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In response to requests, the master blacksmith has been changed. The syntax is exactly the same, but instead of putting the item into the forge, please just hand the item directly to him. Three improvements have been made.
- The item will be put into the forge away from would-be thieves.
- The forge is locked during the process.
- You'll be able to retool retooled items.
- You must use the correct original name.
- You can ask the master to drop all.
- To make sure he does not have "hands full".
Example
> give sai smith
> say please reforge sai into a dull copper digger
> ... Master Blacksmith does his thing.
> The Master Blacksmith gives you a dull copper digger
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooops.
> give sai smith
> say please reforge sai into a dull copper dagger
> ... Master Blacksmith does his thing.
> The Master Blacksmith gives you a dull copper dagger
In both cases, the player does "give sai smith". You must use the correct word; it can be any of the keywords that you would normally use to get the original, untooled item. This change should enhance the security of the process, and allow those of you with poor spelling to correct the item.