#Substitute Reagents

[falcoworks]

Day 22 -- Alchemy

In the Fallows, legend has it that the first cake was invented by an alchemist after substituting one too many potion reagents.

[nicktremblaywayfu]

I've seen many people worried that we are reaching "the end" because of the escape, especially because it seems way too good/easy to be true. As someone who dives into leaks and stuff, without spoiling anything, the escape is just the beginning of hell coming up. I have some speculation based on theory that roamed around previously; however, it contains spoilers from leaks, which should be taken with a grain of salt because datamined leaks tend to be left over/changed in updates. But rest assured, The Escape is not an endgame content

SPOILER DOWN BELOW.

This was from mined data that may or may not be interpreted correctly, so once again, take it with a grain of salt (although the escape is not the end of the game is indeed confirmed). But this is a speculation based on a theory that made an event before the Amelia update arrived.

Amy will be captured. Predictable? Perhaps. But this is Murkoff, after all. And she seemed to panic when she greeted us through the shuttle speaker, so it's safe to say she was on the run. What will happen to Amy after she gets captured? Well....

Many folks suspect this girlie will be reworked and turned into Amelia post-capture because she (as well as Climber) is the only previously hinted ex-pops that hasn't made an appearance. Climber seems to be confirmed but completely reworked in the documentary log. Now the reason why people thought she might be Ex-Pop! Amy is because of this old animation. This particular expop has the same ability with Reagent, putting traps and rigs, with two of her fingers replaced with lockpicks.

"But what's next after Amelia expop arrived?"

Remember, Project Lathe lasted at least until 1972.

We still have more to go. And Easterman going insane gives me ideas (which some folks also theorized) that he will become a Prime Asset, and there might be a new "Easterman" substituting him. And I think it may create an endless circle. A new doctor replaced him, a new breach happened, the doctor went insane, they became a PA, and then Murkoff replaced them. Amy's breach obviously won't be the only one. There will be more; she definitely inspired another Regent to lead a more advanced Escape.

And what about the Reagent that escaped through the mine? yeaaah

They may have died in the middle of nowhere before getting any penicillin or water...

This is what Amy sadly failed to realize. The facility is in the middle of nowhere. You will either die out of thirst or from Murkoff Guards' rifles.

[graboidmilk]

Substitution

Reagent!Chalcanthite drabble under the cut

Synopsis: Chalcanthite reflects on his relationship with the other reagents- along with one specific reagent.

Chalcanthite doesn’t really think that Kipper is a friend- he doesn’t really want to, either. He doesn’t think he’d be able to handle the disappointment when Kipper comes to his senses and realizes how bad of a man Chalcanthite is.

Chalcanthite doesn’t… have friends. He didn’t before this life, and he certainly doesn’t now. He’s had past reagents try and talk to him- sure- he's had other reagents try to get to know him- of course- but he didn’t want anything they were fucking selling. He knew better than to try and learn anything about them- They were nothing but fodder, and he knew that. Mr. Noakes had made that more than clear to him.

All of them are dead now, anyways.

He knows Janet's tried to be his friend. A pretty ginger reagent with a temper unbecoming, but she was kind; far too kind for a place like this. Chalcanthite often found himself wondering how long it would take for her to die, too- or just how much of her being alive was Easterman pulling the strings.

He has to wonder, he has to. 

She’s gotten so far, had been through so much, and yet seemed untouchable, and-… and it made him sick. He didn’t understand her. He didn’t understand how she could keep fucking… living like that. Like this. He didn’t understand how she keeps fucking going.

She pissed him off. She was stupid- no directional navigation, incapable of foresight, and still so much fucking better than him in every fucking way. It wasn’t fair. He’d worked so hard, he’d come so far, and yet… she was happy, kind of. She was happy living in these god damned cells, she was happy with earning 'F' upon 'F' upon 'F.' She was a failure, but she was happy. She seemed to be getting better. It wasn’t fair. Why did she get to be happy ? Why the fuck did she get to be so fucking perfect ? She can just smile it all away, act like everything’s fine, and yet here he is, rotting. He’s nothing but a decaying weed being shadowed by a beautiful red flower taking his sun.

It wouldn’t be long until Easterman chose her to replace him- to which he’s sure he’d be lucky to be a corpse installment, if he was allowed to be remembered at all.

… So, no. Janet’s not his friend.

He doesn’t think much of Talyn, either. Short, unimpressively spineless, and incapable of communication. He thinks they’re a vulture, if anything. He hasn’t run many trials with them- hasn’t wanted to, either. They don’t talk to him, and he fucking likes it like that; the more they’re quiet, the more he can project whatever image he can onto them. He knows enough, though. He knows they have a habit of… taking things. Taking things that don’t fucking belong to them. A heartless scavenger.

They don’t fucking know him well enough to deserve it. They don’t fucking know him at all- the fucking thought of them makes his teeth ache.

Talyn is probably never going to be his friend, in spite of Janet’s efforts to encourage otherwise, and Chalcanthite can’t bring himself to be hurt over it.

But then there's Kipper, his gift from God.

His first man. His first teammate.

