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{{ItemScriptInfo
{{iteminfo
|propername=yes
|type=Fluff <!-- REQUIRED: Mechanical or Fluff. OPTIONAL: If an item is feature altering or crafting, as well, please enter "Feature altering" or "crafting" below this line for "type2=" -->
|itemscript=script
|itemclass=Miscellaneous <!-- REQUIRED: Valid options are: Armor, Weapon, Shield, Clothing, Accessory, Container, Creature (Pets/Mounts), or Miscellaneous. If more than one classification, additional lines can be added with "itemclass2=" & "itemclass3=" -->
|category=Fluff
|itemtype=Sphere <!-- REQUIRED: What items can this apply to. Up to 8 can be specified by setting "itemtype2" - "itemtype8". -->
|class=Miscellaneous
|alter=Yes <!-- REQUIRED: Can this be altered? Valid response is Yes or No. If there are restrictions, enter in Restrictions line at the end of this particular template. -->
|verb=PULL, RUB, TAP
|ld= <!-- REQUIRED: Is this item able to be lightened or deepened? Valid response is Yes or No. If there are restrictions, enter in Restrictions line. -->
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|addinfo='''Balloons''' (or '''floating spheres''') are lightly scripted toys. They are sometimes available at [[festival]]s and events, including at [[Delirium Manor]].
|feature= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if feature altering is indicated. Up to 8 features can be entered by setting "feature2=" - "feature8=". -->
|restrictions=Yes
|customize= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is customizable beyond an ALTER. If no, leave blank. -->
|custom= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is REQUIRED if customization is indicated. Up to 5 customizations can be entered with "custom2=" - "custom5=". If the messaging is alterable, simply enter "Verb".-->
|origmerch= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release merchant name, if known. If released as a quest item, please enter "Quest" ONLY. Otherwise, leave blank.-->
|releasevenue= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release venue only, if known. If not, leave blank. -->
|releaseyear= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release year only, if known. If not, leave blank. -->
|questitem= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's release was part of a quest/storyline. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiered= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is tiered. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiersnumber= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if an item has tiers. It is to note how many tiers there are (This includes off the shelf). -->
|unlock= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only required if an item has tiers. It is to note how tiers can be unlocked. Valid options are "Merchant", "Certificate", or "Quest" ONLY. If more than one, enter at unlock2.-->
|legendary= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item/script was released/distributed at an auction or was a jackpot prize. Extremely limited release only (3 or less in existence). -->
|demeanor= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's messaging is affected by DEMEANOR. If no, leave blank. -->
|loresong= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item has a loresong as part of the base script. If no, leave blank. -->
|corrscript= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has scripts that correspond with it, specifically, they are scripts that work separately AND together in one way or another (i.e. Bloodrunes and MoonShard Pendants). Additional slots can be added with "corrscript2=" - "corrscript5"= -->
|attune= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item attunes. If permanent, enter Permanent; if temporary, enter Temporary (as in, it can be broken). If there is none, leave blank. -->
|attunement= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if attunement was indicated. Options are "Character" or "Account". Please note, "Temporary attunement" will ALWAYS be "Character". -->
|affinity= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item requires affinity to work. If no, leave blank. -->
|spell= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has a spell inherent to the script ONLY. Up to 4 may be specified with "spell2=" - "spell4=". Example to enter: Call Familiar (920). If no, leave blank. -->
|enhancive= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has enhancives inherent to the script ONLY. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|swap= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item is eligible for script swapping. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|add= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if the script is eligible to be added to an item. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|restrictions=See analyze for restrictions. <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has specific restrictions. If more than one, separate with <br>. DO NOT ENTER ON A SEPARATE LINE. -->
}}
}}
{{itemverb
|verb=PULL <!-- Verbs MUST be capitalized when entered. Up to 28 verbs can be added with "verb2=" - "verb28=". Verbs should be listed in alphabetical order, not by tier.-->
|verb2=RUB
|verb3=TAP
}}
</td></tr></table>
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'''Balloons''' (or '''floating spheres''') are lightly scripted toys. They are sometimes available at [[festival]]s and events, including at [[Delirium Manor]].
==Analyze==
==Analyze==
<pre{{log2}}>You analyze the floating sphere and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.
<pre{{log2}}>You analyze the floating sphere and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.
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==Usage Information==
==Usage Information==
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Verb}}
{| {{verbtable}} <!-- REQUIRED if there are verbs for this tier. For instructions on how to use this template, see Template:Verbtable. -->
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= PULL|1Pview = You sharply pull down on the silken cord of your floating sphere, making it bob abruptly to the ground. Immediately, as if drawn to the skies, it soars back upright, though the ribbon keeps it from reaching its lofty goal.|3PView: 3rd Person View}}
|- {{verbtableheader|90}}
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= RUB|1Pview = You gingerly rub your floating sphere, causing tiny wisps of multicolored sparks to dance about the surface. Slowly, the sphere begins to change, taking on a deep indigo hue.
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb

! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
You gingerly rub your floating sphere, causing tiny wisps of multicolored sparks to dance about the surface. Slowly, the sphere begins to change, taking on a dark blue hue.|3PView: 3rd Person View}}
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|Third
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= TAP|1Pview = You bat at your floating sphere, and it *ThwaPs* noisily as it bounces off of your hand.|3PView: 3rd Person View}}
|-
{{Table end}}
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PULL
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| You sharply pull down on the silken cord of your floating sphere, making it bob abruptly to the ground. Immediately, as if drawn to the skies, it soars back upright, though the ribbon keeps it from reaching its lofty goal.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RUB
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| You gingerly rub your floating sphere, causing tiny wisps of multicolored sparks to dance about the surface. Slowly, the sphere begins to change, taking on a deep indigo hue.<br><br>You gingerly rub your floating sphere, causing tiny wisps of multicolored sparks to dance about the surface. Slowly, the sphere begins to change, taking on a dark blue hue.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TAP
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| You bat at your floating sphere, and it *ThwaPs* noisily as it bounces off of your hand.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|}


==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==

===Restrictions===
The base cannot be altered, and the very core look of it will always remain the same. However, a talented merchant can work with a long or show for the sphere, as well as apply lettering to its cord.

Latest revision as of 11:48, 17 September 2026

Balloon Information
Category Fluff
Class Miscellaneous
Item Restrictions ✓
Verbs Used
PULL RUB TAP

The Balloon is a fluff script that applies to miscellaneous items. Balloons (or floating spheres) are lightly scripted toys. They are sometimes available at festivals and events, including at Delirium Manor.

Analyze

You analyze the floating sphere and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.

The creator has also provided the following information:
 You sense that the base cannot be altered, and the very core look of it will always remain the same.  However, a talented merchant can work with a long or show for the sphere, as well as apply lettering to its cord.

You can try to PULL, TAP, and RUB the sphere -- but beware!! -- when you tap it, you run the risk of popping it!

You get no sense of whether or not the sphere may be further lightened.

Usage Information

Verb First Third
PULL You sharply pull down on the silken cord of your floating sphere, making it bob abruptly to the ground. Immediately, as if drawn to the skies, it soars back upright, though the ribbon keeps it from reaching its lofty goal. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
RUB You gingerly rub your floating sphere, causing tiny wisps of multicolored sparks to dance about the surface. Slowly, the sphere begins to change, taking on a deep indigo hue.

You gingerly rub your floating sphere, causing tiny wisps of multicolored sparks to dance about the surface. Slowly, the sphere begins to change, taking on a dark blue hue.

This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
TAP You bat at your floating sphere, and it *ThwaPs* noisily as it bounces off of your hand. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Additional Information

Restrictions

The base cannot be altered, and the very core look of it will always remain the same. However, a talented merchant can work with a long or show for the sphere, as well as apply lettering to its cord.

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