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Synopsis:

Interaction dialog with the automatic printer in the Baldurs Mouth basement. Lets you check the current headlines in the machine or load new ones.

How to trigger:

Use the printer in the Baldurs Mouth basement. CTY_Main_A coords -1024, 0, 1015 Set the flag SCL_Drider_Event_PixieReleased to see the most helpful version of the gremlins dialog.

25.
Printing Press
: It was surely fun while it lasted - but looks like the late Lord Gortash has nabbed your headline spot. LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PositiveArticlePublished, GLO_Gortash_State_PermaDefeated
End
37. [Alias] LOW_BaldursMouth_State_EttvardIsDead, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_Ettvard = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin = FalseLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_HasmetPostGortashDeath
- Alias to Node 61
- 82.
  Narrator
  : *Your attention is drawn to a metal block loaded into a slot labelled 'Headline Article'.*
  - 57. Player: Check the headline currently in the printer. GLO_Gortash_State_PermaDefeated, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin = False
    
    80.
    Narrator
    : *The Mouth's next edition appears to be led by a piece commemorating the late Lord Gortash.*
  - 68. Player: Load another headline in to the printer.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterUnlocked
    
    Link to Node 112
  - 6. Player: Force the printing press open and clear the loaded headline.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterUnlocked = False, BARBARIAN = FalseRoll (Strength, Athletics) vs 20 (0)
    
    43. [RollResult] True
    
    112. [Jump] Jump to Node 148 (1)
    
    58. [RollResult] False
    
    99. [Jump] Jump to Node 29 (1)
  - 106. Player: Reach inside and carefully remove the loaded headline. LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterUnlocked = False, ROGUE = FalseRoll (Dexterity, SleightOfHand) vs 20 (0)
    
    Link to Node 43
    
    Link to Node 58
  - 39. Player: Dislodge the current headline with a precise flick of the wrist. LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterUnlocked = False, ROGUERoll (Dexterity, SleightOfHand) vs 18 (0)
    
    Link to Node 43
    
    Link to Node 58
  - 44. Player: Wrench the printing press open and rip out the loaded headline.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterUnlocked = False, BARBARIANRoll (Strength, Athletics) vs 18 (0)
    
    Link to Node 43
    
    Link to Node 58
  - 114. Player: Leave.
    End
40.
Printing Press
: Ohoho... You've returned. Ready to sow some discord? LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinUnlocked, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
- 101. Player: Absolutely.
  - 151. [Jump] Jump to Node 104 (1)
- 54. [Jump] Jump to Node 32 (1)
- 93. [Jump] Jump to Node 129 (1)
61.
Narrator
: *The smell of hot ink and whirr of machinery fills your senses as you approach the Baldur's Mouth printworks.*^devnoteLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_HasmetPostGortashDeath = False, GLO_Gortash_State_PermaDefeatedLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_HasmetPostGortashDeath
- Link to Node 82
71.
Narrator
: *The printing press whirrs furiously - hopefully Gortash's death will take your spot in the headlines.*GLO_Gortash_State_PermaDefeated, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_NegativeArticlePublished
End
81.
Printing Press
: [TagGreeting] LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_LeftPrinterDialogLate
- 65. [Jump] Jump to Node 28 (1)
86.
Narrator
: *As you get closer to the printworks, something odd happens. You hear it speak.*^devnoteLOW_BaldursMouth_Event_PrinterLoad = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_Event_PrinterCheck = False
- 89.
  Printing Press
  : Oi, gormless - not one step further! You are interrupting art. ^devnoteLOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
  - 2. Player: [PassiveRoll] HAGEYED = FalseRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 15 (0)
    
    79. [RollResult] False
    
    144.
    Printing Press
    : [TagAnswer]
    
    154. Player: Sorry to disturb you, but I need to change the next edition's headline.LOW_BaldursMouth_Knows_AboutNegativeArticle
    
    135. [Jump] Jump to Node 77 (1)
    
    147. Player: What 'art' would that be?
    
    113.
    Printing Press
    : My art! I'm an artiste. Name's Jelliwig.
    
    Link to Node 133
    
    15. [Jump] Jump to Node 13 (1)
    
    108. Player: Take one step further.
    
    69.
    Printing Press
    : I'm warning you, fleshlet!
    
    47. Player: I need to change an article in the next edition. LOW_BaldursMouth_Knows_AboutNegativeArticle
    
    128. [Jump] Jump to Node 77 (1)
    
    13. Player: Are you a talking printer?
    
    85.
    Printing Press
    : Are you addled in the head? I am no chattering contraption, I am a person. An artist. Name's Jelliwig.
    
