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{{TOCright}} The '''mail system''' allows characters to send in-game messages and items to each other even while the other person is offline. Mail can also be sent with a payment-on-delivery designation. In order to mail something you need a stamp and either an envelope or a package. There is a cost for the stamp, for the envelope or package, and a per pound cost. When requesting payment-on-delivery, there is an additional tax that the sender must pay.
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==Summary==


Whoever is being sent a piece of mail will get a message:
In order to mail something you need a stamp and either an envelope or a package. There is a cost for the stamp, for the envelope or package, and a per pound cost. There is also a tax on COD deliveries that the sender pays.


<pre{{log2}}>A courier hurries over to you and says, "I heard the post office might have a package inbound for you. You may want to check and see if it's been delivered yet."</pre>
===Stamps===
==Steps==


Visit the post office [[Mail_system#Locations|located closest to you]].
Stamps are a separate purchase. They control the cost and speed. You can purchase Standard (taupe, 60 minute delivery), Express (light pink, 20 minute delivery), and First Class (mint green, immediate delivery) stamps.


# Buy a stampbook. {{boldmono|PULL}} a stamp from the stampbook.
# Buy a package or envelope.
# Put a stamp on the package or envelope.
# Put something in the package or envelope.
# Close the package or envelope.
# {{boldmono|MAIL}}.

==Costs==
Using the mail system has at least three costs every time: stamp, envelope or package, and per pound fee. There is additional cost if purchasing wax to apply or if requesting payment on delivery.
{| {{prettytable}}
|+ Costs of Mail System
!scope="col"|Stamp Designation
!scope="col"|Delivery Speed
!scope="col"|Stamp Cost
!scope="col"|Envelope Cost
!scope="col"|Package Cost
!scope="col"|Per Pound Cost
|-
!scope="row"|Standard
|60 min
|2,500
|300
|800
|25
|-
!scope="row"|Express
|20 min
|5,000
|600
|1,600
|50
|-
!scope="row"|First Class
|Immediate
|10,000
|2,400
|4,800
|200
|-
|}
==Components==
===Stamps===
:Stampbooks must be purchased and used to control the subsequent cost of components when mailed as well as the speed of delivery. Each stampbook contains 20 stamps. See the [[Mail_system#Costs|table]] for costs. Having stamps separate allows for less unwieldy commands in the mail system and more flavor as stamps can be customized.

:;Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>look stampbook
<pre{{log2}}>>look stampbook
The stampbook is a stampbook holding 10 first class stamps. First class mail arrives very swiftly, but is expensive.
The stampbook is a stampbook holding 10 first class stamps. First class mail arrives very swiftly, but is expensive.
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You can PULL the stampbook to produce a small mint green stamp.</pre>
You can PULL the stampbook to produce a small mint green stamp.</pre>


<pre{{log2}}>>put stamp on envelope
The choice was made to have stamps in order to set the speed of the delivery, cost of delivery, and also to make the commands less unwieldy to use.
You pull an individual stamp out of the stampbook to place on the envelope.
You neatly place a small mint green stamp on the front of a mule-printed frost blue envelope.</pre>

:;Commands

:* {{boldmono|PULL MY STAMPBOOK}} : retrieve one stamp
:* {{boldmono|PUT STAMP ON [envelope/package]}}


===Envelope===
===Envelope===
:Sending an envelope will cost an additional amount in addition to the stamp cost. See the [[Mail_system#Costs|table]] for costs. Envelopes can be sealed with [[Mail_system#Signets_and_Wax|mail system wax]] and a [[signet]] ring.
<!-- Put analyze for the envelope here -->
:;Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>put parchment in envelope
You put a snow white parchment in your frost blue envelope.

>close envelope
You close a mule-printed frost blue envelope.

>open enve
You tear open your frost blue envelope and pull a snow white parchment from within.

>read parch
A snow white parchment is blank.</pre>
:;Commands
:*{{boldmono|PUT <item> IN ENVELOPE}}
:*{{boldmono|CLOSE ENVELOPE}}
:*{{boldmono|OPEN ENVELOPE}}


===Package===
===Package===
:Sending a package will cost an additional amount in addition to the stamp cost. See the [[Mail_system#Costs|table]] for costs.

