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Re: Economy Proposal 2.0
2) Is why I tend to leave rooms with multiple exits to same terrain full or near full, in hopes it might "spread." I don't know if it actually benefits more than one neighboring room though.Xenthos said:Once upon a time, it was just as common for a full room to die as an empty room during dormancy. I think we got it changed so a full room is less likely to die - but the chances of death for a room with 5 or 10 isn't that much different. You shouldn't be harvesting during dormancy at all (or the month before) if you want them to survive.However, they are supposed to also:1) Have a higher chance of growing back the next month, and2) If a room is full, have a higher chance of "spreading" to nearby rooms.This is why bigger areas, unless intentionally stripped, tend to recover. Swamps suffer from being small and also constantly harvested, which ends up with them not having as much chance to thrive.
Adjusting how herbs grow or some swamp-centric solution would be nice.
Maybe change Nature Domoth bonus for double capacity of chosen herb to be for bonus for all herbs of chosen terrain type, inversely proportional to number of herbs that grow in the terrain? Ex. Sparkleberry is only herb of Astral, it gets same 2x bonus as before. Swamp has three herbs, so scale to 1.34x (60 + 20) bonus?
Xiran
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Re: Economy Proposal 2.0
It may also be worth considering whether the herb growing mechanism adds enough to the game in comparison to the headache.
If not it seems like you could potentially do something like make it that peak months refresh the herbs nodes to full even if they've been stripped and fiddle with numbers like the maximum that can be in one spot at once.
Which would shift herbs slightly to be, if you can see it then it's fine to harvest.
If not it seems like you could potentially do something like make it that peak months refresh the herbs nodes to full even if they've been stripped and fiddle with numbers like the maximum that can be in one spot at once.
Which would shift herbs slightly to be, if you can see it then it's fine to harvest.
Saran
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Re: Stormcrow L'Eternae Wedding
They are a burly tae'dae empyreal demigod. A giant bear-like creature of black and white stands
here. At a glance, their features show that they are a burly tae'dae empyreal demigod. Standing just
a shade taller than most single-story structures, this tae'dae bears black and white markings
similar to that of a panda. Their bright blue eyes are inquisitive, yet kind and welcoming. Their
well-groomed fur seems to be stained here and there with what looks like blood, remnants from their
last foray into one hunting ground or another. Bulky muscle seem to ripple throughout almost their
entire form, the exception being their ample belly which they pat proudly from time to time. A
subtle yet immense aura of power seems to radiate from them, the tell-tale mark of one of the Demi-
Divine of the First World.
Alarin
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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow
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Entered by: The Oneiroi, Administrators of Fate Date: 2021-05-26 03:11:00
o Go ahead, push the Haupdin, see what happens. Don't say we didn't warn
you.
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Not going to lie, I rushed to see what would happen. Wasn't disappointed.
Uzriel
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Test Server Shenanigans
Irilara says, "Obviously I'm not a pokemon. I'm a trainer."
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
Irilara begins to wield a red and white pokeball in her left hand.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
You are startled as a red and white pokeball bounces harmlessly off you after being thrown at you by
Irilara.
As a red and white pokeball hits the floor, it wobbles from side to side and shakes, opening in half
as a beam of red light jumps out to envelop you, dragging you into the cramped ball.
Creation Itself obscures your vision.
Inside a cramped pokeball.
There are no obvious exits.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
With a sense of dread, you feel a red and white pokeball stop wobbling and know, with a sinking
feeling in your heart, that you have been caught and Irilara is your master.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
UILANI!
(Newbie): You say, "Oh what the fuc--- UILANI!"
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The pokeball suddenly splits open, and in a spray of red light you are ejected out.
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The Stairs of the Last Nine. (road).
The hulking form of Acosris, the giant scorpion is here, massive pinchers flexing open and closed.
Irilara is here. She wields a burnished mahogany and gold tessen in her right hand.
You see exits leading up, down, and in.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
mind!
(Newbie): You say, "HOW DO I-- oh, never mind!"
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
(Newbie): Irilara says, "Alarin! I choose you!"
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stuck in a pokeball!
(Newbie): You say, "...you can actually get stuck in a pokeball!"
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You feel your masochistic tendencies return.
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(Newbie): You say, "Laughed my ass off, lol."
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(Newbie): Shulamit says, "Good luck Alarin! I need to go! I hope I helped by...existing?"
