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A '''Cat's Cradle string''' is a scripted toy that comes in the form of a loop of string. It can be manipulated with the hands to form a Cat's Cradle. It was first sold at [[Ebon Gate]] in 2006. It can be unlocked via the [[Premium Unlocker]].
A '''Cat's Cradle string''' is a scripted toy that comes in the form of a loop of string. It can be manipulated with the hands to form a Cat's Cradle. It was first sold at [[Ebon Gate]] in 2006. It can be unlocked via the [[Premium Unlocker]].
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|tier=Tier 1 <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
|tier=Tier 1 <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
|itemsummary= <!-- Brief explanation of what this tier does, if any. -->
|itemsummary=Off-the-shelf Cat's Cradle strings allow the wearer to shape the string into a cradle, diamonds, candles, and a soldier's bed. <!-- Brief explanation of what this tier does, if any. -->
|analyze= <!-- Tier 1/OTS required to be listed here. Other tiers only to list changes between analyzes (so as to not populate duplicate information), and final unlock to be listed in full. -->
|analyze= <!-- Tier 1/OTS required to be listed here. Other tiers only to list changes between analyzes (so as to not populate duplicate information), and final unlock to be listed in full. -->
You analyze the twisted blue string and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
You analyze the twisted blue string and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PULL
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PULL
|You twist the <string> around your fingers, looping it over itself until you have created the shape of the candles.
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<Person> twists <his/her> <string> around <his/her> fingers, looping it over itself until <he/she> has created the shape of the candles.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PUSH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PUSH
|You twist the <string> around your fingers, looping it over itself until you have created the shape of a soldier's bed.
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, creating the shape of a soldier's bed.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RAISE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RAISE
|You pull at the <string> and twist your fingers quickly, creating the shape of a cradle.
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, creating the shape of a cradle.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
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|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|REMOVE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|REMOVE
|You remove the <string> from your fingers, and it falls into its original simple loop.
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<Person> removes some <string> from <his/her> fingers and it falls into its original simple loop.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
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|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TURN
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TURN
|Pulling your <string> across your fingers from one side to the other, you turn your hands with such dexterity that you manage to create the shape of some diamonds.
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|Pulling <his/her> <string> across <his/her> fingers from one side to the other, <person> turns <his/her> hands with such dexterity that <he/she> manages to create the shape of some diamonds.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
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|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|WEAR
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|WEAR
|You wind <a string> around your fingers, preparing for some tricks!
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<Person> winds <a string> around <his/her> fingers.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|}
|}
{{itemtier <!-- Copy/Paste x #Tier for item as needed. -->
{{itemtier <!-- Copy/Paste x #Tier for item as needed. -->
|tier=Tier 2 <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
|tier=Tier 2 <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
|itemsummary= <!-- Brief explanation of what this tier does, if any. -->
|itemsummary=Unlocks FLIP, PINCH, ROLL, and SPIN, adding four more string shapes. <!-- Brief explanation of what this tier does, if any. -->
|analyze= <!-- Tier 1/OTS required to be listed here. Other tiers only to list changes between analyzes (so as to not populate duplicate information), and final unlock to be listed in full. -->
|analyze= <!-- Tier 1/OTS required to be listed here. Other tiers only to list changes between analyzes (so as to not populate duplicate information), and final unlock to be listed in full. -->
his <string> is a Cat's Cradle first sold at Ebon Gate 2006. It is currently:
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Tier: 2 of 2.

VERBS: WEAR, REMOVE, RAISE, TURN, PULL, PUSH, FLIP, PINCH, ROLL, SPIN.
|affinity= <!-- Brief explanation of affinity for that specific tier, if any. -->
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|VERB
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|FLIP
|Tucking your fingers into the <string>, you flip your wrists over and end up with a tiny manger!
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|Tucking <his/her> fingers into <his/her> <string>, <person> flips <his/her> wrists over and ends up with a tiny manger!
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PINCH
|You pull at the <string> and twist your fingers quickly, moving loops from finger to finger until amazingly the shape of a clock emerges!
|<Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, moving loops from finger to finger until amazingly the shape of a clock emerges!
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|ROLL
|You pull at the <string> and twist your fingers quickly, winding the <string> in a complex pattern until it looks amazingly similar to a cat's eye.
|<Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, winding the <string> into a complex pattern until it looks amazingly similar to a cat's eye.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|SPIN
|Turning some <string> with nimble fingers, you spin the <string> around itself, tucking and looping it until it looks just like a fish in a dish!
|Turning some <string> with nimble fingers, <person> spins the <string> around itself, tucking and looping it until it looks just like a fish in a dish!
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|tiered=Yes <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is tiered. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiered=Yes <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is tiered. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiersnumber=2 <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if an item has tiers. It is to note how many tiers there are (This includes off the shelf). -->
|tiersnumber=2 <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if an item has tiers. It is to note how many tiers there are (This includes off the shelf). -->
|unlock= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only required if an item has tiers. It is to note how tiers can be unlocked. Valid options are "Merchant", "Certificate", or "Quest" ONLY. If more than one, enter at unlock2.-->
|unlock=Premium Unlocker <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only required if an item has tiers. It is to note how tiers can be unlocked. Valid options are "Merchant", "Certificate", or "Quest" ONLY. If more than one, enter at unlock2.-->
|legendary= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item/script was released/distributed at an auction or was a jackpot prize. Extremely limited release only (3 or less in existence). -->
|legendary= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item/script was released/distributed at an auction or was a jackpot prize. Extremely limited release only (3 or less in existence). -->
|demeanor= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's messaging is affected by DEMEANOR. If no, leave blank. -->
|demeanor= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's messaging is affected by DEMEANOR. If no, leave blank. -->
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{{itemverb
{{itemverb
|verb=PULL <!-- Verbs MUST be capitalized when entered. Up to 28 verbs can be added with "verb2=" - "verb28=". Verbs should be listed in alphabetical order, not by tier.-->
|verb=FLIP <!-- Verbs MUST be capitalized when entered. Up to 28 verbs can be added with "verb2=" - "verb28=". Verbs should be listed in alphabetical order, not by tier.-->
|verb2=PUSH
|verb2=PINCH
|verb3=RAISE
|verb3=PULL
|verb4=REMOVE
|verb4=PUSH
|verb5=TURN
|verb5=RAISE
|verb6=WEAR
|verb6=REMOVE
|verb7=ROLL
|verb8=SPIN
|verb9=TURN
|verb10=WEAR
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 8 July 2026

