Goonhub
06-05-2016, 12:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-07-2016, 11:33 PM by Sundance. Edited 3 times in total.)
This following effortpost is just an observation that i've had on borgs which is the most popular modules are the ones that offer the most out of their title, such as medibot, constructionbot, etc. One's that are extremely efficient at their job. So why not go a step further? The following suggestion basically tweaks the modules to be
A)Super efficient
B)Jack-of-all trades/unique tools
C)Fun to play
~Brobot~
Starting upgrade: Efficiency
Brobot and Standard has now merged to become an ultimate brobot, capable of burning the station down with it's fun.
~New tools~
Magic pen: When clicked in-hand, switched between pen, crayon or marker. W O W
Unilyzer: A tool that is common with most modules, I feel cybernetic beings should be able to analyze certain things in a whirl, because that's part of their function. When clicked in-hand, switches between health-atmos-chemistry analysis. Burns a minor amount of battery when switching.
Mood Light: The perfect light for a brobot, replacing the flashlight. Click in-hand to turn it on, click yourself to switch colors.
~Full list of tools~
~Civbot~
Starting upgrade: Repair and Recharge
Now the new standard borg, this module merges the dull janitor and useless botany modules and essentially makes it's tools with a wider range of uses. Imagine the civbot as brobots older, more responsible brother.
~New tools~
Omnitool: The Swiss army knife of tools. Clicking in-hand will switch between screwdriver, wrench, crowbar, wire-cutters and a multitool. Changing between tools burns a minor amount of battery.
Unilzyer
Internal Oven: Essentially a transportable oven. Click food items to put in oven and click in-hand to open the oven menu. Will automatically dispense the food. Burns some battery in doing so.
Storage tank: Merges the bucket and watering can, this storage tank is just one big empty beaker of 150 units.
Heavy Chainsaw: A more hefty chainsaw, works better at removing plants, but is also more reseliant (i.e: wont break as easy) at tearing meatbag flesh. Wastes a bit of battery in using it.
Large Satchel: Scoops up produce, but also can scoop up scrap, giving it a general purpose.
~Full list of tools~
~Medbot~
Starting upgrade: Health scanner
A powerful module, already with a bunch of handy tools, not much was needed other than a few ideas and tweaks.
~New tools~
Unilyzer
Surgical Lazer: Scalpel and Circular saw in one, clicking in-hand to switch, doing so wastes a bit of battery.
Post-incendiary dermal repair appliance: No more spamming burn patches, this now runs off your battery too.
Tissue reapplication appliance: Ditto.
Deluxe Hypospray x2: To balance out now infinipatches require battery, borgs are now equipped with x2 60 unit hyposprays. Go wild.
~Full list of tools~
~ENGIBOT~
Starting upgrade: Propulsion
Merges construction and engineering, the latter a lackluster version of the former.
~New items~
Unilyzer
Omnitool
High-capacity fire extinguisher: Says the name on the tin.
~Full list of tools~
~Minebot~
Starting upgrade: Meson + Propulsion
Minebot has unique tools that makes it useful outside of mining and extremely useful when mining. Starts with meson as standard.
~New items~
Omnitool
Internal reclaimer - Extremely useful, you can now drag and drop shit to this (or perhaps by dragging to yourself) to reclaim ores on the fly.
Crate storage - Similar to the atmos transporter, but with crates. Multitude of uses with this one. The more nefarious, such as stealing meatbags, would have to be balanced out with the resisting/moving about mechanism, doing so busts out of the crate eventually (and such out of the borg)
Power Hammer - *BISH*
~Full list of items~
~Chembot~
Starting upgrade: Spectroscopic goggles-
Not much is needed for the humble chembot, it's a niche role so the only way to make it better would be to help those fulfill that niche.
~New tools~
Unilyzer
Acetone/Ammonia/Phenol/Acid/Oil/Diethylmine reserve tank: Now is supplied with a bunch of primers to make it's job a fair bit easier, but also can resupply chemistry if needs be.
~Full list of items~
~Secbot~
Starting upgrade: Recovery upgrade
The new module in town, the secbot is aimed at assisting security, rather than outright being an officer itself. The sprite would not need to be that much different, i'm imagining one with a badge, tie and cig in mouth.
~New tools~
Police radio: Tunes into sec radio, when held. Clicking in-hand will turn on the mic, allowing the borg to be heard.
Autosiren: Click-inhand. WEE WOO
E-cig: Did you know borgs get passive stun resistance from having a cig in their mouth when worn as clothing? The e-cig does this while held. Clicking in-hand will blow smoke.
Forensic scanner
High powered flashlight: Replaces the normally powered one.
Cable ties: Not really useful on your own but works if you're helping an officer. They're weaker than the buddys cable ties, as they can be resisted out of fairly easily.
Wifflebat: The cardboard tubes slightly more useful cousin, does no damage but rolls a chance of disarming the target.
