Verb:WRITE - Revision history

JARA: Update Writable chalkboard to Writable Chalkboard to match the page name and correct the link.

2025-10-24T05:42:09Z

Update Writable chalkboard to Writable Chalkboard to match the page name and correct the link.

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	* [[Mail paper]]		* [[Mail paper]]
	* [[Label]]		* [[Label]]
	* [[Writable ~~chalkboard~~]]		* [[Writable Chalkboard]]
	* [[Writable book]]		* [[Writable book]]

GS4-XERAPHINA at 22:06, 29 September 2025

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	\|type=Roleplaying, System		\|type=Roleplaying, System
	\|system=Mail		\|system=Mail
		⚫	\|pageintro={{boldmono\|WRITE}} is roleplaying verb that requires a target.
⚫	}}
⚫	{{boldmono\|WRITE}} is roleplaying verb that requires a target.

	In order to create letters or other custom messages, the user will need a form of media, such as [[label]]s, [[writable book]]s, [[stationery paper]], or [[mail paper]], and a writing implement, such as a quill, stylus, or chalk. One can write in a different language by using the {{boldmono\|[[SPEAK]] <language>}} to switch.		In order to create letters or other custom messages, the user will need a form of media, such as [[label]]s, [[writable book]]s, [[stationery paper]], or [[mail paper]], and a writing implement, such as a quill, stylus, or chalk. One can write in a different language by using the {{boldmono\|[[SPEAK]] <language>}} to switch.

	There also other items that use this verb that do not require a writing implement, but also do not allow for custom messages.		There also other items that use this verb that do not require a writing implement, but also do not allow for custom messages.
		⚫	}}
	==Help==		==Help==
	<onlyinclude><pre{{log2}}>Usage:		<onlyinclude><pre{{log2}}>Usage:

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* See Also */

2025-09-19T21:11:54Z

GS4-XERAPHINA: updated page to new verb style guide and used form

2025-09-19T00:45:15Z

updated page to new verb style guide and used form

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	There also other items that use this verb that do not require a writing implement, but also do not allow for custom messages.		There also other items that use this verb that do not require a writing implement, but also do not allow for custom messages.
	==Help==		==Help==
	<pre{{log2}}>Usage:		<onlyinclude><pre{{log2}}>Usage:
	WRITE {target} - Make a writing motion at someone or something		WRITE {target} - Make a writing motion at someone or something

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	WRITE {target} - Write on someone or something		WRITE {target} - Write on someone or something
	WRITE {message} - Write a message		WRITE {message} - Write a message
	WRITE {target}; {message} - Write a message on something</pre>		WRITE {target}; {message} - Write a message on something</pre></onlyinclude>

	==Usage==		==Usage==

GS4-XERAPHINA at 00:37, 19 September 2025

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     WRITE {target}            - Make a writing motion at someone or something
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     WRITE {target}            - Write on someone or something
     WRITE {message}           - Write a message
-    WRITE {target}; {message} - Write a message on something
+    WRITE {target}; {message} - Write a message on something</pre>
-These items also use {{boldmono|WRITE}} in some fashion, but not as adeptly as the items above.
+The following are scripted items that use {{boldmono|WRITE}} with require a writing implement to write messages.
-*[[Forging scriber]]
+* [[Stationery paper]]
-*[[Recipe book]]
+* [[Mail paper]]

HATESHI at 00:50, 4 September 2025

2025-09-04T00:50:55Z

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	~~'''WRITING'''~~ can be done on a variety of media such as [[label]]s, [[writable book]]s, ~~and~~ ~~parchment/~~paper from [[Wax Eloquent‎]] in [[Ta'Illistim]]. Writing on these items requires a quill. Writing on a chalkboard requires chalk.		Writing can be done on a variety of media such as [[label]]s, [[writable book]]s, [[stationery paper]] from shops such as [[Wax Eloquent‎]] in [[Ta'Illistim]], and [[mail paper]] from any [[:Category:Post offices\|post office]]. Writing on these items requires a quill. Writing on a chalkboard requires chalk.

