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A '''Maker Mark''' is a stamp that allows a [[crafting|crafter]] to apply an identifying mark to the wares he or she produces. The mark may be seen when you {{com|analyze}} an item.
A '''Maker Mark''' is a stamp that allows a [[crafting|crafter]] to apply an identifying mark onto the wares he or she produces. The mark may be seen either when you {{com|look}} at or {{com|analyze}} an item that has been marked.


==Creation==
==Creation==
Forging of the mark requires the [[Blacksmithing Techniques#Maker Mark Design|Maker Mark Design]] technique.
Forging of the mark requires the [[Blacksmithing Techniques#Maker Mark Design|Maker Mark Design]] technique in the [[Blacksmithing]] discipline.


The mark instructions are sold in the Forging Society.
The mark instructions are sold in the Forging Society, and may only be purchased if the buyer has sufficient [[prestige]]. Each set of instructions may only be studied once and therefore will only allow for the creation of a single mark.

The mark's nature is set by the purchaser of the instructions, not the actual crafter of the mark. This allows someone without the proper skill to make a mark to give it to a crafter who does.

Each set of instructions may only be studied once and therefore will only allow for the creation of a single mark.

The syntax is {{com|mark}} ''<item>'' {{tt|with stamp}} but may only be done for a short period of time after the completion of the item.

==Use==
The stamp can only be used by the person who purchased the original instructions. Advanced and Custom marks will be restricted to disciplines where the mark user has either careers or hobbies.
* That doesn't appear to be your stamp. You consider the penalties the Society would impose upon you for such a transgression, and decide to stop the marking.


The mark's appearance is set by the purchaser of the instructions, not the actual crafter of the mark. This allows someone without the proper skill to make a mark to give the instructions to a crafter who does. Maker marks may not themselves be stamped with a maker mark.


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Cap indicates the best possible score that can be reached using normal metals. It should be noted that it is not possible to reach both caps in the same item.
Cap indicates the best possible score that can be reached using normal metals. It should be noted that it is not possible to reach both caps in the same item.


==Basic==
==Use==
The syntax is {{com|mark}} ''<item>'' {{tt|with stamp}} but may only be done for a short period of time after the completion of the item.

The stamp can only be used by the person who purchased the original instructions.
* That doesn't appear to be your stamp. You consider the penalties the Society would impose upon you for such a transgression, and decide to stop the marking.

Marking items for workorders slightly increases the prestige gained upon completion.

==Types of Marks==
Advanced and Custom marks will eventually be restricted to disciplines which the mark user has chosen as a [[Crafting#Careers/Hobbies|career or hobby]].
===Basic===
Basic maker marks are available after approximately 150 hard work orders in any craft (or about 300 challenging), assuming no [[prestige]] decay due to time. They will impress the person's initials into the item.
Basic maker marks are available after approximately 150 hard work orders in any craft (or about 300 challenging), assuming no [[prestige]] decay due to time. They will impress the person's initials into the item.


==Advanced==
===Advanced===
These marks are not available yet, but will consist of a set series of design elements that can be combined to a unique mark.
These marks are not available yet, but will consist of a set series of design elements that can be combined to a unique mark.


==Custom==
===Custom===
The marks are not available, but will likely be similar to the current marks.
The marks are not available, but will likely be similar to the current marks.


==Legacy==
===Legacy===
Marks from the previous forging system will eventually be converted to the new one at an undisclosed time.
Marks from the previous forging system will eventually be converted to the new one at an undisclosed time.
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Revision as of 10:48, 17 November 2012

A Maker Mark is a stamp that allows a crafter to apply an identifying mark onto the wares he or she produces. The mark may be seen either when you LOOK at or ANALYZE an item that has been marked.

Creation

Forging of the mark requires the Maker Mark Design technique in the Blacksmithing discipline.

The mark instructions are sold in the Forging Society, and may only be purchased if the buyer has sufficient prestige. Each set of instructions may only be studied once and therefore will only allow for the creation of a single mark.

The mark's appearance is set by the purchaser of the instructions, not the actual crafter of the mark. This allows someone without the proper skill to make a mark to give the instructions to a crafter who does. Maker marks may not themselves be stamped with a maker mark.

  Durability Cap Speed Cap
Type Difficulty Weight Durability Speed Cap Durability Speed
basic <metal> stamp 6 - s. challenging 5 x density 16 - unusually resilient 8 - exceptionally effective 5 - particularly weak ? - extremely effective

Cap indicates the best possible score that can be reached using normal metals. It should be noted that it is not possible to reach both caps in the same item.

Use

The syntax is MARK <item> WITH STAMP but may only be done for a short period of time after the completion of the item.

The stamp can only be used by the person who purchased the original instructions.

  • That doesn't appear to be your stamp. You consider the penalties the Society would impose upon you for such a transgression, and decide to stop the marking.

Marking items for workorders slightly increases the prestige gained upon completion.

Types of Marks

Advanced and Custom marks will eventually be restricted to disciplines which the mark user has chosen as a career or hobby.

Basic

Basic maker marks are available after approximately 150 hard work orders in any craft (or about 300 challenging), assuming no prestige decay due to time. They will impress the person's initials into the item.

Advanced

These marks are not available yet, but will consist of a set series of design elements that can be combined to a unique mark.

Custom

The marks are not available, but will likely be similar to the current marks.

Legacy

Marks from the previous forging system will eventually be converted to the new one at an undisclosed time.

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