Ring of Brodgar - User contributions [en]

Legacy:Birchbark Basket

2011-04-21T22:20:32Z

Alexor:

{{infobox structure
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Primitive Tools]]
|objectsreq = [[requires::Birchbark]] x5
|type = Yes
}}

This [[:Category:Containers|container]] holds 9 slots, in a 3x3 grid. It can be difficult to make, as [[Birch Tree]]s only grow on Grassland and at [[Forest|Broadleaf Forest]], and only give two [[Birchbark]] before depletion. They're much better than a [[Wicker Basket]] for total storage, though, so if you happen to live near a good source of birchbark, by all means use these when possible.

==How to Acquire==
{{Key|B}}uild > C{{Key|o}}ntainers > B{{Key|i}}rchbark Basket
[[Category:Containers]]

Legacy:Crate

2011-04-21T22:17:55Z

Alexor:

{{infobox structure

|xsize = 2
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Carpentry]]
|objectsreq = [[requires::Board]] x4
|repwith = [[Board]] x2
|type = Yes
}}

This [[:Category:Containers|container]] holds 15 slots, in a 5x3 grid.

While they are both easy to make for new players and good for transporting goods without using more valuable materials, they degrade rapidly outside meaning they should be stored inside when possible.

==How to Acquire==
{{Key|B}}uild > C{{Key|o}}ntainers > Crat{{Key|e}}
[[Category:Containers]]

Legacy:Wooden Chest

2011-04-21T22:15:59Z

Alexor:

{{infobox structure
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Carpentry]]
|objectsreq = [[requires::Board]] x4, [[requires::Nugget of Any Common Metal]] x4
|type = Yes
}}

This [http://havenandhearth.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Containers Container] can hold up to 36 items in a 6 by 6 grid. It is the second largest movable container in the game, surpassed only by the [[Large Chest]].

==How to Acquire==
{{Key|B}}uild > C{{Key|o}}ntainers > Wooden {{Key|C}}hest
[[Category:Containers]]

Legacy:Cupboard

2011-04-21T22:13:34Z

Alexor:

{{infobox structure
|skillreq = [[requires::Carpentry]], [[requires::Yeomanry]]
|objectsreq = [[requires::Board]] x8
|type = Yes
|repwith = [[requires::Board]]
}}

This [[:Category:Containers|container]] can hold up to 64 items in an 8 by 8 grid. It can only be built indoors, such as in a [[Log Cabin]], [[Timber House]] and a [[Stone Mansion]]. Due to the superior storage space and easily found materials, these are the ideal containers for storing items indoors. However, as noted below, they now require Yeomanry to construct. '''Cupboards can also be built in cellars.'''

==How to Acquire==
{{Key|B}}uild > C{{Key|o}}ntainers > Cu{{Key|p}}board

==Notes==
*Cupboards can only be lifted when empty.
*Cupboards will be destroyed in one decay hit, it is highly recommended that you keep them inside.
*As of World 5, cupboards now require both [[Carpentry]] and [[Yeomanry]].
*Cupboards cannot be built on cave floor or paved cave floor (must be built inside a building), but can be brought into mines without them decaying.

[[Category:Containers]]

Legacy:Dandelion

2011-04-21T22:09:28Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curioforaged

|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Foraging]]
|objectsreq = None
|producedby = Hand
|perexp = 40
|lpgain = 50
|studytime = 0.66666
|mentalweight = 1
}}Dandelion is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]].

A staple of most newbie's LP gains.

==How to Acquire==
It can be picked up with [[Foraging]], and is found most commonly in [[grassland]], [[moor]] and [[heath]].

[[Category:Foraged]]

Legacy:River Pearl

2011-04-21T21:57:24Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox curio
|image = File:Pearl.png
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|lpgain = 5000
|studytime = 1
|lpefficiency = 5000
|mentalweight = 15
|skillreq = [[requires::Baking]] and [[requires::Fishing]]
|objectsreq = [[requires::River Pearl Mussel]]
|producedby = [[requires::Cauldron]]
}}
'''River Pearls''' are extremely rare and valuable items used mainly for crafting jewelry that boosts learning ability.

It is also a Curiosity: In fact, it is one of the best curiosities in the game, having far and away the greatest LP gain per hour, taking only a single hour to give a massive 5000 LP!

==How to Acquire==

Cook a [[River Pearl Mussel]] into [[Boiled River Pearl Mussel]], and, very rarely, you will get a pearl in addition to a boiled mussel.