The closest thing he’ll ever come to a friend, since-...

... It doesn't matter. He's gone now.

He remembers seeing Kipper for the first time, even if he doesn’t want to. He was far from perfect, yet Chalcanthite made time for him, anyhow- Easterman's orders and all that.

Fragile, reckless, dependent.

Kipper’s nothing compared to him.

Yet, when Chalcanthite stares at the sleeping form on his bed, in his room, he wonders what it is about him. They’re not friends- Chalcanthite would never do that to him- but.. It was still more. Something some part of him had clearly deemed worth having, even if some day he knew he was going to be proven wrong. Kipper reminded him of a child, sometimes- and Chalcanthite wasn’t particularly fond of how he felt like he was the caretaker.

But it was a necessary evil, to keep Kipper safe. It was an evil he’d commit time and time again, even if the whispers from his radio insisted he was jeopardizing himself in the process.

Kipper’s not his friend, but he’s something.

His eyes roam Kipper’s sleeping form, and he mentally wonders when the laundry will be finished.

He wonders what time it is.

He’s died for this man so many times- has watched this man be killed so many times… and yet, he does his fucking laundry for him, cleans him up when he's too overwhelmed, babies him- Lets him sleep in his fucking bed when he has a bad dream.

He remembers first coming here, shoved through the shuttle. He’d felt… terrified. He’d felt so small. He’d felt cold, and scared.

He remembers missing his cat- he remembers his shivering, terrified cat, and he remembers wondering if this is the fear he felt.

He remembers entering that trial shuttle with Kipper, remembers scrambling for a semblance of stability with him in the trial setting. He remembers the look on Kipper’s face when everything had gone so, so fucking wrong. He remembers the look on Kipper’s face when Coyle struck him down on their way to escape.

In that moment, he knew what he needed to be. 

In that moment, he knew it didn’t matter if they were friends, if they would ever be friends, because in that moment, it didn’t matter how small Chalcanthite felt. It didn’t matter how cold, or how scared. None of that mattered, when he saw the look on Kipper’s face when Coyle killed him.

Because in that moment, all he knew was the face of a man who was smaller, colder, and more scared.

[inquisimer]

25. Notes taken by Rook when they were young/in training plzzzz :D

ehehe thank you!! and to @the-rebel-archivist and @shivunin for the same request (: I had fun with this one, which is about poisons, because of course it is lol

Rook Codex Prompts | 25: Notes taken by Rook when they were young/in training

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Codex Entry: A Primer of Poison Reagents

A collection of hand-drawn botanical diagrams, labeled and annotated for their use in poison making. Some appear more artistic than academic. Errors and corrections have been marked in red ink.

Andraste’s Mantle

Herb, wyvern venom antidote. Slow boil chopped leaves, stems, and concentrator overnight to create an extract. Add one part for every three doses mixed. Below, in Viago’s handwriting: —Crush the leaves by hand, do not chop them.

Deathroot, Arcanist

Causes disorientation, dizziness, and hallucinations. Shave thinly and burn for aerosolized effect, or grind into paste for epidermal applications. Do not use in liquid solutions—substitute madcap essence instead. —Amend this after you revisit Ortega’s essay on different varieties of Deathroot.

Ghoul’s Beard

Alleged combustible if ingested. Combine with a stabilizing agent before use in any recipe. Do not mix with Rashvine Nettle. —We do not rely on alleged poison effects. Where did you hear this? Hastily scrawled below, in a script similar to the main report: —Lucanis swore it was true. —Refrain from trusting the Dellamorte boy with questions of poison. You are a de Riva, you should know more than him.

Mushroom, Deep

Fungi with hallucinogenic and lethal properties that grow underground near Blight and lyrium veins. Best used as an additive to dishes with strong flavor, to disguise their odd taste and scent. —This is so broad as to be useless. Redo it with acknowledgments for the variants.

Vasanthum Sap

Strong fragrance with little to no taste. Naturally toxic, but more potent if distilled. Harvest under Satina for stronger effects. —Specify the meaning of strong fragrance. Sweet? Foul? Amend with implications for use.

Added below the last entry, in Viago's handwriting:

Stop rushing through your studies. Be thorough. Do better.

[heretyc]

Incorrect Quotes [You, Franco, Gooseberry, Coyle] [Part 1]

[Generator here] [Other generator here]

Coyle: Why are your tongues purple? You: We had slushies. I had a blue one. Franco: I had a red one. Coyle: oh. Coyle: Coyle: OH. Gooseberry: Gooseberry: You drank eachothers slushies?

You: I love you. Coyle: I love you too. I've waited so long to hear you say that. *You and Coyle kiss passionately* Gooseberry, to Franco: You owe me 20 dollars.

You: Sorry I'm late, I was doing stuff and got distracted. Coyle: I'm stuff! Franco: I'm got distracted! Gooseberry: We had sex.

Gooseberry: Franco, you'll be working with Coyle and Reagent. Franco: Alright! My fantasy threesome! Everyone else: *blank stares* Franco: ...Of people on a team.

