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trustharder) wrote2016-02-01 11:49 am
trustharder) wrote2016-02-01 11:49 am
VENDING MACHINE/REGAINS
Okay, so what's this thing? ↴
When do we get coins? ↴
What's in it for me? ↴
What's this about renewable items? ↴
I got an item that isn't mine - what do I do with it? ↴
Can we stack coins to help our odds? ↴
Do our coins expire? ↴
Can we use our coins to opt out of death rolls? ↴
The vending machine near the foyer is surprisingly new, given the general level of tech in the Vault; it's pretty standard as vending machines go, but it's silver and shiny - and perhaps most importantly, it's here to give you stuff! ICly, characters will be rewarded for bonding with one another; these rewards come in the form of coins left in their room, somewhere that they'll be easily found. After that, it's just a matter of going over to the machine, sticking coins in and letting prizes fall out. Simple!
When do we get coins? ↴
Coins are awarded for every 20-comment thread (10 comments per person) submitted here. Any threads between two player characters that do not take place during investigations, trials and motive announcements are eligible for a coin. Threads with mod NPCs such as the Kingmaker are eligible for coins as well, but the one caveat to this is that private conversations and letters do not count – the thread must take place in public.
What's in it for me? ↴
Glad you asked! We asked all of you to put five regains down on your app; this is where you have the chance to get them back. Of course, since nothing can ever be easy for anyone, RNG gets to decide how quickly that happens...
Of course, there's also a chance that the regain you get back won't necessarily be yours. That's also a distinct possibility that we won't deny. Good thing you're on such good terms with everyone here, right?
The percentages shake down something like this: You have a 10% chance of getting a regain – either yours or someone else's, every time you roll. There's an 80% chance you'll get something else. As for the remaining 10%...well. You'll have to roll and see what that remaining percentage might contain, won't you?
Of course, there's also a chance that the regain you get back won't necessarily be yours. That's also a distinct possibility that we won't deny. Good thing you're on such good terms with everyone here, right?
The percentages shake down something like this: You have a 10% chance of getting a regain – either yours or someone else's, every time you roll. There's an 80% chance you'll get something else. As for the remaining 10%...well. You'll have to roll and see what that remaining percentage might contain, won't you?
What's this about renewable items? ↴
One out of your five items can be renewable – that is, they have the potential to fall out of the machine more than one time. They can be consumable things like food, candy, liquor or cigarettes; they can also be things like yarn, socks, rubber-band balls, whatever you like!
I got an item that isn't mine - what do I do with it? ↴
Whatever your character would do with it! Give it back, eat it, set it on fire, whatever you want. You might want to work it out with whomever it belongs to, but...really, it's your choice.
Can we stack coins to help our odds? ↴
Unfortunately, no. I mean, if you have a surplus of them and you want to shove them in the machine all willy-nilly then no one's going to stop you, but it's not going to increase your chances of getting a regain. Maybe you'll be rewarded for jamming in twenty at once, who knows. ...Or maybe you'll just screw up the machine. It seems about as sturdy as your average iPhone, it'll probably break if you look at it wrong.
Do our coins expire? ↴
You can redeem your coins whenever you want; in other words, the threads you submit don't have to all be from the current week!
Can we use our coins to opt out of death rolls? ↴
That, my friends, would be bribery, and it's highly frowned upon by the Kingmaker for various reasons (not least of which because that's no fun). If you can't be present for a given week that you've been selected to die, you can ask the mods to reschedule, but there are no true opt-outs or safety nets of that sort.
CONGRATULATIONS
1 - 013. Vibrating Kokeshi
A round-headed kokeshi doll that begins to vibrate uncontrollably when you press the switch on the bottom. It looks sort of like a children’s toy, but who knows how you’re supposed to use the thing.
2 - 021. Chocolate-Chip Jerky
Smoked meat covered with chocolate chips. It was created as a non-perishable food by a chef who specialized in unusual food combinations. It’s not a combination you’d really want to make.
3 - 018. Red Mascot Costume
A costume that makes one want to help out in a supporting role just by wearing it. Looks like a yeti.
4 - 054. Silver Ring
A ring made of very pure silver. There’s a naturally-occurring pink tourmaline set into the back. If you don’t know what to present someone with, give them this.
5 - 030. Multi-Sided Dice Set
A set of dice with 4, 6, 12 and 20 faces. They were made in commemmoration of the 30th anniversary of the world-famous tabletop RPG, “URPS”.
6 - 035. Japanese Tea Cup
A Japanese tea cup from the Royal Wood luxury brand. It’s said that when you use this tableware, even ordinary water feels sweet.
7 - 064. Lacquerwork Bamboo Sword
A covered training sword, with beautiful lacquerwork drawn on the blade section.
8 - 065. Front-Back Ukelele
Apparently, this is a kind of string instrument from a southern country. It has strings across both sides, and each side has a different sound. The front makes a very bright and light sound, while the back makes a very dark and heavy sound.
9 - 061. Bottle Mail
A bottle with a letter in it. The opening is stuffed up, and you can’t read the letter inside.
10 - 079. Mini Breakwater Block
A breakwater block that fits in the palm of your hand. When you put it on a sandy beach, it’ll gather sea lice.