When a barrel breaks on a rooftop, may one use multiple containers to save the contents — including catching liquid mid-air or attaching a container to the roof?
Synopsis
When a barrel breaks on a roof, one container may be placed below and used for any quantity including catching liquid in the air or attaching to the roof. Multiple containers are restricted to three meals total and may not include catching or attaching.
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