23.2.1 CUSTOM BEAST SUBMISSIONS
CUSTOM BEAST SUBMISSIONS ------------------------- This system allows you to request and customize your own custom beast directly in-game. Rather than emailing support@lusternia.com with your request details, you can use the CUSTOMBEAST command to build your submission step-by-step. See HELP CUSTOM BEASTS for general information about custom beasts, their features, add-ons, and pricing. See HELP CUSTOM BEAST EXAMPLE for example submissions. Reactions are still handled only via e-mail (support@lusternia.com) for the time being, see HELP REACTIONS for more information. GETTING STARTED --------------- To start a new custom beast submission: CUSTOMBEAST NEW - Initiates a new custom beast request. - You can only have one submission in progress at a time. VIEWING YOUR SUBMISSION ----------------------- CUSTOMBEAST VIEW - View your current custom beast submission and its status. - Shows all details you have set, the total credit price, and any comments. CUSTOMBEAST LIST - View all your custom beast submissions and their statuses. SETTING BASIC INFORMATION ------------------------- Use the SET command to fill in your custom beast's details: CUSTOMBEAST SET NAME <name> - Set the name of your beast (single word only). - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET NAME Andryk CUSTOMBEAST SET APPEARANCE <appearance> - Set the short description (what appears in room lists). - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET APPEARANCE a loyal bloodhound with a gleaming coat CUSTOMBEAST SET ROOMLOOK <description> - Set the in-room appearance when the beast is standing in a location. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET ROOMLOOK A loyal bloodhound sits here, tail wagging. CUSTOMBEAST SET EXAMINED - Opens the editor to set the full examined description. - This is the extended description players see when examining your beast. CUSTOMBEAST SET DEATH <message> - Set the message shown when your beast dies. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET DEATH The lifeless body of a loyal bloodhound lies here. CUSTOMBEAST SET ENTER <message> - Set the message shown when your beast enters a room. - Use $DIR to show the direction your beast came from. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET ENTER Tail wagging, a loyal bloodhound trots in from the $DIR. CUSTOMBEAST SET LEAVE <message> - Set the message shown when your beast leaves a room. - Use $DIR to show the direction your beast is leaving. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET LEAVE A loyal bloodhound bounds off to the $DIR. CUSTOMBEAST SET CLIMB1 <message> - Set the message you see when your beast climbs into your inventory. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET CLIMB1 A loyal bloodhound leaps into your arms. CUSTOMBEAST SET CLIMB3 <message> - Set the message others see when your beast climbs into your inventory. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET CLIMB3 A loyal bloodhound leaps into your arms. CUSTOMBEAST SET WEIGHT <pounds> - Set the weight of your beast in pounds. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET WEIGHT 100 CUSTOMBEAST SET GENDER [MALE|FEMALE|NOGENDER] - Set the gender of your beast. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET GENDER MALE CUSTOMBEAST SET ALIAS <alias list> - Set up to three aliases for your beast, separated by spaces. - The name is automatically included as an alias. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET ALIAS hound dog mutt ENABLING ADD-ONS ---------------- Toggle add-ons on or off: CUSTOMBEAST SET PHOENIX [YES|NO] - Enable the Phoenix ability (300 bound credits). - Resummon in 10 minutes instead of 60 after death. CUSTOMBEAST SET SENTIENCE [YES|NO] - Enable Sentience (250 bound credits). - Order your pet to speak and emote. CUSTOMBEAST SET MAILING [YES|NO] - Enable Mailing (100 bound credits). - Your beast will deliver mail to others for you. DELIVERY ADD-ON (200 bound credits) ----------------------------------- If you want your beast to deliver items to other players, set all four delivery messages. The add-on is automatically enabled when you fill in any delivery message. CUSTOMBEAST SET DELIVERY LEAVE - Opens the editor for the message when your pet leaves to deliver. - Use $PACKAGE for the item name and $TARGET for the recipient. CUSTOMBEAST SET DELIVERY TARGET1ST - Opens the editor for what the target sees when receiving the item (1st person). - Use $PACKAGE for the item name. CUSTOMBEAST SET DELIVERY TARGET3RD - Opens the editor for what others in the room see (3rd person). - Use $PACKAGE for the item name and $TARGET for the recipient. CUSTOMBEAST SET DELIVERY RETURN - Opens the editor for the message when your pet returns. RETRIEVER ADD-ON (200 bound credits) ------------------------------------ If you want your beast to retrieve items from other players, set all eight retriever messages. The add-on is automatically enabled when you fill in any retriever message. