Category:Atmospheric items

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An atmospheric (or "atmo" for short) item is one that periodically emits messaging to the entire room without any action on the player's part. Common examples include Planetary Gems, certain forehead gems, "floaters"/"drifters," snake charms, flower charms, bird charms, and "shimmer" garments.

Role-playing Considerations

The terms "atmospheric item" and "atmo item" are often regarded as OOC. A more IC alternative is to describe what the item is doing, such as "animated," "flashy," "shimmering," or "noisy" (if the item makes noise).

To reduce scroll and/or lag during major events, common etiquette is to turn off atmospheric items. This can be done by either removing the item or by holding it and using the Atmosphere command.

Criticism

Many players regard atmospheric item messaging as unnecessary spam. When several players in a crowd are wearing such items, the screen can scroll by very quickly, making it more difficult to follow events. To mitigate this issue, GMs have been working to route all atmospheric item messaging to the Atmospherics window instead of the game window. (Depending on settings, this may completely remove such messaging from the game window.)

If you see an atmospheric item that is not being sent to the Atmospherics window, please use the Bug command to report it. If you are not holding the item, include the messaging that you see so that GMs can figure out which item you're reporting.

Technical Issues

In extreme cases, the use of atmospheric items can cause game-wide lag and/or instability. For example, during the Hollow Eve Festival 414 Auction, which had dozens of players in the same room, the game did not stop crashing until those who were attending the auction turned off their atmospheric items and stopped teaching classes.

Variations

 Worn LocationSourceRareIncomplete
Ripped gauze tightsgenericOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Partially sodden gabardine trouserspantsOdiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Crusty flannel socksgenericOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Slovenly doeskin bundlebackOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Threadbare elbow-length gloveshandsOdiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Grime-encrusted satin slippersfeetOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Disintegrating floral circletheadOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Muddy wool capoteshouldersOdiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Rotten leather tricornheadOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Grubby woolen knickerspantsOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Mangled high-button shoesfeetOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Filthy brocade bodiceshirt (with armor)Odiferous Ornamentstrue
Moth-eaten woolen kiltpantsOdiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Discolored felt beretheadOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Rumpled velvet snoodheadOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Scorched broadcloth backpackbackOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Grimy multi-layered taffeta skirtpantsOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Grungy velvet surcoatshirt
shirt (with armor)
Odiferous Ornamentstrue
Shabby cotton gloveshandsOdiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Damp gingham bonnetheadOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Greasy canvas knapsackbackOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Ragged linen smockshirt (with armor)Odiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Soiled silk doubletshirt
shirt (with armor)
Odiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Dirty cotton aprongenericOdiferous Ornamentstruetrue
Oily canvas waistcoatshirt
shirt (with armor)
Odiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Frayed satin cummerbundwaistOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Bleached cotton haversackshoulderOdiferous Ornamentstrue
Stained satin blouseshirt (without armor)Odiferous Ornaments
Odiferous Ornaments
true
Musty pewter-buckled shoesfeetOdiferous Ornamentstrue

Drifters

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Flower Charms

Whisper Charms

Forehead Gems

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