Franco: Subs are so fun to play with. All you have to do is hint at what you might do, back them into a corner with a look, or grab their wrist in a certain way and they're a wide-eyed mess. Gooseberry: What the fuck kind of Subway are you going to? You: Substitute teachers deal with so much shit. Coyle: Guys. Gooseberry: It’s Christmas! Are you all in a Christmas mood?! Franco: Merry crisis. Coyle: Jingle bells, jingle bells, single all the way. You: Hoe hoe hoe. Gooseberry: Guys, please.

You, watching Franco and Coyle fight: Are you sure they should be fighting? What if they get hurt? Gooseberry, not bothered by the chaos: It’s fine. They’re too evenly matched to hurt each other. You: Then... who’s the strongest out of you three? Franco: Gooseberry. Coyle: Gooseberry. Gooseberry: Me.

Dr Futterman: Hey, what have you two been doing? Coyle: we were helping Reagent with their wedding vows and we were kicked out of their house for making it inappropriate. Gooseberry: How is “Nice ass, Franco” inappropriate?

Franco: You're a lying piece of shit! You: Oh yeah? You're the idiot that thinks you can get away with everything you do, WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD! Dr Futterman: I'm leaving and I'm taking Gooseberry with me! Coyle, gathering cards: Aaaaand that's enough Monopoly for today.

Franco: Why are Reagent and Gooseberry sitting with their backs to each other? Coyle: They had a fight. Franco: Then why are they holding hands? Coyle: They get sad when they fight.

Reagent: Tonight, one of you will betray us. Gooseberry: Is it me, Reagent? Reagent: No, it’s not you. Franco: Is it me, Reagent? Reagent: It’s not you either. Coyle: Is it me, Reagent? Reagent: Reagent, mockingly: Is IT mE Reagent?

Reagent: I currently have 7 empty notebooks and I have no clue what to put in them. Suggestions? Gooseberry: Put spaghetti in it. Reagent: I'm currently taking suggestions from literally anyone but you. Franco: Put spaghetti in it. Reagent: I'm currently taking suggestions from anyone but you two. Coyle: Put spaghetti in it. Reagent: I'm no longer taking suggestions.

Reagent: Truth or dare? Gooseberry: Dare Reagent: I dare you to kiss the hottest person in the room Gooseberry: Hey Franco Franco, blushing: Yeah? Gooseberry: Could you move? I’m trying to get to Coyle

Cop: You’re receiving a ticket for having three people on one motorcycle. Reagent: Shit. Gooseberry: Wait, three? Cop: Yeah? Franco: OH MY GOD COYLE FELL OFF!!!

Reagent: I just ended a four year relationship. Gooseberry: Oh, I’m so sorry. Are you okay? Reagent: Hm? Oh yeah, I’m fine. It wasn’t my relationship. *Franco and Coyle fighting from across the room*

Reagent: There is no future. there is no past. do you see? Time is simultaneous, an intricately structured jewel that humans insist on viewing one edge at a time, when the whole design is visible in every facet. Gooseberry: Franco: Coyle: Everyone Else At Reagent’s Surprise Birthday Party: Gooseberry: All I asked was if you wanted to cut your birthday cake first.

Reagent: Imagine if someone handed you a box full of all the items you have lost throughout your life Gooseberry: Self-esteem, haven't seen you in years! Franco: Oh wow, my childhood innocence! Thank you for finding this! Coyle: I knew I lost that potential somewhere! Futterman: My moral code, is that you? Reagent: Reagent: I was just gonna show you this cool trunk my mother left me but do you guys need a hug?

Reagent: What if the person who named Walkie Talkies named everything? Gooseberry: Pregnancy tests are Maybe Babies Futterman: Socks are Feetie Heaties Coyle: Forks are Stabby Grabbies Gooseberry: Defibrillators are Heartie Starties Futterman: Nightmares are Dreamy Screamies Coyle: Stamps are Lickie Stickies Franco, annoyed: You are disappointments

[kandi-herbert]

I made a cuff of reagent syringes.

I got the pattern from Crumpet on kandipatterns.com. they had blue and I just substituted color.

[samueldays]

To expand the animacy mention in previous post in a different direction,

people believed in ritual human sacrifice partly because it was forbidden and it attracted dark powers who liked murder and would reward murderers. By contrast, “blood magic” as it appears in for example the 2013 Shadowrun RPG locates the magical power in the blood itself, which leads to stupid shit about blood banks and blood storage and magical healing and economistbrain optimizations. Dark spirits won’t reward you for running a blood bank.

Shadowrun (5e) isn't alone about this stupid shit, RPGs have it going on lots of places.

Exalted had that whole deal with Wyld-Shaping Technique that creates implausible and esoteric magical reagents like "lost innocence", and frequent errata and contradictory developer comments on just what it can create.

D&D's Book of Vile Darkness introduced "liquid pain" that could be extracted from torture victims, allowing artificers to substitute it for experience points in crafting, and forgot to put any rules stopping wizards from creating liquid pain with various spells of creation ex nihilo.

Still, I'm going to highlight Shadowrun because it retains more of the 'silhouette' of a trope which IMO makes much more sense if you imagine a pact with dark powers, and then Shadowrun accidentally becomes economistbrain about it.