==Notes==
*Loftar stated on IRC on the 27/8/2010 that "No", obtaining a pearl does not depend on your nature/industy belief.
*A pearl's quality is equal to the uncooked mussel's quality, unmodified by cauldron, water, or cooking skill.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Cat Gold

2011-04-21T21:54:11Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio

|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = None
|objectsreq = [[requires::Stone Boulder]] or [[requires::Mine_Hole|Mine]] or [[requires::Cave]]
|producedby = Hand or [[Mining Tool]]
|lpgain = 350
|studytime = 36.00
|mentalweight = 2
}}
'''Cat Gold''' is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]]. <br/> This item will disappear if you drop it on the ground, so be sure to store it in a container if you wish to give it to someone else.

This item has the dubious honor of having the lowest LP gain per hour of any curiosity in the game. Well...At least the mental weight is pretty good?

==How to Acquire==
Randomly acquired when chipping stone and mining.

==Notes==
This is one of the earliest curiosities the player may get since it requires no production.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Itsy Bitsy's Web

2011-04-21T21:51:37Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Foraging]]
|objectsreq = None
|producedby = Hand
|lpgain = 5000
|studytime = 36.00
|mentalweight = 10
}}
'''Itsy Bitsy's Web''' is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]].

A good curiosity, much better than its similar sister, [[Itsy Bitsy Spider]]. If only there was a way to acquire it more consistently!

==How to Acquire==
It can occasionally be found while foraging any kind of object.

==Notes==
Will disappear if dropped.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Itsy Bitsy Spider

2011-04-21T21:50:10Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Foraging]]
|objectsreq = None
|producedby = Hand
|lpgain = 2000
|studytime = 40.00
|mentalweight = 6
}}
'''Itsy Bitsy Spider''' is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]].

Somewhat less worthwhile than it's sister curiosity, [[Itsy Bitsy's Web]]. Still not too bad, though.

==How to Acquire==
It can occasionally be found while foraging any kind of object.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Rattle-Tattle-Talisman

2011-04-21T21:41:00Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio

|xsize = 2
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = Unknown
|objectsreq = [[requires::String]] x 1, [[requires::Branch]] x 1, [[requires::Bone Material]] x 1, [[requires::Feldspar]] x 2, [[requires::Leather]] x 1
|producedby = Hand
|lpgain = 750
|studytime = 56.00
|mentalweight = 8
}}

'''Rattle-Tattle-Talisman''' is a [[Curiosity]] made of 1 [[String]], 1 [[Branch]], 1 [[Bone Material]], 2 [[Feldspar]] and 1 [[Leather]].

An altogether awful curiosity, with unimpressive LP gain, and terrible study time and mental weight. In addition, it requires multiple rarer materials such as leather, bone, and especially feldspar. Just don't even bother.

[[Category:Crafted]]

Legacy:The Perfect Hole

2011-04-21T21:23:16Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio

|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[Cheesemaking]]
|objectsreq = [[cheese tray]] containing cheese
|producedby = Hand
|lpgain = 13370
|studytime = 96
|mentalweight = 15
}}
'''The Perfect Hole''' is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]]. <br/>

This Curiosity gives more LP from a single object than any other game. Sadly, acquiring this veritable treasure trove of LP will hold a whole 15 attention slots for four straight days. Perhaps you should save this for the next time you need to take a break from Haven and Hearth for a few days?

==How to Acquire==
Randomly acquired when removing cheese from a cheese tray.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Edelweiß

2011-04-21T21:09:52Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curioforaged
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|lpgain = 4000
|skillreq = [[requires::Foraging]]
|objectsreq = None
|perexp = 1600
|producedby = Hand
|studytime = 7
|mentalweight= 8
}}
Edelweiß (Edelweiss) can be found while [[Foraging]] in mountains and can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]]. Requires less than 1600 PER*EXP. These are one of the top foraging curiosities, giving an impressive 4000 base LP for only 7 study time.

==In Game Example==
[[File:edelweib_plant.png|thumb|left]]

[[Category:Foraged]]

Legacy:Leech

2011-04-21T21:09:08Z

Alexor:

{{infobox object
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = None
|objectsreq = None
|producedby = [[requires::Swamp]]
}}

Leeches decrease your [[Hitpoints|SHP]] slowly, but for every point of SHP damage there's a chance of them healing a point of HHP. The amount of SHP drained uses the formula (leech quality)/10 rounded up. Each time a leech drains your SHP, its quality will increase or decrease towards your [[Attributes#Constitution|constitution]].

