I modified Aurthor's lab characteristics in the wiki, according my math Safety should be +1, Aesthetics +6 and Teaching specialization +2
To confirm, silveroak, would Oliverius's infinite illusory lanterns be able to grant superior lighting with no space nor upkeep? (currently updating his lab) Actually, I wonder if he could switch between superior or excessive lighting based on how many lamps he makes...
it can, essentially giving you the free "magical lighting" virtue. I would pick a typical configuration (probably superior lighting) and note any season in which you want to use excessive.
How often is that teaching lab used, by the way? Is there a roster of when it's available? (Updating Oliverius through the end of year since he's not adventuring. Updated his lab for the new lighting.)
Also, Oliverius's lab has an Aesthetics of +6 at the end of this year. What sort of... reputation is he getting for his glorious Forge of Magical Wonders? He should have a positive rep of +1 minimum by now, since he's been here a few years, and his rep should max at 30xp/ Rep of 3, I'd estimate by the time Arduino is Gauntleted.
Doubt there's a roster, Andros petitioned the Council to use it years ago, they never voted for it or against it, so he started using it on and off every few years, think others have done the same, whenever Andros uses it, he just makes sure to declare it, he hasn't been censured yet! 8)
Anna's adding a refinement and palatial to her lab. She also rolls for Highly organized, not that it will help much due to Fang being lower intel, but she still might botch!
Erm potential botch
Botch check(8), so assuming its only a single botch die, she's fine.
Gloriana will use her 1125 Summer season in which she read the Fertility tractatus to install Lesser Expansion in her lab instead. This implies a 0 to +2 disbursement of Mythic pounds, and adds +2 Upkeep to her lab, which becomes +2.
Also, since she has given her permission for the artists to visit her lab while she is using it to study from the artwork/props there, she would hope this translates into the Free virtue Person*, with the +1 to Me, as she is also going to be probing their minds quite extensively (secretly, of course).
they will only be studying it for one season, or one season apiece if you only allow one at a time. Go ahead and designate which season(s) you want to [strike]exploit[/strike] allow them in your lab.
It would depend on the year, Gloriana's a busy bee! But let's say Summer for now. Though she's often in the Lab for 2 seasons a year, it wouldn't be that difficult to receive these honored guests!
each artist can study for one season, Mathiew and aftonio will be studying initially, eventually Romy as well, so we are talking about individual seasons, not a certain season each year. I'll set Mathiew for summer 2027, which means Aftonio will still be looking for a season to study. If you want the bonus for both seasons this year you should probably assign him the other.
Gloriana creates a Tireless Servant for her Lab as a Lesser Enchanted Item in the Summer of 1128, same as the Covenants item
Andros installs Palatial in his Lab in Spring/Summer 1131, this requires disbursement of silver (from 1->4), and raises Upkeep to +4. Comfy chairs!
Will update.
At the end of 1135 Aurthor has moved the mirror with the Hyperborean ghost from his lab to the covenant's vault.
Ignes.Festivus, if I remember correctly Gloriana has expressed interest about keeping it in her lab.
For 1136, Gloriana obtains an item from her Hook adventure which provides a Supernatural virtue: Free Virtue Magical Heating (Superior Heating, but without space and Upkeep cost), will add to her lab.
Andros builds a Tireless Servant, will add to Lab
You are right, leo, I almost forgot, thanks. She's not going to be doing Mentem soon, but that was the plan, hope the Warping and Safety hit don't bite her too much!
I was reviewing Arduino's lab and I'm unclear on where you came up with numbers for item enchantment, general quality and vis extraction.
I also come up with a lower number for upkeep, making me wonder if you have an unlisted free virtue or flaw...
Below is the breakdown of all virtues. I have added already the flawless equipment virtue from the adventure of current year (story will come shortly).
Basically I "de-activated" the teaching specialization and added vis extraction. In past games I have played this was possible but now I'm not sure if it is written somewhere in the books.
ALLOCATED VIRTUES
Palatial ( +1GQ, +3 Upkeep, +2 Health, +4 Aesthetics, +2 Teaching, +1 Items)
Lesser Feauture: Throne ( +1 Aesthetics, +1 Teaching)
Spacious ( +2 Safety, +1 Aesthetics)
FREE VIRTUES
Superior Construction ( +1 Safety, +1 Aesthetics)
Superior Equipment ( +1 Safety, +1 Aesthetics, +1 Vis Extraction)
Superior Tools ( +1 Upkeep, +1 Safety , +1 Items)
Highly Organized ( +1 GQ)
Flawless Equipment ( +2 GQ, +2 Vis Extraction)
ENCHANTED ITEMS
The Garbage Collector (Gives the Spotless virtue: +1 Health, +1 Aesthetics, +1 Cr)
The Animated Stand ( +1 GQ, +1 Items)
It can be done when you refine the lab, but not arbitrarily.
Superior tools does not have an upkeep cost due to the presence of a highly skilled toolmaker.
Okay, I have located the discrepancies on the sheet I had.
Wait, I thought Flawless Equipment did not stack with Superior Equipment, it was an either/or proposition?
Yes, that is correct- flawless will replace superior.
Lab stats updated.