    133.
    Printing Press
    : This is my paintbrush. I make sure everything that's in those big ugly article blocks becomes fine printed artistry. I'm a master pensman, I am.
    
    153.
    Printing Press
    : Dolly can't stop talking about you. Hero this, hero that, hero here, hero there. Hello, hero.GLO_Pixie_Event_Released
    
    17.
    Printing Press
    : You know, there's some absolute filth about you in tomorrow's edition. Seeing as you were kind enough to free Dolly, how's about I do you a favour?
    
    145.
    Printing Press
    : Why don't we change the headline? We can load up something a bit less... damaging for your reputation?
    
    121. Player: Sounds good to me.
    
    Link to Node 64
    
    22. Player: How do we do that?
    
    64.
    Printing Press
    : Well, first, I've got to release the old, nasty top story. Oooh, there. Now, you've got to find a new article to replace it.^devnoteLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinUnlocked
    
    91. [Jump] Jump to Node 141 (2)
    
    27. Player: I don't want to meddle with the paper.
    
    50.
    Printing Press
    : BORING. You deserve exactly what Ettvard prints about you - I might even add a footnote about you having the clap.
    
    83. [Jump] Jump to Node 26 (1)
    
    19.
    Printing Press
    : [TagAnswer] GLO_Pixie_Event_Released = False
    
    16.
    Printing Press
    : Now scram it. One mistake and the reputation of Baldur's Mouth Gazette crumbles to dust.
    
    72. Player: There's an article about me in the next edition - I need to stop it printing. LOW_BaldursMouth_Knows_AboutNegativeArticle
    
    77.
    Printing Press
    : Oho... really? There was that rather defamatory headline... Yes, I see the resemblance.
    
    94. [Jump] Jump to Node 28 (1)
    
    132. Player: What reputation?LOW_BaldursMouth_State_LeftPrinterDialogEarly = False
    
    20.
    Printing Press
    : Think you're clever? It takes a lot of craft to write trash this good.
    
    126.
    Printing Press
    : Where's your gazette's Golden Quill Award for Truth and Excellence? Don't have one? Bloody thought not.
    
    76. Player: I'd love to see an example of your work.Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 7 (0)
    
    Link to Node 92
    
    Link to Node 119
    
    45. Player: I'm actually a great admirer of your work - may I see? Roll (Charisma, Performance) vs 7 (0)
    
    92. [RollResult] True
    
    118.
    Printing Press
    : Ahah, someone who appreciates the art of words. And a celebrity to boot. You'll enjoy this.^devnote
    
    49.
    Printing Press
    : As it happens, the next edition has an article about you. Ooh, it's a mean one, too - real nasty. Ettvard must really have it out for you. Hard luck.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_NegativeArticleStarted
    
    7.
    Printing Press
    : Will require a delicate touch to spruce up. Think I'll need my number seven pen. Real sharp.
    
    74. Player: You need to stop it from being printed. LOW_BaldursMouth_Knows_AboutNegativeArticle
    
    28.
    Printing Press
    : I'm afraid I can't help you. I've got a good thing going here - letting you swap out a whole article might get Ettvard suspicious.
    
    Link to Node 136
    
    124. Player: Maybe you could do me a favour and stop the presses? Change the article?LOW_BaldursMouth_Knows_AboutNegativeArticle = False
    
    Link to Node 28
    
    18. Player: What does Ettvard have against me?LOW_BaldursMouth_State_EttvardIsPermaDefeated = False
    
    136.
    Printing Press
    : I wouldn't take it too personal. Ettvard gets his lines from up top, then gets all worked up over it.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_NegativeArticleStarted
    
    0.
    Printing Press
    : Although, it not being personal doesn't change how shafted you'll be.
    
    9. Player: Then get out my way. I need to clear my reputation.
    
    41.
    Printing Press
    : The absolute cheek!
    
    150. [Jump] Jump to Node 26 (1)
    
