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| − | '''Reader''' is a skill used to read objects containing writing, such as [[book]]s, signs and [[slab]]s (both built and unbuilt). The skill can be assigned points during [[adventurer mode#Character Creation|character creation]]. Currently, being a [[skill|novice]] reader is enough to read anything; getting a higher skill is regarded as a waste of points. | + | '''Reader''' is a skill used in [[adventurer mode]] to read objects containing writing, such as [[book]]s, signs and [[slab]]s (both built and unbuilt). The skill can be assigned points during [[adventurer mode#Character Creation|character creation]]. Currently, being a [[skill|novice]] reader is enough to read anything; getting a higher skill is regarded as a waste of points. |
| − | '''How to read | + | '''How to read:''' |
*Pick up ({{k|g}}) the object you want to read, either putting it in your inventory or holding it in your hands. | *Pick up ({{k|g}}) the object you want to read, either putting it in your inventory or holding it in your hands. | ||
*Press {{k|I}}. | *Press {{k|I}}. | ||
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If you have no reader skill at all, you will simply be told that {{DFtext|You cannot read.|4:1}}. | If you have no reader skill at all, you will simply be told that {{DFtext|You cannot read.|4:1}}. | ||
| − | Looking at the object/building's description will also reveal some information about its contents - all information contained on memorial slabs and shop signs, for example, can be seen here. However, examining a book you have not read before will leave you with {{DFtext|You have not read this book yet.|7:0}} and examining secret-containing slabs will only give you the name of the secret it contains, such as {{DFtext|The slab reads "The secrets of life and death".|7:0}} | + | Looking at the object/building's description will also reveal some information about its contents-all information contained on memorial slabs and shop signs, for example, can be seen here. However, examining a book you have not read before will leave you with {{DFtext|You have not read this book yet.|7:0}} and examining secret-containing slabs will only give you the name of the secret it contains, such as {{DFtext|The slab reads "The secrets of life and death".|7:0}} |
On the other hand, examining these objects/buildings if you are illiterate will give you this message: | On the other hand, examining these objects/buildings if you are illiterate will give you this message: | ||