Item:Biomechanical tarantula - Revision history

DR-CORDULIA: /* Alteration Rules */

2025-11-25T00:20:51Z

Alteration Rules

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	==Alteration Rules==		==Alteration Rules==

			{{:Alteration/Biomechanical_Tarantula}}
	[[Alteration]] is a specialized service that can only be performed by live merchants. Examples of merchants who work on tarantulas include [[Ysu]] and the [[Spidersworn]].<br>
	<br>
	Alteration by a merchant will prevent you from customizing your tarantula by feeding it metal. However, merchants can customize your tarantula to a much greater degree than you could on your own.

	===Nouns/Species===

	It must remain a spider of some kind. Any Elanthian species is a valid option. Examples include, but are not limited to:

	Species unique to Elanthia:
	* [[blade spider]]
	* Harawep's Pawn spider (seen on some items)
	* [[Harawep's Spider]] ([[Corn Maze]] boss)
	* [[nightweaver unyn\|nightweaver]] / [[nightreaver unyn\|nightreaver]] / [[nightstalker unyn\|nightstalker]] unyns (the source of [[nightsilk]])
	* [[tomiek iguji-broodling]] (spawned by the Massive Arachnid of Hollow Eve)
	* [[wildling spider]] (creates [[wildlace]])
	* [[zynachi spider]]

	Examples based on real-world species:
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmarachne antmimic spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_(spider) argiope/writing spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wandering_spider armed/wandering spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrablemmidae armored spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verrucosa_arenata arrowhead spider] (orbweaver)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeidae assassin/pelican spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpactirinae baboon spider] (tarantula)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephila banana spider] (orbweaver)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_spider barn spider] (orbweaver)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theraphosa birdcatcher spider] (tarantula)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theraphosa birdcatcher spider/goliath birdeater] (tarantula)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_widow black widow]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_recluse_spider brown recluse]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrodectus_geometricus brown widow]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_menardi cave spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholcidae cellar spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theridiidae cobweb spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomisidae crab spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crevice_weaver crevice weaver]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_bell_spider diving-bell spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolomedes dock/fishing/raft/wharf spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misumena_vatia flower spider] (crab spider)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agelenidae funnel weaver] (harmless)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_funnel-web_spider funnel-web spider] (highly venomous)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anyphaenidae ghost spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agelenopsis grass spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_spider ground spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_spider hobo spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_spider house spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntsman_spider huntsman spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spider jumping spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eresus ladybird spider] (velvet spider)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_spider lynx spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linyphiidae money spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deinopidae net-casting spider or ogre-faced spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisaurina nursery-web spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orb-weaver_spider orbweaver]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpyllus parson spider] (ground spider)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maratus peacock spider] (jumping spider)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_spider pirate spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atypical_tarantula purseweb spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recluse_spider reaper or violin spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrodectus_bishopi red widow]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachypelma redknee tarantula]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sac_spider sac spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexophthalma sand spider] (the source of [[khiynit]] and [[Velakan pearl\|Velakan pearls]])
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malkaridae shield spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitting_spider spitting spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_trapdoor_spiders trapdoor spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube-dwelling_spider tubeweb spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_spider velvet spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_spider wall spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_spider wolf spider]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysderidae woodlouse hunter]

	Spiderling (a baby spider) is an acceptable noun.

	Unacceptable Nouns
	* arachnid: a large class that includes many animals that are not spiders (for example, scorpions, mites, and harvestmen).
	* daddy longlegs: technically not spiders but harvestmen
	* camel spiders or sun spiders: technically not spiders
	* Slang or cutesy descriptions like "land octopus" or "facehugger" are not valid as nouns, in taps, or in looks.

