Backyard — 7 of 15

Section concerning Woodpecker

A woodpecker is an animal. The description of the woodpecker is "A black bird with a red cap.". The woodpecker is undescribed. Understand "bird" as the woodpecker.

A birdhouse is a home. The description of the birdhouse is "Looks comfortable. [if occupied] It's occupied by a woodpecker.".

Instead of transforming the healthy boards:

if the player is carrying the tools:

say "You construct a nice birdhouse out of the planks.";

now the healthy boards are nowhere;

now the birdhouse is carried by the player;

the birdhouse hints in three turns from now;

otherwise:

say "You could build something out of the boards, but you lack the tools.".

After inserting the birdhouse into the tree:

now the birdhouse is suitable;

say "You secure the birdhouse to the tree.".

Instead of taking the birdhouse when the birdhouse is in the tree:

say "The birdhouse looks fine where it is.".

Every turn when the birdhouse is suitable for the third turn and the birdhouse is empty:

say "A black bird with a red cap flies to the birdhouse, inspects it, and starts to make itself at home .";

now the woodpecker is in the location;

acquire woodpecker;

now the birdhouse is occupied.

At the time when the birdhouse hints:

If the birdhouse is unsuitable:

If the birdhouse is carried by the player:

the birdhouse hints in three turns from now;

otherwise:

say "A bird lands on the birdhouse, peers at it, jumps disdainfully and flies away.".