Shadowrun makes a big point out of blood magic being far beyond the pale even for 'normal' criminals. Shadowrun has fluff like this:

No one, save the truly mad, who practices blood magic can be blind to the inherently harmful nature of its practice, so the motivations for beginning to practice it must be strong enough to override any moral objections the individual may have.

Blood magic taints the user's aura, making him look demonic to those with the Second Sight.

Shadowrun has mechanics backing up the sort of thing you'd expect an evil spirit to demand in exchange for granting power to the magician. Blood of sapient creatures generates more power than blood of beasts. Blood of unwilling victims generates more power than willing victims. Lesser spirits you summoned by magic can't be used for sacrifice at all.

Power-from-blood is hard to store, fading in seconds unless one has a specially prepared ritual knife, and half of that still fades after a week because

The magical energy generated from a Blood ritual is tied to the spike in emotions that coexist with the violent act. As time passes and the emotional imprint of the event fades, so too does the magical energy associated with it.

Which mostly fits the archetype of a wicked patron that wants the magician to keep stabbing and killing people, not optimize a resource like it's a spreadsheet. The game narration warns:

Gamemasters should be cautious about allowing player characters to learn blood magic techniques and should be very clear on the costs—social, moral, and in game terms—about choosing this path.

But then Shadowrun sadly chickens out because less power from willing sacrifices doesn't mean no power, and less power from nonlethal harm doesn't mean no power, and the rules explicitly say the caster may count as a willing victim by cutting himself, gaining blood magic points based on damage inflicted. And then things turn economistbrain with blood as a generic resource to be optimized.

A skilled caster can cut himself lightly, store blood magic points in the ritual knife, heal the cut, repeat until the ritual knife is fully charged for a week. Moral costs? What moral costs? (For context, this is a setting with rapid magical healing.)

There is something called a "Blood Spirit" in Shadowrun. It does not teach blood magic. It is not a patron, nor a familiar. It is a summonable creature class that obediently does the will of blood mages. What a missed opportunity. Especially in light of the fact that several other magical traditions in Shadowrun do have totems and patrons that impose expectations and behaviors on the mage.

Some DMs might want to patch the flagellant battery exploit with rules that damage inflicted for blood sacrifice cannot be magically healed, or something else strictly mechanical.

But I think the more interesting approach is to use fluff: bring back animacy, stick a patron in blood magic, and have the patron inform the mage: "No more blood points until you stab someone else, smartypants."

[ricflairdrip20]

Balancing Equations - Smokey x Reader

synopsis: reader helps Smokey on his chemistry homework ���️

warning: cursing

Smokey silently cursed as he re-read his chemistry homework question for what felt like the thousandth time.

The assignment asked him to draw the structural formula for the major organic product of the reaction on the page. Around him, the quiet hum of the classroom was filled with the sound of pencils scratching against paper, his classmates working through the assignment with ease. Meanwhile, he sat frozen, staring at the symbols as if they might rearrange themselves into something comprehensible. Science had never been his strong suit—definitely not like his girlfriend, who sat beside him, effortlessly jotting down answers. At least he knew he had someone who could help.

With a frustrated sigh, he ran a hand through his hair, gripping his pencil tightly. He was on the verge of crumpling up the paper and accepting the inevitable F—something he really couldn’t afford, considering he was barely passing the class.

“Everything alright?”

A familiar voice broke through his frustration, soft yet knowing.

“This is confusing as hell! I don’t understand none of this shit!” he whispered sharply, his grip tightening on his pencil as he tried to keep his voice low in the quiet classroom.

His girlfriend scooted closer, glancing at his paper. The only thing written was his name—Clarence Williams.

Smokey let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing his temple as he stared at the chemistry problem in front of him.

His girlfriend scooted closer, glancing at his paper before turning her attention to the problem. “It’s okay, let me help,” she said, her voice calm as she studied the problem. After a brief moment, she began explaining.

She pointed at the first reagent. “So, the reaction starts with excess methyl iodide—CH₃I. Since it’s in excess, it’ll keep adding methyl groups to the nitrogen.” She tapped her pencil against the structure. “That means if you have a secondary or tertiary amine, it’ll go all the way to a quaternary ammonium salt.”

Smokey furrowed his brows. “Quaternary… what?”

She smiled. Oh how she loves him.

“Basically, the nitrogen ends up with four methyl groups attached, carrying a positive charge.” She quickly sketched an example on her notebook, showing the transformation step by step. “Then, in the second step, Ag₂O, water, and heat convert that ammonium salt into a neutral compound by eliminating the group attached to the nitrogen. This process is called the Hofmann elimination.”

Smokey leaned in, eyes flickering between her drawing and his own empty sheet. “So… that means… a double bond forms?”

“Exactly!” she nodded. “The product will be an alkene, and the double bond usually forms at the least substituted carbon—meaning it follows Hofmann’s rule.”

He stared at her for a moment before shaking his head in amazement. “How the hell do you know all this shit?”

She chuckled, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. “I’m a chemistry major, remember?”