:''Note:'' While at this time the mail system does not work with existing [[stationery box]]es and related materials, you can use the stationery and then place it inside of a package to be sent.
<!-- Put analyze for the envelope here -->
:;Commands
:{{addmetext}}


===Signets and Wax===
===Signets and Wax===
:At this time, the mail system does not work with existing waxes. A work around, however, is to use all of your existing stationery pieces and place them into a package and send them that way.


:When using the official mail system wax and wearing a [[signet]] ring, you will see the below messaging once you {{boldmono|PUT WAX ON [PACKAGE/PARCEL/PARCHMENT]}}.
At this time, the mail system does not work with existing stationery and waxes. You must buy them separately. A work around, however, is to use all of your existing stationery pieces and place them into a package and send them that way.
<!-- Put analyze for the was here -->

:;Messaging
When using the official mail system wax and wearing a [[signet]] ring, you will see the below messaging once you {{boldmono|PUT WAX ON [PACKAGE/PARCEL/PARCHMENT]}}.

<pre{{log2}}>>put wax on package
<pre{{log2}}>>put wax on package
After placing your black and gold wax on your burlap-covered package, you press your steel signet ring into the wax. Heat blossoms momentarily over the surface of your ring and it presses into the softened wax, leaving behind a seal.
After placing your black and gold wax on your burlap-covered package, you press your steel signet ring into the wax. Heat blossoms momentarily over the surface of your ring and it presses into the softened wax, leaving behind a seal.
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A blob of black and gold wax is affixed to the package. It is imprinted with a seal depicting a whiny airship owner.</pre>
A blob of black and gold wax is affixed to the package. It is imprinted with a seal depicting a whiny airship owner.</pre>


:;Commands
===COD===
:* {{boldmono|PUT WAX ON [PACKAGE/PARCHMENT]}}

You cannot mail a package with a negative delivery amount.

<pre{{log2}}>>mail send arianiss cod -50000
You must specify a payment-on-delivery amount that is greater than zero.</pre>

* If someone does not accept the package, you can use {{boldmono|MAIL RETRIEVE}}.
* There is a 2% tax for COD deliveries. The sender pays this.
* The maximum amount for COD is 250 million silvers.

===Steps===

Visit the post office one west of Town Center in Icemule Trace to test.

# Buy a stampbook. {{boldmono|PULL}} a stamp from the stampbook.
# Buy a package.
# Put a stamp on the package.
# Put something in the package.
# Close the package.
# Send.

==Commands==

* Insert pretty list of commands used here bulleted with {{boldmono|VERB}}
* {{boldmono|VERB NAME}} - example of what it does

===MAIL===

''Note: Once live, this will need to be created on its own page and can be transcluded in.''

<pre{{log2}}>Usage:

MAIL CHECK - checks your received mail
MAIL COLLECT {stamp #} - collects an parcel mailed to you
MAIL DND {on|off} - toggles do not disturb on or off
MAIL RETRIEVE {stamp #} - retrieves a sent parcel that the recipient has not picked up
MAIL ESTIMATE {item} - estimates the cost of sending the designated item
MAIL REJECT {stamp #} - returns a mail item to its sender
MAIL SEND {name} - send the item in your hands (prioritizing right)
to the designated person's mailbox
MAIL SEND {name} COD {amount} - sends mail, requests payment on delivery
MAIL STATUS - checks the status of your sent mail</pre>

====MAIL COLLECT====

This defaults to the top item when used alone.

====MAIL DND====

<pre{{log2}}>>mail dnd on
You are now rejecting all mail sent to you.</pre>

====MAIL REJECT====

You cannot reject mail if the original sender's mailbox is full.

====MAIL RETRIEVE====

You will lose all associated costs for stamp and shipping if you retrieve a parcel before the receiver picks it up.

==Costs==

Envelopes: base 300/600/2400 silvers
Packages: base 800/1600/4800 silvers
Per pound: 25/50/200 silvers
Stamps (20): 2500/5000/10000 silvers

==Messaging==
<pre{{log2}}>>put parch in env
You put a snow white parchment in your frost blue envelope.

>close enve
You close a mule-printed frost blue envelope.

>put stamp on enve
You pull an individual stamp out of the stampbook to place on the envelope.
You neatly place a small mint green stamp on the front of a mule-printed frost blue envelope.

>mail send paidreg
You inquire with a mail clerk about sending a mule-printed frost blue envelope to Paidreg. They say, "Sending the envelope to Paidreg will cost 5,000 silvers based on its weight and priority."

