[[Stamp]]s require a great deal of preparation to do anything other then basic graphic stamping. To create a [[Stamp]] you simply need to shape some clay with your hands. Once a clay stamp is made, you can use a clay shaper are an extension to change the graphic the stamp represents. the default is an "X"cartography system. [image of stamp graphics to be added]Adding gems to your stamp ''before'' They allow you fire it will allow the stamp to gain attach additional features. Once you fire a stamp, you can no longer add gems or change the graphic. You can however link the gemmed stamp data to in world objects anytime after the gem is inserted, cooked or not. Each of the following stamps must be "linked" to something to function: *Sapphires allow you to link a stamp to a deed somewhere in the world. Doing this will add the deed name, mayor name, your maps and deed motto to a rollover under the graphic when you stamp a map with this. You must find the deed token atlases which show in the game world, and link it directly (highlight the stamp in your inventory, and right click the token; Link Stamp). *Rubies allow you to link a stamp map links to a Structuredetailed locations, such as a guard towerstructures, Colossus, or mission structure. any relevant info of the structure will be shown on a rollover when you mouse over the graphic once stamped on the map. You must find the object in the game world, and link it directly (highlight the stamp in your inventory, and right click the structure; Link Stamp).*Emeralds allow you to add a time/date stamp to the graphic you link with this stamp. You must right click the stamp and add a date/time. *Diamonds allow you to add text to the graphic you link with this stamp. You must right click the stamp and add your text. *Opals allow you to link a stamp with a location on your in game map. this will allow a player to click on this stamp in the game mapstamps, creating a popup link to the atlas map of that locationdeeds, if you have the Atlas available in your inventory. You must stamp your in-game map and then your painted map in turn in order to link one to the otherannotations.
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