Once a leech becomes bloated it will no longer have any effect on you, but bloated leeches will become skinny again after sitting in your inventory or a container. It is a good idea to collect leeches and store them for future use.

If you're already covered in leeches, and plan on spending extended time in a swamp, there's no real harm in leaving them equipped. Eventually, they will become bloated and will no longer injure you. On the other hand, removing them will allow new, hungrier leeches to take their place and cause more damage overall..

==How to Acquire==
Walk around or stand in a [[swamp]] with empty equipment slots, and leeches will soon attach themselves.

==Notes==

*Dropped leeches disappear.
*Leeches make excellent fishing bait as well,especially bloated.
*The only other way to heal your hitpoints is to make [[gauze]] and bandage your head.
*Leeches appear in any kind of swamp.

[[Category:Bait]]
*Leeches will gain and lose quality towards your [[constitution]].

*Each time a leech damages you, its quality will rise/drop by 1 point closer to your Con.

*Higher quality leeches consistently regain more HHP.

*If you have 0 SHP, Leeches will deal HHP damage to you.

==Warning==
If your SHP goes down to 0 you will then become unconscious and will continue to lose HHP slowly until the leeches become bloated. Be careful that they dont drain all of your HHP, its not likely, but your character can die without giving you a chance to become conscious and pick them off! They can drain you while bloated, do not log off or go to bed with them equiped.
[[Category:Equipment]]

Legacy talk:Leech

2011-04-21T21:06:08Z

Alexor: /* Leeches drain you while bloated? */ new section

How long until they become skinny again?

[[User:Yeturn|Yeturn]] 03:38, May 15, 2010 (UTC)

One Q10 Leech causes 3 Damage, so the Formula given doesnt work.

== Leeches drain you while bloated? ==

"They can drain you while bloated, do not log off or go to bed with them equiped"

Pretty sure this isn't true, I kept a bunch of bloated leeches on me for quite a while and felt no ill effects.

Legacy:Emerald Dragonfly

2011-04-21T21:03:52Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|lpgain = 800
|skillreq = [[requires::Hunting]]
|objectsreq = None
|producedby = Hand
|studytime = 4.00
|mentalweight= 2
}}
'''Emerald Dragonfly''' is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]].

==How to Acquire==
Dragonflies move at running speed and live only in [[Swamp]]s, making them quite difficult to catch. Since they move faster than you, and your stamina will likely not last at walking speed in a swamp, the best way to catch them is to stay at crawling speed and make the most of your patience. Dragonflies move randomly, changing directions at regular intervals. Right click on the dragonfly (An impressive feat in and of itself!) and your character will pursue the dragonfly indefinitely: Simply wait until you and the dragonfly happen to be headed directly towards each other, and accelerate to walking speed to ensure the catch. Do note that you ARE in a swamp, so you may want to take care not to be drained dry by leeches.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Ruby Dragonfly

2011-04-21T20:59:05Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Hunting]]
|objectsreq = None
|producedby = Hand
|lpgain = 2400
|studytime = 4.00
|mentalweight= 4
}}
'''Ruby Dragonfly''' is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]]. Their constant q10 quality, short study time, and low [[Mental Weight]] make this one of the most efficient LP/hr per weight curiosities in early game.

Their appearance is similar to an [[Emerald Dragonfly]], and both only appear in [[Swamp]]s.

==How to Acquire==
They're fast. Faster than [[Silkmoth]]s. They only fly around in swamps, so you can't run after them, which makes them quite tricky to catch. Any strategies that work for Emerald Dragonflies will work for these too, though.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Cone Cow

2011-04-21T20:56:38Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_curio
|image = file:Cone_Cow.png
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = None
|objectsreq = [[requires::Fir Cone]],
[[requires::Branch]] x4
|producedby = Hand
|lpgain = 50
|studytime = 0.33333
|mentalweight = 1
}}The Cone Cow is a [[Curiosity]] which can be used in the [[Study Interface]] to earn [[Learning Points]].

==How to Acquire==

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c{{Template:Key|1 = U}}riosities >
{{Key|C|}}one Cow

Right clicking a fir tree gives the option to obtain both branches and fir cones.

==Notes==
This is one of the earliest curiosities a player may create, and generally the most easily produced one. It provides 50 base LP, has a study time of 20 minutes (1 hour in-game time), and a [[Mental Weight]] of 1.

