Did we already go over whether or not it is known that Storms of Magic are recurring? Because as far as I could tell the general feeling was that the storm is hopefully just a "last hurrah" of magical energy that's built up given all the bullshit that happened during The Great Incursion.
So while we know that this will happen again, does Snorri?
That's an interesting point, but I'm not inclined to believe it. Yes things are vastly different for the northern peninsula, the Karaz Ankor and their relationship with Ulthaun and the Dawi Zarr, but I don't think that means that there won't be any Storms of Magic in the future. Soul seemed to phrase things towards the end of the update that implies that this is the first, and that there will be more.
I like the idea that the changes on the northern peninsula and maybe even stopping the Fimir from getting through the mists might mean significantly less chaos in the north, but there's still the polar gate. And that aside, I like the idea that a storm can swoop in at inconvenient times to push us towards making more things with the anvil.
I can insist that I will be championing the cause because I will. This post shows that you do not exactly understand why the thread has not generally focused much on material research in general.
That reason is basically we have always had time on our side. We could always put it off. Now we can't trust that to be the case. Events could pop up where a reagent could be useful.
The Grimnir Gronti is not time limited, at least as far as we know. Now, with storms of magic popping up, all reagents are. Especially Tier 5 regeants.
You totally missed the point of my post it seems, and the personal attach is totally uncalled for.
My emphasis on your declaration of intent in the future wasn't trying to question your honesty, but instead it was about the impact that would have. I could be in the thread after ever turn pushing for us the get the next rune metal tier unlocked, but that doesn't mean that I'll push the thread towards that path out of sheer will.
And it seems like we're seeing two completely different things from the same target. I don't think existence of the anvil and the prospect that storms can come out of nowhere will all of a sudden push the entire thread towards completing all reagent research asap like you seem to think. That might have some validity, but the storms are going to be few and far between and are likely to come unpredictably, and on top of that there are far more pressing and interesting subjects.
An to restate my point about the Gronti versus the brain, it's all about image.
One is something that has been around for a while, has a lot of support, and has a very clear image of it's extent and effect. The other has remained outside of the general consciousness, and the investment required to reap it's benefits are both vague.
And I'm not even trying to say that we should do the Gronti immediately, rather that I expect that it'll have a great deal of support by the time the next storm comes around. And the Gronti itself may have actually been built by then, and what gets made at the anvil is actually part of it's gear set instead.
We have so much on our plate already. Eltharin, Akazit, Rune Metal, Rune Metal pt B, movement of things and related esoteric branches, waystones research, wardstones, gazul's rune, commisions, potential apprentices, and then there's our pile of reagents. There are so many enticing things in that pile, that the promise of a far off item that's super powerful and min maxed just isn't as compelling as using it here.
Gnu's comments about the talisman's focus on runes fitting more with Snorri's person is kind of compelling, but it lacks the other things that draw me to Oni's plan.
Though I feel like this is kind of a waste of time. Based on our last exchange, and what direction this discussion seems to be going in. I'm okay if you think I'm wrong, or somehow making a grave mistake. That's your opinion.
