Shock Weapon
| Shock Weapon Information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Mechanical |
| Class | Weapon |
| Tiers | 3 |
| How to Unlock | Certificate |
| Related Scripts | Energy Weapon |
| Item Restrictions | ✓ |
| Verbs Used |
|---|
| LEAN POINT PROD PULL PUSH RAISE RUB SHAKE TAP TOUCH WAVE |
The Shock Weapon is a mechanical script that applies to weapon items. It was originally released at Ebon Gate 2015 by Farain. It fires an elemental bolt that flares based on the metal type: zorchar, drakar, rhimar, gornar.
Analyze
You analyze the zorchar-bladed naginata and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions. The creator has also provided the following information: * General Alterations are fine. * The base material CANNOT change and must reference the associated flaring metal. * Any merchant can lighten this. Currently Unlocked Verbs: Unlock Status: Off the Shelf (1 of 3 on unlocking) Verbs Trapped: Point Auction Unlocks Additional Target The naginata can be unlocked as an AUCTION upgrade to hit an additional target. Major Elemental Wave The naginata can be unlocked as an AUCTION upgrade to cast Major Elemental Wave when RAISEd 40x a day. You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the zorchar-bladed naginata for you.
Usage Information
Tier 1
Off-the-shelf Schock Weapons only have access to POINT. The below example is for zorchar/lightning flares. It is SMR contested.
| Verb | First | Third |
| POINT | You point your zorchar-bladed naginata directly at {target} and a crackling corona of lightning surrounds its zorchar tip. With a resounding crackle, a silvery-blue arc of electricity leaps from your zorchar-bladed naginata and impacts the {target}! Roundtime: 3 sec. |
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Tier 2
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Tier 3
Tier 3 has fully unlocked fluff verbs plus ambient messaging.
| Verb | First | Third |
| WAVE | As you wave your zorchar-bladed naginata high overhead, a trail of sparks follows closely behind. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| TAP | You drum your fingers on your zorchar-bladed naginata and ready yourself in a {stance} stance. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| TOUCH | You place your hand against your zorchar-bladed naginata, it shocks your hand gently. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| RUB | You take a moment to polish your zorchar-bladed naginata, it briefly glows a mix of silver and gold. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| PULL | You pull your zorchar-bladed naginata against your side, readying yourself for your next attack. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| PUSH | Holding your zorchar-bladed naginata by the shaft, you thrust it forward in a salute. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| LEAN | You lower your zorchar-bladed naginata into the floor, leaning against it. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| SHAKE | You shake your zorchar-bladed naginata from side to side, a strange popping noise comes from within the naginata. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| PROD | You push your finger against your naginata, it pulses with a silver light. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
Additional Target Unlock
Shock Weapons can be unlocked as an auction upgrade to hit an additional target when using POINT. This unlock option is not restricted by tier.
| Verb | Option | First | Third |
| POINT | Miss | Your shot goes wide, completely missing the {creature}. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
Major Elemental Wave Unlock
Shock Weapons can be unlocked as an auction upgrade to cast Major Elemental Wave when RAISEd 40x a day. Available charges are noted in the analyze information. The below example uses zorchar/lightning flares. Creatures are SMR-checked and may be knocked down. This unlock option is not restricted by tier.
| Verb | First | Third |
| RAISE | You raise your naginata high overhead, a trail of static discharge following the tip. You change the naginata's direction, slamming the butt end of your naginata into the ground. A wave of snapping and crackling ethereal ripples moves outward from you. Roundtime: 3 sec. |
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Mechanics Information
A breakdown of unlock options is as follows:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shot | POINT: 3 seconds RT, 2 min cooldown, SMR attack |
| Ammo | None |
| Fluff tiers | Unlock Status 1/3 → 2/3 → 3/3 (Tier 2 + fluff verbs) |
| Auction: Additional Target | POINT: Dual-target |
| Auction: Major Elemental Wave | RAISE: 40/day |
- Combat Example
This combat example is of a zorchar weapon using POINT with the additional target unlocked.
>point naginata [SMR result: 127 (Open d100: 53, Bonus: 11)] You point your zorchar-bladed naginata directly at an immense gold-bristled hinterboar and a crackling corona of lightning surrounds its zorchar tip. With a resounding crackle, a silvery-blue arc of electricity leaps from your zorchar-bladed naginata and impacts the gold-bristled hinterboar! ... 25 points of damage! Nasty shock to left hand stiffens fingers. Nice and painful. The gold-bristled hinterboar is stunned! [SMR result: 99 (Open d100: 7, Bonus: 45)] Your shot goes wide, completely missing the fork-tongued wendigo. Roundtime: 3 sec.
Melee lines such as ** Your zorchar-bladed naginata emits a searing bolt of lightning! ** can be a normal weapon flare (RECALL: infused with the power of a lightning bolt) and are separate from scripted POINT.
Additional Information
Shock weapons were sometimes called shock lances due to the original release consisting of lances. They fire an elemental bolt. The element is fixed by the weapon's flare metal: zorchar (lightning), drakar (fire), rhimar (cold/water), or gornar (earth). They were originally sold at Pole Party in Feywrot Mire during Ebon Gate 2015 as polearms and runestaves; later festivals have sold naginatas and lances in all four metals. Off-the-shelf examples are typically four-times enchanted.
On 16 October, 2022, GM Retser modernized the script. Essence loading, degradation/FIX, feedback, and most old parameter unlocks were removed. See the saved posts for information about the original version of the script.
Shock Weapons and unlocks are sold in Farain's Shack in Evermore Hollow during Ebon Gate.
Restrictions
General alterations are fine. Base material cannot change and must reference the flaring metal. Any merchant can lighten. Script cannot be applied to existing items.