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	==What Is A Merchant?==		==What Is A Merchant?==
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	There are a couple different types of merchants in GemStone IV.		There are a couple different types of merchants in GemStone IV.

	The most common is the permanent, also known as [[NPC]] (Non-Player Character), [[merchant]] that you will find in the shops about most towns. Most of these permanent/NPC merchants work using the [[ORDER]] system. To purchase something from them click on the counter and select {{boldmono\|ORDER}} from the menu (or if you're in command mode, type {{mono\|ORDER}}), and follow the directions from there.		The most common is the permanent, also known as [[NPC]] (Non-Player Character), [[merchant]] that you will find in the shops about most towns. Most of these permanent/NPC merchants work using the [[:Category:Town shops\|ORDER]] system. To purchase something from them click on the counter and select {{boldmono\|[[ORDER]]}} from the menu (or if you're in command mode, type {{mono\|ORDER}}), and follow the directions from there.

	The second type of merchant is the traveling merchant. A traveling merchant generally sets up a tent or wagon and waits for customers to find them. This type of merchant may have items for sale and/or offer a service, such as alterations, lightening, deepening or enchanting. Several times throughout the year traveling merchants group together in large numbers and this is called a festival. Normally festivals consist not only of dozens of traveling merchants, but also include games, attractions, contests and much, much more!		The second type of merchant is the traveling merchant. A traveling merchant generally sets up a tent or wagon and waits for customers to find them. This type of merchant may have items for sale and/or offer a service, such as alterations, lightening, deepening or enchanting. Several times throughout the year traveling merchants group together in large numbers and this is called a festival. Normally festivals consist not only of dozens of traveling merchants, but also include games, attractions, contests and much, much more!
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	==Alteration Guidelines==		==Alteration Guidelines==
	{{main\|~~ALTER (verb)~~}}		{{main\|Alter}}
	OK, you understand the two types of alterations. Now here's the bad part: the rules.		OK, you understand the two types of alterations. Now here's the bad part: the rules.

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	* [[Alteration]]		* [[Alteration]]
	* [[ORDER (verb)]]		* [[Verb:ORDER\|ORDER verb]]

		⚫	[[Category:Merchant Services\| ]][[category:New Player]]

⚫	[[Category:Merchant Services\| ]]
	[[category:New Player]]

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	== Reference ==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/merchantguide.asp Merchant Guide] on Play.net

	[[Category:Merchant Services\| ]]		[[Category:Merchant Services\| ]]

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	==What Is A Merchant?==		==What Is A Merchant?==

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	==Customizing Options==		==Customizing Options==

	You have two options when customizing your items. You can opt for a [[~~SHOW~~ description]] or a [[~~LONG~~ description]].		You have two options when customizing your items. You can opt for a [[show description]] or a [[long description]].

	An item with a SHOW description has a regular base description as ~~decribed~~ above, but when you LOOK at your item or SHOW your item to someone, they will		An item with a SHOW description has a regular base description as described above, but when you LOOK at your item or SHOW your item to someone, they will
	see a much longer, very detailed description of your item. This is a perfect option to use if you want to add a lot of detail to your item. An example		see a much longer, very detailed description of your item. This is a perfect option to use if you want to add a lot of detail to your item. An example
	of a show description is:		of a show description is:

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	You have two options when customizing your items. You can opt for a SHOW description or a LONG description.		You have two options when customizing your items. You can opt for a [[SHOW description]] or a [[LONG description]].

	An item with a SHOW description has a regular base description as decribed above, but when you LOOK at your item or SHOW your item to someone, they will		An item with a SHOW description has a regular base description as decribed above, but when you LOOK at your item or SHOW your item to someone, they will

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	==Basic Item Information==		==Basic Item Information==

