Backyard — 6 of 15

Part 5 - Homes

Section concerning Ants

Some ants are animals. The description of ants is "Black ants industriously crawl in and out of the anthill.". The ants are undescribed.

The anthill is a home. "[if occupied]You see a big anthill here.[else]A big heap of pine needles stands here." The description of the anthill is "[if occupied]It's itching with ants.[else]It's about knee high.". Understand "heap" as anthill.

At the time when the anthill fills:

say "You notice a trail of ants headed for the pile of needles.";

now the ants are in the location;

acquire ants;

now the anthill is occupied.

Instead of taking the needles:

say "You rake all the needles in one heap.";

now the needles are nowhere;

now the anthill is in the location;

the anthill fills in three turns from now.

Instead of rubbing the needles, try taking the needles.