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== Notes ==*A Dioptra The [[dioptra]] is a somewhat difficult item to make. Assuming you use tool that, along with a [[protractorrange pole]], is used primarily in [[Cartography]] and [[bridge]] planning. It may also be used to get a general idea of about equal quality to your blacksmithing skill location by targeting celestial objects like [[Haven_(moon)|Haven]]. == Usage ====== Surveying ====:A dioptra is utilized by activating it can and right-clicking another player holding a range pole. There will be created a '''Survey''' option with automatic event log messages as low as 30 blacksmithing skillfollows: :{{event|inline|You carefully place the dioptra on its tripod in front of you. It <br />You make sure the dioptra is recommended to improve level.<br />You point the dioptra at <Player>.<br />You wave at <Player>.<br />You line up the dioptra with <Player>.<br />You look through the dioptra.<br />You focus on the protractor first before you try to create itrange pole.*The protractor affects <br />You read the graduations on the unfinished Dioptra quality range pole and ultimately work out the finished qualityheight difference.*Quality <br /><Player> is <xx> tiles <North/South> and <xx> tiles <East/West> of Dioptra affects how long you can plan a bridge.*The maximum number of tiles is "quality x 0Also you appear to be <xx> dirt <higher/lower> than <Player>.<br />You stop surveying.4" rounded <br />You pack upthe dioptra. In other words}} :If your helper is standing in water, you also get the minimum QL needed per tile is "tile height you are above water.:* 2.5". This calculation '''Note:''' Your helper's stamina is both for survey and planningdrained while they are holding the range pole, which may result in drowning when holding the pole in water. *Starter compass can be used.*The Dioptra has a relatively :{{event|inline|As your helper is stood in water, you work out how high value and is worth you are above the same aswater, for example, mooring ropes and door locks of equal quality. [[Get price]] = QL^2 * 0.50it is <xx>.}}

=== Known Creation Chances ===Quality of protractor affects creation chance:Can also be used in a cave to determine the slope to the helper holding the range pole.

*90 blacksmithing skill, 14ql protractor gives 29% chance*66 blacksmithing skill, 14ql protractor gives 16% chance*42 blacksmithing skill, 42ql protractor gives 25% chance*31:{{event|inline|The range pole is <xx> tiles straight West of you.9 blacksmithing skill, 18ql protractor gives 6% chanceAlso you appear to be <xx> dirt lower than the range pole.}}

== Usage == Navigation ====A :Activate the dioptra and right-click any of Wurm's [[moons]] or [[dioptraSol]] and select '''Use'''. Your general geographical location will be displayed in the event window. :{{event|inline|You carefully place the dioptra on its tripod in front of you.<br>You make sure the dioptra is level.<br>You line up the dioptra with <moon>.<br>You work out you are in the <location> regions.<br>You pack up the dioptra.}} ==== Bridge planning ====:A dioptra is utilized by activating it and right-clicking another player holding a [[range pole]]. There will be a '''Plan Bridge''' option which will proceed to plan the bridge with automatic event log messages as follows: :{{event|inline|You carefully place the dioptra on its tripod in front of you. <br>You make sure the dioptra is level. <br>You point the dioptra at <Player>. <br>You wave at <Player>. <br>You line up the dioptra with <Player>. <br>You look through the dioptra. <br>You focus on the range pole. <br>You read the graduations on the range pole and work out the height difference. <br>You check the heights of the plan ends. <br>You appear to be <xx> dirt <Higher/lower> than <Player>. <br>You work out the orientation and width for the bridge. <br>You check for clearance between the bridge ends. <br>You check for protruding foliage. <br>You check for nearby cave entrances. <br>You check for any items in the way. <br>You check that you have permissions to build the bridge. <br>You check for any bridges that may interfere with this bridge. <br>You check there would be no buildings under this bridge. <br>You work out the styles of bridges that would fit. <br>You start working out the bridge components required. <br>Planned bridge area is <x> tile(s) long and <x> tile(s) wide. <br>You stop surveying. <br>You pack up the dioptra.}} :Should there be any reason why the bridge can not be planned, it will interrupt the sequence with the appropriate message. == Creation ==A dioptra is a somewhat difficult item to make. Assuming you use a [[sight]] of about equal quality to your blacksmithing skill it can be created with as low as 30 skill in blacksmithing. It is recommended to improve the sight first before you try to create it in order to increase the success rate. The quality of sight affects creation chance. * The dioptra uses 0.025 kgs of [[bronze lump]] to improve.* A starter [[compass]] may be be used in the creation.*90 blacksmithing skill, 14ql sight gives 29% chance*66 blacksmithing skill, 14ql sight gives 16% chance; 43ql sight 50% chance*55 blacksmithing skill, 28ql sight gives 28% chance*42 blacksmithing skill, 42ql sight gives 25% chance*31.9 blacksmithing skill, 18ql sight gives 6% chance == Additional Notes ==*Although brass is used to create the [[protractor]], and bronze is used to create the [[sight]], the finished dioptra tool is bronze and is therefore improved with [[bronze lump]].*Quality of dioptra affects how long the planned bridge may be.*The maximum distance in metres between planner and helper is quality x 1.6, as an approximation for the number of tiles it is quality x 0.4, but as its almost impossible to stand on the tile borders its best to add 1-2 quality*The dioptra has a relatively high value and is worth the same as, for example, mooring ropes and door locks of equal quality. [[Get price]] = QL^2 * 0.50.