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Otherworldly Clerk
The "Otherworldly Clerk" (vbnd_OtherworldlyClerk_{1-6}) is the basic and
unfair summonable store. Initially only a dialog box, when the player gets
access to the Trade House, they can speak with the actual NPC behind the words.
Variables:
^VBND_MerchantNumberis a randomly-generated Short stored in a global variable representing the player character's membership number in the organization.^PCRankthe PC's faction rank in the speaker's faction
Greeting 0
These greetings are used for notifying the player when the Clerk improves. With every rank up, the actual NPC is swapped out for a new one, allowing the dialog checks to make use of the "TalkedToPC" value being 0 again. Every first-time dialog will either be notification that the player's "credit rating" has improved (ie., the clerk has more gold for buying items), or that the clerk's inventory has improved.
TalkedToPC = 0
Congratulations ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber, due to your continued patronage I am excited to share that your credit rating with the Otherworldly Trade Caravan has improved!
vbnd_OtherworldlyClerk_1 && TalkedToPC = 0
Welcome to the Otherworldly Trade Caravan, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. I am Clerk 119, and have been assigned to assist you with our basic trade services. If you have any questions, they are likely answered within your ledger, but I may be able to offer additional assistance with some Caravan details.
vbnd_OtherworldlyClerk_3 && TalkedToPC = 0
Congratulations, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. Your loyalty once again increases your credit limit with us, and I am also pleased to offer you higher quality and expanded stock!
vbnd_OtherworldlyClerk_6 && TalkedToPC = 0
It is a great honor, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. In recognition of your loyalty, the Otherworldly Trade Caravan has improved your credit limit to the maximum allowable through our basic trade services. In addition, I have improved the quality of my stock yet again. I also have been permitted to work with any trade contracts you may establish. I am happy to answer any questions you have regarding trade contracts, and your ledger will have information as well.
Greeting 1
These are the general greetings, used for all normal greetings that do not include asking for favors or informing the player of improvements of service.
Rank 1-2
Welcome ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber, how may we assist you today?
Rank 3-5
A pleasure as always, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber! How may we assist you today?
Rank 6-9
It is truly an honor, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. How may I assist you today?
In-Person - First Time
Yes, I am an actual person. This surprises many, and alarms even a few. Our professionalism is second-to-none, rest assured. How may I assist you, ^PCRank ^PCName?
In-Person - Generic
Welcome back, ^PCRank. How may I assist you today?
Topics
Clerk
Yes, clerks are the primary means by which our customers interact with the Caravan, responsible for the day-to-day business in the Trade Houses and through remote ledgers. We clerks prefer to remain anonymous, referring to each other by our numbers, so as to keep things professional and impersonal. The Otherworldly Trade Caravan prides itself on quality interactions, and that begins with us clerks!
Favor
^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber, would you be interested in assisting me with a favor?
This updates the journal with ClerksFavor1 entry 10
Another Favor
This is dialog that initializes the second delivery quest.
This updates the journal with ClerksFavor2 entry 10
Favors (Quests)
Favors are quests given by the clerk. For the early ranks, there are two ways to improve rank: trading, and favors. Each favor involves delivering a package to an existing merchant on Vvardenfell, receiving cash-on-delivery, naturally.
The first three favors will rank the player up to unlocking the personalized merchant, who also offers quests. However, the clerk will continue to offer some additional delivery quests, based on rank.
Favor - First (Rank 2)
Favor && Journal ClerksFavor1 10
The Otherworldly Trade Caravan has received a delivery request for the merchant MERCHANT at MERCHANT_LOCATION. Assisting the Otherworldly Trade Caravan in this matter will reflect well on your standing.
Choice: "Of course, how can I help out?" 1 "Sorry, I am unable to help out right now." 2
choice 1: this updates the journal with clerksfavor1 entry 20
please bring this package to them at your earliest convenience. you will be paid cash upon delivery, and the otherworldly trade caravan will recognize your assistance with gratitude.
choice 2: this updates the journal with clerksfavor1 entry 90
i understand, ^pcrank ^vbnd_merchantnumber. if you change your mind, just let me know.
Favor && Journal ClerksFavor1 20
Do you have an update on the delivery for MERCHANT?
Choice: "The delivery is complete" 3 "I have not completed the delivery yet" 4
Choice 3: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor1 entry 40
[ Player no longer has package ]
Thank you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. The Otherworldly Trade Caravan, and this humble clerk, appreciates your assistance with this matter.
