Mundane but fun idea

skop
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Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 17:13:28 GMT

Post by skop on Jul 27, 2014 17:13:28 GMT

I thought about this a second ago. It sounds absolutely pointless, but so are maintenance drones.

Playable beepsky. Why? It would be a fun and relaxing thing to do, like drones. And why stop there? Playable medibot, floor box and janibot.
What's the point? It would be fun to play a small robit, which has little to no perception at all.

How would it work? Securitrons would get a no damaging baton, and handcuffs with a security HUD. The robust cartridge can alert them to where they are needed, the security HUD would make them arrest whoever is seen on sight. Would this be boring? Probably, so after a player gets bored, they could ghost, letting the thing go back to AI.

Medibot? Give it an inaprovaline syringe, a beaker full of whatever it was given, a medical HUD and an empty syringe.

Janibot? Soap. Just soap.

But what if they're emagged? Beepsky bot sees everyone as wanted, medibot turns all of it's stuff into sleep toxin, janibot gets EVIL soap, which makes messes rather than cleaning.

As for grief issues, these probably are not a big deal for that.

Mr. Majestic Developer Majestic is the name, majestic is the game. Posts: 485	Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 17:49:27 GMT via mobile deatacita likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 27, 2014 17:49:27 GMT No one. And I repeat. NO ONE. Can replace Officer Beepsky.
	"Dammit Majestic... Could you shut up for one second and listen?!" -Mr.Majestic's brain "No, Majestic, don't listen to that bastard. You just keep doing what you doing." -Mr.Majestic's source of majesticness "No, Majestic... You aren't a bum. You're deeper... That's right, you are an asshole." -Sugar

nikolaithebeast Lore Developer Well then. Posts: 1,064	Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 18:24:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nikolaithebeast on Jul 27, 2014 18:24:54 GMT I honestly, and sincerely believe that you should be banned for suggesting this. -1
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skop
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Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 19:36:32 GMT mocheeze likes this

Post by skop on Jul 27, 2014 19:36:32 GMT

Jul 27, 2014 18:24:54 GMT nikolaithebeast said:

I honestly, and sincerely believe that you should be banned for suggesting this. -1

It would be nice if you actually provided feedback on why this was a bad idea, rather than saying something to provoke me.

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Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 19:53:13 GMT via mobile

Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 27, 2014 19:53:13 GMT

Well you said it yourself, SKOP. These things will be boring as fuck. Not worth the work.
The drones are actually a success because there is ALWAYS something for engineering to do. Though a janibot/medibot/securibot depends on other players to fuck up/get fucked up for them to actually do something. Just like the jobs they are helping with. But these things can't RP. They have no AI, they can't interpret or respond. They just have their jobs and their tools. Not only will that be boring to play, but the amount of people who will do it properly is very low. And sure, these things will be fun... For like 5 seconds.

"Dammit Majestic... Could you shut up for one second and listen?!" -Mr.Majestic's brain
"No, Majestic, don't listen to that bastard. You just keep doing what you doing." -Mr.Majestic's source of majesticness

"No, Majestic... You aren't a bum. You're deeper... That's right, you are an asshole." -Sugar

nikolaithebeast Lore Developer Well then. Posts: 1,064	Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 20:40:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nikolaithebeast on Jul 27, 2014 20:40:16 GMT Because we don't need beepsky playable, it's too much work, and it would be a inferior version of a security borg. And cause your a butt. :3
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Mr. Majestic Developer Majestic is the name, majestic is the game. Posts: 485	Mundane but fun idea Jul 27, 2014 22:50:32 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 27, 2014 22:50:32 GMT *you're
	"Dammit Majestic... Could you shut up for one second and listen?!" -Mr.Majestic's brain "No, Majestic, don't listen to that bastard. You just keep doing what you doing." -Mr.Majestic's source of majesticness "No, Majestic... You aren't a bum. You're deeper... That's right, you are an asshole." -Sugar

nikolaithebeast Lore Developer Well then. Posts: 1,064	Mundane but fun idea Jul 28, 2014 1:32:02 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nikolaithebeast on Jul 28, 2014 1:32:02 GMT Jul 27, 2014 22:50:32 GMT Mr. Majestic said: *you're And you're a bigger butt.
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Mundane but fun idea Jul 28, 2014 6:57:39 GMT

Post by bluesp34r on Jul 28, 2014 6:57:39 GMT

See. I actually like this idea. HOWEVER. There's a flaw with this that makes it unable for me approve. The bots are designed to be autonomous, fast reacting, quick to the job, and efficient. More efficient than humans. That's why they exist. Giving them control as a player would just slow them down from perfect.

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mirkoloio Quartermaster our prayers have been answered!! You received the best cookie! Posts: 104	Mundane but fun idea Jul 28, 2014 18:47:34 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mirkoloio on Jul 28, 2014 18:47:34 GMT "Freeze, Scumbag!" points at Majestic Beats majestic, applies cuffs. plays beepskys insult rampage
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Mr. Majestic Developer Majestic is the name, majestic is the game. Posts: 485	Mundane but fun idea Jul 28, 2014 19:25:04 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 28, 2014 19:25:04 GMT Hurhurhurhur, mirkoolioolioiolio. You funneh gai.
	"Dammit Majestic... Could you shut up for one second and listen?!" -Mr.Majestic's brain "No, Majestic, don't listen to that bastard. You just keep doing what you doing." -Mr.Majestic's source of majesticness "No, Majestic... You aren't a bum. You're deeper... That's right, you are an asshole." -Sugar

mirkoloio Quartermaster our prayers have been answered!! You received the best cookie! Posts: 104	Mundane but fun idea Jul 28, 2014 19:45:16 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mirkoloio on Jul 28, 2014 19:45:16 GMT Ms. Supertotallynotmajesticles luk ut fr bepsky. He comes 4 u (stupidity mode turned off) Okay.
	Space exploration promised us alien life, lucrative planetary mining, and fabulous lunar colonies. News flash, ladies and gents: Space is nearly empty. It's a sterile vacuum, filled mostly with the junk we put up there.

Post by skop on Jul 27, 2014 17:13:28 GMT

Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 27, 2014 17:49:27 GMT

Post by nikolaithebeast on Jul 27, 2014 18:24:54 GMT

Post by skop on Jul 27, 2014 19:36:32 GMT

Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 27, 2014 19:53:13 GMT

Post by nikolaithebeast on Jul 27, 2014 20:40:16 GMT

Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 27, 2014 22:50:32 GMT

Post by nikolaithebeast on Jul 28, 2014 1:32:02 GMT

Post by bluesp34r on Jul 28, 2014 6:57:39 GMT

Post by mirkoloio on Jul 28, 2014 18:47:34 GMT

Post by Mr. Majestic on Jul 28, 2014 19:25:04 GMT

Post by mirkoloio on Jul 28, 2014 19:45:16 GMT