Dioptra

(NOTE: This item is not currently in game and description/function/use may change before implementation)

Description

An astronomical and surveying instrument, mounted on a tripod.

Usage

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.

See also

• Range Pole