If you're certain you'd like to send a mule-printed frost blue envelope to Paidreg, enter MAIL SEND PAIDREG again within 30 seconds.

>mail send paidreg
The mail clerk takes a mule-printed frost blue envelope from you, along with 5,000 silvers. They say, "We'll make certain to get this safely to Paidreg. Don't you worry!" The clerk places the envelope atop a pile of other parcels.

>mail status
You hail down a mail clerk and ask for the status of parcels that you have sent. Capably perusing a small ledger, they say, "Ah, yes. Here you go." They place the ledger before you.

Stamp # Sender Parcel Status
--------- --------------- ----------------------------------------------- -----------------
512100001 Paidreg a mule-printed frost blue envelope ready for pickup</pre>

<pre{{log2}}>A courier hurries over to you and says, "I heard the post office might have a package inbound for you. You may want to check and see if it's been delivered yet."

[Northern Post, Mail Room]
Framed by windows of frosted glass, the front door of the post office allows wintry air to cut through the warmth of the close room. Beeswax candles sit along the window sills, but they lend more light than heat and perfume the air gently with their honeyed smell. The real heat source is a blazing coal stove behind the polished pine counter, behind which stands a perfunctory-looking giantman mail clerk.
Obvious exits: east, out

>mail check
You hail down a mail clerk and ask if you have any parcels available for pickup. After a brief search, they return to you and say, "Ah, yes. It appears that you've got mail."

Stamp # Sender Parcel Sent
--------- --------------- ----------------------------------------------- -------------------
512100001 Auchand a mule-printed frost blue envelope within the last day

>mail collect 512100001
You inquire with a mail clerk about picking up a parcel. They disappear for a little while before returning with a mule-printed frost blue envelope, which they hand to you.

>open enve
You tear open your frost blue envelope and pull a snow white parchment from within.

>read parch
A snow white parchment is blank.</pre>


==Locations==
==Locations==

{| class="wikitable text-center" style="font-size:small; margin-right:26em"
{| class="wikitable text-center" style="font-size:small; margin-right:26em"
|+Post Offices by Location
|+Post Offices by Location
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|-
|-
|}
|}

==MAIL==
<!-- ''Note: Once live, this will need to be created on its own page and can be transcluded in.'' -->

<pre{{log2}}>Usage:

MAIL CHECK - checks your received mail
MAIL COLLECT {stamp #} - collects an parcel mailed to you
MAIL DND {on|off} - toggles do not disturb on or off
MAIL RETRIEVE {stamp #} - retrieves a sent parcel that the recipient has not picked up
MAIL ESTIMATE {item} - estimates the cost of sending the designated item
MAIL REJECT {stamp #} - returns a mail item to its sender
MAIL SEND {name} - send the item in your hands (prioritizing right)
to the designated person's mailbox
MAIL SEND {name} COD {amount} - sends mail, requests payment on delivery
MAIL STATUS - checks the status of your sent mail</pre>

===MAIL CHECK===
;Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>mail check
You hail down a mail clerk and ask if you have any parcels available for pickup. After a brief search, they return to you and say, "Ah, yes. It appears that you've got mail."

Stamp # Sender Parcel Sent
--------- --------------- ----------------------------------------------- -------------------
512100001 Auchand a mule-printed frost blue envelope within the last day</pre>
===MAIL COLLECT===

This defaults to the top item when used alone.
;Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>mail collect 512100001
You inquire with a mail clerk about picking up a parcel. They disappear for a little while before returning with a mule-printed frost blue envelope, which they hand to you.</pre>

===MAIL DND===

<pre{{log2}}>>mail dnd on
You are now rejecting all mail sent to you.</pre>

===MAIL RETRIEVE===

You will lose all associated costs for stamp and shipping if you retrieve a parcel before the receiver picks it up.

===MAIL REJECT===

You cannot reject mail if the original sender's mailbox is full.

===MAIL SEND===
;Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>mail send paidreg
You inquire with a mail clerk about sending a mule-printed frost blue envelope to Paidreg. They say, "Sending the envelope to Paidreg will cost 5,000 silvers based on its weight and priority."

If you're certain you'd like to send a mule-printed frost blue envelope to Paidreg, enter MAIL SEND PAIDREG again within 30 seconds.

