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{{RepeatQuest|limit=50}}<BR>
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As of 7/29/2010, this is a LIMITED repeatable quest (was originally unlimited). You can no longer repeat this quest after receiving [[Title: the Explosive]] (25th completion).
  
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You need to be able to speak gnomish for Mad Mattie to talk to you. You need to do this quest at least 5 (five) times to get the next quest.
   
 
==Steps==
  
==Steps==
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Mattie, the gnome responsible for setting up the fireworks displays for Tinkerfest, has a small problem with malfunctioning clockworks loaded with fireworks which are self-replicating themselves and threatening to overrun Steamfont. I have offered to help destroy some of them.
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''Mattie, the gnome responsible for setting up the fireworks displays for Tinkerfest, has a small problem with malfunctioning clockworks loaded with fireworks which are self-replicating themselves and threatening to overrun Steamfont. I have offered to help destroy some of them.''
   
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# Disable the erratic tinkerfest clockworks before they cause harm! - 0/10
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# Disable 10 '''Erratic Tinkerfest Clockworks''' before they cause harm!
 
#* Use the [[Remote Detonator]] that [[Mad Mattie|Mattie]] gave you on nearby [[Erratic Tinkerfest Clockwork]]s.
  
#* Use the [[Remote Detonator]] that [[Mad Mattie|Mattie]] gave you on nearby [[Erratic Tinkerfest Clockwork]]s.
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#* ''Note: you receive a fresh detonator each time, which has a decent range, and the clockworks respawn quickly (if there are multiple players "hunting" them at once).''
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#*''Note: you receive a fresh detonator each time, which has a decent range, and the clockworks respawn quickly (if there are multiple players "hunting" them at once).''
 
# Return and let Mattie know you safely detonated some clockworks.
  
# Return and let Mattie know you safely detonated some clockworks.
   
 
==Rewards==
  
==Rewards==
 
* [[Shiny Tinkerfest Cog]] - rewarded upon every completion of the quest
  
* [[Shiny Tinkerfest Cog]] - rewarded upon every completion of the quest
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* On the 5th completion of this quest, you receive:
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* On the 5th completion of this quest, you receive one of the following:
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**[[Ruthenium Clockwork Drape]] (new for 2011)
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**[[Carbonite Clockwork Drape]] (new for 2011)
 
**[[Cloak of Clockwork Dreams]]
  
**[[Cloak of Clockwork Dreams]]
 
* On the 25th completion of this quest, you receive:
  
* On the 25th completion of this quest, you receive:
 
**[[Title: the Explosive]]
  
**[[Title: the Explosive]]
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Note: after the 25th completion your character declares that they have done their share but the quest can be repeated a further 25 times (not all in one year).
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* On the 35th completion of this quest, you receive one of the following:
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**[[Carbonite Cloak of the Great Gear]] (new for 2012)
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**[[Ruthenium Cloak of the Great Gear]] (new for 2012)
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* On the 40th completion of this quest, you receive one of the following:
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** [[Grand Tinkerer's Mask]] (new for 2013)
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** 5 [[Shiny Tinkerfest Cog|Shiny Tinkerfest Cogs]]
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* On the 50th completion of this quest, you are able to buy from Myron:
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** [[Title: Watchman]]
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==Thoughtful Tips for Top-Notch Tinkerfest Times!==
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[[Image:Great Balls of Fire Macro.png|thumb|right|Sample "Great Balls of Fire" Macro]]
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* Make a macro for targeting and detonating the erratic tinkerfest clockworks. You merely have to be near one, press the button, and BOOM!
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*# Press '''O''' to open the Macros window.
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*# Find a blank macro slot and click on '''<click to edit>'''
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*# Add a Command Step: '''/target_nearest_npc'''
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*# Add a Use Item step, then drag the [[Remote Detonator]] to it.
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*# Give your macro a title.
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*# Click '''OK'''
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*# Drag the new macro to a hotbar for easy access.
   
 
{{Tinkerfest}}
  
{{Tinkerfest}}
 
[[fr:Grandes boules de feu]]
  
[[fr:Grandes boules de feu]]
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[[Category:Limited Repeatable Quests]]
  
 
[[Category:Limited Repeatable Quests]]
  
[[Category:Limited Repeatable Quests]]
 
[[Category:World Event Quests]]
  
[[Category:World Event Quests]]

Latest revision as of 14:23, 18 July 2015

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EverQuest 2 Quest Information
Journal Category World Event  (AA)
Introduced LU56
Journal Level Scales with player level
Journal Difficulty Solo
Starting Zone Steamfont Mountains more
How to Start Speak to Mad Mattie below Gnomeland Security Headquarters in Steamfont Mountains. ( -657, 130, 934 ) Copy
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What does this information mean?

This is a limited repeatable quest which can be repeated 50 times
You need to be able to speak gnomish for Mad Mattie to talk to you. You need to do this quest at least 5 (five) times to get the next quest.

Steps[]

Mattie, the gnome responsible for setting up the fireworks displays for Tinkerfest, has a small problem with malfunctioning clockworks loaded with fireworks which are self-replicating themselves and threatening to overrun Steamfont. I have offered to help destroy some of them.

  1. Disable 10 Erratic Tinkerfest Clockworks before they cause harm!
  2. Return and let Mattie know you safely detonated some clockworks.

Rewards[]

Note: after the 25th completion your character declares that they have done their share but the quest can be repeated a further 25 times (not all in one year).

Thoughtful Tips for Top-Notch Tinkerfest Times![]

Great Balls of Fire Macro

Sample "Great Balls of Fire" Macro

  • Make a macro for targeting and detonating the erratic tinkerfest clockworks. You merely have to be near one, press the button, and BOOM!
    1. Press O to open the Macros window.
    2. Find a blank macro slot and click on <click to edit>
    3. Add a Command Step: /target_nearest_npc
    4. Add a Use Item step, then drag the Remote Detonator to it.
    5. Give your macro a title.
    6. Click OK
    7. Drag the new macro to a hotbar for easy access.


Icon gears red (Common) This article refers to events, personae and activities only accessable in-game during the annual Tinkerfest festivities that occur roughly from the end of July to early August.


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