ProtoMagic is a form of Magic in the IslandOfFreaks where items are "enchanted" or "programmed" to execute Magic effects. To craft a proto magic item that actually works, the following is needed: - ConceptCore: Magic catalyst, reducing the cost of the item. Created by cobbling together items and baubles that represent concepts relevant to the intended MagicEffect. - #Effector: The logic system, including when the item triggers, what spells are triggered, and input sensors required to guide the item's output effects. - #MaterialSource: Physical fuel needed in order to convert energy into paranormal magic effects.

Examples ProtoMagic Item: Analyzer IV

- Summary: A powerful gun-like tool that you can point at anything and get advanced information about it, such as what MagicEffect are active on it, and anything that can be expressed as a numerical value. - ConceptCore: [Magnifying glass, Convex Lens, Concave Lens, Grid, Circuit engraving, 5 connected puzzle pieces] contained in a Glass Prism - Frame: Grip, Polymer barrel with laser pointer, Scope, Small solar power panels - Effector: - Hitbox: HitscanLine5m - Trigger: OnTriggerEnter@HitscanLine5m - Condition: Hitscan line on same entity UUID for 3 seconds + Item handle held by grip - Effect: Create MagicEffect #DetectLifeSignature IV on User targeting Target - Effect: Create MagicEffect #DetectMagicSignature IV on User targeting Target - Effect: Turn LED on - Trigger: OnTriggerExit@HitscanLine5m - Condition: LED On - Effect: Turn LED off - Trigger: Handle not gripped - Effect: Turn LED off - Effect: CancelCast [#DetectLifeSignature, #DetectMagicSignature] on User - MaterialSource: 9V battery array

The ConceptCore is a ProtoMagic component that serves as the magic power source of a programmable item by assembing baubles of cultural significance together in one container. - Not to be confused with #UniversalConcept, which are concepts that #TheUniverse understands. - Without enough #UniversalConcept for #TheUniverse to understand, the energy cost will be too high, and nothing will happen. - Created by cobbling together items and baubles that represent an idea. - On their own, they are simply latent power and don't do anything. - Example: A bricked smartphone with the sticker of a famous messaging app, with the engraving of two minds with a line connected to each other would serve as a good ConceptCore for a ProtoMagic item that is intended to cast Telepathy. However, this will still need to be combined with an #Effector and a #FuelSource.