Ranger Archive
Thread: DISCLAIMER: This is my OPINION on the cybernetic stuff!
Calculus_Entropy
Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:17 am
#14
Owen-Lars wrote:
Implants in the form of Knights Of The Old Republic
The ones in kotor were very similar to the ones in Deus Ex
. IF they were internal (i.e. Not visible) Imay be able to handle it, BUT they become nothing more than manufactured SEA's...this would be BAD for the game.Message Edited by Calculus_Entropy on 09-08-2004 12:19 PM
Calculus_Entropy
Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:39 am
#15
Seiryuu wrote:
Sorry, these are the random grumblings of THE crankiest old Ranger, and I thought we could have a good discussion about these doohickies.
I thought that was JB.
It is probably up for debate whether Fred, JB, or I am the crankiest...mine just manifests itself on teamspeak with my guild. I have to be good on these boards while I have the blue name
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MCORipper
Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:47 am
#16
As a some what grizzled old vet I hate the idea of cybernetics in the game unless they are covered and do not give an advantage. I think this game would degenerate into Cyber Wars Galaxies with a bunch of bionic men women and aliens running around. Personally I do not think SWG has much Star Wars feel to it now. And what there is would be lost to the cyber people. I DO like the idea of scaring for those who want to show battle wounds and trophies. Hell I like the idea of allowing my toons to age a bit. But please I would rather not play "The $6 Million Man Galaxies"
Just my opinion,I hope no one takes it personally.
Owen-Lars
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:06 pm
#17
recent threads started by Rangers.
/raise hand 
i never said that they would be implemented though. First i heard of cybernetics was TH in the dev chat where they wouldnt answer why they were in the patch file we downloaded, if i remember right he just said its cool or sumet along those lines.
Since then its come up in a few threads.
JBMat
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:19 pm
#18
Let's get some stuff straight - I am THE cranky old Ranger.
This cybernetic stuff sounds straight outta Chris Bunch and Star Risk, not the SW series. "Besters" need to move along and find a new game, Dues Ex comes to mind (always liked that game).
All the little l33t mo-rons will have to have the stuff. Hope there are built in glitches and malfunctions. Who would fix that ? A doc, a DE or a mechanic?
Me and my 4 boxes of FS will be quite happy.
JB
Washell
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:45 pm
#19
Fred_Skinner wrote:
I don't think it should be common to "volenteer" to have your original equipment removed for one. Perhaps, only vets and then only long standing vets. After years of battle, and in a single profession, should the "unfortunate" occure and you would need one.
If for no other reason it would reward the dedicated and tic off the holochasers.
I love this idea
Calculus_Entropy
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:47 pm
#20
JBMat wrote:Let's get some stuff straight - I am THE cranky old Ranger.This cybernetic stuff sounds straight outta Chris Bunch and Star Risk, not the SW series. "Besters" need to move along and find a new game, Dues Ex comes to mind (always liked that game).All the little l33t mo-rons will have to have the stuff. Hope there are built in glitches and malfunctions. Who would fix that ? A doc, a DE or a mechanic?Me and my 4 boxes of FS will be quite happy.JB
Come listen to me on teamspeak before you say that...I am the crankiest, you are just the crankiest on the boards! You got served!
Vorpaks
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:54 pm
#21
IF JB comes on TS and has a cranky contest with you I have to listen. I don't care which member of WE I have to kick off in order to do so!
Calculus_Entropy
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:57 pm
#22
Vorpaks wrote:
IF JB comes on TS and has a cranky contest with you I have to listen. I don't care which member of WE I have to kick off in order to do so!
Eh...we all know the Rangers are taking over..I recruited another one today...he lives in a stupid time zone, so he probably won't interfere with normal traffic). I do expect to be banned for the server someday
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Owen-Lars
Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:00 pm
#23
Eh...we all know the Rangers are taking over..I recruited another one today...he lives in a stupid time zone, so he probably won't interfere with normal traffic
haha
/shiftyeyes
Sojourner
Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:38 pm
#24
A bit of canon? Luke lost his hand and Vader is described by Obi-Wan as more machine then man.
But if that happens, and cybernetics become popular, won't most players just become twisted and evil....oh nevermind...
Almagill
Wed Sep 08, 2004 6:57 pm
#25
Ah bring on the bolt ons. Die x many times, (given that unless your doing it nekkid you will suffer damage to your equipment) and you run a chance of cloning badly. You need a part replaced. No choice. No planning. Random. Luck of the draw.
And it isn't an enhancement but a replacement. At best it'll give you a slight resist to heat/cold but maybe make you more susceptible to electric. Can't wear armour over the affected part either. So, you're going to suffer just to look 'cool'
Oh aye, and only for veterans. Us old toons need something to set us apart other than a bio.
And it isn't an enhancement but a replacement. At best it'll give you a slight resist to heat/cold but maybe make you more susceptible to electric. Can't wear armour over the affected part either. So, you're going to suffer just to look 'cool'
Oh aye, and only for veterans. Us old toons need something to set us apart other than a bio.
OOM
Wed Sep 08, 2004 7:50 pm
#26
I like the idea of veteran rewards such as scars, eye-patches, maybe a hobbleemote or two...and I will even entertain implants / cybernetics* if* they have no benefit other than enhancing my roleplaying experience 
Cheers,
Aitwexoeth