	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
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	The various writable items have been built differently throughout the years and one must do a little trial and error to see which of the options above work best.		The various writable items have been built differently throughout the years and one must do a little trial and error to see which of the options above work best.

	One can write in a different language by using the [[SPEAK]] ~~(option)~~ to switch.		One can write in a different language by using the {{boldmono\|[[SPEAK]] <language>}} to switch.

	For more detail on each item, see the individual item's page, if available.		For more detail on each item, see the individual item's page, if available.

	==~~[[Wax~~ ~~Eloquent\|Parchment/~~Paper]]==		==Stationery Paper==
			{{main\|Stationery paper}}
	*Use ~~<tt>~~WRITE {target}; {message}~~</TT>~~.		*Use {{boldmono\|WRITE {target}; {message}}}.
	**Use \| to insert a line break.		**Use \| to insert a line break.
	*A message must be written in it's entirety. To add to the {message}, you must erase it and write the entire message with your addition from scratch.		*A message must be written in it's entirety. To add to the {message}, you must erase it and write the entire message with your addition from scratch.
	*Use CLEAN to erase (only person who wrote may clean).		*Use {{boldmono\|CLEAN}} to erase (only person who wrote may clean).
	*Can be dyed with any [[dyer's tent]] or [[alchemy dye]].		*Can be dyed with any [[dyer's tent]] or [[alchemy dye]].
	*Can be treated with [[perfume]] to add a scent.		*Can be treated with [[perfume]] to add a scent.
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	*Can contain up to 511 characters maximum, including each \| for a line break.		*Can contain up to 511 characters maximum, including each \| for a line break.

	==~~[[Label]]~~==		==Mail Paper==
			{{main\|Mail paper}}
⚫	*Using a the writing implement, ~~<tt>~~WRITE {message}~~</tt>~~.
		⚫	*Use {{boldmono\|WRITE {target}; {message}}}.
⚫	*One should not write label {message} or the first word on the label will be "label." For writing stats and use the + sign, use a semi-colon before the + if the + is the first character of the label (e.g., ~~<tt>~~WRITE ;+5 to aura bonus, +5 wisdom bonus, persists~~</tt>~~).
			**Use \| to insert a line break.
⚫	*Remember to READ the label before doing anything else to make sure it is correct. CLEAN label to remove what has been written to start over.
			*A message may be written in multiple parts.
⚫	*PULL label to remove backing.
			*Can contain up to 15 blocks of 900 characters each, including each \| for a line break.
⚫	*PUT my ~~label~~ on my (item) to attach the label to the item.

			==Label==
			{{main\|Label}}
		⚫	*Using a the writing implement, {{boldmono\|WRITE {message}}}.
		⚫	*One should not write label {message} or the first word on the label will be "label." For writing stats and use the + sign, use a semi-colon before the + if the + is the first character of the label (e.g., {{boldmono\|WRITE ;+5 to aura bonus, +5 wisdom bonus, persists}}).
		⚫	*Remember to {{boldmono\|READ}} the label before doing anything else to make sure it is correct. {{boldmono\|CLEAN}} label to remove what has been written to start over.
		⚫	*{{boldmono\|PULL}} label to remove backing.
		⚫	*{{boldmono\|PUT MY LABEL ON MY (item)}} to attach the label to the item.
	*If the label is still messed up write on a new label and cover up the old one using the same steps.		*If the label is still messed up write on a new label and cover up the old one using the same steps.

	==Chalkboard==		==Chalkboard==
			{{main\|Writable Chalkboard}}
⚫	*Use ~~<tt>~~WRITE {target};{message}~~</TT>~~
			*Use {{boldmono\|WRITE {target};{message}}}
	*[[RUB]] to clean.		*{{boldmono\|[[RUB]]}} to clean.
	*Single line only.		*Single line only.
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
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	You are now speaking Elven.		You are now speaking Elven.
	>rub chalk		>rub chalk
	You vigorously rub the surface of your chalkboard with the palm of one hand, rapidly cleaning the slate to make room for a new message.~~<br>~~		You vigorously rub the surface of your chalkboard with the palm of one hand, rapidly cleaning the slate to make room for a new message.
	>write chalk;This is my chalkboard		>write chalk;This is my chalkboard
	Holding your black slate chalkboard steady in your left hand, you tighten your grip on a thin piece of white chalk and write the following message upon the slate in the Elven tongue: "This is my chalkboard."		Holding your black slate chalkboard steady in your left hand, you tighten your grip on a thin piece of white chalk and write the following message upon the slate in the Elven tongue: "This is my chalkboard."
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	</pre>		</pre>

