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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Theo R Cwithin" data-source="post: 5027437" data-attributes="member: 75712">If they haven't already, the first part of the challenge could be just figuring out what the problem is-- part RP, part Gather Info, Knowledge, etc checks, maybe a short investigation adventure.They need to determine how to fix it-- again, part RP, part skill checks.  Maybe a minor adventure/dungeon crawl to recover a ritual, device or missing part that will fix it.Then they actually have to fix it:- A little research might be in order here: Knowledge checks to discern the minor ingredients in the laboratory, maybe sidetrek (combat or RP) to get a missing bit.  - Do they have to disable it before they can fix?  Depending upon what it is, that could work like a trap (weird magic effects make area difficult to work in; straight damage; etc) or a combat (vs a construct, animated objects, summoned beasties-- possibly have to limit PCs to subdual damage so they don't destroy it!).  - Then the actual repair job: a Craft check (not necessarily magical), or series of checks to accommodate more than one character, to do the physical repair; maybe followed up by Spellcraft or something to perform a ritual that "reboots" it or something.You can just set RP and skill check DCs to whatever you think is appropriate for the level, and flavor it as you need.  With a handful of level-appropriate combats, and a couple RP encounters, you've got a full story arc!  If you're looking for more specific suggestions, maybe give a few more details?  I'm sure someone will have an idea or two.</blockquote>

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