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Ahra Pahts is an Age for the community. Created by Age Builders and the New Tree, it is a vast city with spaces, or “shells”, of zoned area in which any Writer who feels so inclined may build his or her own addition. All you need to do is look at the list of available spaces, sign up for one of the shells, and build!
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Ahra Pahts is an Age for the community. Created by Age Builders and the New Tree, it is a vast city with spaces, or "shells", of zoned area in which any Writer who feels so inclined may build his or her own addition. All you need to do is look at the list of available spaces, sign up for one of the shells, and build!
  
A map of zoning areas, guidelines and empty shell templates for Blender are available on this wiki page.
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A map of zoning areas, guidelines and empty shell templates for Blender are available below.
  
 
For questions or troubleshooting help, please post on the [http://forum.guildofwriters.com/viewforum.php?f=22 Ahra Pahts forums].
 
For questions or troubleshooting help, please post on the [http://forum.guildofwriters.com/viewforum.php?f=22 Ahra Pahts forums].
  
== Obtaining Ahra Pahts ==
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== Shells ==
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Ahra Pahts is made up of a great number of shells, all fitted together to form a cohesive whole. Individuals wishing to contribute to Ahra Pahts must reserve one shell, edit it, then submit it for it to be reintegrated into the Age. For more information about shells, consult [[Ahra Pahts:Shells|this article]].
  
Download Ahra Pahts, using the link below. Unzip the file, then place the contents of the "dat" folder in your Uru: Complete Chronicles "dat" folder.  Also copy the files in the "Python" folder into your Uru:CC "Python" folder.  Then use [[Installing_ULM|UruLibraryManager]] or [[Drizzle|UruAgeManager]] to add a linking book to your Relto.
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A map of the current state of Ahra Pahts can be seen below. '''Last updated:''' June 7 2010
  
* [http://www.bergen-hill.com/rtr/ahra_pahts/AhraPahts08H.zip Ahra Pahts - latest version]
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'''WARNING:''' this map is heavily outdated. Please refer to the [[Ahra Pahts:Shells|appropriate wiki article]] instead.
* [[Installing Ahra Pahts]]
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== Shell Sign Up ==
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[[File:ShellsPlan08.gif|center]]
  
Below is a link to the Shell Sign-up Sheet.  To obtain a shell, edit the sheet and add your name next to the shell. Then post your request for the shell at [http://forum.guildofwriters.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=388 the Guild of Writers forums] and PM Aloys so that he will send you the shell template Blender file.
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=== Getting Started ===
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You can follow [[Ahra Pahts:Getting Started|this tutorial]] to help you get started in your Ahra Pahts endeavours. It assumes minimal Blender knowledge and will help you build a fully functional shell you can test with.
  
* [[AhraPahts_Shells | Shell Sign-up Sheet]]
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=== Inspections ===
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Despite the currently dormant status of the Guild of Maintainers, you can [http://www.guildofmaintainers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=1177 post on this thread] and wait for a Maintainer to inspect your Age.
  
== Inspections ==
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== Story ==
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''The story for Ahra Pahts has not yet been finalized. A draft is in progress [[Ahra Pahts:Story|here]].''
  
If you would like to have your shell inspected by the Guild of Maintainers, please visit the topic below over at the GoMa forums:
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== Additional Resources ==
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* [[Ahra Pahts:Getting Started]]
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* [[Ahra Pahts:Pages]]
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* [[Ahra Pahts:Shells]]
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* [[Ahra Pahts:Story]]
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* [http://www.ahrapahts.com/ Ahra Pahts Official Website]
  
* [http://www.guildofmaintainers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=1177 Shell Inspection Sign-up]
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[[Category:Ahra Pahts]]
 
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== Tools ==
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Detailed instructions on how to install and use the software for building your shell can be found on [[Installing_PyPRP | the PyPRP Blender Plugin topic]].
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Need help with creating your shell?  Try the following tutorials:
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* [[A Beginner's Guide To Creating A Shell]]
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== Shell Template ==
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When creating a shell, you should build within this template to make sure you keep to the correct bounds of your building space. When you have completed your shell, follow these instructions to test it:
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* [[ShellTest | Shell Testing Instructions]]
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== Information ==
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Below is a map of the city, including zoning districts and shell spaces. When selecting a shell, please adhere to the district guidelines shown on the map.  Prior to submitting your shell, please review the following checklist:
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* [[ShellSubmissionCheckList | Shell Submission Checklist]]
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Bear in mind that the map should not be used as an indicator of the current shell availablilty unless the attached date is current.
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[[Image:ShellsPlan08.gif]]
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== Back Story ==
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The IC story behind Ahra Pahts has not yet been settled.  However, a draft is in the works.
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* [[AhraPahtsArchiveEntry|Ahra Pahts Story]]
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== Misc Links ==
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Links to some wiki pages which might contain useful information
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* [[Pahts Blender Basics Polygons]]
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* [[A Beginner's Guide The Green Room]]
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 4 May 2012

Ahra Pahts

AhraPahts.jpg
Author Collaborative
Version 0.8.Q
Availability UAM

Ahra Pahts is an Age for the community. Created by Age Builders and the New Tree, it is a vast city with spaces, or "shells", of zoned area in which any Writer who feels so inclined may build his or her own addition. All you need to do is look at the list of available spaces, sign up for one of the shells, and build!

A map of zoning areas, guidelines and empty shell templates for Blender are available below.

For questions or troubleshooting help, please post on the Ahra Pahts forums.

Shells

Ahra Pahts is made up of a great number of shells, all fitted together to form a cohesive whole. Individuals wishing to contribute to Ahra Pahts must reserve one shell, edit it, then submit it for it to be reintegrated into the Age. For more information about shells, consult this article.

A map of the current state of Ahra Pahts can be seen below. Last updated: June 7 2010

WARNING: this map is heavily outdated. Please refer to the appropriate wiki article instead.

ShellsPlan08.gif

Getting Started

You can follow this tutorial to help you get started in your Ahra Pahts endeavours. It assumes minimal Blender knowledge and will help you build a fully functional shell you can test with.

Inspections

Despite the currently dormant status of the Guild of Maintainers, you can post on this thread and wait for a Maintainer to inspect your Age.

Story

The story for Ahra Pahts has not yet been finalized. A draft is in progress here.

Additional Resources