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Spawning causes the avatar to appear in the universe somewhere. There are several possible locations at which it can spawn. Selecting a spawn location is called [[#Spawn_Tieing|spawn tieing]].
Spawning causes the avatar to appear in the universe somewhere. There are several possible locations at which it can spawn. Selecting a spawn location is called [[#Spawn_Tieing|spawn tieing]].
'''Exception:''' [[Avatar#Demiavatar|Demiavatar]]s (or half-avatars) can not respawn after death, but they are still able to use the Recall Home ability.


==Spawn Location==
==Spawn Location==
The [[avatar]] spawns in the [[universe]] at one of five possible locations, in the following order of precedence.
The [[avatar]] spawns in the [[universe]] at one of five possible locations, in the following order of precedence.[https://hazeron.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=751]


# Spacecraft Berth
# Spacecraft Berth
# Home City
# Home Building
# Empire Capital City
# Empire Capital City
# Random Empire City
# Random Empire City
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Your character spawns lying in the bunk. Mouse movement rotates your body between four facing positions while lying in the bunk. The bunk provides life support and enables access to your personal [[Sea_Chest|sea chest]]. Items inside your sea chest may be needed to survive the environment outside your bunk. Press <code>E</code> to exit your bunk when you are ready.
Your character spawns lying in the bunk. Mouse movement rotates your body between four facing positions while lying in the bunk. The bunk provides life support and enables access to your personal [[Sea_Chest|sea chest]]. Items inside your sea chest may be needed to survive the environment outside your bunk. Press <code>E</code> to exit your bunk when you are ready.


===Home City===
===Home Building===
Your home city is your secondary spawn location. You declare a [[city]] to be your home by standing in the city and pressing the '''Declare Home City''' button on the primary button bar, or by pressing <code>Alt + Shift + ~</code> (that's a tilde, the little squiggly character). Your first city is automatically set to be your home city, either by spawning there for the first time or by creating your first [[Town_Square|town square]]. You can only spawn at a city if it is controlled by an empire that is friendly toward your empire. Your character spawns in the development in which it was standing when you spawn tied to the city. If that development no longer exists, your character spawns in one of the homes of the city, selected at random each time, or the town square if there are no homes.
Your home building is your secondary spawn location. You declare a [[building]] to be your home by standing at its site and clicking the '''Declare Home''' button on the Building (<code>F10</code>) window's Building tab. The first building you place is automatically set to be your home building. You can only spawn at a [[city]] if it is controlled by an empire that is friendly toward your empire. If the building no longer exists, your avatar spawns in one of the buildings of the in the [[Solar_System|solar system]], selected at random each time, or a [[capitol]] building.
 
You appear at a random location in the development, this means that if it is a [[building]] with no exits, you could be stuck. Therefore it is recommended to spawn tie to [[Town_Square|town square]]s or [[Military_Flag|military flag]]s as they no building to get stuck in.


===Empire Capital City===
===Empire Capital City===
The [[Capital_City|capital city]] of your empire is the next spawn location, when a berth and a home city are not available. Your emperor selects the capital city of your empire. You can only spawn in your capital city if it is controlled by your empire. Your character spawns in one of the homes of the city, selected at random each time, or the town square if there are no homes.
The [[Capital_City|capital city]] of your empire is the next spawn location, when a berth and a home building are not available. Your emperor selects the capital city of your empire. Your character spawns at the capitol of the city.


===Random Empire City===
===Random Empire City===
When no berth, home city, or capital city are available, a [[city]] of your empire is chosen at random in which to spawn.
When no berth, home building, or capital city are available, a [[city]] of your empire is chosen at random in which to spawn.


===Empty World===
===Empty World===
When just starting as a new emperor, or when your empire is being crushed out of existence, or simply decaying away, your empire may have no [[cities]] at which to spawn. The last fallback spawn location is an empty habitable [[world]] somewhere in the [[galaxy]]. If you are already on an empty habitable world, you will respawn in your [[village]].
The last fallback spawn location is an empty habitable [[world]] somewhere in the [[galaxy]]. If you are already on an empty habitable world, you will respawn in your [[village]].


==Recall Home==
==Recall Home==
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===Trance===
===Trance===
The [[avatar]] enters a trance, awaiting the recall to its spawn location. During this trance, it is vulnerable to the environment and its occupants. It can be seen, injured and killed by any hostiles while awaiting spawn-recall.
The [[avatar]] enters a trance, awaiting the recall to its spawn location. During this trance, it is vulnerable to the environment and its occupants. It can be seen, injured and killed by any hostiles while awaiting spawn-recall.
The length of the trance is random, but depends on the [[Avatar#Lineage|avatar's lineage]]:
* '''Demiavatar''', 30 to 45 seconds
* '''Avatar''', 15  to 45 seconds
* '''Highborn''', 5 to 15 seconds


It is also possible to cancel the spawn-recall while in the trance.
It is also possible to cancel the spawn-recall while in the trance.
===Galactic Transit===
Equipment and money are lost if you recall to a different [[galaxy]] than the current one.
[[Sea_Chest|Sea chest]] contents are not lost; each galaxy has its own sea chest that is totally separate from the next.


