Alathra:Essentials of Alathra: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Player reading a guide book.png|thumb|~~200px~~|~~Introducing yourself to~~ the custom mechanics of Alathra helps you get started faster]]

[[File:Player reading a guide book.png|thumb|180px|Studying the custom mechanics of Alathra helps you get started faster]]

The world of Alathra contains additional features that regular players might be unaccustomed to. This article serves as a summary to some of the more important changes you'd need to know about to get you started on your way. Further links are provided to more in-depth guides on each topic.

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[[File:Steel armor.png|120px|thumb|left|Steel armor]]

=== Copper & Steel Age ===

On Alathra, ore distribution values are lowered for iron and diamond ores, ~~thus~~ making them more rare overall. To smoothen the larger gap between tier progressions, copper has been given [[Alathra:Armor|armor]] and [[Alathra:Tools|tool]] variants for early game use. Steel is meant to bridge the gap between iron and diamond tiers. Copper tools are equal to stone tools in softness, but have increased stats overall.

On Alathra, ore distribution values are lowered for iron, gold and especially diamond ores, making them more rare overall. To smoothen the larger gap between tier progressions, copper has been given [[Alathra:Armor|armor]] and [[Alathra:Tools|tool]] variants for early game use. Steel is meant to bridge the gap between iron and diamond tiers. Copper tools are equal to stone tools in softness, but have increased stats overall.

[[Steelmaking]] is a slightly more complicated process than regular ore smelting. Steel doesn't have a naturally occurring ore equivalent — instead, steel is crafted from iron using coal. Steel tools are equal to iron tools in softness and similar to copper, have increased stats overall. Steel is also required ~~to craft any and~~ all firearms.

[[Steelmaking]] is a slightly more complicated process than regular ore smelting. Steel doesn't have a naturally occurring ore equivalent — instead, steel is crafted from iron using coal. Steel tools are equal to iron tools in softness and similar to copper, have increased stats overall. Steel is also a required crafting material for all firearms.

=== Runes ===

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Stewards are NPCs that act as intermediaries between a player and the administration of their town. They are required for creating a town, expanding its claims and managing [[Alathra:Ports and carriages|transportation hubs]].

~~=== Expanded weapons ===~~

Stewards can be recruited in [[Spawn]], as long as the monetary requirements to found a town are met. Stewards can be asked to follow the player into Alathra, where the player must find an unclaimed region far enough from other towns. After interacting with a Steward to create a town, they will become restricted to move only inside the town's claims, and will give further access to various upgrades. Each upgrade hires an additional Townsperson to handle further actions.

=== Expanded equipment ===

Alathra has an expansive variety of custom weapons and armor that carry a big influence on your combat style. Here are lists of the primary equipment types and their strengths and weaknesses:

{| class="wikitable"

|+ Melee weapons

|-

! Type !! Strengths !! Weaknesses

|-

| '''Sword''' || ''Standard'' || ''Standard''

|-

| '''Dagger'''

||

* Attack speed (+)

||

* Range (-)

* Attack damage (-)

|-

| '''Battleaxe'''

||

* Attack damage (++)

||

* Attack speed (--)

|-

| '''Spear'''

||

* Range (+)

||

* Attack damage (--)

* Attack speed (-)

|-

| '''Mace'''

||

* Attack damage (+++)

* Blunt attacks

||

* Attack speed (--)

* Two-handed

|}

{| class="wikitable"

|+ Ranged weapons

|-

! Type !! Strengths !! Weaknesses

|-

| '''Bow''' || ''Standard''

||

* Two handed

|-

| '''Crossbow'''

||

* Attack damage (+)

* Projectile velocity (+)

||

* Reload speed (-)

* Two handed

|-

| '''Flintlock'''

||

* Attack damage (++)

* Projectile velocity (+++)

||

* Reload speed (--)

* Accuracy (-)

* Range of 32

|-

| '''Musket'''

||

* Attack damage (+++)

* Projectile velocity (+++)

||

* Reload speed (---)

* Accuracy (--)

* Recoil

* Range of 20

* Two handed

|}

{| class="wikitable"

|+ Armor & protection

|-

! Type !! Strengths !! Weaknesses

|-

| '''Light Armor'''

||

* Movement speed

* Dodge chance

||

* Armor strength

|-

| '''Heavy Armor'''

||

* Armor strength

||

* Movement speed

|}

Some items, such as most ranged weapons and maces, carry the "Two Handed" trait, meaning they can only be used if there is nothing in the player's offhand. Otherwise, the weapon is disabled and the player gains the Slowness II effect.

</div>

=== Regional resources ===

Alathra contains special, region-dependent resources that are used to purchase unique items from the Regionals Exchange Hall. There are six unique regionals, which are obtained as a loot drop from defeating a mini-boss spawned in a specific region:

{{hlist|Ironwood|Gemcorn|Alexandrite|~~Seaglasses~~|Rainbow Eucalyptus|Amber|style=text-align:center;font-weight:bold;}}

{{hlist|Ironwood|Gemcorn|Alexandrite|Seaglass|Rainbow Eucalyptus|Amber|style=text-align:center;font-weight:bold;}}

=== Raids & bosses ===

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=== Bolt ===

[[Alathra:Locking|Protecting chests and entities]] is handled by a customized version of [https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/bolt.109679/ Bolt]. Alathra helps players navigate the properties of locked containers with a GUI, where they're able to assign special groups and lock modes to configure access to their liking.

