Difference between revisions of "Communication"
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| − | As of version 1.3.5, Polycraft World has rewritten communication protocols. All texting is now overridden and only rebroadcast within 32 blocks of the user. If a Polycrafter uses a [Voice cone], they can communicate at a distance of 64 blocks. If a Polycrafter uses a [Megaphone] they can communicate at a distance of 128 blocks. More sophisticated communication exists on different frequencies once Polycrafters have built a [Cleanroom], construct wafers and chips and built electronic communication devices. | + | As of version 1.3.5, Polycraft World has rewritten communication protocols. All texting is now overridden and only rebroadcast within 32 blocks of the user. If a Polycrafter uses a [[Voice cone]], they can communicate at a distance of 64 blocks. If a Polycrafter uses a [[Megaphone]] they can communicate at a distance of 128 blocks. More sophisticated communication exists on different frequencies once Polycrafters have built a [[Cleanroom]], construct wafers and chips and built electronic communication devices. |
As of 1.3.5, the "/tell" command has not yet been overridden, although it will be in future releases. This is a transition decision to lessen the impact of not being able to communicate at will across large servers. Once the online auction house is live and Polycrafters can buy and sell (virtually of course) items and goods, the "/tell" command will also be deprecated. | As of 1.3.5, the "/tell" command has not yet been overridden, although it will be in future releases. This is a transition decision to lessen the impact of not being able to communicate at will across large servers. Once the online auction house is live and Polycrafters can buy and sell (virtually of course) items and goods, the "/tell" command will also be deprecated. | ||
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| "Public band aids" | | "Public band aids" | ||
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| − | | [HAM radio] | + | | [[HAM radio]] |
| 9 | | 9 | ||
| 8096 | | 8096 | ||
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| "Speaky action at a distance" | | "Speaky action at a distance" | ||
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| − | | [Cell phone] | + | | [[Cell phone]] |
| 9 | | 9 | ||
| unlimited to one person | | unlimited to one person | ||
Revision as of 20:27, 20 August 2015
Description
As of version 1.3.5, Polycraft World has rewritten communication protocols. All texting is now overridden and only rebroadcast within 32 blocks of the user. If a Polycrafter uses a Voice cone, they can communicate at a distance of 64 blocks. If a Polycrafter uses a Megaphone they can communicate at a distance of 128 blocks. More sophisticated communication exists on different frequencies once Polycrafters have built a Cleanroom, construct wafers and chips and built electronic communication devices.
As of 1.3.5, the "/tell" command has not yet been overridden, although it will be in future releases. This is a transition decision to lessen the impact of not being able to communicate at will across large servers. Once the online auction house is live and Polycrafters can buy and sell (virtually of course) items and goods, the "/tell" command will also be deprecated.
Communication Devices
| Item | Tech Level | Communication Distance | Frequency Range | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing | 1 | 32 | 16 Hz to 20 kHz | "Keep your friends close." |
| Voice Cone | 2 | 64 | 16 Hz to 20 kHz | "Yell, o' World!" |
| Megaphone | 4 | 128 | 16 Hz to 20 kHz | "Take the bull by the horn." |
| Walky Talky | 9 | 1024 | 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz | "Public band aids" |
| HAM radio | 9 | 8096 | 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz | "Speaky action at a distance" |
| Cell phone | 9 | unlimited to one person | 806 MHz | "username: message" |
| Smart phone | 9 | unlimited to all | 2496 MHz | "Get smart" |