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{{Verbinfo
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#REDIRECT [[Alter]]
|verb=ALTER
|type=System
|demeanor=No
|wedding=No
|system=Policy
}}
{{Verbpage
|introduction=Use the {{boldmono|ALTER}} verb to get the official [[alteration]] guidelines in-game. To view the guidelines in full, see [[Alter]].
|help=<small>'''''Please note:''' This only populates with {{boldmono|ALTER HELP}}.''</small>
<pre{{log2}}>Type ALTER alone for general numbering, ALTER 100 (or ALTER MISCELLANEOUS) for 'Other Services' numbering, ALTER 200 (or ALTER FEATURE) for feature alteration numbering, and ALTER FULL for a longform list.</pre>
|usage=Yes
}}
==={{boldmono|ALTER}} by itself===
Typing {{boldmono|ALTER}} by itself populates the main numbered menu for alteration guidelines. {{boldmono|ALTER 100}} and {{boldmono|200}} are listed, but in a condensed format.
<pre{{log2}}>Alterations - General
[[Alter#ALTER 1: Where to Start|1) Where to Start]]
[[Alter#ALTER 2: Base Descriptions|2) Base Descriptions]] (the 15/15/15 rule)
[[Alter#ALTER 3: Long Descriptions|3) Long Descriptions]] (seen all the time and when TAPPED)
[[Alter#ALTER 4: Show Descriptions|4) Show Descriptions]] (seen when you SHOW it or LOOK at it)
[[Alter#ALTER 5: Joint Long and Show Descriptions|5) Joint Long and Show Descriptions]]
[[Alter#ALTER 6: Live Merchants|6) Live Merchants]] (What To Expect During a Live Session)
[[Alter#ALTER 7: Scripted Items|7) Scripted Items]]
[[Alter#ALTER 8: Essence (Underlying Item Build)|8) Essence (Underlying Item Build)]] (aka 'Why a broadsword can't become a backpack')
[[Alter#ALTER 9: Transcending Descriptions|9) Transcending Descriptions]] (working with existing "illegal"/unapproved item builds & terms)
[[Alter#ALTER 10: Additional Resources|10) Additional Resources]]

Alterations - Guidelines
[[Alter#ALTER 20: Wording - General Alteration Tips|20) Wording - General Alteration Tips]]
[[Alter#ALTER 21: Wording - Subjective Adjectives|21) Wording - Subjective Adjectives]]
[[Alter#ALTER 22: Wording - "Test of Time"|22) Wording - "Test of Time"]]
[[Alter#ALTER 23: Wording - Out Of Genre and Obscure Terms|23) Wording - Out Of Genre and Obscure Terms]]
[[Alter#ALTER 24: Wording - Assumed Wearer's Body Parts/Gender in Item Descriptions|24) Wording - Assumed Wearer's Body Parts/Gender in Item Descriptions]]
[[Alter#ALTER 25: Wording - ICE Terms|25) Wording - ICE Terms]]

[[Alter#ALTER 30: Magical Properties|30) Magical Properties]] (items that move and/or glow)
[[Alter#ALTER 31: Imagery Limitations|31) Imagery Limitations]]
[[Alter#ALTER 32: Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)|32) Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)]]
[[Alter#ALTER 33: Lettering and Languages|33) Lettering and Languages]]
[[Alter#ALTER 34: Racial and Cultural Item Descriptors/Capitalization|34) Racial and Cultural Item Descriptors/Capitalization]]
[[Alter#ALTER 35: Professional Item Descriptors|35) Professional Item Descriptors]]
[[Alter#ALTER 36: Names, Official Titles, Affiliations|36) Names, Official Titles, Affiliations]]

[[Alter#ALTER 40: Materials - Base/Adornment Change Guidelines|40) Materials - Base/Adornment Change Guidelines]]
[[Alter#ALTER 41: Materials - Rarity|41) Materials - Rarity]] (includes Alter Fodder information)
[[Alter#ALTER 42: Materials - Creature Skins/Parts|42) Materials - Creature Skins/Parts]]
[[Alter#ALTER 43: Materials - Gems|43) Materials - Gems]]
[[Alter#ALTER 44: Materials - Metals|44) Materials - Metals]]
[[Alter#ALTER 45: Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.|45) Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.]]

[[Alter#ALTER 50: Items - Weapon, Shield, and Armor Naming|50) Items - Weapon, Shield, and Armor Naming]]
[[Alter#ALTER 51: Items - Pockets and Containers|51) Items - Pockets and Containers]]
[[Alter#ALTER 52: Items - Books|52) Items - Books]]
[[Alter#ALTER 53: Items - Instruments|53) Items - Instruments]]
[[Alter#ALTER 54: Items - Risque Clothing|54) Items - Risque Clothing]]

Other Services
[[Alter#Miscellaneous Service Guidelines and Information (ALTER MISCELLANEOUS/ALTER 100)|100) Miscellaneous Services]]
[[Alter#Feature Alteration Guidelines (ALTER FEATURE/ALTER 200)|200) Feature Alterations]]</pre>