	All items have a "base" description. The base description is also called a "tap description" and it is what everyone sees when you move the item in and		All items have a "base" description. The [[base description]] is also called a "tap description" and it is what everyone sees when you move the item in and out of your backpack etc. It is called a "tap description" because when you tap your item, you will see a shortened version of what the item looks like.
		⚫	The base description is limited in the total number of spaces used. The number of spaces allowed is commonly referred to as the [[15/15/15]] rule. The base
	out of your backpack etc. It is called a "tap description" because when you tap your item, you will see a shortened version of what the item looks like.
⚫	The base description is limited in the total number of spaces used. The number of spaces allowed is commonly referred to as the 15/15/15 rule. The base
	description is broken up into three sections: article, adjective, and noun. Each of those sections can be no longer than 15 spaces. Example: "a,red,cloak"		description is broken up into three sections: article, adjective, and noun. Each of those sections can be no longer than 15 spaces. Example: "a,red,cloak"
	would be 1/3/5. Another example would be: "a pearl-hilted,vultite,longsword", which amounts to 14,7,9. Spaces between letters count as part of the 15 allowed		would be 1/3/5. Another example would be: "a pearl-hilted,vultite,longsword", which amounts to 14,7,9. Spaces between letters count as part of the 15 allowed
	per section, also the commas count as a space. The last 15 is reserved for the noun only. Example: a opal-clasped,spidersilk,traveling cloak" would not		per section, also the commas count as a space. The last 15 is reserved for the noun only. Example: a opal-clasped,spidersilk,traveling cloak" would not
	work even though it fits 15/15/15 spaces. The reason why is because the noun is what you type when you want to get your item. If the noun was "traveling		work even though it fits 15/15/15 spaces. The reason why is because the noun is what you type when you want to get your item. If the noun was "traveling
	cloak" you would have to type WEAR MY TRAVELING every time you wanted to wear your cloak.		cloak" you would have to type WEAR MY TRAVELING every time you wanted to wear your cloak.

	==Customizing Options==		==Customizing Options==

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	When a traveling merchant offers to alter your item, what does that mean? Here are some definitions that might help.		When a traveling merchant offers to alter your item, what does that mean? Here are some definitions that might help.

	* Alteration: Term used to define when a merchant will change the description of an item. [[Weapon]] types may only be changed to acceptable similar weapon types and [[armor]] may only be changed to similar armor types. Rare metals will not be included in the description, unless the adventurer has a suitable amount on hand for use. Descriptions must be in genre and acceptable to the merchant.		* [[Alteration]]: Term used to define when a merchant will change the description of an item. [[Weapon]] types may only be changed to acceptable similar weapon types and [[armor]] may only be changed to similar armor types. Rare metals will not be included in the description, unless the adventurer has a suitable amount on hand for use. Descriptions must be in genre and acceptable to the merchant.

	* Lightening: Simply taking an item and reducing its encumbrance by a small percentage. For example, a backpack with an encumbrance of 18 pounds might be reduced to 15 pounds.		* [[Lightening]]: Simply taking an item and reducing its encumbrance by a small percentage. For example, a backpack with an encumbrance of 18 pounds might be reduced to 15 pounds.

	* Deepening: Increasing the carrying capacity of a pocketed item.		* [[Deepening]]: Increasing the carrying capacity of a pocketed item.

	* Enchanting: A merchant or a player with the skills to do so can enchant any weapon, armor or shield item. Enchanting adds a 'plus', usually in increments of +5 to the item. This plus adds to your attack strength when you are hunting monsters. Enchantment to a shield or armor gives the wearer added protection.		* [[Enchanting]]: A merchant or a player with the skills to do so can enchant any weapon, armor or shield item. Enchanting adds a 'plus', usually in increments of +5 to the item. This plus adds to your attack strength when you are hunting monsters. Enchantment to a shield or armor gives the wearer added protection.

	* Padding: Generally put into armor to increase its ability to effectively reduce damage done to the wearer during battle. Padding is very rare and hard to come by.		* [[Padding]]: Generally put into armor to increase its ability to effectively reduce damage done to the wearer during battle. Padding is very rare and hard to come by.

	==Alteration Tips==		==Alteration Tips==
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	* [[Merchant]]		* [[Merchant]]
	* [[Alter]]		* [[Alter]]
			* [[Alteration]]
			* [[Order]]

	== Reference ==		== Reference ==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/merchantguide.asp Merchant Guide] on play.net		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/merchantguide.asp Merchant Guide] on play.net

			[[Category:Merchant Services\| ]]
			[[category:New Player]]

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