Dioptra
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(NOTE: This item is not currently in game and description/function/use may change before implementation)
An astronomical and surveying instrument, mounted on a tripod.
A Dioptra is utilized by activating it and right clicking another player. There will be a 'Plan Bridge' option which will proceed to plan the bridge as follows:
- You carefully place the dioptra on its tripod in front of you.
- You make sure the dioptra is level.
- You point the dioptra at <Player>.
- You wave at <Player>.
- You line up the dioptra with <Player>.
- You look through the dioptra.
- You focus on the range pole.
- You read the graduations on the range pole and work out the height difference.
- You check the heights of the plan ends.
- You appear to be <xx> dirt <Higher/lower> than <Player>.
- You work out the orientation and width for the bridge.
- You check for clearance between the bridge ends.
- You check for protruding foliage.
- You check for nearby cave entrances.
- You check for any items in the way.
- You check that you have permissions to build the bridge.
- You check for any bridges that may interfere with this bridge.
- You check there would be no buildings under this bridge.
- You work out the styles of bridges that would fit.
- You start working out the bridge components required.
- Planned bridge area is <x> tile(s) long and <x> tile(s) wide.
- You stop surveying.
- You pack up the dioptra.