fourth bolt ⚡ open january log

[ramuhs]

Who: Cid and anyone!
Status: Open
Where: Everywhere
What: MANTA board prompts: Beta Testers; In Superior Nogard, Treasure Hunts You; Lore Accurate Jellyfish
Warnings: None at the moment


⚡ a » beta testers

[This is a catchall post for the BETA TESTERS quest on the MANTA Board!! Anyone who is interested in contacting Cid either through the network or in person can tag into this post. Feel free to handwave any preliminary phone conversation if want to skip to in person meeting.]

NETWORK PORTION:
Greetings, this is Cid.

As some may have seen, I've made a formal request on the MANTA Board for anyone who may be interested in testing a few "gadgets" I've been working on these past few weeks. I know the scope may be a bit strange, but let's just say I had a lot of time and a lot of motivation in working on both.

So, if you have any cats or dogs that might could use some new entertainment, I have a few test products you can try with them. Don't worry, they're safe. My cat's already been through most of them so I can at least attest to their durability.

As for the other devices, unless I personally know you I'll want to have either myself or one of my assistants be involved in the testing to supervise how they handle. I have a few other conditions but those can be discussed in person.

Should you have any further questions, feel free to shoot me a message. Otherwise, if you're interested in helping me test these, contact me so we can arrange a meeting point.

LOG PORTION
[For those who want to skip to right to meeting Cid and trying out any of the devices, you can choose either to meet at his workshop or already have them out somewhere trying out the device. You can also use this post to skip all that and go right down to the results and follow-up testing. Here is a copy of what was on the MANTA Board for easier reference:

PET TOYS & SUPPLIES:

• Automatic ball thrower: A device that will take in a ball and will automatically shoot it out. Add a bit of lightning to make it go farther.
  
• Feather Chaser: A motorized device that will wind up like a top and spin a feather around over the floor.
  
• Mouse Launcher: Similar to the ball thrower, only with a mouse and with a bit of lightning magic the mouse will "run" over the floor to encourage chase. Attached to an invisible string that will reel the mouse back in.
  
• Roll Up Yarn Ball: Made of durable cord safe for cats, this "ball of yarn" will extend out as the cat plays with it before automatically rolling back up.
  
• Foldable Cat Tree: A special cat tree that can fold in a different ways to help fit most spaces as well as change things up to keep cats entertained. (Or fold it into a box.)

MAGITECH DEVICES::

• Non-lethal Electric Type Grenades: All grenades will produce some type of electric based method to stun, paralyze, and/or contain a target. Help test effectiveness: 1) non-lethal stun (medium to large targets); 2) non-lethal cage (medium to large targets); 3) non-lethal electric field (varying area sizes).
  
• Elemental Net Shooter: A handheld device that will release a net based on the magic element infused by the user. Would like to test the different results from varying elements.
  
• Close Contact Stun Device: A small, handheld device that when triggered will stun or paralyze someone.

The pet related devices will be handed out freely and without too much issue. For the grenades, Cid will have conducted an interview of sorts as he doesn't want these to be misused even if they are all non-lethal. While he would prefer to be there himself, he has a few people working for him (ie, NPCs) that can go in his places so others can make threads elsewhere.

All devices will need to be returned, and he did install something of a "self-destruct" feature on the grenades where they will cease to function if not activated by his own levin after a certain time. The net and stun device will have similar features.

As for success, failure, and everything in-between, go wild! Some will work great, some not, the pet related toys will either be a hit or a dude depending on the pet's attitude, and all of the non-pet devices will have electric wiring and lightning magic at their base so expect a few shocks while handling them. Feel free to have weird outcomes especially with the nets!]

⚡ b » toothy treasure chests

[So you just have to kill or dismantle a monster treasure chest to get the treasure, can't be that hard, right?]

Bit of lightning should at least stun it a bit. Don't want to risk damaging whatever treasure could be inside.

[These are also great tests for his devices as he continues to develop them.

And once the chest is defeated... Hmmmm.]

...So... Should we just cut this thing apart?

[A rough kick to turn the now dead chest over. Would have been nice if it just spat the stuff out.]

⚡ c » be more afraid jellyfish

[Yet another prime specimen to try either of Cid's grenades or the net shooter. But first they need to actually "fish" this thing out.]

Hm... Since this thing seems to be musically inclined, d'you think music would also lure it out?

⚡ d » wildcard

[Kept it a bit small this time, but open to other prompts! I have my plotting comment here or you can hit me up on through PM, Discord, or laenavesse.]

Comments

[dragoonoflight]

I would not like to have any regrets when the end comes, so I do believe your advice is correct.

[ Well he has one, but Joshua will not be it. ]

I do not think that will be possible.

[ Dion laughs a little bit. A Corsair. Yeah, right. ]

[ramuhs]

I'm sure we can get you into a little bit of thievery, perhaps? What about looting vile rich lords who are not deserving of their wealth?

[dragoonoflight]

Thievery? [ The expression of disdain cannot be understated. ]

I am no thief, nor do I wish to be. I don't believe we know enough about these lords to make that determination.

[ramuhs]

I think a few that have been posted on the board have been quite adequate.

[Still, just an amused smirk as he takes another drink.]

Oh right, you can't see those particular ones.

[dragoonoflight]

Your attempts to entice my interest have been noted. Besides, it seems like stealing from corrupt officials is hardly a long-term solution, in fact, turning them over to the Paladins for justice is the proper way to go.

[ This is why Cid and Dion are different. ]

[ramuhs]

Can't say I didn't try.

[He still smiles in amusement. What can he say, he's been in the "political game" long enough to see the worst and the best, and he just got tired of waiting. Vigilantism and rebellion isn't so bad after all that—]

But is there anything else on your mind?

[dragoonoflight]

[ He's rewarded with an amused little chuckle, at least. ]

No, I don't think so. This is what I promised to speak to you about and so...I wished to fulfill that.

[ He doesn't know if he feels better. There's a lot still on his mind. ]

[ramuhs]

It's appreciated all the same.

small>[A slight smile.]

But if you ever do need an ear or some advice, the door's always open.