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"Writing on the tree (or sand)" was [[Suggestions|suggested]] by [[User:Snarf|Snarf]] on January 27, 2006. As of February 27, 2006, it has been observed that this suggestion has been implemented.
 
"Writing on the tree (or sand)" was [[Suggestions|suggested]] by [[User:Snarf|Snarf]] on January 27, 2006. As of February 27, 2006, it has been observed that this suggestion has been implemented.
  
Similar to speech, Natives/Ousiders can't understand the other's messages, and vice versa. It appears as gibberish.
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Similar to speech, Natives and Ousiders can't understand the other's messages, and vice versa. It appears as gibberish unless they have [[Skills|language skills]].
  
=== Tree ===
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== Writing Locations ==
Requires a knife.
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=== Huts ===
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Requires a [[Items|knife]].
  
You can carve a message in Jungle terrain with density ranging from 5 to 9.
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You can carve a message onto the sides of huts.
* ''You carve '''XX''' onto a tree.''
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*"You carve '''(message)''' onto the side of a hut."
  
Any character that visits that area will see the terrain description and your message.
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Any character that visits that area will see th terrain description and your message.
* ''Carved on a nearby tree is '''XX''' ''
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*"Carved on the side of a hut is '''(message)'''"
  
If a carved message already exists in the area, you will not be able to carve anything.
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If a carved message already exists on the hut, you will be able to carve another message.
* ''You can't find any room to carve anything.''
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*"You scratch out what was carved there before."
  
By chopping jungle to density lower than 5, you will destroy the carving.
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=== Tree ===
*''The tree with the carvings is chopped down, blade marks obscuring all trace of what was there.''
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Requires a [[Items|knife]].
  
=== Sand ===
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You can carve a message onto a tree in Jungle terrain with density ranging from 5 to 9.
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*"You carve '''(message)''' onto a tree."
  
You can draw a message in Beach terrain.
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Any character that visits that area will see the terrain description and your message.
*''You draw '''XX''' in the sand.''
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*"Carved on a nearby tree is '''(message)'''"
  
If a drawn message already exists in the area, you will be able to draw over it.
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If a carved message already exists in the area, you will not be able to carve another message.
*''You draw '''XX''' in the sand obliterating what was there before.''
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*"You can't find any room to carve anything."
  
=== Huts ===
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By chopping Jungle to density lower than 5, you will destroy the carving.
Requires a knife.
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*"The tree with the carvings is chopped down, blade marks obscuring all trace of what was there."
  
You can carve a message into squares that contain huts.
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=== Sand ===
*''You carve '''XX''' onto the side of a hut.''
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You can draw a message on the sand in Beach terrain.
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*"You draw '''(message)''' in the sand."
  
Any players in the square will see what you have carved in the hut.
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Any character that visits the area will see the terrain description and your message.
*''Carved on the side of a hut is '''XX''' ''
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*" "
  
You can scratch out something that has already been carved to write your own message.
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If a drawn message already exists in the area, you will be able to draw another message.
*''You scratch out what was carved there before.''
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*"You draw '''(message)''' in the sand obliterating what was there before."

Revision as of 02:13, 26 March 2006

"Writing on the tree (or sand)" was suggested by Snarf on January 27, 2006. As of February 27, 2006, it has been observed that this suggestion has been implemented.

Similar to speech, Natives and Ousiders can't understand the other's messages, and vice versa. It appears as gibberish unless they have language skills.

Writing Locations

Huts

Requires a knife.

You can carve a message onto the sides of huts.

  • "You carve (message) onto the side of a hut."

Any character that visits that area will see th terrain description and your message.

  • "Carved on the side of a hut is (message)"

If a carved message already exists on the hut, you will be able to carve another message.

  • "You scratch out what was carved there before."

Tree

Requires a knife.

You can carve a message onto a tree in Jungle terrain with density ranging from 5 to 9.

  • "You carve (message) onto a tree."

Any character that visits that area will see the terrain description and your message.

  • "Carved on a nearby tree is (message)"

If a carved message already exists in the area, you will not be able to carve another message.

  • "You can't find any room to carve anything."

By chopping Jungle to density lower than 5, you will destroy the carving.

  • "The tree with the carvings is chopped down, blade marks obscuring all trace of what was there."

Sand

You can draw a message on the sand in Beach terrain.

  • "You draw (message) in the sand."

Any character that visits the area will see the terrain description and your message.

  • " "

If a drawn message already exists in the area, you will be able to draw another message.

  • "You draw (message) in the sand obliterating what was there before."