Howdy folks. I was considering taking a stab at a toolbox type item. The game engine is quite limited for what I can do, so I'm trying to scope it realistically.

Would something like this be helpful?


A Tinkered tool box/belt, or an Enchanted tool ring. Tier 4 contains space for 6 tools or so. A lot of this depends on how efficient I can make the memory usage...

You can tap the box/belt/ring to cycle its adjective between each Crafting skill and Discipline. Or dye it to give it a color for the adjective.

The nouns placed on the item must be unique. You TURN the box/belt/ring TO TOOL, and it readies that tool so it can be used for the next operation.

I know of no way to mechanically allow a single verb to take the place of multiple tool verbs, so you'll still need to use the syntax properly. But it will condense your tools down into a single item, and keep it organized in a single, non-container spot for easy-access. It will also allow you to use it without holding onto the tool which could be handy.

SHAKE box/belt/ring will dump all the contained tools at your feet for easy repair/sorting.


Might have some small modifiers for each variety. For example, "expansive" (extra tools), "rugged" (reduced chance of tool damage), or "compact" (reduced total weight).

Please let me know if you think this would be worth the time investment!

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>>Will the toolbox reduce item count

That is the intent. Otherwise I agree, it doesn't make much sense to do.

>>Will I be able to use it like a lockpicking ring, or will I need to remove the tool to use it?

No, it will work like this -

> Turn toolbox to hammer
> look toolbox
>> You see a hammer sitting on top of the toolbox, ready to be used...
> Pound ingot on anvil with toolbox

> Turn toolbox to tongs
> look toolbox
>> You see some tongs on top of the toolbox, ready to be used...
> Turn sword on anvil with toolbox
> ... etc


>>3. Can I repair the tool while it's in the toolbox?

I might allow repairing of the toolbox which would repair everything inside of it at once.


>>5. Will there be size limits? For example, can I put a pyramid in the toolbox?

Generally only tools that can be used for crafting would fit. Pyramids are for material refining and so wouldn't go in there.

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"I have no data yet. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories instead of theories to suit facts."
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes

Kodius,

I would love to see such a toolbox for the professions. You make it repairable too, and I'll toast you with eggnog all day.

Samsaren

That does sound like it could be pretty useful. Personally, I'd be thrilled if you could manage to cut the WITH <TOOL> bit out of the syntax and just have it check to see if one of your hands has the right tool for that action, and use that. That would go a pretty long way to make the process more user friendly.

Thanks,
-Life Weaver Karthor

Yes please. I'd prefer the noun of the 'tool box' isn't 'ring' or 'box' though.

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