Ticketing tool: Click inhand to open up a window for ticketing and fining.
Tape Recorder: Has limited recording space that must be deleted if to re-use when full, use wisely.
Omnitool
Unilyzer
~Full list of tools~
A)Super efficient
B)Jack-of-all trades/unique tools
C)Fun to play
~Brobot~
Starting upgrade: Efficiency
Brobot and Standard has now merged to become an ultimate brobot, capable of burning the station down with it's fun.
~New tools~
Magic pen: When clicked in-hand, switched between pen, crayon or marker. W O W
Unilyzer: A tool that is common with most modules, I feel cybernetic beings should be able to analyze certain things in a whirl, because that's part of their function. When clicked in-hand, switches between health-atmos-chemistry analysis. Burns a minor amount of battery when switching.
Mood Light: The perfect light for a brobot, replacing the flashlight. Click in-hand to turn it on, click yourself to switch colors.
~Full list of tools~
~Civbot~
Starting upgrade: Repair and Recharge
Now the new standard borg, this module merges the dull janitor and useless botany modules and essentially makes it's tools with a wider range of uses. Imagine the civbot as brobots older, more responsible brother.
~New tools~
Omnitool: The Swiss army knife of tools. Clicking in-hand will switch between screwdriver, wrench, crowbar, wire-cutters and a multitool. Changing between tools burns a minor amount of battery.
Unilzyer
Internal Oven: Essentially a transportable oven. Click food items to put in oven and click in-hand to open the oven menu. Will automatically dispense the food. Burns some battery in doing so.
Storage tank: Merges the bucket and watering can, this storage tank is just one big empty beaker of 150 units.
Heavy Chainsaw: A more hefty chainsaw, works better at removing plants, but is also more reseliant (i.e: wont break as easy) at tearing meatbag flesh. Wastes a bit of battery in using it.
Large Satchel: Scoops up produce, but also can scoop up scrap, giving it a general purpose.
~Full list of tools~
~Medbot~
Starting upgrade: Health scanner
A powerful module, already with a bunch of handy tools, not much was needed other than a few ideas and tweaks.
~New tools~
Unilyzer
Surgical Lazer: Scalpel and Circular saw in one, clicking in-hand to switch, doing so wastes a bit of battery.
Post-incendiary dermal repair appliance: No more spamming burn patches, this now runs off your battery too.
Tissue reapplication appliance: Ditto.
Deluxe Hypospray x2: To balance out now infinipatches require battery, borgs are now equipped with x2 60 unit hyposprays. Go wild.
~Full list of tools~
~ENGIBOT~
Starting upgrade: Propulsion
Merges construction and engineering, the latter a lackluster version of the former.
~New items~
Unilyzer
Omnitool
High-capacity fire extinguisher: Says the name on the tin.
~Full list of tools~
~Minebot~
Starting upgrade: Meson + Propulsion
Minebot has unique tools that makes it useful outside of mining and extremely useful when mining. Starts with meson as standard.
~New items~
Omnitool
Internal reclaimer - Extremely useful, you can now drag and drop shit to this (or perhaps by dragging to yourself) to reclaim ores on the fly.
Crate storage - Similar to the atmos transporter, but with crates. Multitude of uses with this one. The more nefarious, such as stealing meatbags, would have to be balanced out with the resisting/moving about mechanism, doing so busts out of the crate eventually (and such out of the borg)
Power Hammer - *BISH*
~Full list of items~
~Chembot~
Starting upgrade: Spectroscopic goggles-
Not much is needed for the humble chembot, it's a niche role so the only way to make it better would be to help those fulfill that niche.
~New tools~
Unilyzer
Acetone/Ammonia/Phenol/Acid/Oil/Diethylmine reserve tank: Now is supplied with a bunch of primers to make it's job a fair bit easier, but also can resupply chemistry if needs be.
~Full list of items~
~Secbot~
Starting upgrade: Recovery upgrade
The new module in town, the secbot is aimed at assisting security, rather than outright being an officer itself. The sprite would not need to be that much different, i'm imagining one with a badge, tie and cig in mouth.
~New tools~
Police radio: Tunes into sec radio, when held. Clicking in-hand will turn on the mic, allowing the borg to be heard.
Autosiren: Click-inhand. WEE WOO
E-cig: Did you know borgs get passive stun resistance from having a cig in their mouth when worn as clothing? The e-cig does this while held. Clicking in-hand will blow smoke.
Forensic scanner
High powered flashlight: Replaces the normally powered one.
Cable ties: Not really useful on your own but works if you're helping an officer. They're weaker than the buddys cable ties, as they can be resisted out of fairly easily.
Wifflebat: The cardboard tubes slightly more useful cousin, does no damage but rolls a chance of disarming the target.
Ticketing tool: Click inhand to open up a window for ticketing and fining.
Tape Recorder: Has limited recording space that must be deleted if to re-use when full, use wisely.
Omnitool
Unilyzer
~Full list of tools~