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Descriptor shape token
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These tokens are used to describe various shapes used in the game. All vanilla shapes are found in descriptor_shape_standard.txt.
Tokens[edit]
| Token | Arguments | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADJ | string | An adjective to be paired with the name. Can be used multiple times, allowing for variants of the same shape e.g. "thin cross", "tall cross". | |
| CATEGORY | category name | A category the shape belongs to, which can be used by the tool token SHAPE_CATEGORY. Vanilla categories are SIMPLE, PLATONIC, and DICE, but any arbitrary category name is allowed. | |
| SIDES | number | dice | The amount of sides of the dice. |
| GEMS_USE_ADJ | gems | Makes gems in this shape use the syntax 'ADJ + material' e.g. "conglomerate gizzard stone". This, GEMS_USE_NOUN or GEMS_USE_ADJ_NOUN must be used for the name of a gem in this shape to show up. | |
| GEMS_USE_ADJ_NOUN | gems | Makes gems in this shape use the syntax 'ADJ + material + NAME' e.g. "smooth conglomerate cabochon". This, GEMS_USE_ADJ or GEMS_USE_ADJ_NOUN must be used for the name of a gem in this shape to show up. | |
| GEMS_USE_NOUN | gems | Makes gems in this shape use the syntax 'material + NAME' e.g. "point cut conglomerate". This, GEMS_USE_ADJ or GEMS_USE_ADJ_NOUN must be used for the name of a gem in this shape to show up. | |
| NAME | string:plural | Required | The name of the shape. Is not always strictly used, see GEMS_USE_ADJ. |
| TILE | 'character' or tile number | Required | The tile the shape uses, as an engraving or as an item (gem, die). |
| WORD | word | Effect unknown. |