Smokey exhaled and picked up his pencil. “Alright, let’s see if I can do this shit...”

It took Smokey a good while to write everything down, pausing every few seconds to think—and erase—before finally getting something that looked halfway decent. After one last glance, he hesitated, then slid his paper toward her.

She scanned his work, then smiled. “You got most of it right, but you missed a couple of things.”

Gently, she pointed out the mistakes, explaining as she made small corrections. “See here? The double bond should form at the least substituted carbon.” She adjusted his drawing with a few quick strokes of her pencil.

Smokey sighed, leaning his cheek against his hand. “Damn.”

She nudged him playfully. “Hey, you’re getting it. This stuff just takes practice.”

He exhaled, staring at the paper before cracking a small smile. “Looks like you’ll be stuck tutoring me for a while.”

She chuckled. “I don’t mind. You’re a pretty decent student when you’re not threatening to crumple up your homework.”

Smokey huffed a laugh, tapping his pencil against the desk. Around them, the classroom buzzed with students finishing their work, chairs scraping against the floor as people packed up.

She chuckled, packing up her notes as the classroom buzzed with students finishing their work. “See? You’re learning.”

Smokey leaned back in his chair with a smirk. “I feel smart writing that shit.”

She grinned, nudging his arm. “That’s because you are. You just need a little push sometimes.”

He scoffed playfully. “Yeah yeah, don’t let that get around. Gotta protect my reputation.”

She laughed, shaking her head as she gathered her things. “Come on, genius, let’s grab some food before your brain overheats.”

Smokey grinned, standing up and slinging his backpack over his shoulder. “Hell yeah! You up for some burgers?”

“Yes,” she smiled.

With a final glance at his corrected homework, he tucked it into his notebook and reached for her hand. Fingers intertwined, they walked out of the classroom together—maybe chemistry wasn’t so bad after all.

[starryrock]

An idea just formed that makes absolutely no sense but also just does: The Owl House and Re-Animator.

Can imagine what would happen if Belos tried taking the reagent? Would it be a viable substitute for Palismen? Would he explode??? Can you imagine the extremely unlikely scenario in which Religious Freak Philip “Belos” Wittebane meets Atheist God Complex Herbert West?????

[starryeyed-seer]

I was scrolling through your blog a while ago and I really loved the 'Sol and Bazaar become humans and live happily ever after' au you talked about a lil bit. But I can't stop thinking about how Sol's first five seconds as a human were probably muttering 'what just happened' in the correspondence and accidentally setting fire to a city block by talking.

I have a sitcom based brain so this is a wavelength I love. I could write a really fanciful version of this au but I think comedy is more realistic. Which is to say.

The way Judgements speak Correspondence is with utmost confidence, and things catching fire is no issue to them.

Human sol can't pronounce Correspondence the same, isn't used to writing, doesn't understand the effects of Neathly un-law, and is decisively not fire proof. The latter is the one that causes the most issues.

Sol is an expert on the Correspondence, but has significant problems grasping other Neathly sciences��� glasswork? The Neathbow?? Shapeling arts????. it studied concepts of unreality, but going from theory to 'it's everywhere and nothing like thought' is challenging to a former sun.

Thus it keeps trying to substitute Correspondence for other sciences— using it to bind a Parabolan reagent (which then explodes), give structure to a formless shape (which then explodes), or spiderproof its home (they don't explode)

(Sol is really really afraid of sorrow spiders, its eye is ashen but still carries traces of its former self, and is thus the ultimate bitesized SunSnack™️ for spiders)

[tartrazeen]

Top left looks like a friendly elf you'd see in a fantasy town, living among every fantasy race and being a normal person among normal people. Has a solid grip on minor, practical magic, and learns to tap into the domino effect to take out Big Bads blinded by their overconfidence. Obvious candidate for main character in the story. Bonus: following a prophecy meant specifically for someone else after they left it behind or died midway through, and after no 'real' warriors believe the threats or signs are serious enough to take up the quest themselves.

Top right is the high elf fresh from her castle, effortlessly noble and beyond powerful. You know she's got every spell ever made mastered, and she's the prodigy that invents new spells to pass the time because no one's been a threat to her kingdom in generations. Escorts the party through an elaborate quest line, then sticks around to join because she was bored. Companion quest determines whether she's a healer or a necromancer, since she can't seem to commit to any particular path and can therefore be persuaded in any direction. Bonus: the path of healing perpetuates endless acts of war and folly for the fun of more action, while the path of necromancy brings back the ancient secrets lost to time for the fun of learning.

Bottom left looks like the noble who's on her own mission that just so happens to link up with the main plot. Has a different kind of magic than the others; if they're all elemental, she's charm-based. If the others are charm-based too, she handles summoning. If they have every type of magic handled, she focuses on weapons and potions. She does this on purpose 'cause she believes there's no glory in being second-best, whether it's her being second to someone more powerful or her making someone else second to her own power. Constant clash with top left over whether a 'simple life' is settling. Companion quest decides if she returns home after her own mission ends for even more missions, or sets out on her own to see the rest of the world for her own enjoyment.

