Goonhub
04-06-2023, 06:17 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-06-2023, 07:16 AM by RelentlessGarbage. Edited 2 times in total.
Edit Reason: taking Frank_Stein's feedback into account
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As the title suggests, I'd propose adding a "Mute" character trait that can be added to any Goonstation character. It would be a costless trait (+0) that gives the character a reinforced version of Frontal Gyrus Suspension; this would make the character incapable of speaking or screaming audibly, exactly like the Mime. They would still be able to use gesture emotes like any other character.
Why is this needed? Traits already allow you to get the disadvantages of being a clown with any character (namely in having reinforced clumsiness). However, the same cannot be said for the disadvantages of being a mime (reinforced inability to speak). The inability to speak allows for unique interactions involving gesturing and other forms of chat-based body language, and may encourage people to use the oft-neglected PDA Messenger device. To discourage powergaming from people that self-antag or don't talk anyways, it would have no associated trait point cost or gain.
(Also, the only way I'll ever play on RP is if I can play as a deaf and mute character, thereby having a completely valid excuse not to make small talk with people.
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Why is this needed? Traits already allow you to get the disadvantages of being a clown with any character (namely in having reinforced clumsiness). However, the same cannot be said for the disadvantages of being a mime (reinforced inability to speak). The inability to speak allows for unique interactions involving gesturing and other forms of chat-based body language, and may encourage people to use the oft-neglected PDA Messenger device. To discourage powergaming from people that self-antag or don't talk anyways, it would have no associated trait point cost or gain.
(Also, the only way I'll ever play on RP is if I can play as a deaf and mute character, thereby having a completely valid excuse not to make small talk with people.
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