>mail send paidreg
The mail clerk takes a mule-printed frost blue envelope from you, along with 5,000 silvers. They say, "We'll make certain to get this safely to Paidreg. Don't you worry!" The clerk places the envelope atop a pile of other parcels.</pre>
===MAIL SEND {name} COD {amount}===

You cannot mail a package with a negative delivery amount.

<pre{{log2}}>>mail send arianiss cod -50000
You must specify a payment-on-delivery amount that is greater than zero.</pre>

* If someone does not accept the package, you can use {{boldmono|MAIL RETRIEVE}}.
* There is a 2% tax for COD deliveries. The sender pays this.
* The maximum amount for COD is 250 million silvers.

===MAIL STATUS===

<pre{{log2}}>>mail status
You hail down a mail clerk and ask for the status of parcels that you have sent. Capably perusing a small ledger, they say, "Ah, yes. Here you go." They place the ledger before you.

Stamp # Sender Parcel Status
--------- --------------- ----------------------------------------------- -----------------
512100001 Paidreg a mule-printed frost blue envelope ready for pickup</pre>

==Behind the Scenes==

The mail system, spearheaded by [[User:GS4-AUCHAND|GameMaster Auchand]], was activated on the [[Test server]] on September 27, 2021. It went live on October 2, 2021.


==Resources==
==Resources==

Revision as of 13:41, 3 October 2021

The mail system allows characters to send in-game messages and items to each other even while the other person is offline. Mail can also be sent with a payment-on-delivery designation. In order to mail something you need a stamp and either an envelope or a package. There is a cost for the stamp, for the envelope or package, and a per pound cost. When requesting payment-on-delivery, there is an additional tax that the sender must pay.

Whoever is being sent a piece of mail will get a message: 

A courier hurries over to you and says, "I heard the post office might have a package inbound for you.  You may want to check and see if it's been delivered yet."

Steps

Visit the post office located closest to you.

  1. Buy a stampbook. PULL a stamp from the stampbook.
  2. Buy a package or envelope.
  3. Put a stamp on the package or envelope.
  4. Put something in the package or envelope.
  5. Close the package or envelope.
  6. MAIL.

Costs

Using the mail system has at least three costs every time: stamp, envelope or package, and per pound fee. There is additional cost if purchasing wax to apply or if requesting payment on delivery.

Costs of Mail System
Stamp Designation Delivery Speed Stamp Cost Envelope Cost Package Cost Per Pound Cost
Standard 60 min 2,500 300 800 25
Express 20 min 5,000 600 1,600 50
First Class Immediate 10,000 2,400 4,800 200

Components

Stamps

Stampbooks must be purchased and used to control the subsequent cost of components when mailed as well as the speed of delivery. Each stampbook contains 20 stamps. See the table for costs. Having stamps separate allows for less unwieldy commands in the mail system and more flavor as stamps can be customized.
Messaging
>look stampbook
The stampbook is a stampbook holding 10 first class stamps.  First class mail arrives very swiftly, but is expensive.

You can PULL the stampbook to produce a small mint green stamp.
>put stamp on envelope
You pull an individual stamp out of the stampbook to place on the envelope.
You neatly place a small mint green stamp on the front of a mule-printed frost blue envelope.
Commands
  • PULL MY STAMPBOOK : retrieve one stamp
  • PUT STAMP ON [envelope/package]

Envelope

Sending an envelope will cost an additional amount in addition to the stamp cost. See the table for costs. Envelopes can be sealed with mail system wax and a signet ring.
Messaging
>put parchment in envelope
You put a snow white parchment in your frost blue envelope.

>close envelope
You close a mule-printed frost blue envelope.

>open enve
You tear open your frost blue envelope and pull a snow white parchment from within.

>read parch
A snow white parchment is blank.
Commands
  • PUT <item> IN ENVELOPE
  • CLOSE ENVELOPE
  • OPEN ENVELOPE

Package

Sending a package will cost an additional amount in addition to the stamp cost. See the table for costs.
Note: While at this time the mail system does not work with existing stationery boxes and related materials, you can use the stationery and then place it inside of a package to be sent.
Commands
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Signets and Wax

At this time, the mail system does not work with existing waxes. A work around, however, is to use all of your existing stationery pieces and place them into a package and send them that way.
When using the official mail system wax and wearing a signet ring, you will see the below messaging once you PUT WAX ON [PACKAGE/PARCEL/PARCHMENT].
Messaging
>put wax on package
After placing your black and gold wax on your burlap-covered package, you press your steel signet ring into the wax.  Heat blossoms momentarily over the surface of your ring and it presses into the softened wax, leaving behind a seal.
You have 9 pieces left of your wax.

