Goonhub
03-08-2019, 05:56 AM
So, based on the ideas presented in the thread so far, there are two different possibilities in the actual mechanics of how the Syndicate Cartridge would give a PDA programs:
Firstly, a point system similar to TC with the Uplink, wherein you can spend a limited number of points to purchase programs that are permanently installed onto the cartridge.
Alternatively, having guaranteed programs that you always get and can be useful with some creativity, as well as randomly selected programs that have varying use (and possibly rarity).
Personally I like the former option more, as it allows for more customization options and flexibility, but if that is the case then the TC cost of the Syndicate Cartridge should definitely be higher if the programs listed in the OP would be available.
As another alternative, perhaps there shouldn't be a Syndicate Cartridge, but rather the programs are a part of the Uplink itself, costing TC to purchase and are installed directly onto your PDA.
Lastly, I like the Emu-ag program, and having a cheap alternative to an emag would be handy. Of course, as it's cheaper and harder to detect, it should have a cooldown associated with it, possibly dependent on what was actually emagged (e.g emagging a buttbot would have very low cooldown but emagging beepsky would have a high cooldown, so it'd be harder to double emag Beepsky)
Firstly, a point system similar to TC with the Uplink, wherein you can spend a limited number of points to purchase programs that are permanently installed onto the cartridge.
Alternatively, having guaranteed programs that you always get and can be useful with some creativity, as well as randomly selected programs that have varying use (and possibly rarity).
Personally I like the former option more, as it allows for more customization options and flexibility, but if that is the case then the TC cost of the Syndicate Cartridge should definitely be higher if the programs listed in the OP would be available.
As another alternative, perhaps there shouldn't be a Syndicate Cartridge, but rather the programs are a part of the Uplink itself, costing TC to purchase and are installed directly onto your PDA.
Lastly, I like the Emu-ag program, and having a cheap alternative to an emag would be handy. Of course, as it's cheaper and harder to detect, it should have a cooldown associated with it, possibly dependent on what was actually emagged (e.g emagging a buttbot would have very low cooldown but emagging beepsky would have a high cooldown, so it'd be harder to double emag Beepsky)