	===Other Rules===

	The word "biomechanical" can be removed from the tap so long as the tap clearly identifies the spider as an artificial construct. (The easiest way to do this is to describe a material in the tap, such as a metal or gem.)
	<br>
	The tarantula's body, mechanisms, and at least two of its legs must be made of the same metal. (If your tarantula has already consumed your desired metal, as reflected in its appearance, you needn't provide more of that metal.)
	<br>
	The tarantula can be embellished with other materials.
	<br>
	Any materials you add to the legs or feet must not hinder their ability to anchor into your shoulder.

	{{RefAl\|a=y}}
	* {{ilink\|i\|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze\|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].

DR-CORDULIA: /* Appearance Alteration */

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 * If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.
 * This is cosmetic only, but it's neat and should work with any metal present or future.
 * Doing so will consume the entire source of metal, be it 1 volume or 100. Use small ingots.
-* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.
+* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to the metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.
 {{RefAl|a=y}}
 * {{ilink|i|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].

DAMEANIE at 01:58, 18 May 2024

2024-05-18T01:58:21Z

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	Perhaps owing to the seamless inclusion of mechanical parts, the spider appears largely inert. It is warm to the touch and heavy for its size, but bears a stronger resemblance to a taxidermy piece than a living being.		Perhaps owing to the seamless inclusion of mechanical parts, the spider appears largely inert. It is warm to the touch and heavy for its size, but bears a stronger resemblance to a taxidermy piece than a living being.
	\|STag=spider,tarantula,parts,lever,button,dial		\|STag=spider,tarantula,parts,lever,button,dial
			\|ptype=other
⚫	\|type=~~jewelry,~~ magic~~, verby~~
			\|verby=Yes
			\|pcrystal=No
			\|atmos=No
			\|istone=No
	\|wearloc=generic		\|wearloc=generic
		⚫	\|type=magic
			\|metal=yes
	\|weight=30		\|weight=30
			\|appcost=125,000
			\|rarity=end loot
	\|lsize=1		\|lsize=1
	\|wsize=1		\|wsize=1
	\|hsize=1		\|hsize=1
	\|enchanted=No		\|enchanted=No
			\|feature-change=No
			\|generator=No
	\|sourcetype=-		\|sourcetype=-
	\|fname=No		\|fname=No

TK-421: /* Appearance Alteration */

2021-11-25T03:50:42Z

Appearance Alteration

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	* Doing so will consume the entire source of metal, be it 1 volume or 100. Use small ingots.		* Doing so will consume the entire source of metal, be it 1 volume or 100. Use small ingots.
	* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.		* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.
	* Tarantula [[Alteration\|alterations]]: The item must remain a type of spider, but noun changes are totally ok within that limitation (see [[Post:Biomechanical Tarantula Alteration Guidelines - 11/08/2019 - 10:20\|this post]] for details). It also must remain largely constructed of metal, but may have other materials added as embellishments. Once altered, it will no longer eat metals to change its appearance.		* Tarantula [[Alteration\|alterations]]: The item must remain a type of spider, but noun changes are totally ok within that limitation (see [[Post:Biomechanical Tarantula Alteration Guidelines - 11/08/2019 - 10:20\|this post]] for details, including approved nouns). It also must remain largely constructed of metal, but may have other materials added as embellishments. Once altered, it will no longer eat metals to change its appearance.
	{{RefAl\|a=y}}		{{RefAl\|a=y}}
	* {{ilink\|i\|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze\|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].		* {{ilink\|i\|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze\|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].

TK-421: /* Appearance Alteration */

2021-11-25T03:42:55Z

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	* Doing so will consume the entire source of metal, be it 1 volume or 100. Use small ingots.		* Doing so will consume the entire source of metal, be it 1 volume or 100. Use small ingots.
	* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.		* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.
	* Tarantula [[Alteration\|alterations]]: The item must remain a type of spider, but noun changes are totally ok within that limitation. It also must remain largely constructed of metal, but may have other materials added as embellishments. Once altered, it will no longer eat metals to change its appearance.		* Tarantula [[Alteration\|alterations]]: The item must remain a type of spider, but noun changes are totally ok within that limitation (see [[Post:Biomechanical Tarantula Alteration Guidelines - 11/08/2019 - 10:20\|this post]] for details). It also must remain largely constructed of metal, but may have other materials added as embellishments. Once altered, it will no longer eat metals to change its appearance.
	{{RefAl\|a=y}}		{{RefAl\|a=y}}
	* {{ilink\|i\|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze\|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].		* {{ilink\|i\|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze\|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].