A Cat's Cradle string is a scripted toy that comes in the form of a loop of string. It can be manipulated with the hands to form a Cat's Cradle. It was first sold at Ebon Gate in 2006. It can be unlocked via the Premium Unlocker.

Tier 1

Off-the-shelf Cat's Cradle strings allow the wearer to shape the string into a cradle, diamonds, candles, and a soldier's bed.

Analyze

You analyze the twisted blue string and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
This twisted blue string is a Cat's Cradle first sold at Ebon Gate 2006.  It is currently:
Tier:  1 of 2.

VERBS: WEAR, REMOVE, RAISE, TURN, PULL, PUSH

You get no sense of whether or not the string may be further lightened.

Usage

Verb First Third
PULL You twist the <string> around your fingers, looping it over itself until you have created the shape of the candles. <Person> twists <his/her> <string> around <his/her> fingers, looping it over itself until <he/she> has created the shape of the candles.
PUSH You twist the <string> around your fingers, looping it over itself until you have created the shape of a soldier's bed. <Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, creating the shape of a soldier's bed.
RAISE You pull at the <string> and twist your fingers quickly, creating the shape of a cradle. <Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, creating the shape of a cradle.
REMOVE You remove the <string> from your fingers, and it falls into its original simple loop. <Person> removes some <string> from <his/her> fingers and it falls into its original simple loop.
TURN Pulling your <string> across your fingers from one side to the other, you turn your hands with such dexterity that you manage to create the shape of some diamonds. Pulling <his/her> <string> across <his/her> fingers from one side to the other, <person> turns <his/her> hands with such dexterity that <he/she> manages to create the shape of some diamonds.
WEAR You wind <a string> around your fingers, preparing for some tricks! <Person> winds <a string> around <his/her> fingers.

Tier 2

Unlocks FLIP, PINCH, ROLL, and SPIN, adding four more string shapes.

Analyze

his <string> is a Cat's Cradle first sold at Ebon Gate 2006.  It is currently:
Tier: 2 of 2.

VERBS: WEAR, REMOVE, RAISE, TURN, PULL, PUSH, FLIP, PINCH, ROLL, SPIN.

Usage

Verb First Third
FLIP Tucking your fingers into the <string>, you flip your wrists over and end up with a tiny manger! Tucking <his/her> fingers into <his/her> <string>, <person> flips <his/her> wrists over and ends up with a tiny manger!
PINCH You pull at the <string> and twist your fingers quickly, moving loops from finger to finger until amazingly the shape of a clock emerges! <Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, moving loops from finger to finger until amazingly the shape of a clock emerges!
ROLL You pull at the <string> and twist your fingers quickly, winding the <string> in a complex pattern until it looks amazingly similar to a cat's eye. <Person> pulls at <his/her> <string> and twists <his/her> fingers quickly, winding the <string> into a complex pattern until it looks amazingly similar to a cat's eye.
SPIN Turning some <string> with nimble fingers, you spin the <string> around itself, tucking and looping it until it looks just like a fish in a dish! Turning some <string> with nimble fingers, <person> spins the <string> around itself, tucking and looping it until it looks just like a fish in a dish!
Cat's Cradle string Information
Type Fluff
Item Classification Accessory
Item(s) Applied to String
Alterable
Light/Deep
Original Release Venue Ebon Gate
Original Release Year 2006
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 2
How to Unlock Premium Unlocker
Item Verbs
FLIP PINCH PULL PUSH
RAISE REMOVE ROLL SPIN
TURN WEAR