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(Newbie): Irilara says, "Use self-detonation."
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(Newbie): You say, "Bai Shula! 
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(Newbie): You say, "Self-detonation?"
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(Newbie): A helpful administrator says, "USE BALL to use your pokemon."
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(Newbie): Irilara says, "Well explosion."
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
Irilara begins to wield a red and white pokeball in her left hand.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
(Newbie): A helpful administrator says, "Goodnight!"
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
Irilara throws a red and white pokeball at herself.
Acosris, the giant scorpion, skitters off to the ether, accompanied by the sound of chitinous feet
hitting the ground.
As a red and white pokeball hits the floor, it wobbles from side to side and shakes, opening in half
as a beam of red light jumps out to envelop Irilara, dragging her into the cramped ball.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
A red and white pokeball wobbles from side to side on the floor as Irilara rages within the ball.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
A red and white pokeball wobbles from side to side on the floor as Irilara rages within the ball,
breaking free in a spray of red light.
Barbed tail poised to strike, Acosris, the giant scorpion, skitters in from the ether.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
You clutch a red and white pokeball firmly, preparing to use it.
You have not captured anyone!
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
Irilara suddenly scoops up a red and white pokeball.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-
(Newbie): Irilara says, "I can capture myself. If I do can I not get free? I must test this."
Alarin
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Re: Test Server Shenanigans
You begin to wield a red and white pokeball in your left hand.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p exk<>-throw ball at alarin
You are startled as a red and white pokeball bounces harmlessly off you after being thrown at you by
Alarin.
As a red and white pokeball hits the floor, it wobbles from side to side and shakes, opening in half
as a beam of red light jumps out to envelop you, dragging you into the cramped ball.
Creation Itself obscures your vision.
Inside a cramped pokeball.
There are no obvious exits.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p ek<>-
You bash against the sides of the pokeball roughly, trying to break free.
12300h, 6800m, 9300e, 10p ek<>-
You bash against the sides of the pokeball roughly, breaking free in a spray of red light.
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The Stairs of the Last Nine. (road).
The hulking form of Acosris, the giant scorpion is here, massive pinchers flexing open and closed. A
red and white ultraball sits here upon the floor. Playing a spirited song on a wooden pan flute, an
alluring sileni frolics here.
You see exits leading up, down, and in.
You have recovered balance on all limbs. (2.245s)
Yes, I threw the damn ball at myself. 
Alarin
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Re: Economy Proposal 2.0
We already stated that we would look at allowing lessons to be traded in for credits and allowing the trading in of trade artifacts. I don't know that we'll do trade-in on spectral trade curios though as those are gained through performing the trade as well as by aethergoop so it'll be trickier there. We'll consider it though.
Orael
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Re: Magnagoran Bloodfaire Announcement with Times
Due to a scheduling issue, the play on Tuesday evening is being moved to 90 minutes earlier.
It will be Tuesday 1 hour before the weave change.
It will be Tuesday 1 hour before the weave change.
Event: Play Premiere: The Constable Cases
Time: Tuesday June 1 8:30 PM EST/ Wednesday 00:30 GMT
Time: Tuesday June 1 7:00 PM EST/ 23:00 GMT
Location: The Theatre of Bloody Threnodies
Hosted by: Uzriel d’Vanecu
Join us as we celebrate the Engine's cultural presence within the Basin with the stage premiere of the play "Constable Cases: The Chortling Cherubs". Enjoy the thrills and laughs in this story inspired by true events.
Uzriel
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Events Post #459: There Was No Bloodshed in Kiakoda Reserve
Ah, this is the best life. Nothing like lounging by a nice warm pool of bubbling lava with a steaming cup of tea to melt the chill of frigid temps. After a bit of a rough start, this has turned into the best day ever. It should remain as such, assuming Aevumis and the others don't tell Bulstrode. I paid them though, so it should be fine. Yeah, it will be fine. Bulstrode will never know.
Oh, I suppose I should recount the story. It was quite amusing really. Absolutely brilliant on my part, if I do say so myself. Penguins are ever being penguins, right? Right. Well, the feathery little bullies kept shoving this little fellow in so much that he was afraid to swim. Of course this means no food for the penguin. Bulstrode does not like when penguins are not healthy. He likes it even less when they die. But no worries! There were no penguin deaths this day!