Bottom right is the best of the best in a school of magic. All well and good to know the theory, but she understands the impacts and consequences of actually using those types of spells. Excellent at substituting "close enough" ingredients and reagents for potions, since she's immersed enough to know what the mix of them is getting at, and can see what's holding it back or can help it excel. Constant clash with top right over what knowledge should be left in the past. Companion quest is a trolley problem between using a mythical ingredient for a single, equally mythical potion, or splitting it to make many common potions more effective.

Damn, dude. I kinda wanna write this.

[nicktremblaywayfu]

From the two reagents of the Sinyala Facility, presenting

The second Outlast Trials Anniversary Art Collab event 2025!

Hosted by @nicktremblaywayfu

Co-hosted and facilitated by: VostokLucini

First of all, what is the Outlast Trials Anniversary Art Collab event? As the name implies, this event will be an art collaboration from Outlast fans to celebrate Outlast Trials' first release anniversary! This was started last year, celebrating Outlast Trials' Early Access Anniversary. And now, back in for celebrating Outlast Trials first full release anniversary

[REGISTRATION IS CLOSED NOW! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTHUSIASM.

Event Schedule:

19 January - 2 February: Enrollment

3 February - 2 March: Drawing Phase

17 February: First check-into to make sure every participant is in progress (if there is any postponement, do let us know)

24 February: Second check-in In this phase, if you are not able to draw the canon character you choose, a pinch hitter/substitute will be picked

5 March: Posting time!

The timezone will be used in WIB. However, I will make sure the zine will be posted on 5 March, Canada Time.

Art Guide:

The size of the canvas should be 2480 x 3508 pixels portrait (A4 size)

Make sure it is colored with minimum bust-up (Half-body and full-body are encouraged). The characters will have a party theme and accessories, such as cake, party hat, confetti, party horn, etc. Sketch or WIP as submission will NOT be accepted.

The theme will be how the character celebrates the anniversary. You can make it as a full illustration or a character with a party accessory on a simple background.

Traditional Artists are welcome! You can directly draw it on A4 paper or in any size of paper, and then we will crop and adjust it. As for the background, feel free to contact us for help in editing.

Once it’s finished, post it in our discord in the #final-posting-anniv channel

You are not allowed to post your finished art in other social media until the final result is posted. A cropped sneak peek, however, is allowed.

One art page should only contain one character. You can, however, put your Reagent OCS celebration on one page.

Event guide:

You will draw the characters you have picked. Prime Assets, Ex-pops, Reagents, Denizens) and make sure it’s SFW.

The canon characters will be "first come, first serve" however, you can draw additional characters. Please make sure any additional character does not take the spotlight!

To ensure it may be enjoyed by everyone, please refrain from adding shipping elements in the artwork (especially if you add additional characters).

You can also draw just your reagents. There's no limit on reagents if you would like to submit multiple! Give yourself a reasonable workload within the timeframe.

OCs are only allowed for reagents.

After all the art is submitted, it will be collected as a digital, free zine. Every participant will get the file and the digital zine will be available for the public to see

You can print the zine on your own. However, selling it as fan merchandise is STRICTLY PROHIBITTED. Any commercial distribution is forbidden.

The result will be posted on social media with each artist’s credit and shown to Red Barrels. We will also send the digital zine through their email so make sure you give the best of your artwork.

General Rule:

No AI Gen or any stolen media allowed. The participant will be banned and blacklisted. Tracing stolen artwork is also forbidden.

No racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, or any form of hate speech is allowed. Bullying/harassment in any form will not be tolerated.

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Exploring the Role of Potassium Iodide in Chemical Reactions

Potassium iodide (KI) is a powerful reagent widely used in chemical synthesis for its versatility and efficiency. Whether it's facilitating nucleophilic substitution or acting as a reducing agent, KI plays a crucial role in various reactions, making it indispensable in laboratories and industrial processes.

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What do the Bosmer substitute for lye in their soapmaking? Traditional/non-industrial lye and most saponification reagents are strictly plant-based, coming from bark, ash, roots or nuts.

What personal care products/routines do the different races & cultures use? Do Khajiit have moonsugar fur conditioner? Do Bosmer alchemists work the insects and animals of Valenwood into lotions and shampoos? I hope for all of Tamriel’s sake that hygiene and personal care has evolved past “cold water, lye soap, and face paint.”

In terms of hygiene, every race is definitely keen on scrubbing up alright (some more than others). With every lotion, salve, soap, and bath oil on Nirn, you'll find us to be squeaky clean!

Altmer

I would have to spend all day explaining the intricacies of High Elf beauty routines to you, but it would take all day and I'm sure we both have better things to attend to. Whether it's a milk and rose petal bath, hot stone massages, pedicures, and coconut oil hair conditioner, you'll find every product to pamper yourself in the famed cosmetics shops of Alinor and Shimmerene. My personal favourite is a bottle of jasmine-and-almond bath oil infused with soothing seaweed and sparkly rose gold flakes. Not for everyday use, but bound to make you feel like a Divine!