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER LEAVE - Opens the editor for when your pet leaves to retrieve. - Use $TARGET for the person you're retrieving from. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER ARRIVETARGET1ST - Opens the editor for what the target sees when your pet arrives (1st person). CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER ARRIVETARGET3RD - Opens the editor for what others see when your pet arrives (3rd person). - Use $TARGET for the person. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER LEAVETARGET1ST - Opens the editor for what the target sees when your pet leaves (1st person). - Use $PACKAGE for the item and $TARGET for the person. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER LEAVETARGET3RD - Opens the editor for what others see when your pet leaves (3rd person). - Use $PACKAGE for the item and $TARGET for the person. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER RETURN1ST - Opens the editor for what you see when your pet returns (1st person). - Use $PACKAGE for the item. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER RETURN3RD - Opens the editor for what others see when your pet returns (3rd person). - Use $PACKAGE for the item. CUSTOMBEAST SET RETRIEVER TIMEOUT - Opens the editor for the message if your pet returns empty-handed. LORE REVIEW (250 bound credits) ------------------------------- If the type of beast you want does not exist in Lusternia yet: CUSTOMBEAST SET LOREREVIEW - Opens the editor to enter your lore review request. - Explain why this type of beast would make sense for the world of Lusternia. - You will only be charged if your request is approved. TRADING IN A COLLARED BEAST --------------------------- If you have a beast made permanent with a Collar of the Dracnari Beastmaster, you can trade it in for a 250 credit discount: CUSTOMBEAST SET TRADEIN <replica number> - Select a collared beast to trade in. - The beast must be loyal to you and have a collar. - Example: CUSTOMBEAST SET TRADEIN 12345 CUSTOMBEAST SET TRADEIN NONE - Remove the trade-in selection. ADDING COMMENTS --------------- CUSTOMBEAST COMMENT <text> - Add a comment to your submission for the reviewers. - Use this to explain any special requests or provide context, or to respond to admin comments. SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST ----------------------- Once you have filled in all required information: CUSTOMBEAST SUBMIT - Validates your submission and shows any missing fields. - You will be prompted to confirm. CUSTOMBEAST SUBMIT CONFIRM - Submit your custom beast for approval. REQUIRED FIELDS --------------- Before you can submit, you must provide: - Name - Appearance (short description) - RoomLook (in-room description) - Examined description - Death message - Enter message - Leave message - Climb up message - Weight - Gender If you have enabled Delivery or Retriever add-ons, all associated messages are also required. SUBMISSION STATUS ----------------- Your submission will go through these stages: - Initiated: You are still building your submission. - Submitted: Your submission is awaiting review. - Rejected: Your submission needs changes (check the rejection reason). - Approved: Your submission has been approved and is ready for purchase. If your submission is rejected, you can make changes and resubmit. PURCHASING YOUR BEAST --------------------- Once approved: CUSTOMBEAST PURCHASE - Shows the final price and prompts for confirmation. CUSTOMBEAST PURCHASE CONFIRM - Completes the purchase using bound credits. - Your custom beast will be created and sent to the beast limbo. - Use BEAST SUMMON to call your new companion! BASE PRICING REFERENCE ---------------------- - Custom Beast Base: 750 credits - Phoenix Add-On: 300 bound credits - Sentience Add-On: 250 bound credits - Mailing Add-On: 100 bound credits - Delivery Add-On: 200 bound credits - Retriever Add-On: 200 bound credits - Lore Review: 250 bound credits - Collared Beast Trade-In: -250 credits discount Note: Inherents must still be purchased separately after your beast is created. See HELP CUSTOM BEASTS for information on inherent abilities. Note: Reactions will still require you to email support@lusternia.com and are purchased separately after your beast is created.