>look package
A thick burlap-covered package is a parcel meant for sending items to other adventurers.

A blob of black and gold wax is affixed to the package.  It is imprinted with a seal depicting a whiny airship owner.
Commands
  • PUT WAX ON [PACKAGE/PARCHMENT]

Locations

Post Offices by Location
Town Room Name and Location NPC Description Realm ID Prime Lich Room # Plat Lich Room #
Caligos Isle [Room Name]

(post office at Caligos Isle, Southern Slope)

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Cysaegir [Room Name]

(ebonwood door in the second floor of Rhyaesdid Hall)

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Icemule Trace [Room Name]

(one west of Town Center)

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Kraken's Fall [Room Name]

(red-bricked building in Wandering Eye Market, South)

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River's Rest [River's Rest, Underbridge]

(a small wooden structure)

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Ta'Illistim [Room Name]

(lapis-tiled arch in the Airship Terminus on Aerie Wey)

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Ta'Vaalor [Room Name]

(broad archway in the Airship Terminus on Rubicaene Wey)

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MAIL

Usage:

    MAIL CHECK                    - checks your received mail
    MAIL COLLECT {stamp #}        - collects an parcel mailed to you
    MAIL DND {on|off}             - toggles do not disturb on or off
    MAIL RETRIEVE {stamp #}       - retrieves a sent parcel that the recipient has not picked up
    MAIL ESTIMATE {item}          - estimates the cost of sending the designated item
    MAIL REJECT {stamp #}         - returns a mail item to its sender
    MAIL SEND {name}              - send the item in your hands (prioritizing right)
                                    to the designated person's mailbox
    MAIL SEND {name} COD {amount} - sends mail, requests payment on delivery
    MAIL STATUS                   - checks the status of your sent mail

MAIL CHECK

Messaging
>mail check
You hail down a mail clerk and ask if you have any parcels available for pickup.  After a brief search, they return to you and say, "Ah, yes.  It appears that you've got mail."

Stamp #    Sender           Parcel                                           Sent

  ---------------  -----------------------------------------------  -------------------
512100001  Auchand          a mule-printed frost blue envelope               within the last day

MAIL COLLECT

This defaults to the top item when used alone.

Messaging
>mail collect 512100001
You inquire with a mail clerk about picking up a parcel.  They disappear for a little while before returning with a mule-printed frost blue envelope, which they hand to you.

MAIL DND

>mail dnd on
You are now rejecting all mail sent to you.

MAIL RETRIEVE

You will lose all associated costs for stamp and shipping if you retrieve a parcel before the receiver picks it up.

MAIL REJECT

You cannot reject mail if the original sender's mailbox is full.

MAIL SEND

Messaging
>mail send paidreg
You inquire with a mail clerk about sending a mule-printed frost blue envelope to Paidreg.  They say, "Sending the envelope to Paidreg will cost 5,000 silvers based on its weight and priority."

If you're certain you'd like to send a mule-printed frost blue envelope to Paidreg, enter MAIL SEND PAIDREG again within 30 seconds.

>mail send paidreg
The mail clerk takes a mule-printed frost blue envelope from you, along with 5,000 silvers.  They say, "We'll make certain to get this safely to Paidreg.  Don't you worry!"  The clerk places the envelope atop a pile of other parcels.

MAIL SEND {name} COD {amount}

You cannot mail a package with a negative delivery amount. 

>mail send arianiss cod -50000
You must specify a payment-on-delivery amount that is greater than zero.
  • If someone does not accept the package, you can use MAIL RETRIEVE.
  • There is a 2% tax for COD deliveries. The sender pays this.
  • The maximum amount for COD is 250 million silvers.

MAIL STATUS

>mail status
You hail down a mail clerk and ask for the status of parcels that you have sent.  Capably perusing a small ledger, they say, "Ah, yes.  Here you go."  They place the ledger before you.

Stamp #    Sender           Parcel                                           Status

  ---------------  -----------------------------------------------  -----------------
512100001  Paidreg          a mule-printed frost blue envelope               ready for pickup

Behind the Scenes

The mail system, spearheaded by GameMaster Auchand, was activated on the Test server on September 27, 2021. It went live on October 2, 2021.

Resources

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