	==[[Writable book]]==		==Writable book==
			{{main\|Writable book}}
	Writable books are actually two items: the book and the pages within. Sometimes one manipulates the ~~BOOK~~, and other times the ~~PAGE~~. They have a 1021 character capacity.		Writable books are actually two items: the book and the pages within. Sometimes one manipulates the book, and other times the page. They have a 1021 character capacity.

	*With the book open and either a stylus or quill in hand -- ~~<tt>~~WRITE book;{message}~~</tt>~~		*With the book open and either a stylus or quill in hand -- {{boldmono\|WRITE book;{message}}}
	**To insert a line break in your writing, use the \| symbol.		**To insert a line break in your writing, use the \| symbol.
	*PUSH PAGE: Used with the ~~PAGEs~~ in the book as the target to provide the current page number		*{{boldmono\|PUSH PAGE}}: Used with the pages in the book as the target to provide the current page number
	*CLEAN PAGE: Used with the ~~PAGEs~~ in the book as the target in order to erase the contents of a page		*{{boldmono\|CLEAN PAGE}}: Used with the pages in the book as the target in order to erase the contents of a page
	*TEAR PAGE: Used with the ~~PAGEs~~ in the book as the target in order to tear a page from the book		*{{boldmono\|TEAR PAGE}}: Used with the pages in the book as the target in order to tear a page from the book

	==Other items==		==Other items==
	These items also use WRITE in some fashion, but not as adeptly as the items above.		These items also use {{boldmono\|WRITE}} in some fashion, but not as adeptly as the items above.
	*[[~~A diamond-tipped armor and weapon scriber (saved post)\|~~Forging scriber]]		*[[Forging scriber]]
	*[[Recipe book]]		*[[Recipe book]]
	*[[Alteration scroll]]

	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[READ (verb)]]		*{{boldmono\|[[READ (verb)]]}}

	[[category:Verbs]]		[[category:Verbs]]
	[[category:Item Scripts]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:WRITE}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:WRITE}}

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ARCHYVER: /* Parchment/Paper */ Added clarification on adding to a paper message.

2020-05-15T05:57:09Z

Parchment/Paper: Added clarification on adding to a paper message.

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	*Use <tt>WRITE {target}; {message}</TT>.		*Use <tt>WRITE {target}; {message}</TT>.
	**Use \| to insert a line break.		**Use \| to insert a line break.
			*A message must be written in it's entirety. To add to the {message}, you must erase it and write the entire message with your addition from scratch.
	*Use CLEAN to erase (only person who wrote may clean).		*Use CLEAN to erase (only person who wrote may clean).
	*Can be dyed with any [[dyer's tent]] or [[alchemy dye]].		*Can be dyed with any [[dyer's tent]] or [[alchemy dye]].

ZHOUY1: link to signet

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link to signet

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	*Can be dyed with any [[dyer's tent]] or [[alchemy dye]].		*Can be dyed with any [[dyer's tent]] or [[alchemy dye]].
	*Can be treated with [[perfume]] to add a scent.		*Can be treated with [[perfume]] to add a scent.
			*Can be stamped using a [[signet]] and wax
	*Can contain up to 511 characters maximum, including each \| for a line break.		*Can contain up to 511 characters maximum, including each \| for a line break.

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	* [[Forging scriber]]		* [[Forging scriber]]

	===See Also===		==See Also==
	* [[Verb:READ\|{{boldmono\|READ}} verb]]		* [[Verb:READ\|{{boldmono\|READ}} verb]]