Interestingly, this curio, compared to many others, has an above LP gain per hour, and costs a mere single attention point. This would make it a very good curio...Except for the fact that you would have to make a new one every 20 minutes to get the most out of its low cost and study time! Thus, the use of this curio is mostly restricted to new characters without the means to make or find better ones.

A Cone Cow's quality is softcapped by the survival skill.[[Category:Crafted]]

Legacy:Ant Empress

2011-04-21T20:40:17Z

Alexor:

{{infobox curiofood
| image = File:Ant Empress.png
| xsize = 1
| ysize = 1
| skillreq = [[requires::Hunting]]
| objectsreq = None
| producedby = [[requires::Ant Hill]]
| lpgain = 2000
| studytime = 3.33333
| mentalweight = 6
| hunger = 10
| str = 0
| agi = 0
| int = 0
| con = 0
| per = 0
| cha = 0
| dex = 5
| psy = 4
| hurt = 0
}}
'''Ant Empress''' is not only a [[food]], but they are also a [[Curiosity]] with a Mental Weight of 6, a base LP of 2000, and a study time of 3 hours real time, making it an excellent natural curiosity.

Because ant quality is based on the nearby soil quality, their quality can often be above 10, giving a significant LP earned boost when combined with [[Personal Beliefs]] that boost your learning ability.

==How to Acquire==
Go raid an [[Ant Hill]].

The approximate chance of getting one is 3%

==Note==
Ant Empress' LP gain as a Curio has been recently nerfed.

[http://www.havenandhearth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16906&p=198619#p198619 http://www.havenandhearth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16906&p=198619#p198619]

[[Category:Ants]] [[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Legacy:Ant Hill

2011-04-21T20:37:30Z

Alexor:

{{Infobox_structure
|xsize = 1
|ysize = 1
|skillreq = [[requires::Hunting]]
|objectsreq = [[requires::Forest Terrain]]
|type = No
}}

Ant hills are found on forest terrain, and can be raided by right clicking the mound and selecting Raid. Ant hills are a common source for low FEP edible insects; [[Ant Soldiers]] and [[Ant Larvae]] are commonly found, [[Aphids]] and [[Ant Pupae]] are uncommonly found, while the [[Ant empress|Ant Empress]] and [[Ant Queen]] are rarely found. Be aware, it is common for three wandering swarms of [[Ants]] to be guarding the Ant Hill and all of them will attack if you raid the hill without fighting them first. For this reason, if you wish to combat the ants, it's best to fight them one-on-one first before beginning your raid on the anthill.

If you are fairly new, there are a number of good strategies to employ if you need ants to eat or study from an Ant Hill:

1) If you have some combat skills and have raised your combat abilities, simply kill the ants guarding the Ant Hill one by one before raiding it. This is a fairly easy fight, but don't be afraid to back off if things go wrong. You may wish to review combat mechanics here on the wiki before fighting.

2) If you have a rowboat, sail around until you see an Ant Hill right on the water's edge and raid it from the safety of your boat. You will have to initiate the raid, sail back a few tiles while the ants try to attack and then sail closer again to complete the raid; otherwise the game will allow them to attack you despite being in a boat.

3) Finally, you could start raiding, then quickly run far away before the guard swarms can hit you, and then let them start to catch up to you again. Once you have drawn the ants far enough away from the Ant Hill, run back and continue raiding it. Ants are slow, and as long as you ran far enough away, you should be done raiding and gone by the time they get back. If you attempt this method, note that it takes approximately 10 seconds to fully raid an Ant Hill, so give yourself enough distance between the guard swarms and the Ant Hill when running back to finish the raid.

4) A variation of number 3. Have a friend raid the ant hill and run away, as soon as he does raid the anthill yourself. After which both of you can escape on foot or by boat.

5) One of the most reliable ways requires a nearby source of water, but does not require a boat. Simply begin raiding and run away, and head to the shallow water. If you lead the ants into the shallow water, they will become confused and stop attacking you. You are then free to raid the anthill at your leisure.

Ways that don't work include:

Trying to catch the ants on a cliff or other terrain: Ant swarms can pass through all terrain, including tress, rocks, and cliffs.

Ignoring the ants and just taking the damage: It's just not a smart idea at all.

Note: Quality of edible ants recovered in a raid is directly related to soil quality and is [[Softcap|softcapped]] by Survival.