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'''Unicorns''' are passive creatures produced from breeding [[donkey]]s. They are faster and better jumpers than donkeys, and when tamed may be ridden to speed up a [[blockhead]]'s travel. They were introduced in [[Game updates/20180314|version 1.7]]. | '''Unicorns''' are passive creatures produced from breeding rainbow [[donkey]]s. They are faster and better jumpers than donkeys, and when tamed may be ridden to speed up a [[blockhead]]'s travel. Tamed rainbow unicorns also have the ability to fly. They were introduced in [[Game updates/20180314|version 1.7]]. | ||
[[File:Gray Unicorn.png|200px|thumb|right|Gray Unicorn]] | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
Unicorns are a source of three things: | Unicorns are a source of three things: | ||
* [[ | * [[Travel]] - Tapping a tamed adult unicorn will allow a blockhead to mount the unicorn and ride it, allowing for quicker travel over land. | ||
* [[Rainbow Essence]] - Randomly dropped by a unicorn when it dies. | * [[Rainbow Essence]] - Randomly dropped by a unicorn when it dies. | ||
* Baby unicorns - Via breeding. | * Baby unicorns - Via breeding. | ||
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For a quicker method of [[travel]]ing on land, blockheads are able to mount and ride unicorns. | For a quicker method of [[travel]]ing on land, blockheads are able to mount and ride unicorns. | ||
Tamed unicorns may be ridden by tapping on the unicorn and selecting "Ride". The unicorn walks at a faster pace than a blockhead by foot and is controlled by tilting the game device in the direction of travel. Unicorns are also able to jump over small obstacles and over changes of height that are up to at least three blocks high by swiping the game device UP while tilting the game device in the direction of travel. Unicorns are both faster and better jumpers than donkeys. | Tamed unicorns may be ridden by tapping on the unicorn and selecting "Ride". The unicorn walks at a faster pace than a blockhead by foot and is controlled by tilting the game device in the direction of travel. Unicorns are also able to jump over small obstacles and over changes of height that are up to at least three blocks high by swiping the game device UP while tilting the game device in the direction of travel. Unicorns are both faster and better jumpers than donkeys. If bred to the rainbow stage, it will also have the ability to fly. | ||
Version 1.7 introduces an optional d-pad controller for moving while riding. | [[Game updates/20180314|Version 1.7]] introduces an optional d-pad controller for moving while riding. | ||
Dismounting is done by tapping anywhere but on a control. Beginning with version 1.7, this calls up a button instead of automatically dismounting. | Dismounting is done by tapping anywhere but on a control. Beginning with [[Game updates/20180314|version 1.7]], this calls up a "Stop Riding" button instead of automatically dismounting. | ||
A unicorn can be ridden through any space at least two blocks high, but not through [[door]]s. If there is a solid block above the unicorn, the rider's head will appear to be inside the block but will take no harm. | A unicorn can be ridden through any space at least two blocks high, but not through [[door]]s. If there is a solid block above the unicorn, the rider's head will appear to be inside the block but will take no harm. | ||
While riding a unicorn, a blockhead will continue to [[Harvesting|pick up]] loose [[item]]s it passes in front of. While its mount is jumping, a riding | While riding a unicorn, a blockhead will continue to [[Harvesting|pick up]] loose [[item]]s it passes in front of. While its mount is jumping, a riding blockhead will pick up loose items in the spaces it intersects. | ||
Unicorns will swim if ridden into [[water]]. They aren't terribly fast swimmers, and sometimes appear to be completely submerged. It may be necessary to make a unicorn "jump" to clear an underwater rise or keep its head in air. | Unicorns will swim if ridden into [[water]]. They aren't terribly fast swimmers, and sometimes appear to be completely submerged. It may be necessary to make a unicorn "jump" to clear an underwater rise or keep its head in air. | ||