Argonians

The false image of a primitive, barbaric Argonian holds no true bearing, and this proud race values cleanliness and moist scales even in the deep swamps of Murkmire. Argonians love all sorts of products that bring out the luster in their scales. Scale moisturisers made from coconut oil, scrubs with sea salt and clay, and gentle soaps made with local fruit and plants are all part of the daily beauty routine of the average Argonian. Don't forget the body paint as a finishing touch!

Bosmer

Another race with a false reputation for being "dirty" are the Wood Elves. Nothing could be further from the truth. Some of the finest soaps in Tamriel are made in Valenwood, containing the best animal fats, and ingredients like goat milk and crushed thunderbug carapace for soft skin. As a finishing touch, many Bosmer also use makeup and a scented hand chalk that helps them grip better when climbing trees.

Bretons

Of the races of men, the Bretons are probably the first to admit they love luxury, and that's reflected in their daily grooming. Hot baths at least twice a week are a must for nobles, followed by a full body massage with moisturising oils and a full manicure and pedicure. Coiffure is also extremely important, and many Bretons spend hours teasing their hair into ridiculous(ly artistic?) pouffes bedecked with jewels, bows, and even feathers and wax fruit.

Dunmer

The Dunmer have a curious obsession with smoothness, as their skincare routine clearly reflects. Volcanic ash face masks, scrubs, and moisturisers are the bare minimum in every self-respecting Dark Elf's life. They also have a slightly horrifying habit of pouring hot wax onto their bodies and ripping it off with a strip of guar-skin parchment in order to remove "unsightly" body hair. This is done particularly on the eyebrows, back, underarms, and...crotch. If a Dark Elf ever invites you to a spa day, brace yourself for a world of pain and silky smooth skin.

Imperials

The Imperials are as haughty as the Altmer when it comes to cleanliness and cosmetics. Bathhouses are plentiful across Cyrodiil and ard open to whoever has the coin. They offer a range of services from saunas to hot spring soaks, facials, and massages. Olive oil and grapeseed oil are a common ingredient that forms the basis of most cosmetics, from soaps to khol eyeliner. You'll find that fragrances are all naturally-derived from plants found across the Province, from rosehips to eucalyptus.

Khajiit

When it comes to manicures, nobody can do amazing things with nails and claws quite like the Khajiit. Painted claws are a necessity, and you'll find that most carry a claw file with them to keep the claws shiny and sharp at all times. Additionally, the other races can all thank the Khajiit for their truly superb fur products that the rest of us use as shampoo. There's a shampoo for every skin and hair type, with functions from clarifying to moisturising, and even toned shampoos to gently dye one's fur. I personally use an excellent moon sugar shampoo from Alabaster that contains a pigment from Elsweyr violets, keeping my silver hair lustrous and soft. That's the only beauty secret of mine I'm revealing!

Nords

The rumour that Nords are unhygienic is also (surprise) untrue, though I will grudgingly confirm that baths are few and far between for some common folk. That aside, we make soap from lye and tallow, and scent them with honey, wildflowers, and fragrant herbs. Of course the harsh Skyrim weather requires more care that that, and we use an ointment made from whipped horker fat and enriched with juniper berries and mountain flowers to help soothe cold-bitten skin.

Orcs

When it comes to caring for your pearly whites, everyone could learn a thing or two from the Orcs. Their closely-guarded tuskpaste is designed to freshen the breath and polish the tusks, and are usually scented with pungent peppermint or musk. They also enjoy chewing on mint and rosemary leaves in between brushing, to keep themselves smelling fresh!

Redguards

The Redguards are known for their divinely good cosmetics, made from the finest coconut oil, goat's milk, plant essences, and Alik'r clay. However, something that stands out is the use of self-grooming as having aphrodisiac properties. A pampering day includes a sandalwood sauna followed by a cold shower, and a delicious massage with alchemical oils that are concocted to awaken all your senses. It isn't at all considered taboo to end your massage with an intimate touch (while many places do not offer this service assisted, you are very welcome to give yourself a happy ending). The best part? The little cups of strong coffee you get at the end of the spa session. You'll be glowing inside and out!

[zhufengchemical]

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-Diphenylbutane | A Study in Chirality

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-Diphenylbutane is an organic compound that belongs to the magnificence of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. It is specially thrilling within the fields of stereochemistry and herbal synthesis because of its unique structural functions and stereoisomerism. The compound is a tetra-substituted butane, bearing each methyl and phenyl groups on the crucial carbon atoms.

Structure and Nomenclature

The molecular method of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane is C18H22. The name exhibits its middle shape: a butane spine wherein the second and third carbon atoms are every substituted with a methyl business enterprise and a phenyl institution. 

Stereochemistry

A key feature of 2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-Diphenylbutane in China is the existence of meso and racemic paperwork. These arise because of the chirality of the two vital carbon atoms. However, one particular form, the meso isomer, is achiral in spite of getting chiral facilities, because of an inner plane of symmetry. The racemic combination includes  enantiomers that are non-superimposable and reflect photographs of every distinct.

The meso shape is specifically interesting in natural chemistry as it gives an example of stereoisomers that incorporate stereocenters but aren't optically energetic.

