Goonhub
02-13-2013, 11:28 AM
A good rule of thumb is "If it causes actual damage in game terms, consider it harm". Why? Because otherwise you have cyborgs doing stupid shit for stupid reasons.
But without arguing that, I do see examples that are 100% clear.
Is allowing humans to pass through an area with an active plasma fire considered "harm"?
Yes, it is allowing them access to that area, when that area is harmful to humans (via fire). This is indirect harm to a human.
Is denying humans access to an area with an active plasma fire, restricting them to a confined space, like the Medbay proper, considered "harm"? and Is cloning a human after they have committed suicide considered "harm"?
Annoyance != harm. There are no injuries associated with this, directly or indirectly, as stated.
But without arguing that, I do see examples that are 100% clear.
Is allowing humans to pass through an area with an active plasma fire considered "harm"?
Yes, it is allowing them access to that area, when that area is harmful to humans (via fire). This is indirect harm to a human.
Is denying humans access to an area with an active plasma fire, restricting them to a confined space, like the Medbay proper, considered "harm"? and Is cloning a human after they have committed suicide considered "harm"?
Annoyance != harm. There are no injuries associated with this, directly or indirectly, as stated.