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{{Skill infobox
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|title            = Vocabulary
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|image            = [[File:Empty_Placeholder.png]]
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|caption          = The art of speaking good
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|skilltype        = Other Skill
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|maxlevel        = 100 <!-- List without bonus levels -->
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|req              =  <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->
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|skilltrainers    = [[Nelson Ballard]], [[Janet Lews]], [[Malvol]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->
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{{Quote|
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Just like the ancient settlers of Alharth had to hunt Grimalkan, the prodigies of today must hunt words.
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quote: Knowledge of many words in the common language
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview==
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'''Vocabulary''' is used by [[Bard]] so that it can train in [[Blast of Defiance]].
  
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One way to level up this skill is to play the 'Word Hunt' mini-game.
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=== In-Game Description ===
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The 'Word Hunt' minigame can be started by pressing the lowest button of the button bar on the right. It had no clear picture, just a nondescriptive grey colour.
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Knowledge of many words in the common language.
  
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Within the Word Hunt mini game you are presented with a starter word. From the characters of that starter word you have to create new words.
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=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
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For example: from the word Steward, one could come up with the words 'war', 'dare', 'stare', and 'stared'.
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<!-- A list of methods to learn and level the skill -->
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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.
  
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The score one receive per game, are the total of the scores received per word.  
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== Connected Skills ==
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For 3 characters words one receives 1 point
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'''Sub-Skills:'''
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For 4 characters words one receives 5 point
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* None
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For 5 characters words one receives 25 point
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'''Secondary Skills:'''
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For 6 characters words one receives 100 point
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* [[Bard]] - requires up to level 25 of Vocabulary.
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For 8 characters words one receives 1000 point
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'''Related Skills:'''
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* None
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ==
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===Multiplayer===
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Players can compete against each other in realtime. NPCs will also join in on the game!
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===Point Value===
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Each word you find gives you Vocabulary XP based on its length.
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{| {{STDT}}
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! Length
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! Points
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| 3 letters || style="text-align: right" | 25
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| 4 letters || style="text-align: right" | 50
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|-
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| 5 letters || style="text-align: right" | 100
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|-
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| 6 letters || style="text-align: right" | 300
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|-
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| 7 letters || style="text-align: right" | 500
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|-
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| 8 letters || style="text-align: right" | 800
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|-
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| 9 letters || style="text-align: right" | 1000
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|}
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== Vocabulary Experience Table ==
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{{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Vocabulary|
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{{:Xptables/Vocabulary}}
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}}
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== Trivia ==
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"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]]
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"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."
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"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."
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[[Category:Skills]]

Latest revision as of 12:29, 15 December 2023

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Vocabulary
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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
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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

Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Vocabulary

Level Experience Total Experience
1 1000 1000
2 1000 2000
3 1000 3000
4 1000 4000
5 1000 5000
6 1000 6000
7 1000 7000
8 1000 8000
9 1000 9000
10 1000 10000
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12 2000 14000
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26 3000 48000
27 3000 51000
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29 3000 57000
30 3000 60000
31 4000 64000
32 4000 68000
33 4000 72000
34 4000 76000
35 4000 80000
36 4000 84000
37 4000 88000
38 4000 92000
39 4000 96000
40 4000 100000
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42 5000 110000
43 5000 115000
44 5000 120000
45 5000 125000
46 5000 130000
47 5000 135000
48 5000 140000
49 5000 145000
50 5000 150000
51 6000 156000
52 6000 162000
53 6000 168000
54 6000 174000
55 6000 180000
56 6000 186000
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58 6000 198000
59 6000 204000
60 6000 210000
61 7000 217000
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64 7000 238000
65 7000 245000
66 7000 252000
67 7000 259000
68 7000 266000
69 7000 273000
70 7000 280000
71 8000 288000
72 8000 296000
73 8000 304000
74 8000 312000
75 8000 320000
76 8000 328000
77 8000 336000
78 8000 344000
79 8000 352000
80 8000 360000
81 9000 369000
82 9000 378000
83 9000 387000
84 9000 396000
85 9000 405000
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88 9000 432000
89 9000 441000
90 9000 450000
91 10000 460000
92 10000 470000
93 10000 480000
94 10000 490000
95 10000 500000
96 10000 510000
97 10000 520000
98 10000 530000
99 10000 540000
100 10000 550000


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."

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