Dioptra
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Description
An astronomical and surveying instrument, mounted on a tripod. Template:TestNew
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.
