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-====== Personal portals ======
+====== Personal and Public Portals ======
-A personal portal is a handy solution for cutting down on the need for tons of portals everywhere. When you set up a personal portal, it can connect to public portals located in key spots like bosses, Haldor, and [[Public Locations:Evercoal]]. This makes getting around super quick and easy. Just drop your portal, hit 'E' on it, then do the same on the public portal, and you're all set!
+**Personal Portals** and **Public Portals** are teleportation devices in your game, each with distinct functionalities. This article explores their mechanics, usage, and strategies for maximizing their potential for exploration, teamwork, and base management.
-//Take note that when server restarts, the personal<->public portal connection drops. This is due to instance ID is randomly re-generated when server restarts//
+With Personal Portals, players can target specific destinations directly, eliminating the need to construct a separate home portal for each remote location, and can completely replace the original teleporters.
-^ Personal portal | **Public portal** |
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+===== Overview =====
+Personal and Public Portals serve as critical tools for navigating the game world efficiently:
+  * **Personal Portals**: Constructed by players using standard portal materials, these are linked to the builder’s Steam ID and provide a personalized teleportation network. Players no longer need to construct a separate home portal for every remote portal, as each Personal Portal can independently target a specific destination.
+  * **Public Portals**: Admin-exclusive constructs that offer shared teleportation capabilities accessible to all players.
+Each type of portal has unique features tailored for specific purposes, enhancing navigation and resource management.
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+===== Personal Portals =====
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+Personal Portals are player-built teleportation devices offering flexibility and control within a private network.
+==== Construction and Features ====
+  * **Materials**: Built using the same materials as a vanilla portal.
+  * **Naming**: Names are assigned by the builder and linked account-wide via Steam ID. To rename, hold **Left Shift** while interacting with the portal.
+  * **Target Storage**: The destination is stored physically on the portal itself.
+  * **One-way connection**: The destination portal is unaffected by any targetting portals and holds it's own target, multiple portals can target the same portal.
+==== Connectivity ====
+  * **Connections**:
+    * Can link to any other Personal Portal owned by the same Steam ID.
+    * Can connect to any Public Portals.
+  * **Access**:
+    * Other players **can** use your Personal Portals to reach set destinations. If they can get to your portal, they can use it.
+    * In warded areas, players with Ward permissions can modify portal names and destinations.
+==== Cautions ====
+  * **Ward Access** grants the guest with access to your entire portal network from any of your portals in the Ward. Be careful who you allow.
+  * Entering another player’s Personal Portal without destination knowledge may lead to:
+    * **Remote locations** with no return portal.
+    * **Warded areas** where you could be trapped. (Requests to a Thane to release you WILL be noted!)
+    * **Highly hazardous** locations with no easy escape.
+  * **Best Practice**: Only use another player’s portal if you are certain of its destination.
+  * Portals __not__ in a Ward can only be changed by the Portal owner
+  * Good manners would dictate asking before you use a random person's portal
+----
+===== Public Portals =====
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+Public Portals, managed by admins, provide shared teleportation options for the entire player base.
+==== Construction and Features ====
+  * **Builder**: Exclusively created by admins.
+  * **Naming**: Assigned by admins and unchangeable by players.
+==== Connectivity and Targeting ====
+  * **Targeting Options**:
+    * Can link to any other Public Portal.
+    * Can connect to a Personal Portal tied to players Steam ID.
+  * **Dynamic Targeting**:
+    * Targets are set locally by the player using the portal, not stored on the portal itself.
+    * This allows players to dynamically choose destinations while using Public Portals.
+  * **Automatic Targeting**:
+    * After teleporting to a Public Portal, the portal automatically sets its target to the previously used portal, enabling quick returns.
+  * **Note**:
+    * Public Portals can only be used by players that have built at least one Personal Portal.
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+===== Best Practices for Teams =====
+Efficient use of Personal and Public Portals can significantly enhance teamwork and exploration:
+==== Personal Portal Management ====
+  * **Each team member** should construct and maintain **one Personal Portal**.
+  * Assign one player as the **"portal master"** to manage additional Personal Portals at bases and outposts.
+==== Team Strategies ====
+  * **Using the Portal Master’s Network**:
+    * Team members can connect to remote locations through the portal master’s Personal Portals.
+  * **Remote Portal Setup**:
+    * Set remote portals to target the home base.
+    * Warded remote portals can be modified by teammates with permissions.
+  * **Exploration Setup**:
+    * Place temporary Personal Portals when exploring new areas.
+    * The portal master can later rebuild and integrate these into the main network using their Steam ID.
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+===== Conclusion =====
+By mastering the mechanics of Personal and Public Portals, players can create an efficient teleportation network. Teams can further enhance their connectivity by designating a portal master to oversee the system, ensuring seamless exploration and resource management.