[ Player still has package ]
Pardon me, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber, but it appears the package for delivery is still in your possession. Please notify me once the package has been delivered to MERCHANT.
Choice 4: This does not modify the journal entry
Very well, how else may I assist you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber?
Favor && Journal ClerksFavor1 90
Have you reconsidered assisting the Otherworldly Trade Caravan with a favor?
Choice: "Yes" 1 "Sorry, I still am unable to assist" 4
Another Favor - Second (Rank 2)
Another Favor && Journal ClerksFavor2 10
Would you be willing to do a another favor for me, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber? Assisting the Otherworldly Trade Caravan in this matter will reflect well on your standing.
Choice: "Of course, how can I help out?" 1 "Sorry, I am unable to help out right now." 2
Choice 1: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor2 entry 20
The Otherworldly Trade Caravan has received a delivery request for the merchant MERCHANT at MERCHANT_LOCATION. Please bring this package to them at your earliest convenience. You will be paid cash upon delivery, and the Otherworldly Trade Caravan will recognize your assistance with gratitude.
Choice 2: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor2 entry 90
I understand, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. If you change your mind, just let me know.
Another Favor && Journal ClerksFavor2 20
Do you have an update on the delivery for MERCHANT?
Choice: "The delivery is complete" 3 "I have not completed the delivery yet" 4
Choice 3: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor2 entry 30
[ Player no longer has package ]
Thank you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. The Otherworldly Trade Caravan, and this humble clerk, appreciates your assistance with this matter.
[ Player still has package ]
Pardon me, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber, but it appears the package for delivery is still in your possession. Please notify me once the package has been delivered to MERCHANT.
Choice 4: This does not modify the journal entry
Very well, how else may I assist you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber?
Another Favor && Journal ClerksFavor2 90
Have you reconsidered assisting the Otherworldly Trade Caravan with another favor?
Choice: "Yes" 5 "Sorry, I still am unable to assist" 6
Choice 5: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor2 entry 20
The Otherworldly Trade Caravan has received a delivery request for the merchant MERCHANT at MERCHANT_LOCATION. Please bring this package to them at your earliest convenience. You will be paid cash upon delivery, and the Otherworldly Trade Caravan will recognize your assistance with gratitude.
Choice 6: This does not change the journal entry
Very well, how else may I assist you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber?
A Third Favor - Third (Rank 2)
A Third Favor && Journal ClerksFavor3 10
I have a third favor you can assist with, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber? Assisting the Otherworldly Trade Caravan in this matter will reflect well on your standing.
Choice: "Of course, how can I help out?" 1 "Sorry, I am unable to help out right now." 2
Choice 1: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor3 entry 20
The Otherworldly Trade Caravan has received a delivery request for the merchant MERCHANT at MERCHANT_LOCATION. Please bring this package to them at your earliest convenience. You will be paid cash upon delivery, and the Otherworldly Trade Caravan will recognize your assistance with gratitude.
Choice 2: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor3 entry 90
I understand, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. If you change your mind, just let me know.
A Third Favor && Journal ClerksFavor3 20
Do you have an update on the delivery for MERCHANT?
Choice: "The delivery is complete" 3 "I have not completed the delivery yet" 4
Choice 3: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor3 entry 30
[ Player no longer has package ]
Thank you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber. The Otherworldly Trade Caravan, and this humble clerk, appreciates your assistance with this matter.
[ Player still has package ]
Pardon me, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber, but it appears the package for delivery is still in your possession. Please notify me once the package has been delivered to MERCHANT.
Choice 4: This does not modify the journal entry
Very well, how else may I assist you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber?
A Third Favor && Journal ClerksFavor3 90
Have you reconsidered assisting the Otherworldly Trade Caravan with another favor?
Choice: "Yes" 5 "Sorry, I still am unable to assist" 6
Choice 5: This updates the journal with ClerksFavor3 entry 20
The Otherworldly Trade Caravan has received a delivery request for the merchant MERCHANT at MERCHANT_LOCATION. Please bring this package to them at your earliest convenience. You will be paid cash upon delivery, and the Otherworldly Trade Caravan will recognize your assistance with gratitude.
Choice 6: This does not change the journal entry
Very well, how else may I assist you, ^PCRank ^VBND_MerchantNumber?