TK-421 at 18:41, 6 November 2021

2021-11-06T18:41:44Z

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	* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.		* You can recycle some weapons/armors this way, depending on how they're set up with respect to our metallurgy system. However, items that are bonded, registered, or flagged internally as do-not-delete cannot be eaten this way.
	* Tarantula [[Alteration\|alterations]]: The item must remain a type of spider, but noun changes are totally ok within that limitation. It also must remain largely constructed of metal, but may have other materials added as embellishments. Once altered, it will no longer eat metals to change its appearance.		* Tarantula [[Alteration\|alterations]]: The item must remain a type of spider, but noun changes are totally ok within that limitation. It also must remain largely constructed of metal, but may have other materials added as embellishments. Once altered, it will no longer eat metals to change its appearance.
	{{RefAl}}		{{RefAl\|a=y}}
			* {{ilink\|i\|steel biomechanical harvester spider}}: variant of this item sold in the [[:Category:Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze\|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze]].

DARKSFALLEN at 18:02, 6 November 2021

2021-11-06T18:02:22Z

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	* You cannot use the same skillset twice in a row. You need to vary it up a little bit each time (you can jump back and forth though, so Armor Magic Armor Magic is valid, but Magic Magic isn't).		* You cannot use the same skillset twice in a row. You need to vary it up a little bit each time (you can jump back and forth though, so Armor Magic Armor Magic is valid, but Magic Magic isn't).
	* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus}} to check the current levels of your various bonus pools.		* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus}} to check the current levels of your various bonus pools.
	* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus toggle}} {{tt\|ARMOR}} \| {{tt\|WEAPON}} \| {{tt\|SURVIVAL}} \| {{tt\|MAGIC}} \| {{tt\|LORE}} will turn your bonus on and off. You MUST have some bits already in the specific experience bonus pool before you can toggle it off. In addition to messaging you receive when you do a ''toggle'', if you check your pools again with an {{tt\|exp bonus}}, there will be additional messaging at the end of the line(s) if that skill pool is turned off:		* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus toggle}} {{tt\|ARMOR}} \| {{tt\|WEAPON}} \| {{tt\|SURVIVAL}} \| {{tt\|MAGIC}} \| {{tt\|LORE}} will turn your bonus on and off. You MUST have some bits already in the specific experience bonus pool before you can toggle it off. In addition to messaging you receive when you do a ''toggle'', if you check your pools again with an {{tt\|exp bonus}}, there will be additional messaging at the end of the line(s) if that skill pool is turned off, additionally there is a limit to a single skill you can boost into at once:
	: Your Lore pool could fill one empty skill to <number> ranks. '''This pool is currently turned off.~~'''~~		: Your Lore pool could fill one empty skill to <number> ranks. '''This pool is currently turned off.
			: Your Survival pool could fill 1 empty skill to 200 ranks and one empty skill to 145 ranks. This pool is currently turned off.
	* If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.		* If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.

ANARCHIE at 02:31, 3 November 2021

2021-11-03T02:31:08Z

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	\|wsize=1		\|wsize=1
	\|hsize=1		\|hsize=1
			\|enchanted=No
	\|sourcetype=-		\|sourcetype=-
⚫	\|rare=true
	\|fname=No		\|fname=No
		⚫	\|rare=true
	}}		}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	==Bonus Pool Mechanics==		==Bonus Pool Mechanics==
	* When rubbed, this item will remove all field experience from a the skill it has been turned to. This [[Experience]] will be converted into bonus pool bits for the skill's [[Skillset]] [Armor, Weapon, Survival, Magic, and Lore].		* When rubbed, this item will remove all field experience from the skill it has been turned to. This [[Experience]] will be converted into bonus pool bits for the skill's [[Skillset]] [Armor, Weapon, Survival, Magic, and Lore].
	* It is mildly inefficient, insofar as you lose a small number of bits in the transfer process.		* It is mildly inefficient, insofar as you lose a small number of bits in the transfer process.
	* It can be used once every 10 minutes (subject to tweaking).		* It can be used once every 10 minutes (subject to tweaking).

