Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 03:31 AM CDT
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I have an idea for an object, but no clue what item I should use for the 'alteration' as it isn't an item that currently exists, but definitely fits within Gemstone. How do I go about 'creating an item' with premium points?
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 05:41 AM CDT
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What item are you trying to make? There's plenty of players and gms that might help you figure out a good base to start from.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 12:07 PM CDT
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I want to make something called a contraption. Something that's made up completely of gears and springs. (It's for a gnome) Something that Maybe will start up puffing smoke and backfiring but that's it.

Any ideas on what I should start with? Or is this even possible?

Emindala
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 12:09 PM CDT
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Probably get some random item that could be altered into the desired item, then add Ezscripts to it.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 12:14 PM CDT
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Want a thingamabob? I've got twenty

maybe start with a box? fill it with springs and you've got an argument
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 12:18 PM CDT
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I know contraptions (specifically with that noun) exist in the game, so yeah, you should be able to find something. Additionally, I THINK there's a tinker's shop somewhere that has gnomish goggles and the like that would be good.

>> Probably get some random item that could be altered into the desired item, then add Ezscripts to it.

Yup, exactly this. If you want it to DO things, then you might need Ezscripts. But if you can find something that does what you're looking for, and it's not a massive essence violation (check up the alter rules) you might be able to get it modified to a contraption. Those kind of alters can be a bit subjective though, so explain your goal to the GM. My experience (and only my experience) the end result is the most important part in determining if it's ok, how you get there is just details (and yeah, providing a bunch of springs and cogs as alter fodder helps)
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 12:19 PM CDT
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>> Want a thingamabob? I've got twenty

But who cares?
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 01:08 PM CDT
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Okay, the back-and-forth on these quotes makes me think I was right in my first impression. That's Ariel, from the Little Mermaid, isn't it?
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 01:13 PM CDT
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There were "contraptions" sold off the shelf as premium teleporters. I have one, I imagine you'd be able to add ezscripts to it as the above people mentioned.

Wyrom says, "Ordim is the reason savants won't be coded as well."
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 02:03 PM CDT
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Maybe find a turnip farmer's son and buy his lunchbox from him...

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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 02:19 PM CDT
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>> Okay, the back-and-forth on these quotes makes me think I was right in my first impression. That's Ariel, from the Little Mermaid, isn't it?

I can't speak for if she was intending to start the shenanigan, but my reply sure was.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 02:40 PM CDT
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>There were "contraptions" sold off the shelf as premium teleporters. I have one, I imagine you'd be able to add ezscripts to it as the above people mentioned.

I'm not sure you'd be able to do that. Premium teleporters already have a script on them, thus they're probably excluded from ezscript additions.

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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 02:51 PM CDT
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Good point.

https://gswiki.play.net/EZ_script


Wyrom says, "Ordim is the reason savants won't be coded as well."
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 09:38 PM CDT
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Does anyone have an idea on what this would costs in premie points? ::blushes:: I've only go 1800.

FYI (You guys are hilarious!)

And I would love a thingiemebob! lmao
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 09:44 PM CDT
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Oh! And do they have doohickeys in game? If so can you all give me ideas on what I Could call it?

Emindala

(It's a wedding gift for my fiance)
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 09:47 PM CDT
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If you're getting the scripts made with PP, then it's 1200 for the first action, 600 for each after. This can get pricey fast, hence why we're encouraging you to try finding an item that works and has the scripts you want, and then get it altered (which is only 300 for a scroll through PP, and "free" (nominal silver fee) if you are patient and wait for a merchant.

Ultimately, if you really want it to be specifically scripty the way you want, then you're talking EZ Scripts at those prices.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 09:48 PM CDT
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Doohickey will be harder to find, as it's not really the proper name of an object and more a slang term. I personally wouldn't count on finding one or getting anything altered into that. Contraption is established enough as a mechanical device of not obvious purpose.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/09/2017 10:32 PM CDT
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What she said. They crumble when you drop.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/10/2017 12:07 PM CDT
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What you want to do is find a steampunk zested item.. those have a few steam/mechanical related zests. I'll dig around and see if I have anything that might work and will keep an eye out for you, if so.
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/10/2017 06:27 PM CDT
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Thank you so much! I've never seen a steampunk zested item in game. Or at least didn't notice it at the time. ::blushes:: Would Love it if you could find something like that.

I'm very grateful for all the help that's been offered by all of you!

:hugs:

Emindala
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Re: Premie Points 'Alteration' or 'Creation'? on 05/11/2017 11:34 PM CDT
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As a starting point, have you also checked out the shops in the Burghal Gnome enclave in TV? There are definitely parts that might help with this or with RP in general.

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