Well, Bulstrode was angry about his penguins being bullies. Never believes me when I warn him about how mean they are. I've watched them smack a random waddling penguin, and can you guess what happened then? Well, if you guessed that the penguin fell right through the ice and all his friends warbled in laughter, you would be correct. Little sneak-thieves too, but that's a story for another time. Bulstrode was so mad, and definitely not because I lost another whistle. I absolutely did not lose another whistle. It just ran away while I wasn't looking.
So many people came running while Bulstrode was yelling at me. Luckily I'm small and easily slipped past their notice. I'm pretty sure I saw Xenthos and Evette charge past at first, which is when I got an idea. I do love my job, and the penguins, but that icy wind is no place for a 'wump like me! Many from the Basin came to see what Bulstrode was about, thus it only was sensible to get them to help! After a bit of penguin talk, I sent them to get a whistle from Bulstrode as mine had already decided to wander off somewhere to nap. I keep telling Bulstrode that these whistles must be magical as they keep running off. He doesn't listen, just says I keep losing them. I never lose anything. Never lost a penguin on my watch either.
Aevumis managed to convince Bulstrode to let him help and got a new whistle. The thing was clogged with tae'dae hair too! I do not understand how a tiny whistle can hold so much fur. See? magic whistles. It's the only explanation. Grand music was then played, though there may have been some ear leakage that will neither be confirmed nor denied, and the Haupdin was ready to swim once again!
One mighty nudge later? Okay, dear reader, before I continue, I must stress that this next part most certainly did not happen. This is only rumour, right? Right. Well, I heard that the Haupdin got ripped to pieces by the thing in the water. All sorts of giant teeth, gobbled up the pieces of a Haupdin. Or so the story goes. This certainly was not with my penguins. Okay, fine, I paid for that to merely be a rumour. What was I supposed to do? Tell Bulstrode and have to face an angry tae'dae? Uh-uh. Someone else can tell him.
Thankfully, numerous people seemed keen to help find another Haupdin. I think it was Uzriel who was seeking to learn the best way to shove a penguin? Everyone knows that it's best to shove when they are on the belly. They glide right across the ice so much better. What? No, I do not have experience in this. I most certainly have not lined up some penguins and shoved another down the hill and knock their friends over. That is not something I would do!
I'm not sure how, but a new Haupdin was found while we spoke! Lucky for me penguins are bullies, or one of my new employ, I mean new friends, had a bit of fun. Aevumis was quick to find another whistle and this time the Haupdin safely found food! Best part, Bulstrode won't know the difference.
So, my dear reader, once again I, Jololem, have proven that I am the best Junior Penguin Keeper at the Reserve. The day was saved, and Haupdins is happy once more. I assure you that no Haupdins were harmed in the writing of this tale. I am, however, going to enjoy this nice time by a lava pool.
Or maybe not. I can hear Bulstrode from here. I best go see what's happened now. This always happens when I finally get comfortable! I really should convince him that we need to find some fire penguins.
-Excerpt from "The Adventures of Jololem Olem"
Oh, I suppose I should recount the story. It was quite amusing really. Absolutely brilliant on my part, if I do say so myself. Penguins are ever being penguins, right? Right. Well, the feathery little bullies kept shoving this little fellow in so much that he was afraid to swim. Of course this means no food for the penguin. Bulstrode does not like when penguins are not healthy. He likes it even less when they die. But no worries! There were no penguin deaths this day!
Well, Bulstrode was angry about his penguins being bullies. Never believes me when I warn him about how mean they are. I've watched them smack a random waddling penguin, and can you guess what happened then? Well, if you guessed that the penguin fell right through the ice and all his friends warbled in laughter, you would be correct. Little sneak-thieves too, but that's a story for another time. Bulstrode was so mad, and definitely not because I lost another whistle. I absolutely did not lose another whistle. It just ran away while I wasn't looking.
So many people came running while Bulstrode was yelling at me. Luckily I'm small and easily slipped past their notice. I'm pretty sure I saw Xenthos and Evette charge past at first, which is when I got an idea. I do love my job, and the penguins, but that icy wind is no place for a 'wump like me! Many from the Basin came to see what Bulstrode was about, thus it only was sensible to get them to help! After a bit of penguin talk, I sent them to get a whistle from Bulstrode as mine had already decided to wander off somewhere to nap. I keep telling Bulstrode that these whistles must be magical as they keep running off. He doesn't listen, just says I keep losing them. I never lose anything. Never lost a penguin on my watch either.
