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Description, dialogue link, story, pet response. I love Snakelite now.
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Edited my old writing for professionalism; Differences between Snakelite and robots
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{{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} is a [[Properties#Metal|metal]] worm with the {{favilink|Light Manipulation}} mutation, two different [[Cudgel]] natural weapons, and a curious degree of machine intelligence.  
{{name}} is a [[Properties#Metal|metal]] worm with the {{favilink|Light Manipulation}} mutation, two different natural [[cudgel|cudgels]], and a curious degree of machine intelligence.


{{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}}'s {{favilink|Saf-T Lens}} deals 1-2 {{qud text|&RHeat}} damage and their {{favilink|Saf-T Coat Articulated Chassis}} is essentially a {{favilink|steel war hammer}} without the {{Qud shader|Y|Strength}} bonus cap. With average {{Qud shader|Y|Strength}} but a comfortable '''75 HP''', {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} acts as a beacon in the darkness while they melee and potentially [[dazed|daze]] a target while their companion fires projectiles at it from as far away as they'd like.
{{name}} has two natural weapons: a {{favilink|Saf-T Coat Articulated Chassis}}, which is essentially an unmodded {{favilink|steel war hammer}} with no {{PV}}'''PV''' bonus cap, and a relatively weak {{favilink|Saf-T Lens}} that deals an additional {{heart}}'''1-2''' {{qud text|&RHeat}} damage. {{name}}'s articulated chassis being on their back gives them a privilege rare for a worm: benefitting from the high {{AV}}'''AV''' bonus body armor can provide without disabling a weapon.


Oddly, {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} [[Respiration|respirates]]. Why does a [[Properties#Metal|metal]] entity who bleeds {{favilink|oil}} breathe like a living creature? {{Qud shader|M|It's Snakelite!}}
Notably, {{name}}'s {{favilink|Light Manipulation}} has its level limited by their initial '''14''' {{Qud shader|M|Ego}}. [[Attributes#Equipment_by_Attribute_Bonus|Almost all Ego-boosting equipment]] is worn on a body part which {{name}} either doesn't have or must be open to use a natural weapon. A player who prefers {{name}}'s Ambient Light to their lase's limited damage may direct them not to use their '''lase''' ability.


The player could also try to focus on the offensive application of {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}}'s {{favilink|Light Manipulation}} by giving {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} some {{Qud shader|M|Ego}}-boosting equipment to make up for their '''14''' {{Qud shader|M|Ego}}, such as a {{favilink|knollworm skull}}, which prevents them from using their {{favilink|Saf-T Lens}}, or maybe give them {{favilink|mirrorshades}} for the face that they don't have. A lucky player may even obtain a {{favilink|chrome mantle}}, which prevents {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} from using their {{favilink|Saf-T Coat Articulated Chassis}}. Disabling the natural weapons of a creature who does not have hands is not advisable. There are better pets for ranged support.
{{name}} shares many properties with [[mechanical]] creatures: having an inorganic [[metal]] body, bleeding {{f|oil}}, and resistance to {{qud shader|R|heat}} and {{qud shader|C|cold}} while taking double {{qud shader|W|electrical}} damage. However, {{name}} differs from [[robots]] in the following ways:
* They [[Respiration|respirate]].
* They do not have a [[mental shield]].
* They are not [[Properties#EMP_Sensitive|EMP-sensitive]].
* They are affected by [[hunger]] and [[thirst]];
** As a {{f|thirst thistle}}'s projectiles cannot {{qud shader|R|dehydrate}} inorganic creatures, these mechanics do not affect {{name}} as a companion.
* They do not have the ''NonMutant'' tag, thus may have its mutations affected by drinking pure {{f|warm static}}.
''How does this mechanical worm breathe? Why do they have a brain and the ability to consume? We will never know. {{Qud shader|M|It's Snakelite!}}''


{{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} comes shipped with a random gender that is rolled during world generation. This does not affect the pronouns used for {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} on their packaging.
In conversation, {{name}} repeats pre-recorded advertisements and consumer information, with frequent audio glitches. Their audio consistently fails when mentioning their manufacturer's name or information on {{name}} maintenance. Several of their safety features have apparently been disabled, including a monitor to limit their machine learning capabilities.
 
