How to use runes in Lore?
Did you see the rune block when you created your template in Lore ? Do you know how to use it? Discover our tips on how to use it and customize it to suit the needs of your world.
What is a rune?
A rune is a block added to a template to combine several pieces of information . This block allows you to create coherence between pages in the same category.
For example, if you create a rune block for character descriptions , you can add the hometown, age, class, and so on, for each character.
There are many ways to use the runes in our worldbuilding software .
The 3 kinds of information
In each block, you'll be able to add runes with a specific type : short text , drop-down list and tag . Each one has a different purpose.
The Short Text
First, there's short text , which lets you add words or numbers to the corresponding box.
It’s the most common, and simplest option : first names, types or simple keywords can always be typed in.
For example, many users use this function when they want to add values to their characters . For example, attribute points, action points or any other value that seems relevant.
The Drop-down List
In each rune, you can also set up a drop-down list , defining in advance the values that can be used. This takes a bit longer at first, but will save you time in the long run. The entries in this list will be selectable in every page created from the template .
For example, if you create a drop-down list for the gender of characters, it will be visible in each character page . You can then select the appropriate gender easily, instead of manually typing it in each time you create a new page.
The Tag
To link your elements more easily, you can tag pages directly in runes .
The most common examples are hometown and class. In a character page, you can create a rune named “ hometown ”, which will tag the hometown page.
Please note that rune tags do not serve the same purpose as mirror links , which create an automatic reflexive link between pages. Tag runes also only let you enter a single tag , as opposed to mirror links, which can contain a list of tags.
Adding runes to a template
Runes must be added to a basic template , and then used in your individual pages . To begin, open or create a Lory in the Lore software.
Create a new template
Using the palette on the right, start by creating a new template. Assign it a category and a name . Here, let's create a template for characters .
Insert a rune block
Once you've thought about the design and information you'd like to add to your template , drag and drop the corresponding blocks: text, image, etc.
Next, add a block for your runes. Click on the “+” button to add the appropriate information .
Add relevant information
In this template, we've added two rune blocks: general and statistics . We've used short texts, drop-down lists and tags. Each option responds to a specific need .
For example, for statistics, which can change quickly, we simply entered a value using short text . On the other hand, in the general section, a drop-down list for character genders is provided. Assuming that each character has a single class , we've added a tag for classes.
Fill in pages
Once you've completed your template with your runes, you can fill in information on each character page . Here, for example, we have the example of Yosyp Kovalenko.
Runes can be used in many different ways. It's a block type that can be adapted to meet your specific writing needs .
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