==={{boldmono|100}}===
{{boldmono|ALTER 100}} will pull up the miscellaneous service guidelines menu for specific services on items.
<pre{{log2}}> 100) ALTER MISCELLANEOUS - Miscellaneous Service Guidelines and Information
[[ALTER#ALTER 101: Lightening|101) Lightening]]
[[ALTER#ALTER 102: Deepening|102) Deepening]]
[[ALTER#ALTER 103: Tattoos|103) Tattoos]]
[[ALTER#ALTER 104: Popular Customization Services|104) Popular Customization Services]]
[[ALTER#ALTER 105: Recharging|105) Recharging]]
[[ALTER#ALTER 106: WPS (Weighting/Padding/Sighting)|106) WPS]]</pre>

==={{boldmono|200}}===
{{boldmono|ALTER 200}} will pull up the menu for feature alteration guidelines.
<pre{{log2}}> 200) ALTER FEATURE - Feature Alteration Guidelines
[[Alter#ALTER 201: Feature Alterations - What Are They?|201) Feature Alterations - What Are They?]]
[[Alter#ALTER 202: Feature Field Format|202) Feature Field Format]]
[[Alter#ALTER 203: General Feature Alteration Guidelines|203) General Guidelines (for all features)]]
[[Alter#ALTER 204: Hair|204) Hair]]
[[Alter#ALTER 205: Eyes|205) Eyes]]
[[Alter#ALTER 206: Complexion|206) Complexion]]
[[Alter#ALTER 207: Height|207) Height]]
[[Alter#ALTER 208: Body Build|208) Body Build]]
[[Alter#ALTER 209: Face|209) Face]]
[[Alter#ALTER 210: Nose|210) Nose]]
[[Alter#ALTER 211: Distinguishing Marks|211) Distinguishing Marks]]
[[Alter#ALTER 212: Other Unique Features|212) Other Unique Features]]
[[Alter#ALTER 213: Wings|213) Wings]]</pre>

==={{boldmono|FULL}}===
{{boldmono|ALTER FULL}} will pull up the all three {{boldmono|ALTER}} menus in full.

==See Also==
⚫
* [[Alter]]
* [[Alteration]]
* [[Policy]]

Latest revision as of 20:40, 14 June 2023

ALTER
Type System
Demeanor-based No
Wedding No
System Policy
Use the ALTER verb to get the official alteration guidelines in-game. To view the guidelines in full, see Alter.

Help

Please note: This only populates with ALTER HELP. 

Type ALTER alone for general numbering, ALTER 100 (or ALTER MISCELLANEOUS) for 'Other Services' numbering, ALTER 200 (or ALTER FEATURE) for feature alteration numbering, and ALTER FULL for a longform list.

Usage

ALTER by itself

Typing ALTER by itself populates the main numbered menu for alteration guidelines. ALTER 100 and 200 are listed, but in a condensed format. 

Alterations - General
  1) Where to Start
  2) Base Descriptions    (the 15/15/15 rule)
  3) Long Descriptions     (seen all the time and when TAPPED)
  4) Show Descriptions        (seen when you SHOW it or LOOK at it) 
  5) Joint Long and Show Descriptions
  6) Live Merchants     (What To Expect During a Live Session)
  7) Scripted Items
  8) Essence (Underlying Item Build)     (aka 'Why a broadsword can't become a backpack')
  9) Transcending Descriptions     (working with existing "illegal"/unapproved item builds & terms)
  10) Additional Resources

Alterations - Guidelines
  20) Wording - General Alteration Tips
  21) Wording - Subjective Adjectives
  22) Wording - "Test of Time"
  23) Wording - Out Of Genre and Obscure Terms
  24) Wording - Assumed Wearer's Body Parts/Gender in Item Descriptions
  25) Wording - ICE Terms

  30) Magical Properties   (items that move and/or glow)
  31) Imagery Limitations
  32) Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)
  33) Lettering and Languages
  34) Racial and Cultural Item Descriptors/Capitalization
  35) Professional Item Descriptors
  36) Names, Official Titles, Affiliations

  40) Materials - Base/Adornment Change Guidelines
  41) Materials - Rarity     (includes Alter Fodder information)
  42) Materials - Creature Skins/Parts
  43) Materials - Gems
  44) Materials - Metals
  45) Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.

  50) Items - Weapon, Shield, and Armor Naming
  51) Items - Pockets and Containers
  52) Items - Books
  53) Items - Instruments
  54) Items - Risque Clothing

Other Services
  100) Miscellaneous Services
  200) Feature Alterations

100

ALTER 100 will pull up the miscellaneous service guidelines menu for specific services on items. 

  100) ALTER MISCELLANEOUS - Miscellaneous Service Guidelines and Information
    101) Lightening
    102) Deepening
    103) Tattoos
    104) Popular Customization Services
    105) Recharging
    106) WPS

200

ALTER 200 will pull up the menu for feature alteration guidelines. 

  200) ALTER FEATURE - Feature Alteration Guidelines
    201) Feature Alterations - What Are They?
    202) Feature Field Format
    203) General Guidelines (for all features)
    204) Hair
    205) Eyes
    206) Complexion
    207) Height
    208) Body Build
    209) Face
    210) Nose
    211) Distinguishing Marks
    212) Other Unique Features
    213) Wings

FULL

ALTER FULL will pull up the all three ALTER menus in full.

See Also

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