Category:Electronics - Revision history

Shaudawn: /* Repeaters */

2021-09-03T20:16:49Z

‎Repeaters

Shaudawn: /* Repeaters */

2021-08-30T14:38:09Z

‎Repeaters

Shaudawn: /* Radios */ The Great Radio Semi-Un-Nerfing

2021-08-30T04:15:27Z

‎Radios: The Great Radio Semi-Un-Nerfing

Muidoido: /* Radios */

2019-03-11T00:04:51Z

‎Radios

Sanchez at 21:06, 22 April 2017

2017-04-22T21:06:15Z

Shaudawn: revived the graphic showing the repeater example (sans pixel ranges)

2017-04-18T19:44:22Z

revived the graphic showing the repeater example (sans pixel ranges)

Shaudawn: /* The Great Radio Nerf of Day 5403 */

2017-04-17T20:50:45Z

‎The Great Radio Nerf of Day 5403

Shaudawn: changes to electronics documented

2017-04-17T20:24:10Z

changes to electronics documented

Sanchez at 21:47, 9 April 2017

2017-04-09T21:47:53Z

EchoMan at 07:26, 28 March 2015

2015-03-28T07:26:52Z

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 Repeaters are installed inside buildings.  It is not possible to have a repeater in a land vehicle or on a ship.  Like transmitters, repeaters also come in three varieties: [[extended range repeater]]s, [[long range repeater]]s, and [[medium range repeater]]s.
-Functionality of repeaters will be  a single repeat per message, and the max range cannot exceed 300 pixels.  This keeps the radio coverage from blanketing entire islands and even extensive cross-island communication.  This fact makes the usage of [[messenger birds]] as a beneficial alternative.
+Functionality of repeaters will be  a single repeat per message, and the max range cannot exceed 300 pixels.  This keeps the radio coverage from blanketing entire islands and even extensive cross-island communication.  This fact makes the usage of [[messenger birds#How far can the birds fly?|messenger birds]] as a beneficial alternative.
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 === Repeaters ===
-Made inside buildings.
+A radio repeater is a combination of a radio receiver and a radio transmitter that receives a signal and retransmits it, so that two-way radio signals can cover longer distances.
-Re-broadcasts everything it receives on the frequency it's set on. Useful if communication is desired between remote locations that falls outside the range of a single radio.
+The repeater re-broadcasts everything it receives on the frequency it is set on.  This is useful if communication is desired between remote locations that falls outside the range of a single radio.
 Example: [[image:Repeater.png]]<br>
 Red and blue can't communicate directly, but with a repeater (white) it's possible.
+Functionality of repeaters will be  a single repeat per message, and the max range cannot exceed 300 pixels.  This keeps the radio coverage from blanketing entire islands and even extensive cross-island communication.  This fact makes the usage of [[messenger birds]] as a beneficial alternative.
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-==Radios==
+== Radios ==
 '''Please note that it is against game rules to post [[OOC]] messages on the radio.'''
-===Transmitters===
+=== Transmitters ===
-Made inside buildings, land vehicles ([[vehicle radio transmitter]]), or {{cabins}} ([[ship radio transmitter]]).
+Radio transmitters are active electrical devices with a power source that convert sound from a microphone into radio waves.  There is a microphone that the user activates (a "use radio" button) to transmit their message.  When you use this you can enter a message and set the radio frequency that you want it broadcast on. The message is then broadcast. Everyone in the same location sees you speaking into the radio.
-A radio transmitter has a "use radio" button by it.
+Three general categories of transmitter exist:  the [[vehicle radio transmitter]], which is installed only in vehicles, [[ship radio transmitter]]s, which are installed in a {{cabins}}, or a fixed land transmitter installed only in terrestrial buildings.
-When you use this you can enter a message and set the frequency that you want it broadcast on. The message is then broadcast. Everyone in the same location sees you speaking into the radio.
+The first two have a single range, but the last kind has three range configurations:
-===Repeaters===
+<small>'''Trivia:''' Prior to August 28, 2021/Day 7000, there also existed an intermediate [[Enhanced range radio transmitter]].  This was merged with the extended transmitter and is now obsolete and can no longer be crafted.  All instances of enhanced range radios magically turned into extended ones, thus proving to all those stubborn Cantr atheists out there that intelligent design exists.  However, it is still debated as to whether these are deities, aliens, or [[Kraken|invisible flying spaghetti monsters]]</small>
 Made inside buildings.

