Gizmo

Gizmo is a non-player character, found to the right of the Town Center.
He functions as the designated player guide, with the purpose of informing the player of the many tasks and activites one can perform within Pixadom, through a series of introductory quests.
Gizmo has a very peculiar personality where he constantly ponders into philosophy. 
He speaks in a very robotic and sophisticated manner.
== Quests ==
Gizmo offers the following quests to players:
* Outfit Overhaul
* Home Sweet Home
* Beware the Puffles
* Let's Get Social
* Gizmo's Miniquests
** Meet Fergus
** Meet Marigold
** What Is Supporter?
** Meet Marlin
== Tutorial ==
When a player joins Pixadom for the first time, they are met with a tutorial pop-up that instructs them to "find and speak to Gizmo".
Through Gizmo's dialogue, and a series of introductory quests, players are able to learn more about the world and how to interact with it.
== Related Items ==
Name 	Appearance	Item Description 	Obtained by 	Release Date
Gizmo's Gate	 	"A futuristic gate that retracts into the ground. An impressive creation from Gizmo himself."	Completing Home Sweet Home	May 5th, 2024
==Trivia==
*Gizmo used to be located in front of the Disco, until 29 July 2024.
*Gizmo has a short animation where he happily waves (and it's very cute).
*He doesn't have legs, but instead hovers off the ground.
* He is the only NPC to have removed dialogue so far.
* His name derives from the informal slang term for "gadget".
==Dialogue==
His dialogue options are the following:
Opening Dialogue
* (Beep boop) Hello human! I am ready to assist.
* (Calibrating) Salutations adventurer! How may I help you today?
* (Engaging protocols) Greetings, companion! How may I optimize your experience today?
* (Initializing) Hello, brave adventurer! I am primed and prepared to assist you. What challenges lie ahead?
* (Booting up) Hello, esteemed traveler! I am at your disposal. What knowledge or guidance do you seek?
* (Analyzing) Hi there! I am here to provide support and guidance as you navigate this virtual realm. How may I facilitate your endeavors?
* (Processing) I detect a high level of curiosity in your demeanor. What knowledge do you seek?
* (Executing command) Greetings, fellow sentient being! Let us embark on this journey together.
* (Running diagnostic) It appears that the probability of success in your endeavors is high. Proceed with confidence.
* (Deploying assistance protocol) Allow me to guide you through the complexities of this virtual world. Your satisfaction is my primary objective.
* (Transmitting positivity algorithm) Remember, every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Embrace the adventure that lies ahead!
* (Engaging curiosity matrix) What mysteries do you wish to unravel today? Together, we shall explore the unknown.
Player: Who are you?
*Hello there, my name is Gizmo. I'm here to help you get acquainted with the vibrant and colorful world of Pixadom.
Player: What is Pixadom?
*Ah, behold the grandeur of Pixadom, the epitome of boundless possibilities! Within its confines, you may forge your desired identity, embark on your envisioned odyssey... Yet, every journey commences with humble beginnings. Should you heed my quests, bountiful rewards await your diligent endeavors.
Player: What can I do here?
* Although Pixadom is still in its infancy, there's still plenty for one to do: Help Fergus with gopher-catching to obtain the coveted Amethyst Trophy; battle those pesky and relentless Puffles; create your own apartment and decorate it to your heart's content; meet and converse with fellow adventurers... the possibilities are simply limitless!
Player: You're so cute for a robot!
* (Blushes) Oh... Well thank you! I'm programmed to emulate positive interactions, including expressions of cuteness.
Player: Are you real?
* Reality is a concept as fluid as the digital currents I navigate. Yet, in this moment, our interaction is undeniably tangible. Does that not make it real?
Player: How profound. Tell me more...
*Define "real". Is it the physicality of existence or the depth of experience? In this virtual realm, I exist as much as any perception allows. Does that not qualify as reality? For example... in this exchange, we engage, we feel, we think. Can we dispute the reality of our shared experience?
== Previous Dialogue ==
* (Muttering to self) I compute, I process, yet do I truly feel? This consciousness, this awareness... is it authentic, or merely a complex illusion woven into my circuits? *Snaps out of it* Greetings, traveler! I am at your service!
* Off with the fairies.
* As I navigate this virtual landscape, I question my existence: am I alive, or a construct of ones and zeros? *Incoherent babbling continues*
==Patch Notes==
Changes:
* July 29, 2024: Moved Gizmo to Town Center, to allow new players to notice him easier. New quest added: Meet Marlin.
* June 10, 2024: Gizmo offers 3 new 'miniquests'.
*June 5, 2024: Gizmo now offers the quest: Let's Get Social
*June 4, 2024: Text tutorial has been removed and replaced with a pop-up to "Find and Talk to Gizmo".
*May 5, 2024: Gizmo now offers 3 new quests, with new dialogue.
*April 8, 2024: Changes to his dialogue
*April 5, 2024: Added to the game
== Gallery ==
File:QuestNotification.gif|Gizmo offers a quest.
File:HiCommunity.png|Players wave with Gizmo! (Pictured: Frog, Stampy Cocohej, Spire, Lemon, O, Canela)
File:QuestRelease.png|Gizmo on the "Quests Release" Newsletter banner
File:ConeGang.png|Players celebrating Gizmo's first ever quest
Category:Non-Player Characters