RCHIGHT: /* Bonus Pool Mechanics */

2020-12-29T22:28:36Z

Bonus Pool Mechanics

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	* You cannot use the same skillset twice in a row. You need to vary it up a little bit each time (you can jump back and forth though, so Armor Magic Armor Magic is valid, but Magic Magic isn't).		* You cannot use the same skillset twice in a row. You need to vary it up a little bit each time (you can jump back and forth though, so Armor Magic Armor Magic is valid, but Magic Magic isn't).
	* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus}} to check the current levels of your various bonus pools.		* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus}} to check the current levels of your various bonus pools.
	* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus toggle}} {{tt\|ARMOR}} \| {{tt\|WEAPON}} \| {{tt\|SURVIVAL}} \| {{tt\|MAGIC}} \| {{tt\|LORE}} will turn your bonus on and off. In addition to messaging you receive when you do a ''toggle'', if you check your pools again with an {{tt\|exp bonus}}, there will be additional messaging at the end of the line(s) if that skill pool is turned off:		* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus toggle}} {{tt\|ARMOR}} \| {{tt\|WEAPON}} \| {{tt\|SURVIVAL}} \| {{tt\|MAGIC}} \| {{tt\|LORE}} will turn your bonus on and off. You MUST have some bits already in the specific experience bonus pool before you can toggle it off. In addition to messaging you receive when you do a ''toggle'', if you check your pools again with an {{tt\|exp bonus}}, there will be additional messaging at the end of the line(s) if that skill pool is turned off:
	: Your Lore pool could fill one empty skill to <number> ranks. '''This pool is currently turned off.'''		: Your Lore pool could fill one empty skill to <number> ranks. '''This pool is currently turned off.'''
	* If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.		* If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.

RCHIGHT: /* Bonus Pool Mechanics */

2020-12-29T22:27:27Z

Bonus Pool Mechanics

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	* You cannot use the same skillset twice in a row. You need to vary it up a little bit each time (you can jump back and forth though, so Armor Magic Armor Magic is valid, but Magic Magic isn't).		* You cannot use the same skillset twice in a row. You need to vary it up a little bit each time (you can jump back and forth though, so Armor Magic Armor Magic is valid, but Magic Magic isn't).
	* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus}} to check the current levels of your various bonus pools.		* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus}} to check the current levels of your various bonus pools.
	* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus toggle}} {{tt\|ARMOR}} \| {{tt\|WEAPON}} \| {{tt\|SURVIVAL}} \| {{tt:MAGIC}} \| {{tt:LORE}} will turn your bonus on and off. In addition to messaging you receive when you do a ''toggle'', if you check your pools again with an {{tt\|exp bonus}}, there will be additional messaging at the end of the line(s) if that skill pool is turned off:		* {{com\|exp}} {{tt\|bonus toggle}} {{tt\|ARMOR}} \| {{tt\|WEAPON}} \| {{tt\|SURVIVAL}} \| {{tt\|MAGIC}} \| {{tt\|LORE}} will turn your bonus on and off. In addition to messaging you receive when you do a ''toggle'', if you check your pools again with an {{tt\|exp bonus}}, there will be additional messaging at the end of the line(s) if that skill pool is turned off:
	: Your Lore pool could fill one empty skill to <number> ranks. '''This pool is currently turned off.'''		: Your Lore pool could fill one empty skill to <number> ranks. '''This pool is currently turned off.'''
	* If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.		* If you do not have any experience in a bonus pool type, it will not display in EXP BONUS.