Physical Properties

This compound is a white crystalline stable underneath stylish conditions. It is exceedingly non-polar and insoluble in water, however soluble in many natural solvents such as benzene, ether, and chloroform. The melting component of the meso form is commonly better than that of the racemic mixture, that is common for compounds with more molecular symmetry.

Synthesis

2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane may be synthesized through a radical coupling reaction. A common approach includes the reduction of benzyl tertiary-butyl ketone or benzyl halides and the use of metallic reagents consisting of magnesium or zinc in the presence of acid. This affects the coupling of radical intermediates to form the popular tetra-substituted alkane.

Another artificial path includes the coupling of substituted alkenes beneath radical or photochemical situations.

Applications and Importance

Although 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane does not now have sizable business use, it serves a crucial function in herbal chemistry education and stereochemical studies. It is often used as a version compound to illustrate thoughts of chirality, meso compounds, and stereoisomerism. It also seems in mechanistic research related to radical reactions and in investigations into diastereoselective synthesis.

Conclusion

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-Diphenylbutane China is a structurally complex hydrocarbon that showcases essential chemical standards, especially in stereochemistry. While now not commercially extensive, it remains a valuable compound in the academic and research domain names of organic chemistry.

[pharmananoai]

4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl Chloride (DMT-Cl): Applications, Properties & Uses

4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl chloride—also known as dimethoxytrityl chloride or dimethoxy trityl chloride—is a vital organic compound widely used in the synthesis of oligonucleotides and other DNA/RNA-related applications. With its distinct protective capabilities, DMT-Cl plays a crucial role in modern molecular biology and pharmaceutical industries.

What is 4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl Chloride?

4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl chloride (CAS Number: 40615-36-9) is an organic chemical compound featuring a trityl (triphenylmethyl) core substituted with two methoxy groups in the 4-positions of the phenyl rings. Its chemical formula is C22H21ClO2.

This compound appears as a white to off-white powder and is commonly abbreviated as DMT-Cl. It is highly reactive due to the presence of a chloride functional group, which allows it to easily form ethers when reacting with alcohols. This reactivity makes it a perfect protecting agent for hydroxyl groups during nucleic acid synthesis.

Key Features and Properties

Chemical Name: 4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl chloride

Synonyms: Dimethoxytrityl chloride, Dimethoxy trityl chloride, DMT-Cl

CAS Number: 40615-36-9

Molecular Weight: 352.85 g/mol

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents like dichloromethane, acetonitrile, and chloroform

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and light

Applications of Dimethoxytrityl Chloride

1. Oligonucleotide Synthesis : The most significant application of DMT-Cl is in the solid-phase synthesis of oligonucleotides, such as DNA and RNA chains. DMT-Cl is used to protect the 5’-hydroxyl group of nucleosides during chain elongation. Once a nucleotide is added, the DMT group can be selectively removed with a mild acid, allowing the next nucleotide to bind.This reversible protection is vital for the accurate assembly of custom DNA sequences, making DMT-Cl a cornerstone reagent in genetic research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development.

2. Peptide and Protein Chemistry : In addition to DNA synthesis, DMT-Cl is also used in peptide synthesis as a protecting group for hydroxyl-containing amino acids like serine and threonine. Its selective reactivity ensures the correct sequence and structure during multi-step synthesis procedures.

3. Pharmaceutical Intermediates : DMT-Cl is used in pharmaceutical research and development as a key intermediate. Its ability to create protected forms of various molecules aids in the design of prodrugs and other bioactive compounds.

Benefits of Using 4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl Chloride

Selective Reactivity: DMT-Cl selectively reacts with alcohol groups, leaving other functional groups untouched.

Reversible Protection: The DMT group is easily removed under mild acidic conditions, which is ideal for stepwise synthesis.

High Purity: When sourced from reliable suppliers, DMT-Cl is available in high purity grades suitable for research and commercial applications.

Improved Yield: Using DMT-Cl in synthesis protocols often leads to improved product yields and greater overall efficiency.

Handling and Storage

When working with dimethoxytrityl chloride, it is essential to follow proper safety procedures:

Wear appropriate PPE: gloves, goggles, and lab coat

Use in a fume hood to avoid inhalation

Store in an airtight container under dry, cool conditions

Keep away from sources of moisture, as it is moisture-sensitive

Why Source DMT-Cl from PharmaNanoAI?

At PharmaNanoAI, we offer high-quality 4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl chloride that meets the stringent demands of the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Our product is:

Laboratory tested for purity and identity

Securely packaged to maintain stability during shipping

Available in multiple sizes to suit research and industrial-scale needs

Visit our product page to learn more or place an order.

Conclusion

4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl chloride (DMT-Cl) is a powerful chemical reagent that plays a fundamental role in the synthesis of nucleotides and peptides. Whether you're conducting cutting-edge genetic research or developing the next breakthrough drug, DMT-Cl is an indispensable part of your toolkit. With high demand in laboratories worldwide, it’s essential to choose a trusted supplier like PharmaNanoAI for the highest quality and reliability.