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Post by Daine Darnalei on Feb 28, 2012 10:58:29 GMT -6
So I know we kind've just shanghai people into doing things - especially tavern keeping
But like, should we assign a tavern owner or something? Or maybe make an NPC owner so anyone who wants to can tend, like it is now?
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Post by The Legion on Feb 28, 2012 12:01:40 GMT -6
I think maybe Tomas should be still listed as the owner, but the tavern could easily be staffed by anyone in passing, so long as they are a semi-permanent resident.
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Post by Radical Ace on Feb 28, 2012 12:11:12 GMT -6
I do like the idea of maybe having steampunky-roboty beings to act as NPCs for some buildings; not enough personality to them to allow an actual character creation, but can easily assist in small tasks and requests for people when others are unavailable. That's my idea at least; I still want people to more or less be able to handle things themselves when it comes up, but I think this would help things go more smoothly.
Also we can totally program entertaining pre-written texts for them. This is one of the few times I will accept pre-written NPC text. Robots.
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Post by Daine Darnalei on Feb 28, 2012 12:46:11 GMT -6
Good job, robots. Nobody like Robox u.u
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Post by The Legion on Feb 28, 2012 14:09:51 GMT -6
Actually, I had a similar idea for steampunk bot-golems, but I declined since that meant machines that could go haywire...
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Post by Radical Ace on Feb 28, 2012 14:48:25 GMT -6
It would have to be really carefully handled, I imagine. ICly and what not.
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Post by The Legion on Feb 28, 2012 15:05:35 GMT -6
Might make for some fun RP's, if the Tavernbot had a gear slip and it started serving vodka instead of water.
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Post by elocator on Feb 29, 2012 19:18:32 GMT -6
As in... accidentally on purpose?
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Post by Ocean on Mar 3, 2012 0:20:12 GMT -6
A good trick for owners! It's called the Invisi-tender! The invisi-shopkeeper! Come one, come all, to Ocean's Invisi-shop! We sell all sorts of Invisi-NPC's that will cater to any sort of job without requiring a real players to ICly take responsibility of ANYTHING! EVAR!
Just take a look at this fine example! Ocean: walks up and takes a seat at the bar, looking and waving to Jimmy! After a moment, she turns to wave at the Invisi-tender, "Hey'a, thar! Get me some rum, my ugly, pudgy friend!" She would wait a few moments, and eventually be brought a bottle of rum which, of course, she would have to pay for!
These bots care not for insults! WARNING: Does not come with bouncers, law enforcers, guards, or any form of security forces. May come with NPC guard puppy in bucket helmet.
Other than that random suggestion, always could post a list of Available Jobs, have people ICly fill out job applications or seek the landowners if they wish to set up/own or run a shop, business, etc. Also putting this up because I just don't like robots, but that's my own opinion/preference. I was in a dream that used the Invisi-NPC's, and it worked alright. It's nothing special, but at least people won't be jumping behind the counter and stealing food. If they are, they'll have to whisper who ever's in charge of the shop as the Invisi-bot would probably tell the owner about a robbery or mugging that went on.
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