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−	==Vocabulary==	+	__NOTOC__
−	Knowledge of many words in the common language	+	{{Skill infobox
		+	|title            = Vocabulary
		+	|image            = [[File:Empty_Placeholder.png]]
		+	|caption          = The art of speaking good
		+	|skilltype        = Other Skill
		+	|maxlevel        = 100 <!-- List without bonus levels -->
		+	|req              = <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->
		+	|skilltrainers    = [[Nelson Ballard]], [[Janet Lews]], [[Malvol]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->
		+	}}
		+	{{Quote|
		+	Just like the ancient settlers of Alharth had to hunt Grimalkan, the prodigies of today must hunt words.
		+	}}
−	==Location==	+	== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview==
−	Currently, the only way to level up this skill is to play the '''Word Hunt''' mini-game. You can do so by clicking on the Word Hunt icon on the button bar on the right-hand side of the screen. Note that it currently has no associated icon. The item that enables the minigame can occasionally drop inside the [[Tutorial Cave]], or can be bought from [[Marna]] in [[Serbule Keep]]. Vocabulary does not currently have a use in-game, but it makes for a fun distraction while waiting for other things to happen, and is said to be used with Bardic skills later, when they are added.	+	'''Vocabulary''' is used by [[Bard]] so that it can train in [[Blast of Defiance]].
−	*'''Bug:''' The UI icon for the word hunt game has no icon, only a nondescript gray icon.
−	*'''Bug:''' You do not seem to currently require the Word Game item in your inventory, allowing you to play the minigame at any time.
−	==Scoring==	+	=== In-Game Description ===
−	The goal of the game is to find as many words as you can within a larger word. Words appear to be between 7 to 10 letters in length. Each word that you find awards a number of points based on its length. Your final score is the total point value of all words. You receive XP equal to your final score.	+	Knowledge of many words in the common language.
−	* Words that are 3 letters long are worth 1 point	+	=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
−	* Words that are 4 letters long are worth 5 points	+	<!-- A list of methods to learn and level the skill -->
−	* Words that are 5 letters long are worth 25 points	+	This skill is automatically learned when playing '''Word Hunt'''. To access the game for the first time, a {{Item|Word Game}} must be purchased from [[Marna]] for 75 councils. After playing the game once, the scroll can be discarded and the game can be accessed with the commands <kbd> /wordhunt</kbd> and <kbd> /wordgame</kbd>. If no other events are active, pressing the Crown-shaped icon on the right side of the screen also launches a window with the Word Hunt game.
−	* Words that are 6 letters long are worth 100 points
−	* Words that are 7 letters long are worth 500 points
−	* Words that are 8 letters long are worth 1000 points
−	For example, given the word '''CENTRIFUGE''', the game lists 183 possible words (which is a lot, as most words only have around 100 or so.) You could find the words "erecting" (1000 points) + "generic" (500 points) + "center" (100 points) + "entice" (100 points) and "fig" (1 point) for a total of 1,701 points and experience!	+	== Connected Skills ==
		+	'''Sub-Skills:'''
		+	* None
		+	'''Secondary Skills:'''
		+	* [[Bard]] - requires up to level 25 of Vocabulary.
		+	'''Related Skills:'''
		+	* None
−	Amusingly, some NPCs will show up in the list of top scorers if there are not enough human participants.	+	== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ==
		+	===Multiplayer===
		+	Players can compete against each other in realtime. NPCs will also join in on the game!
		+
		+	===Point Value===
		+	Each word you find gives you Vocabulary XP based on its length.
		+	{| {{STDT}}
		+	! Length
		+	! Points
		+	|-
		+	| 3 letters || style="text-align: right" | 25
		+	|-
		+	| 4 letters || style="text-align: right" | 50
		+	|-
		+	| 5 letters || style="text-align: right" | 100
		+	|-
		+	| 6 letters || style="text-align: right" | 300
		+	|-
		+	| 7 letters || style="text-align: right" | 500
		+	|-
		+	| 8 letters || style="text-align: right" | 800
		+	|-
		+	| 9 letters || style="text-align: right" | 1000
		+	|}
		+
		+	== Vocabulary Experience Table ==
		+	{{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Vocabulary|
		+	{{:Xptables/Vocabulary}}
		+	}}
		+
		+	== Trivia ==
		+	"The Bard will get a benefit from Vocabulary 25. Nothing will ever need a Vocabulary level higher than that -- levels beyond 25 are just for fun." - [[Game_updates/2016-11-18|Patch Notes 2016-11-18]]
		+
		+	"The NPCs' scores are simulated based on their [imaginary] skill in three categories: word-entry speed, word-hunting speed, and vocabulary. As an example, Sir Coth is a master of entering words quickly, but his vocabulary is very poor and he usually only finds short words. Zeratak the mantis, on the other hand, is very slow at entering words, but has an incredible vocabulary. She usually only manages to enter one or two words, but they're very long."
		+
		+	"A little-known trick: interacting with NPCs that play the game causes them to drop out of the next game (so they can talk to you). This trick can be used to kick NPCs out of the scoring for a round, if you really need to feel superior to a bot."
		+
		+	[[Category:Skills]]

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Latest revision as of 12:29, 15 December 2023

Vocabulary
The art of speaking good
Skill Type:	Other Skill
Max Level:	100
Skill Trainers:	Nelson Ballard, Janet Lews, Malvol

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Just like the ancient settlers of Alharth had to hunt Grimalkan, the prodigies of today must hunt words.

Vocabulary Overview

Vocabulary is used by Bard so that it can train in Blast of Defiance.

In-Game Description

Knowledge of many words in the common language.

Training Vocabulary

This skill is automatically learned when playing Word Hunt. To access the game for the first time, a must be purchased from Marna for 75 councils. After playing the game once, the scroll can be discarded and the game can be accessed with the commands /wordhunt and /wordgame. If no other events are active, pressing the Crown-shaped icon on the right side of the screen also launches a window with the Word Hunt game.

Connected Skills

Sub-Skills:

• None

Secondary Skills:

• Bard - requires up to level 25 of Vocabulary.

Related Skills:

• None

Vocabulary Mechanics

Multiplayer

Players can compete against each other in realtime. NPCs will also join in on the game!

Point Value

Each word you find gives you Vocabulary XP based on its length.

Length	Points
3 letters	25
4 letters	50
5 letters	100
6 letters	300
7 letters	500
8 letters	800
9 letters	1000

Vocabulary Experience Table

Trivia

"The Bard will get a benefit from Vocabulary 25. Nothing will ever need a Vocabulary level higher than that -- levels beyond 25 are just for fun." - Patch Notes 2016-11-18

"The NPCs' scores are simulated based on their [imaginary] skill in three categories: word-entry speed, word-hunting speed, and vocabulary. As an example, Sir Coth is a master of entering words quickly, but his vocabulary is very poor and he usually only finds short words. Zeratak the mantis, on the other hand, is very slow at entering words, but has an incredible vocabulary. She usually only manages to enter one or two words, but they're very long."

"A little-known trick: interacting with NPCs that play the game causes them to drop out of the next game (so they can talk to you). This trick can be used to kick NPCs out of the scoring for a round, if you really need to feel superior to a bot."