=== Brewery ===

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-[[File:Player reading a guide book.png|thumb|200px|Introducing yourself to the custom mechanics of Alathra helps you get started faster]]
+[[File:Player reading a guide book.png|thumb|180px|Studying the custom mechanics of Alathra helps you get started faster]]
 The world of Alathra contains additional features that regular players might be unaccustomed to. This article serves as a summary to some of the more important changes you'd need to know about to get you started on your way. Further links are provided to more in-depth guides on each topic.
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 [[File:Steel armor.png|120px|thumb|left|Steel armor]]
 === Copper & Steel Age ===
-On Alathra, ore distribution values are lowered for iron and diamond ores, thus making them more rare overall. To smoothen the larger gap between tier progressions, copper has been given [[Alathra:Armor|armor]] and [[Alathra:Tools|tool]] variants for early game use. Steel is meant to bridge the gap between iron and diamond tiers. Copper tools are equal to stone tools in softness, but have increased stats overall.
+On Alathra, ore distribution values are lowered for iron, gold and especially diamond ores, making them more rare overall. To smoothen the larger gap between tier progressions, copper has been given [[Alathra:Armor|armor]] and [[Alathra:Tools|tool]] variants for early game use. Steel is meant to bridge the gap between iron and diamond tiers. Copper tools are equal to stone tools in softness, but have increased stats overall.
-[[Steelmaking]] is a slightly more complicated process than regular ore smelting. Steel doesn't have a naturally occurring ore equivalent — instead, steel is crafted from iron using coal. Steel tools are equal to iron tools in softness and similar to copper, have increased stats overall. Steel is also required to craft any and all firearms.
+[[Steelmaking]] is a slightly more complicated process than regular ore smelting. Steel doesn't have a naturally occurring ore equivalent — instead, steel is crafted from iron using coal. Steel tools are equal to iron tools in softness and similar to copper, have increased stats overall. Steel is also a required crafting material for all firearms.
 === Runes ===
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 Stewards are NPCs that act as intermediaries between a player and the administration of their town. They are required for creating a town, expanding its claims and managing [[Alathra:Ports and carriages|transportation hubs]].
-=== Expanded weapons ===
+Stewards can be recruited in [[Spawn]], as long as the monetary requirements to found a town are met. Stewards can be asked to follow the player into Alathra, where the player must find an unclaimed region far enough from other towns. After interacting with a Steward to create a town, they will become restricted to move only inside the town's claims, and will give further access to various upgrades. Each upgrade hires an additional Townsperson to handle further actions.
+=== Expanded equipment ===
+Alathra has an expansive variety of custom weapons and armor that carry a big influence on your combat style. Here are lists of the primary equipment types and their strengths and weaknesses:
+<div style="display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 25px; flex-wrap: wrap;">
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+ Melee weapons
+|-
+! Type !! Strengths !! Weaknesses
+|-
+| '''Sword''' || ''Standard'' || ''Standard''
+|-
+| '''Dagger'''
+||
+* Attack speed (+)
+||
+* Range (-)
+* Attack damage (-)
+|-
+| '''Battleaxe'''
+||
+* Attack damage (++)
+||
+* Attack speed (--)
+|-
+| '''Spear'''
+||
+* Range (+)
+||
+* Attack damage (--)
+* Attack speed (-)
+|-
+| '''Mace'''
+||
+* Attack damage (+++)
+* Blunt attacks
+||
+* Attack speed (--)
+* Two-handed
+|}
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+ Ranged weapons
+|-
+! Type !! Strengths !! Weaknesses
+|-
+| '''Bow''' || ''Standard''
+||
+* Two handed
+|-
+| '''Crossbow'''
+||
+* Attack damage (+)
+* Projectile velocity (+)
+||
+* Reload speed (-)
+* Two handed
+|-
+| '''Flintlock'''
+||
+* Attack damage (++)
+* Projectile velocity (+++)
+||
+* Reload speed (--)
+* Accuracy (-)
+* Range of 32
+|-
+| '''Musket'''
+||
+* Attack damage (+++)
+* Projectile velocity (+++)
+||
+* Reload speed (---)
+* Accuracy (--)
+* Recoil
+* Range of 20
+* Two handed
+|}
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+ Armor & protection
+|-
+! Type !! Strengths !! Weaknesses
+|-
+| '''Light Armor'''
+||
+* Movement speed
+* Dodge chance
+||
+* Armor strength
+|-
+| '''Heavy Armor'''
+||
+* Armor strength
+||
+* Movement speed
+|}
+Some items, such as most ranged weapons and maces, carry the "Two Handed" trait, meaning they can only be used if there is nothing in the player's offhand. Otherwise, the weapon is disabled and the player gains the Slowness II effect.
+</div>
 === Regional resources ===
 Alathra contains special, region-dependent resources that are used to purchase unique items from the Regionals Exchange Hall. There are six unique regionals, which are obtained as a loot drop from defeating a mini-boss spawned in a specific region:
-{{hlist|Ironwood|Gemcorn|Alexandrite|Seaglasses|Rainbow Eucalyptus|Amber|style=text-align:center;font-weight:bold;}}
+{{hlist|Ironwood|Gemcorn|Alexandrite|Seaglass|Rainbow Eucalyptus|Amber|style=text-align:center;font-weight:bold;}}
 === Raids & bosses ===
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 === Bolt ===
+[[Alathra:Locking|Protecting chests and entities]] is handled by a customized version of [https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/bolt.109679/ Bolt]. Alathra helps players navigate the properties of locked containers with a GUI, where they're able to assign special groups and lock modes to configure access to their liking.
 === Brewery ===