(guide) Woodchopping for dummies
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:09 pm
Being a long time resident of Cork, I've often seen people go happily off into the forest to collect wood. Rarely does anyone ask for guidance, but being an officious sort and having been commissioned by the Viceroy to conduct a study, I offer these guidelines:
1. You must be in a wood town to chop wood. Cork and Staunchville are the local haunts, widu is just over the border in fenia.
2. If you have intelligence below 25, an axe is optional.
3. If you have intelligence 25 or above you can get significantly better results with an axe.
4. grasp the handle of your axe and use the shiny side to cut trees.
How to: If you're using an axe make sure it appears in your equipment. If not, select 'wear' next to your plain axe. Now go to 'town' on the top tab, then 'forest' from the sub-menu then select 'chop' from the new screen. If it didn't work then you're either not in a wood town or you've already acted for the day (includes recovering from death). Chopping wood is a job action you can only take one during that day.
How much wood will i get? Without an axe i've not seen a result above 5 bushels. You will average 3.5 bushels. Without an intel of 25 I've seen only one result of 6 amongst many many results. If your intel is below 25 expect an average of 3.5 bushels also. If you have both an axe and intel of 25 or more expect an additional .5 bushels on average for each 25 IP with a maximum of 100 IP. So for those well equipped geniuses out there you can average 5.5 bushels. Results are always in full bushels and luck does play a part.
My axe brokeded or i don't got a axe : Get one at the market and don't pay more than 60. The viceroyalty or your mayor may be willing to grant you an axe if you will provide them with wood at a set price. Contact them for details. Also, quit crying you big baby and use proper english. Your chance of an axe breaking is approximately 36-1, but it will eventually happen.
fashion statements: The axe is the de rigeur accessory. A helmet can provide a small bonus to your intelligence and prevent any roleplay mishaps. There is no way currently to get injured while chopping wood in Secfenia, but you never know, it could be implemented in the future. Other clothing is up to you, but remember you only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Pricing: In Bravia you can usually set any price on your wood, but it may not sell if its too high. Check your market and set your price competively. You may also be able to make a bargain with local craftsmen who use wood or you could sell to the mayor or the viceroyalty. Government entities usually pay between 5.00 and 5.50 for wood and prefer to buy in large quantities.
Songs: Some people find that singing while cutting wood makes the time pass more pleasantly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clPYfaTv ... r_embedded includes a nice chopping song.
Any more questions or if you would like to make alternative claims or suggestions, just post right here in this thread. Good luck and happy chopping!
1. You must be in a wood town to chop wood. Cork and Staunchville are the local haunts, widu is just over the border in fenia.
2. If you have intelligence below 25, an axe is optional.
3. If you have intelligence 25 or above you can get significantly better results with an axe.
4. grasp the handle of your axe and use the shiny side to cut trees.
How to: If you're using an axe make sure it appears in your equipment. If not, select 'wear' next to your plain axe. Now go to 'town' on the top tab, then 'forest' from the sub-menu then select 'chop' from the new screen. If it didn't work then you're either not in a wood town or you've already acted for the day (includes recovering from death). Chopping wood is a job action you can only take one during that day.
How much wood will i get? Without an axe i've not seen a result above 5 bushels. You will average 3.5 bushels. Without an intel of 25 I've seen only one result of 6 amongst many many results. If your intel is below 25 expect an average of 3.5 bushels also. If you have both an axe and intel of 25 or more expect an additional .5 bushels on average for each 25 IP with a maximum of 100 IP. So for those well equipped geniuses out there you can average 5.5 bushels. Results are always in full bushels and luck does play a part.
My axe brokeded or i don't got a axe : Get one at the market and don't pay more than 60. The viceroyalty or your mayor may be willing to grant you an axe if you will provide them with wood at a set price. Contact them for details. Also, quit crying you big baby and use proper english. Your chance of an axe breaking is approximately 36-1, but it will eventually happen.
fashion statements: The axe is the de rigeur accessory. A helmet can provide a small bonus to your intelligence and prevent any roleplay mishaps. There is no way currently to get injured while chopping wood in Secfenia, but you never know, it could be implemented in the future. Other clothing is up to you, but remember you only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Pricing: In Bravia you can usually set any price on your wood, but it may not sell if its too high. Check your market and set your price competively. You may also be able to make a bargain with local craftsmen who use wood or you could sell to the mayor or the viceroyalty. Government entities usually pay between 5.00 and 5.50 for wood and prefer to buy in large quantities.
Songs: Some people find that singing while cutting wood makes the time pass more pleasantly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clPYfaTv ... r_embedded includes a nice chopping song.
Any more questions or if you would like to make alternative claims or suggestions, just post right here in this thread. Good luck and happy chopping!