Chapter 6: The Storm (6)
"The soft lore seems good very simple and not too complicated for goon type characters, from the look theyre very uniform though, if there wasnt much change in details id say the difference between this clone trooper and storm trooper are just the helmets"
Matt scrolled more and took in the soft lore, the soft lore actually gave him an idea but its an idea that will somewhat contradict his past creations, he used to make lots of heroes in his stories, not super heroes but just general good guys.
The idea he got was also influenced by his hatred and want for vengeance against George, he wanted to make something thatll share the same world as the rebels of his past lore, he wanted to make his stolen creation suffer, he wanted to make a villainous organization, ruled by someone or something powerful.
He found it weird that just by seeing the toy of this crowdfunding he was suddenly swayed to create something that contradicted his vision, in his stories he always emphasized freedom and how people should fight for it with all they got, but the idea he got from the troopers was an organization or even a space empire that ruled with an iron fist.
We all know where this is going.
"This feels like a shady operation being 5 figures and all since 2000 coins is too much for just 5 figures"
Matt decided to message the Toymaker with the weird shop logo, to try and get a bit more bang for his buck, plus Loremakers are well known for haggling for more.
The message was sent but there was no reply yet so he continued to scroll down the crowdfunding area.
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Jeff still in the shower took his time to relax, complete with scented candles and classical music, scented smokers are available but some just prefer to look classy.
He was laying in his tub filled with hot water thinking about what should he make in the future after the troopers, should he make the rest of the trooper types? but he doesnt remember every single trooper type at all, and will he really just continue making goons?
A lot of questions flashed in his head, its always at those times where one can relax will these types of questions pop up, as if these questions lay waiting for a chance to ambush people.
It took him about an hour of relaxation before he got out of the tub, the water at that point had become cold so he basically got wrinkly skin because of the water, wiped and dressed he went back to his room.
He looked at his Holocom and saw that his crowdfunding easily got full, all 5 of them, he was surprised since it made him feel like a protagonist in a system story or something similar.
"That was fast, i expected a week or more, not just a few hours"
He navigated to his shop profile and saw he got five messages, all from 5 different Loremakers, there was one 2 star, two 1 star, and three 0 star.
"Do 0 star Loremakers have this budget? Im surprised"
He opened each and every message he got.
[0★]Pandemonius: Hello Toymaker, you pricing for the figures are a bit too high, can you add an additional low level custom figure or something to make it worth it?
[0★]Lovebetweentime: Heya! When can i expect to receive the product? I require it within a week or less since i need it for my debut creation.
[0★]TheGodchild: You better not be a scam or so help me!
[1★]Mattias-Meraccus Productions: The price youre setting is too high, a custom figure would make the price worthwhile though, please listen to this suggestion otherwise i believe your investors might pull out.
[2★]Screaming Eagles Production: I find your creation interesting but it doesnt really fit my current world, so you can send my order last, think of this as me supporting promising creators.
"Was the community really this nice? Well except two comments and theyre mostly from 0 stars like me"
Jeff thought it through and yes he agreed that his ptice was a bit on the expensive side, and yes if he was a Loremaker he would also want more, so he decided to compromise since he was still a 0 star, he sent messages to all 5 about an additional one cutsom figure.
Though in his message he made it sound as if he already planned to do so as a surprise for his crowdfunders and asked for what type of character theyd want, there were still some other characters he remembers from starwars.
The first to reply was Mattias-Meraccus Productions.
[1★]Mattias-Meraccus Productions: I would like a leader character, a character that can lead an intergalactic organization that rules with an iron fist, that will squash those who rebel against his cause no matter what!
[0★]Fun Haus: My guy are you from the dark side of the force?
[1★]Mattias-Meraccus Productions: Whats that?
[0★]Fun Haus: Ah nothing forget i sent that, anyway so you want a dark ruler of sorts? Will this be the villain of your story?
[1★]Mattias-Meraccus Productions: He will be the villain of the main stories but he will be the protagonist in mine.
[0★]Fun Haus: This character will need strong materials huh otherwise itll be weak...
[1★]Mattias-Meraccus Productions: Do not worry im willing to add another 1000 coins for the figures material, all i need is that you sign an NDA with me and sign a contract stating penalties on betrayal.
[0★]Fun Haus: okay those can be done with ease, why do this though?
[1★]Mattias-Meraccus Productions: I need a figure that cant be easily traced as for why thats no longer part of your business.