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 ==Radios==
 '''Please note that it is against game rules to post [[OOC]] messages on the radio.'''
 ===Transmitters===

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−	~~== The Great Radio Event of Day 5403 ==~~

−	~~The following message preceded a major change in the usage of electronics in Cantr, particularly with respect to repeaters. (emphasis on relevant information)~~
−
−	~~<blockquote><p>Pilot (2017-04-09)</p>~~
−
−	~~<p>Dear Players,</p>~~
−
−	<p>GAB is planning some adjustments to radio networks. Radios have not been serving well the dynamics of a slow paced game, they have shifted focus away from local environments, and they have placed unnecessary pressures on players attempting to keep apart the interests of multiple characters in the same region. For these and other reasons, '''''we will be disabling repeater-repeater transmission, and reducing the base ranges of all units'''''. We understand that these changes will prove inconvenient for some characters, however we'll ask for some patience in making adjustments. We will reconsider any future adjustments only after evaluating effects over some time in multiple regions. In order to allow time to prepare for these changes, we will delay implementation for some days. We also hope to be announcing more new features and game changes soon.</p>
−
−	~~<p>Thanks for your patience and cooperation during implementation of these changes.</p>~~
−
−	~~<p>Game Administration Board</p></blockquote>~~
−
−	~~An in-game event occured, marking the change:~~
−
−	<blockquote>5403-6.06: High above, a bright mist starts to spread, stretching from horizon to horizon in the form of ridges made of light. The air is charged, and a faint whisper of static noise is heard before all recedes into silence.</blockquote>
−
−	~~This may or may not have also affected the functioning of vehicle receivers. Revised base ranges TBD, but the exact numbers may be restricted to in-game knowledge to be discovered.~~

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	Re-broadcasts everything it receives on the frequency it's set on. Useful if communication is desired between remote locations that falls outside the range of a single radio.		Re-broadcasts everything it receives on the frequency it's set on. Useful if communication is desired between remote locations that falls outside the range of a single radio.
		+
		+	Example: [[image:Repeater.png]]<br>
		+	Red and blue can't communicate directly, but with a repeater (white) it's possible.

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-== The Great Radio Nerf of Day 5403 ==
+== The Great Radio Event of Day 5403 ==
 The following message preceded a major change in the usage of electronics in Cantr, particularly with respect to repeaters. (emphasis on relevant information)
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 <p>Game Administration Board</p></blockquote>
-This may or may not have also affected the functioning of vehicle receivers.  Revised base ranges TBD.
+An in-game event occured, marking the change:
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		+	== The Great Radio Nerf of Day 5403 ==
		+
		+	The following message preceded a major change in the usage of electronics in Cantr, particularly with respect to repeaters. (emphasis on relevant information)
		+
		+	<blockquote><p>Pilot (2017-04-09)</p>
		+
		+	<p>Dear Players,</p>
		+
		+	<p>GAB is planning some adjustments to radio networks. Radios have not been serving well the dynamics of a slow paced game, they have shifted focus away from local environments, and they have placed unnecessary pressures on players attempting to keep apart the interests of multiple characters in the same region. For these and other reasons, '''''we will be disabling repeater-repeater transmission, and reducing the base ranges of all units'''''. We understand that these changes will prove inconvenient for some characters, however we'll ask for some patience in making adjustments. We will reconsider any future adjustments only after evaluating effects over some time in multiple regions. In order to allow time to prepare for these changes, we will delay implementation for some days. We also hope to be announcing more new features and game changes soon.</p>
		+
		+	<p>Thanks for your patience and cooperation during implementation of these changes.</p>
		+
		+	<p>Game Administration Board</p></blockquote>
		+
		+	This may or may not have also affected the functioning of vehicle receivers. Revised base ranges TBD.
		+
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