disarming traps]] and [[Picking Locks\|picking locks]].
	*[[:Category:Magic shops\|'''Magic supplies''']] - shops that sell a wide variety of items useful to all users of [[magic]], including [[enchanting potions]], [[Mortar and pestle\|mortars and pestles]], and [[Imbed\|imbeddable]] items.		*[[:Category:Magic shops\|'''Magic supplies''']] - shops that sell a wide variety of items useful to all users of [[magic]], including [[enchanting potions]], [[Mortar and pestle\|mortars and pestles]], and [[Imbed\|imbeddable]] items.
	*~~'''~~[[:Category:Post offices\|Mailing supplies]]''' - shops that sell supplies for the [[mail system]] and allow characters to send mail from them.		*[[:Category:Post offices\|'''Mailing supplies''']] - shops that sell supplies for the [[mail system]] and allow characters to send mail from them.
	*[[:Category:Ship shops\|'''Ship upgrades''']] - shops that are used to upgrade ships used in [[Open Sea Adventures]].		*[[:Category:Ship shops\|'''Ship upgrades''']] - shops that are used to upgrade ships used in [[Open Sea Adventures]].
			*[[:Category:Player shop furnishings\|'''Player shop furnishings''']] - shops that sell items used to furnish player shops.
			*[[:Category:Premium homes\|'''Premium home furnishings''']] - shops that sell items used to furnish premium homes.
	*[[:Category:Tableware shops\|'''Tableware''']] - shops that sell various types of tableware, including plates, cups, or other eating utensils.		*[[:Category:Tableware shops\|'''Tableware''']] - shops that sell various types of tableware, including plates, cups, or other eating utensils.
	*[[:Category:Tobacco shops\|'''Tobacco''']] - shops that sell tobacco and smoking implements.		*[[:Category:Tobacco shops\|'''Tobacco''']] - shops that sell tobacco and smoking implements.