Aevumis managed to convince Bulstrode to let him help and got a new whistle. The thing was clogged with tae'dae hair too! I do not understand how a tiny whistle can hold so much fur. See? magic whistles. It's the only explanation. Grand music was then played, though there may have been some ear leakage that will neither be confirmed nor denied, and the Haupdin was ready to swim once again!
One mighty nudge later? Okay, dear reader, before I continue, I must stress that this next part most certainly did not happen. This is only rumour, right? Right. Well, I heard that the Haupdin got ripped to pieces by the thing in the water. All sorts of giant teeth, gobbled up the pieces of a Haupdin. Or so the story goes. This certainly was not with my penguins. Okay, fine, I paid for that to merely be a rumour. What was I supposed to do? Tell Bulstrode and have to face an angry tae'dae? Uh-uh. Someone else can tell him.
Thankfully, numerous people seemed keen to help find another Haupdin. I think it was Uzriel who was seeking to learn the best way to shove a penguin? Everyone knows that it's best to shove when they are on the belly. They glide right across the ice so much better. What? No, I do not have experience in this. I most certainly have not lined up some penguins and shoved another down the hill and knock their friends over. That is not something I would do!
I'm not sure how, but a new Haupdin was found while we spoke! Lucky for me penguins are bullies, or one of my new employ, I mean new friends, had a bit of fun. Aevumis was quick to find another whistle and this time the Haupdin safely found food! Best part, Bulstrode won't know the difference.
So, my dear reader, once again I, Jololem, have proven that I am the best Junior Penguin Keeper at the Reserve. The day was saved, and Haupdins is happy once more. I assure you that no Haupdins were harmed in the writing of this tale. I am, however, going to enjoy this nice time by a lava pool.
Or maybe not. I can hear Bulstrode from here. I best go see what's happened now. This always happens when I finally get comfortable! I really should convince him that we need to find some fire penguins.
-Excerpt from "The Adventures of Jololem Olem"
Re: Economy Proposal 2.0
I didn't quote it, but I'll answer the questions here
Will you have access to every spell/herb/potion/poison from the beginning?
Yes, you will have access to the entire skillset once selecting it.
If so, what will be the rate of speed of production at the different tiers?
Details have not been worked out exactly yet, but the goal is that being 100% proficient in a trade without artifacts will be more effective than someone at 0% with artifacts. Ideally, being proficient will take a lot of the 'grind' aspect of things out of it.
If alchemy creations can fail, will it mean a loss of all commodities?
Again, details have not been worked out, but being proficient will ideally mean that you'll have fewer failures. I don't know if we'll go to 0% at 100%, but being proficient will mean less failing. Failing would mean a loss of all commodities in that batch still.
As to the other concerns about relying on other people. Ideally, everyone can select one of these merchantile skillsets for free and instantly start making money from it. Nobody will need to invest credits into these skills before taking them, so more people should be able to take these trades and fulfill them. With proficiency making things better, people won't feel like it's a grind to use these trades and will be more willing to engage in or use them. This will ideally result in having plenty of people around that can provide these goods.
The worst-case scenario is that all these goods will be available via NPC merchants (albeit at higher pricing), so if players -need- something, they can get it anytime they want.
Will you have access to every spell/herb/potion/poison from the beginning?
Yes, you will have access to the entire skillset once selecting it.
If so, what will be the rate of speed of production at the different tiers?
Details have not been worked out exactly yet, but the goal is that being 100% proficient in a trade without artifacts will be more effective than someone at 0% with artifacts. Ideally, being proficient will take a lot of the 'grind' aspect of things out of it.
If alchemy creations can fail, will it mean a loss of all commodities?
Again, details have not been worked out, but being proficient will ideally mean that you'll have fewer failures. I don't know if we'll go to 0% at 100%, but being proficient will mean less failing. Failing would mean a loss of all commodities in that batch still.
As to the other concerns about relying on other people. Ideally, everyone can select one of these merchantile skillsets for free and instantly start making money from it. Nobody will need to invest credits into these skills before taking them, so more people should be able to take these trades and fulfill them. With proficiency making things better, people won't feel like it's a grind to use these trades and will be more willing to engage in or use them. This will ideally result in having plenty of people around that can provide these goods.
The worst-case scenario is that all these goods will be available via NPC merchants (albeit at higher pricing), so if players -need- something, they can get it anytime they want.
Orael
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