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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, and parchment/paper from [[Wax Eloquent‎]] in [[Ta'Illistim]]. Writing on these items requires a quill. Writing on a chalkboard requires chalk.


<div {{log}}>
<pre{{log2}}>
Usage:
Usage:
:WRITE {target} - Make a writing motion at someone or something
WRITE {target} - Make a writing motion at someone or something


In certain locations or with certain targets, one of the following may also apply:
In certain locations or with certain targets, one of the following may also apply:
: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
WRITE {target}; {message} - Write a message on something
</div>
</pre>


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.
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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.
*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]].
*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.


==[[Label]]==
==[[Label]]==
*Using a the writing implement, <tt>WRITE {message}</tt>.
*Using a the writing implement, <tt>WRITE {message}</tt>.
*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., "WRITE ;+5 to aura bonus, +5 wisdom bonus, persists").
*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>).
*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.
*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.
*PULL label to remove backing.
*PULL label to remove backing.
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==Chalkboard==
==Chalkboard==
*Use <tt>WRITE {target}; {message}</TT>
*Use <tt>WRITE {target};{message}</TT>
*[[RUB]] to clean.
*[[RUB]] to clean.
*Single line only.
*Single line only.
<div {{log}}>
<pre{{log2}}>
>write chalk;This is my chalkboard<br>
>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 Common tongue: "This is my chalkboard."<br>
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 Common tongue: "This is my chalkboard."
>speak elv<br>
>speak elv
You are now speaking Elven.<br>
You are now speaking Elven.
>rub chalk<br>
>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.<br>
>write chalk;This is my chalkboard<br>
>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."<br>
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."
>read my chal<br>
>read my chal
In the Elven language, it reads:<br>
In the Elven language, it reads:
This is my chalkboard.
This is my chalkboard.
</div>
</pre>


==[[Writable book]]==
==[[Writable book]]==
Writable books are actually two items: the book and the pages within. Sometimes one manipulates the BOOK, and other times the PAGE.
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 -- <tt>WRITE book;{message}</tt>
**To insert a line break in your writing, use the | symbol.
**To insert a line break in your writing, use the | symbol.
*TURN PAGE: Used with the PAGEs in the book as the target to turn the page forward
*FLIP PAGE: Used with the PAGEs in the book as the target to flip the page back
*PUSH PAGE: Used with the PAGEs in the book as the target to provide the current page number
*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
*CLEAN PAGE: Used with the PAGEs in the book as the target in order to erase the contents of a page
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==Other items==
==Other items==
These items also use WRITE in some fashion, but not as liberally as the items above.
These items also use WRITE in some fashion, but not as adeptly as the items above.
*[[A diamond-tipped armor and weapon scriber (saved post)|Forging scriber]]
*[[A diamond-tipped armor and weapon scriber (saved post)|Forging scriber]]
*[[Recipe book]]
*[[Recipe book]]

Revision as of 13:34, 12 June 2018

WRITING can be done on a variety of media such as labels, writable books, and parchment/paper from Wax Eloquent‎ in Ta'Illistim. Writing on these items requires a quill. Writing on a chalkboard requires chalk.

Usage:
    WRITE {target}            - Make a writing motion at someone or something

In certain locations or with certain targets, one of the following may also apply:
    WRITE {target}            - Write on someone or something
    WRITE {message}           - Write a message
    WRITE {target}; {message} - Write a message on something

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.

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

Parchment/Paper

  • Use WRITE {target}; {message}.
    • Use | to insert a line break.
  • Use CLEAN to erase (only person who wrote may clean).
  • Can be dyed with any dyer's tent or alchemy dye.
  • 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.

Label

  • Using a the writing implement, 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., WRITE ;+5 to aura bonus, +5 wisdom bonus, persists).
  • 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.
  • PULL label to remove backing.
  • 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.

Chalkboard

  • Use WRITE {target};{message}
  • RUB to clean.
  • Single line only.
>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 Common tongue: "This is my chalkboard."
>speak elv
You are now speaking Elven.
>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.
>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." >read my chal In the Elven language, it reads: This is my chalkboard.

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.

  • With the book open and either a stylus or quill in hand -- WRITE book;{message}
    • 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
  • 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

Other items

These items also use WRITE in some fashion, but not as adeptly as the items above.

See also