Communicators can be lost, but since the native residents have no use for them, any communicator found around the city is usually returned to their owner one way or another. Players are welcome to decide for themselves how the device is found, and how long it takes; just because residents will return it if they find one does not guarantee that it will be found in a timely manner.
Communicators are also not indestructible! They are waterproof and damage-resistant, but can be broken if put under enough duress. A trip to your local repair shop can resolve any minor damages. You must return to your deity's temple for major damage or complete destruction of the tablets, and they will be replaced. Repairs and replacements do require payment, but it won't break your bank.
Some contents (such as photos, old messages, recordings) can be recovered from a destroyed device by retrieving the data card contained within- it acts as memory card and SIM card, and can take much more of a beating than the tablet itself. There is no guarantee that it will survive the damage or that your data will still be safe, so keep that in mind when a tablet is destroyed!
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Communicators can be lost, but since the native residents have no use for them, any communicator found around the city is usually returned to their owner one way or another. Players are welcome to decide for themselves how the device is found, and how long it takes; just because residents will return it if they find one does not guarantee that it will be found in a timely manner.
Communicators are also not indestructible! They are waterproof and damage-resistant, but can be broken if put under enough duress. A trip to your local repair shop can resolve any minor damages. You must return to your deity's temple for major damage or complete destruction of the tablets, and they will be replaced. Repairs and replacements do require payment, but it won't break your bank.
Some contents (such as photos, old messages, recordings) can be recovered from a destroyed device by retrieving the data card contained within- it acts as memory card and SIM card, and can take much more of a beating than the tablet itself. There is no guarantee that it will survive the damage or that your data will still be safe, so keep that in mind when a tablet is destroyed!