    131. Player: Help me change the article or I'll banish you from the printer.Roll (Charisma, Deception) vs 15 (0)
    
    98. [RollResult] True
    
    48.
    Printing Press
    : Now, I'm not sure you could get me out of here, but I'm not taking any bloody chances.
    
    141.
    Printing Press
    : Right. Let's get this article nice and loose... There. You'll need to find a replacement piece, of course. Make sure it's a good one.^devnoteLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinUnlocked
    
    32. Player: Where can I find the stuff to print a new broadsheet?LOW_BaldursMouth_State_AskedAboutBlocks = FalseLOW_BaldursMouth_State_AskedAboutBlocks
    
    100.
    Printing Press
    : Listen, mate. I'm already doing you a favour. I'm sure you can figure it out yourself.
    
    120.
    Printing Press
    : As the old saying goes: 'Ours is not to wonder why, ours is but to print or die.' Or something like that.
    End
    
    55. Player: I have an article. Let's get started. LOW_BaldursMouth_State_HasAnyArticleBlocks
    
    104.
    Printing Press
    : How delightful. LOW_BaldursMouth_Event_PrinterLoad
    End
    
    129. Player: I'll get on with finding an article.
    
    8.
    Printing Press
    : Hurry up, then!
    End
    
    46. [RollResult] False
    
    59.
    Printing Press
    : You lie worse than Ettvard spells. If you care so much, change them yourself. I have work to do.
    
    26.
    Narrator
    : *There is a brief, disgruntled huff, then no more noises from the fey creature. It seems you are on your own.*LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinPeeved
    
    36. Player: Force the printing press open and clear the loaded headline.BARBARIAN = FalseRoll (Strength, Athletics) vs 20 (0)
    
    90. [RollResult] True
    
    149.
    Printing Press
    : Oi! Oi! OI!^devnote
    
    148.
    Narrator
    : *You manage to clear the printer's load. It is ready for a new headline.*LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinUnlocked, LOW_BaldursMouth_Event_PrinterLoad, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterUnlocked
    End
    
    33. [RollResult] False
    
    29.
    Narrator
    : *You fumble unsuccessfully with the printer and hear a loud thud. The machine leaps into life, printing whatever was already inside.*LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterJammed
    End
    
    60. Player: Reach inside and carefully remove the loaded headline. ROGUE = FalseRoll (Dexterity, SleightOfHand) vs 20 (0)
    
    Link to Node 90
    
    Link to Node 33
    
    38. Player: Reach inside and carefully remove the loaded headline. ROGUERoll (Dexterity, SleightOfHand) vs 18 (0)
    
    Link to Node 90
    
    Link to Node 33
    
    142. Player: Wrench the printing press open and rip out the loaded headline.BARBARIANRoll (Strength, ) vs 18 (0)
    
    Link to Node 90
    
    Link to Node 33
    
    123. Player: Leave.
    
    110.
    Printing Press
    : It'll suck to be you tomorrow, mate.
    End
    
    11. Player: Wouldn't changing the article be delightfully naughty?Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 15 (0)
    
    56. [RollResult] False
    
    139.
    Printing Press
    : You would twist my love of mischief-making for your own perverse needs? Despicable.
    
    Link to Node 26
    
    35. [RollResult] True
    
    73.
    Printing Press
    : A-ha! A meddler after my own heart - wonderful.['Astarion 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Shadowheart 1']
    
    70. [Jump] Jump to Node 141 (1)
    
    102. Player: Do it, you stupid creature. Unless you want to be ripped apart, piece by piece?BARBARIANRoll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 10 (0)
    
    84. [RollResult] True
    
    53.
    Printing Press
    : All right, all right! No need for violence.^devnote
    
    21. [Jump] Jump to Node 141 (1)
    
    88. [RollResult] False
    
    4. [Jump] Jump to Node 41 (1)
    
    156. Player: Do it, or I'll melt you into a steaming puddle of iron and regret.SORCERERRoll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 10 (0)
    
    Link to Node 84
    
    Link to Node 88
    
    62. Player: Leave.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_LeftPrinterDialogLate
    
    117. [Jump] Jump to Node 110 (1)
    
    23. Player: Too bad Ettvard will never get to enjoy it - I killed him. LOW_BaldursMouth_State_EttvardIsDead
    
    138. [Jump] Jump to Node 73 (1)
    
    30. Player: Leave.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_LeftPrinterDialogLate
    
    12. [Jump] Jump to Node 110 (1)
    