There is one line of dialogue {{name}} could not have been prepackaged with.
{{Qud quote|Hello, [name].}}


{{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}}'s dialogue consists of pre-recorded advertisements and consumer information, and involves various transcribed audio glitches such as buzzing, skipping, and pausing. They will always glitch when attempting to play back a recording of their manufacturer's name or information on {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} maintenance. The recordings also mention that {{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} is equipped with machine learning capabilities and a now-disabled "learning monitor," as they assure you that "{{Qud shader|M|Snakelite}} is NOT sapient." Connections start being drawn when ''they address you by name.''
{{Conversations link}}
{{Conversations link}}
== Recall Story ==
== Recall Story ==

Revision as of 20:09, 19 January 2025

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Snakelite
75
Health Points
4
Armor Value
5
Dodge Value
Level:
2
toggle detailed stats
ST:
16
Strength: 16
AG:
14
Agility: 14
QN:
100
Quickness: 100
TO:
18
Toughness: 18
WI:
10
Willpower: 10
MS:
100
Movespeed: 100
IN:
14
Intelligence: 14
EG:
14
Ego: 14
MA:
1
Mental Armor: 1
toggle detailed stats
ST:
16
Strength: 16
AG:
14
Agility: 14
QN:
100
Quickness: 100
TO:
18
Toughness: 18
WI:
10
Willpower: 10
MS:
100
Movespeed: 100
IN:
14
Intelligence: 14
EG:
14
Ego: 14
MA:
1
Mental Armor: 1
Acid
Res:
0
Elec
Res:
-50
Cold
Res:
25
Heat
Res:
25
Character

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ID?Use this ID to Wish for Snakelite

Snakelite

Faction

worms (Loved100 Reputation)

Demeanor

neutral

Inventory
Inventory
Mutations
Mutations
Experience?The XP granted when killed. Click
"toggle detailed stats" above for
a level-based breakdown.

50 XP

XP Tier

0

Role

Skirmisher

Extra info:
  • Made out of Metal
  • This creature is pettable
  • Cannot be knocked prone
  • Weighs 200 lbs
Limbs* (Worm): * Excludes limbs granted via mutations
Infobox data from game version 2.0.203.31
Snakelite

Product out of placement, this strange appliance wanders the wastes. They are called Snakelite, a beacon of aggressive advertisement hawking wares in the voice of a long-dead manufacturer. Buried aside Snakelite's creator lies the rationale behind granting machine intelligence to a mechanical worm with an electric torch for a head. Why were they made to be as long as a human child? Were they intended to defend their owner with dispassionate and disproportionate violence? We will never know. It's Snakelite!

Perfect

Snakelite is a metal worm with the Light Manipulation mutation, two different natural cudgels, and a curious degree of machine intelligence.

Snakelite has two natural weapons: a \Saf-T Coat Articulated Chassis, which is essentially an unmodded steel war hammer with no →PV bonus cap, and a relatively weak \Saf-T Lens that deals an additional ♥1-2 Heat damage. Snakelite's articulated chassis being on their back gives them a privilege rare for a worm: benefitting from the high ♦AV bonus body armor can provide without disabling a weapon.

Notably, Snakelite's Light Manipulation has its level limited by their initial 14 Ego. Almost all Ego-boosting equipment is worn on a body part which Snakelite either doesn't have or must be open to use a natural weapon. A player who prefers Snakelite's Ambient Light to their lase's limited damage may direct them not to use their lase ability.

Snakelite shares many properties with mechanical creatures: having an inorganic metal body, bleeding oil, and resistance to heat and cold while taking double electrical damage. However, Snakelite differs from robots in the following ways:

How does this mechanical worm breathe? Why do they have a brain and the ability to consume? We will never know. It's Snakelite!

In conversation, Snakelite repeats pre-recorded advertisements and consumer information, with frequent audio glitches. Their audio consistently fails when mentioning their manufacturer's name or information on Snakelite maintenance. Several of their safety features have apparently been disabled, including a monitor to limit their machine learning capabilities.

There is one line of dialogue Snakelite could not have been prepackaged with.

Hello, [name].

Conversations

Subpage: Snakelite/Conversations

Recall Story

Promotional Materials

*mangled text from the remains of his packaging*

Call him from anywhere in the house and he'll find you!
Snakelite's so clever, he can cling to any surface!
Whether you're reading in bed, or repairing the-
*text becomes unreadable*

-even control and intensify its light!
WARNING: Do not disable intensity limiter. Snakelite *torn away*
cause disorientation and disrupted vision. This feat *torn away*
serious burns to the skin. Snakelite is not a toy, and fa *torn away*
cannot be held responsible for misuse. Further safety *torn away*

IT'S SNAKELITE!

Pet Response

Snakelite plays a jaunty little tune.

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