New Things!

Debuting at this year's Droughtman's Challenge are exoskeleton shields. They're very similar to the previously released exoskeleton weapons and armor. The ones sold at Droughtman's on a large tomiek web are in ring form, one for a small shield, one for a medium shield, and one for a large shield. Those are fully unlocked and are T6 shields that are self-repairing.

All exoskeletal items (weapons, armor, and shield) now also have the added functionality to hold an appearance (TAP and LOOK). This update means that it's possible for a specialty alterer to be able to customize how your exoskeletal weapon, armor, or shield looks. The same alteration rules would hold and no noun changes are possible. Many thanks to Javac for the coding and Paklin for the QC!

Thanks to Kodius for the coding and Javac for the QC, we also have a new weapon flare! Razor weapon flares can be found on the weapons sold on a tall weapon showcase!

Briefly touching upon runic tattoos and wands, please be aware that a review of magical barriers is planned and it's possible that adjustments to magic will be made.

Please think carefully before committing to any purchase. Droughtman's Prize Concourse will be open in Test tomorrow (Saturday, March 20th,2021) and you can always experiment with end prizes in Test before making your purchase in a live instance.

GM Winna

>>Can an exoskeleton shield be ADJUSTed to be arm worn?<<

Absolutely. You can ADJUST the shield to be worn on the arm and your TOGGLE setting will also auto-wear it on your arm if it's set that way.

>tap ring
You tap your orbweaver ring.
Your ring breaks apart explosively into thousands of swarming spiders, which scuttle down your arm in a frenzy! The arachnid wave flows as one, moving with an apparent collective consciousness. Your hand is covered with twisting and writhing legs, but only briefly as the spiders resolidify into a deep ebony exoskeletal shield entangled by a cluster of orbweavers.
Roundtime: 3 seconds.

>adjust shield
You adjust the straps of your shield, tightening them so that it will fit securely upon your left arm.

>wear shield
You slide your left arm through the straps on your exoskeletal shield and flex, gaining a feel for the shield's weight.


GM Winna

>>Is noun restricted due to code?<<

It's restricted both by code and because we don't change weapon and armor nouns in Prime and Plat instances.

GM Winna