I dunno, after we unlock T5 its possible that the Gronti vote block splits into those who want an Adamant or a Glimril Gronti. I feel the Grimnir Gronti would have already gone through, if we hadn't unlocked Adamant and begun the debate of full vs skinned.
I agree, but I think it slots in to a similar time frame. I could see maybe making one item of the Gronti out of that next tier, but I figure there will be a lot of support for going all the way. It's just that there's so much we can do research wise, that I think going for that next tier is pretty far off.
I think it would be beneficial to go further down movement of things before we do the grimnir gronti
Putting aside future commissions, and further actions, there is a lot of research we can do that will likely improve the final product and Snorri's skills in general.
The Suneater's Brian might prove useful in the Gronti, and it would be an appropriately significant material to make an incredible item. The Lions might also provide some benefit, but I find this less likely though cheaper and repeatable. Though it should be mentioned that material research has added progression to rune research, though I could be misremembering things. So those two Odd Places might give us more materials to research that might directly benefit what we do or Snorri's research. Or it'll be more of a background benefit. As for the research, there's a lot.
Secrets of Light Part 2 has 5 actions, and this is one step on the path to functioning eye prosthetics.
Diction Direction Part 2 has 4 actions, and this has the promise of both fixing hearing and a universal translator.
The Movement of Things Part 4 has 7 actions, and is generally focused on understanding Deep Magic and it's connection to Runes.
The Mind of Things Part 3 has 6 actions, and is even more vague. Not just connections to prosthetics, but more so focused on how one's Mind interacts with Runes. So maybe some soul stuff.
So my take away from this is that The Movement of Things Part 4 is something I'd like done before making Snorri's next piece of gear.
The Mind of Things Part 3 is interesting, and seems really important for Snorri's ability to understand some of the fundamental facts of his world, but it's also part of a chain of research. Though if my memory serves me right, research like Diction Direction and Secrets of Light also contribute to The Mind of Things. It's pretty clear to me that these three research chains feed into one another, or at least two of them feed into a third. I like the idea of tackling all of this at once, but even chipping away at it deliberately will have to be done over a long period of time.
All of this is one top of Eltharin and Akazit, as well as growing sentiment to do Rune Metal Part 5 and even more support for finishing Rune Metal Part 3B.
My current thinking is so. Whether we finish the Odd Places, do some material research, or both, I think we can make the Gronti after finishing Akazit. Snorri is constantly improving his craft. So I feel like going for Secrets of Light + Diction Direction + The Mind of Things is just as much of a trap as Rune Metal Part 5. If not more so. Both when it comes to action economy, and thread interest. Akazit might pose a similar obstacle, but even I don't think we should stall it for the Gronti. The Movement of Things I'm kind of indifferent towards. It'll improve what Snorri can do, but I'm currently feeling like it isn't necessary for the Gronti. I don't know how much Adamant we'll need from this point to make the whole Gronti, and I'm willing to take it, but I'd also be willing to trade it off. If that makes sense. Like, if there's enough support, try to finish off Rune Metal Part 3B. So after such a commitment, then not commit to The Movement of Things.
Maybe I'm rushing things, but in conclusion. Sometime after Akazit, depending on the Adamant supply and thread sentiment.
