Editing T.E.A. Machine

{{Infobox Skill Node
|name = T.E.A. Machine
|image = [[File:T.E.A. Machine.png]]
|release = 2024-11-06
|episode = Mine of Mantuban
|passive = No
|description = Tempestae Etching Apparatus.<br><br>To operate add stone, ensure gas tank is filled, and press the button.
|profession_a = Stonemason
|profession_a_level = 6
}}
The '''T.E.A. Machine''', or Tempestae Etching Apparatus, is a machine used in the [[Stonemason]] [[Professions|profession]], which players can load with up to 6 stones to be etched prior to using them for crafting.
[[File:T.E.A Machine Interface.png|thumb|The interface of the T.E.A. Machine, partially loaded.]]

In order to use the T.E.A. Machine, it must be loaded with gas, obtained by first harvesting an [[empty gas leech]] in the [[Leech Pools]], then filling it from [[gas vents]] in the [[Gassy Grotto]] to produce a [[full gas leech]].

The T.E.A. Machine requires 1 gas per batch of stones, and can hold up to 1000 gas at a time. Each leech adds 10 gas to the [[gas tank]], so filling the machine fully requires 100 leeches.

==Process==
First the T.E.A. Machine must be loaded with stones. Up to 6 stones of the same type may be loaded into the machine one at a time, each taking 2 seconds.

Then the button is pressed, which activates the etching process. Regardless of the number of stones in the machine, this process takes the same amount of time and consumes 1 gas.

Lastly, the etched stones are removed from the machine all at once. Experience and knowledge is awarded at this step.

In total, etching a batch of 6 stones takes 27 seconds, which averages to 4.66 seconds per stone. However a stone etched individually will take 17 seconds, so it is highly recommended to etch stones in batches.

If at any point the process is aborted, the un-etched stones will be returned to the players inventory, even if the etching part of the process has been completed and the gas has been consumed.

==Locations==
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==T.E.A. Machine Products==
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==Update history==
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* {{UL|update=2024-11-06|date=6 November 2024}}
** Added to game.
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