===How To Use===
===How To Use===
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===Common Uses===
===Common Uses===
'''Recall Home''' is most commonly used to easily get across great distances with the tactic known as [[Berth-a-Port]].
'''Recall Home''' is most commonly used to get home when stranded on an alien [[world]] or lost in space, and getting unstuck from door-less [[buildings]] and [[spacecraft]].


Other uses include getting unstuck from door-less [[buildings]] and [[spacecraft]], and get home when stranded on an alien [[world]] or in space.
Other uses include [[Berth-a-Port]].


==Spawn Tieing==
==Spawn Tieing==
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Gaining a spacecraft [[berth]] is done by requesting a berth on the comm. The captain or an [[officer]] aboard a [[spacecraft]] can then accept the request. Requesting a berth while inside a spacecraft will automatically be accepted if [[commerce]] rules allow it.
Gaining a spacecraft [[berth]] is done by requesting a berth on the comm. The captain or an [[officer]] aboard a [[spacecraft]] can then accept the request. Requesting a berth while inside a spacecraft will automatically be accepted if [[commerce]] rules allow it.


To declare a [[city]] the home city of an [[avatar]], simple use the '''Declare Home City''' ability while standing in the city.
To declare a [[city]] the home city of an [[avatar]], stand at the building's site and click the '''Declare Home''' button on the Building (<code>F10</code>) window's Building tab.


[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Guides]]

Latest revision as of 14:13, 31 March 2024

Spawning is the unique ability that allow avatars to reappear in the universe after death of its injuries or using the Recall Home ability.

Spawning causes the avatar to appear in the universe somewhere. There are several possible locations at which it can spawn. Selecting a spawn location is called spawn tieing.

Spawn Location

The avatar spawns in the universe at one of five possible locations, in the following order of precedence.[1]

  1. Spacecraft Berth
  2. Home Building
  3. Empire Capital City
  4. Random Empire City
  5. Empty World

Spacecraft Berth

Your berth is your primary spawn location. You spawn tie to a spacecraft by joining the roster, either as a crew member or a passenger. You will not spawn aboard a ship if the empire that owns the ship is no longer friendly or neutral toward your empire, or if the ship is destroyed, or if the ship's life support system is not functioning. Your character spawns in a bunk, unless the ship has no bunks at all, in which case your character spawns at a randomly selected location inside the ship.

Your character spawns lying in the bunk. Mouse movement rotates your body between four facing positions while lying in the bunk. The bunk provides life support and enables access to your personal sea chest. Items inside your sea chest may be needed to survive the environment outside your bunk. Press E to exit your bunk when you are ready.

Home Building

Your home building is your secondary spawn location. You declare a building to be your home by standing at its site and clicking the Declare Home button on the Building (F10) window's Building tab. The first building you place is automatically set to be your home building. You can only spawn at a city if it is controlled by an empire that is friendly toward your empire. If the building no longer exists, your avatar spawns in one of the buildings of the in the solar system, selected at random each time, or a capitol building.

Empire Capital City

The capital city of your empire is the next spawn location, when a berth and a home building are not available. Your emperor selects the capital city of your empire. Your character spawns at the capitol of the city.

Random Empire City

When no berth, home building, or capital city are available, a city of your empire is chosen at random in which to spawn.

Empty World

The last fallback spawn location is an empty habitable world somewhere in the galaxy. If you are already on an empty habitable world, you will respawn in your village.

Recall Home

Recall Home is an ability all avatars are born with. It allows the avatar to be force it to spawn as if it died.

In short, Recall Home is the same as dying, but without losing random equipment.

Trance

The avatar enters a trance, awaiting the recall to its spawn location. During this trance, it is vulnerable to the environment and its occupants. It can be seen, injured and killed by any hostiles while awaiting spawn-recall.

It is also possible to cancel the spawn-recall while in the trance.

How To Use

To use the Recall Home ability, simply click "Recall Home" button on the button bar or pressing Alt + Backspace.

The screen will begin to pulse with grey runes while in the trance before spawn-recalling the avatar.

Cancel recall by pressing the Recall Home button again while in the trance.

Common Uses

Recall Home is most commonly used to get home when stranded on an alien world or lost in space, and getting unstuck from door-less buildings and spacecraft.

Other uses include Berth-a-Port.

Spawn Tieing

There are two forms of spawn tieing, spacecraft berth and home city.

Gaining a spacecraft berth is done by requesting a berth on the comm. The captain or an officer aboard a spacecraft can then accept the request. Requesting a berth while inside a spacecraft will automatically be accepted if commerce rules allow it.

To declare a city the home city of an avatar, stand at the building's site and click the Declare Home button on the Building (F10) window's Building tab.