Approved Tech Robes of the Researcher

[Grrwunhoooll Agaburry]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Create some cool robes.
• Image Source: BING
• Canon Link: N/A
• Primary Sources: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Valgrim Vastor
• Affiliation: Valgrim Vastor
• Model: N/A
• Modularity: No
• 
  Production: Unique
  
• Material: Maalraa fur hide, Alchemized terentatek leather hide, Phrik(Shoulders and belt only), Atrisian silk and cloth

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Multipurpose
• Weight: Light
• Resistances:

- Blasters: Extreme
- Elemental: Very High
- Kinetic: Very Low
- Lightsabers: Extreme
- Acid: Very Low
- Force: Extreme
- Sonic: None
- Ion/EMP: None
- Electric: Average

SPECIAL FEATURES

• High resistant to the Force. A direct applications have significantly high difficulty. This excludes force lightning, mentalism and using TK to throw objects.
• Resilient to the elements
• Blaster and lightsaber resistant
• Flexible and does not hinder mobility

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Strengths:

• Fashion Protects: The robes are constructed to withstand harsh conditions of heat and cold.
• Glowbat-Proof spray: Through sith alchemy the materials that make up the robe are lightsaber resistant as all objects made through alchemy are.
• Not today force-wielder: Makes the wearer highly resistant to direct force based attacks.
• Pew pew proof: Deflects blaster bolts and plasma based projectiles.

Weaknesses:

• Target sighted: Has a slight darkside taint giving off a a cold aura and sensation for those around. Can be easily tracked.
• Its gonna blow!: When exposed to focused applications of the lightside of the force the robes will become weaker and eventually will be destroyed.
• I need a medic: Has little resistance again Kinetic strikes or projectiles.
• Blanket: Being highly resistant to most of the force has its draw backs. Valgrim is restricted in force abilities when wearing the robes of the researcher and his powers are dampened when it comes to physical enhancement and all abilities that pertain to his augmentation. This includes his specializations of Inertia and Force weapon when applied on himself.

DESCRIPTION
A gift from a...well a sith lord after cybernetic surgery. His name no longer matters. The set of clothing was once the Lords sons but after his tragic death on Atrisa. The robes are beautifully made and consist of rare and exotic materials. Maalraa fur hide. It is self said really. The hide of an animal but not any, Maalraas are known across the galaxy for their innate stealth abilities and resilient skin again energy based weapons. Alchemized terentatek hide. The hide of a terentatek is infamous for its force resistance and somehow the sith of unknown origin and name was able to acquire said hide and alchemize it to reverse the effects of the beast to suit the wearer. This is the main component in the robes that offer protection and resistances against the elements, arms and the force. Phrik plated shoulders and belt adorn outside and the interior of the robes host artisan silk for a comfortable interior.

" I never looked any better than now." ~ Valgrim Vastor

 

[Matt the Radar Tech]

Under Review.

 

[Matt the Radar Tech]

Hi, [member="Valgrim Vastor"]!

I'll be reviewing your submission today and working with you on getting it sorted and approved. The sub itself is very nice, using some specific materials and methods to focus on particular resistances and offering a solid addition to your item set, very cool. That said, we've got some concerns with phrases and wording, which implies absolutes (which are always sticky) and make freeform RPing murky.

Also, for future reference, could you link to materials used so it's quicker to check sources? It would be really appreciated!

So, with that in mind, we're going to bypass the stats (which are fine) and instead move to adjusting descriptions to allow wiggle room for other players, for more overall fairness:

1. Not today force-wielder: The wearer cannot be directly effected by most force based assaults. There are some exceptions such as force lightning and telekinesis when used to hurl objects. (strengths)

2. Cannot be affected by direct applications of force. (special features)

I've highlighted the area we need to adjust. Perhaps consider using:

'The wearer is highly resistant to Force effects.'

The statement 'cannot be directly affected' is more akin to being Force Dead or Yuuzhan Vong, and even the source says complete immunity is a case of 'in some instances', not all:

"...A terentatek's hide was highly resistant - in some cases even immune - to the effects of the Force."​

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Blanket: Being immune to most of the force has its draw backs. Valgrim is not restricted in force abilities when wearing the robes of the researcher and are dampened when it comes to physical enhancement and all abilities that pertain to his augmentation. This includes his specializations of Inertia and Force weapon when applied on himself.

Just for clarification, is this an error? Is Valgrim restricted, or not restricted, in force abilities? If the intent is to say he can use the Force normally, but is dampened in physical enhancements/augmentation manipulation, this might require another weakness for balance.

This should be a good start, basically toning down some absolute statements, and then we can move toward approval once some adjustments are made. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

 

[Grrwunhoooll Agaburry]

[member="Thorne"] This would be a perfect time to insert a phrasing meme...

The strength, special ability and weakness wording has been edited to highly resistant.

 

[Matt the Radar Tech]

Awesome. Pending Factory Mentor Review.

[member="Runi Verin"], [member="Laira Darkhold"], [member="John Locke"].

 

[Runi Verin]

Approved.