    119. [RollResult] False
    
    87. [Jump] Jump to Node 41 (1)
    
    63. Player: Quite right - miss one word in a contract and everything can go wrong. It's so to meet a fellow wordsmith., WARLOCKRoll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 10 (1)
    
    63. Player: I agree. The right words at the right time - literal magic. We're alike, you and I., BARD, SORCERER, WIZARDRoll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 10 (1)
    
    Link to Node 92
    
    Link to Node 119
    
    143. Player: Leave.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_LeftPrinterDialogEarly
    End
    
    51. Player: Take another step further.
    
    1.
    Printing Press
    : FINE! Have it your way! No appreciation of art, these bloody arm-havers.
    
    78. [Jump] Jump to Node 26 (1)
    
    34. [RollResult] True
    
    155.
    Narrator
    : *You feel a dancing, mischievous magic sparking through air around the printer. A fey creature resides within.*HAGEYED = False
    
    24. [Jump] Jump to Node 154 (1)
    
    103. [Jump] Jump to Node 147 (1)
    
    52. Player: A talking printer? Fey magic never ceases to amaze.
    
    140. [Jump] Jump to Node 85 (1)
    
    137. [Jump] Jump to Node 108 (1)
    
    31.
    Narrator
    : *A familiar magic dances around the printer, reminiscent of your own hag-touched eye. A fey creature resides within the machine.*HAGEYED
    
    67. [Jump] Jump to Node 155 (2)
  - 105. Player: [PassiveRoll] HAGEYEDRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 15 (1)
    
    Link to Node 79
    
    Link to Node 34
95.
Printing Press
: [TagGreeting] LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_LeftPrinterDialogEarly
- 5. [Alias]
  - Alias to Node 69
  - 66. [Jump] Jump to Node 16 (2)
96.
Printing Press
: Paper's printing right now, pal. Should be on the streets tomorrow.LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinPeeved = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PlayerChangedPaper, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterJammed = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
End
97.
Printing Press
: I may not like you, but I loved the look Ettvard had on his face when he saw the broadsheet. Well played, mortal.LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinPeeved, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PositiveArticlePublished, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_EttvardIsPermaDefeated = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
End
107.
Narrator
: *You approach the printer, noting its ink splots and intricate cogs. Before you can get closer, however, it begins to speak.*^devnoteGLO_Pixie_Event_Released, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin = FalseLOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
- 130.
  Printing Press
  : Oi! Gormless! Over here. Thought I recognised you. Dolly Dolly Dolly was right - you aren't much of a looker.LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
  - 14. Player: How do you know Dolly?
    
    116.
    Printing Press
    : We both love cheeky words. She does all the shouting, I do the writing.
    
    42. [Jump] Jump to Node 133 (1)
  - 75. Player: Am I going mad or are you a talking printer?
    
    127. [Jump] Jump to Node 85 (1)
  - 146. Player: Let me guess - another fey who needs freeing?
    
    10.
    Printing Press
    : I'm not trapped, you fool. This printing machine is just marvellous. We've nothing like it in the Feywild.
    
    109. [Jump] Jump to Node 133 (1)
  - 3. Player: Leave.
    End
111.
Narrator
: *The printing press is running at full tilt. You don't see any way to interfere with it now without losing several fingers.*LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PrinterJammed
End
115.
Narrator
: *The printer whirrs, ready to print an edition with the currently loaded headline.*^devnoteLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_HasmetPostGortashDeath, GLO_Gortash_State_PermaDefeated, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin = False
- 152. [Jump] Jump to Node 82 (2)
122. [Alias] LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_HasmetPostGortashDeath = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_State_GremlinPeevedLOW_BaldursMouth_AutomatedPrinterDialog_HasmetPostGortashDeath
- Alias to Node 115
- Link to Node 152
125.
Narrator
: *The machine whirrs noisily as your broadsheet prints.*LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PlayerChangedPaper
End
134.
Printing Press
: Ohohoho... Ettvard was fuming this morn... What a grand jape. It's best we lie low for a while, though - don't want him figuring us out.LOW_BaldursMouth_State_PositiveArticlePublished, LOW_BaldursMouth_State_EttvardIsPermaDefeated = False, LOW_BaldursMouth_HasMet_PrinterGremlin
End