23.3.1 CUSTOM DWELLER SUBMISSIONS

CUSTOM DWELLER SUBMISSIONS
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This system allows you to request and customize your own custom dweller directly in-game. Rather than emailing support@lusternia.com with your request details, you can use the CUSTOMDWELLER command to build your submission step-by-step.

See HELP CUSTOM DWELLERS for general information about custom dwellers, their features, add-ons, and pricing. See HELP CUSTOM DWELLER EXAMPLES 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
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To start a new custom dweller submission:

  CUSTOMDWELLER NEW
    - Initiates a new custom dweller request.
    - You can only have one submission in progress at a time.

VIEWING YOUR SUBMISSION
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  CUSTOMDWELLER VIEW
    - View your current custom dweller submission and its status.
    - Shows all details you have set, the total credit price, and any comments.

  CUSTOMDWELLER LIST
    - View all your custom dweller submissions and their statuses.

SETTING BASIC INFORMATION
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Use the SET command to fill in your custom dweller's details:

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET NAME <name>
    - Set the name of your dweller (single word only).
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET NAME Bobby

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET APPEARANCE <appearance>
    - Set the short description (what appears in room lists).
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET APPEARANCE Bobby the Trader

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET ROOMLOOK <description>
    - Set the in-room appearance when the dweller is standing in a location.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET ROOMLOOK Bobby the Trader is here.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET EXAMINED
    - Opens the editor to set the full examined description.
    - This is the extended description players see when examining your dweller.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET DEATH <message>
    - Set the message shown when your dweller dies.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET DEATH The lifeless body of a trader is here.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET ENTER <message>
    - Set the message shown when your dweller enters a room.
    - Use $DIR to show the direction your dweller came from.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET ENTER With a smirk, Bobby the Trader enters from the $DIR.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET LEAVE <message>
    - Set the message shown when your dweller leaves a room.
    - Use $DIR to show the direction your dweller is leaving.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET LEAVE Bobby the Trader leaves to the $DIR.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET CLIMB1 <message>
    - Set the message you see when your dweller climbs into your inventory.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET CLIMB1 Bobby the Trader vanishes in a poof of smoke at your command.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET CLIMB3 <message>
    - Set the message others see when your dweller climbs into your inventory.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET CLIMB3 Bobby the Trader vanishes in a poof of smoke. 

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET WEIGHT <pounds>
    - Set the weight of your dweller in pounds.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET WEIGHT 100

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET GENDER [MALE|FEMALE|NOGENDER|NONBINARY]
    - Set the gender of your dweller.
    - Only animals can have no gender set, their pronouns then default to it/its.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET GENDER MALE

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET ANIMAL [YES|NO]  
    - Sets the dweller as an animal, which makes some skills recognise it as such.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET DWELLING <room#>
    - Sets the dwelling your dweller will return to when not selected as a companion.
    - Only manses or homesteads you own can be used for a dwelling.      
    - Use ROOMNUM to get the room number of the dwelling.
    - This is not necessary to set if you only have one dweller, but recommended.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET ALIAS <alias list>
    - Set up to three aliases for your dweller, separated by spaces.
    - The name is automatically included as an alias.
    - Example: CUSTOMDWELLER SET ALIAS bobby trader

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET MAGIC [HIGHMAGIC|LOWMAGIC] 
    - Sets the type of magic the dweller will use for defense if sentient.

ENABLING ADD-ONS
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Toggle add-ons on or off:

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET INVINCIBLE [YES|NO] 
    - Enables Invincibility on the dweller (200 bound credits).
    - The dweller cannot be slain.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET SENTIENCE [YES|NO]
    - Enable Sentience (100 bound credits).
    - Order your dweller to speak and emote.
    - This opens the option to set Magic Type, see above.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET MAILING [YES|NO]
    - Enable Mailing (100 bound credits).
    - Your dweller will deliver mail to others for you.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET WANDERER [YES|NO] 
    - Enabled Wanderer (100 bound credits).
    - The dweller will wander the area surrounding their dwelling.

DELIVERY ADD-ON (200 bound credits)
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If you want your dweller to deliver items to other players, set all four delivery messages. The add-on is automatically enabled when you fill in any delivery message.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET DELIVERY LEAVE
    - Opens the editor for the message when your dweller leaves to deliver.
    - Use $PACKAGE for the item name and $TARGET for the recipient.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET DELIVERY TARGET1ST
    - Opens the editor for what the target sees when receiving the item (1st person).
    - Use $PACKAGE for the item name.

  CUSTOMDWELLER 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.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET DELIVERY RETURN
    - Opens the editor for the message when your dweller returns.

RETRIEVER ADD-ON (200 bound credits)
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If you want your dweller to retrieve items from other players, set all eight retriever messages. The add-on is automatically enabled when you fill in any retriever message.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER LEAVE
    - Opens the editor for when your dweller leaves to retrieve.
    - Use $TARGET for the person you're retrieving from.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER ARRIVETARGET1ST
    - Opens the editor for what the target sees when your dweller arrives (1st person).

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER ARRIVETARGET3RD
    - Opens the editor for what others see when your dweller arrives (3rd person).
    - Use $TARGET for the person.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER LEAVETARGET1ST
    - Opens the editor for what the target sees when your dweller leaves (1st person).
    - Use $PACKAGE for the item and $TARGET for the person.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER LEAVETARGET3RD
    - Opens the editor for what others see when your dweller leaves (3rd person).
    - Use $PACKAGE for the item and $TARGET for the person.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER RETURN1ST
    - Opens the editor for what you see when your dweller returns (1st person).
    - Use $PACKAGE for the item.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER RETURN3RD
    - Opens the editor for what others see when your dweller returns (3rd person).
    - Use $PACKAGE for the item.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET RETRIEVER TIMEOUT
    - Opens the editor for the message if your dweller returns empty-handed.

LORE REVIEW (250 bound credits)
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If the type of dweller you want does not exist in Lusternia yet:

  CUSTOMDWELLER SET LOREREVIEW
    - Opens the editor to enter your lore review request.
    - Explain why this type of dweller would make sense for the world of Lusternia.
    - You will only be charged if your request is approved.

ADDING COMMENTS
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  CUSTOMDWELLER 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
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Once you have filled in all required information:

  CUSTOMDWELLER SUBMIT
    - Validates your submission and shows any missing fields.
    - You will be prompted to confirm.

  CUSTOMDWELLER SUBMIT CONFIRM
    - Submit your custom dweller for approval.

REQUIRED FIELDS
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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 messages
  - Weight
  - Gender

If you have enabled Delivery or Retriever add-ons, all associated messages are also required. A Dwelling is required if this is not your first dweller.

SUBMISSION STATUS
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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 DWELLER
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Once approved:

  CUSTOMDWELLER PURCHASE
    - Shows the final price and prompts for confirmation.

  CUSTOMDWELLER PURCHASE CONFIRM
    - Completes the purchase using bound credits.
    - Your custom dweller will be created and arrive in your designated dwelling.
    - See DWELLER to choose which dweller will be your companion.

Note: Reactions will still require you to email support@lusternia.com and are purchased separately after your dweller is created.