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Baldy's Compendium of Suggestions

In Vox Populi, started by Baldy, 27 Sep, 16:26 0 replies 32 views

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Baldy

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27 Sep, 16:26 #1

First of all;

I'm aware that the game is still taking its first baby-steps, and a lot of the mechanics are barebones. Henceforth, this is nought but a list of things that may be used to slap some meat on 'em bones!

This also stems from a conversation I've had with a few players. The game, as of right now, does not provide feedback to the players. This obviously doesn't mean that the game should be commending or criticizing the players on its own like a chatbot, of course. Rather, it's a question of 'interactibility' with the world, and being able to assess qualities beyond the description.

So, the first contender is:

Weight / Carry System
Anyone who has been a scav, or has already amassed enough items to get a prompt you are no longer capable of carrying more things. Right now, it'd be great if we had a message on the bottom stating how 'comfortable' the load is.
e.g. "You feel light as a feather," to "You don't think you're capable of carrying anything more."

This could later be expanded upon with wearable containers, sacks, backpacks, carry systems - that could easily function on a similar basis as PZ Backpacks do. They have their own 'inventory capacity', let's say - of 10, but they offer a flat reduction to your main inventory. Let's say - 50% of carry weight. So, in the end - if you fill up your backpack to the brim (10 weight), it only encumbers you for 5. Seeing the 'sheathe' syntax, I'm sure there is something similar already in the works.

With this, though - it also means that you should be able to see the 'weight' of individual items. Either; "It weighs about X kilograms/grams/pounds/dishwashers," or "It seems pretty light / hefty / heavy."

More Named Exits
This was already modified, especially on the surface as of the time of writing. Still, being able to look around and knowing whether you'll be stepping into waist-high deep puddle seems pretty important - especially if you don't want to get wet! Same with rooms, right now - looking will only tell you 'who' you see, not a preview of an adjacent room.

Health & Other Effects
Yes, whilst you may use 'medical assess me' to see how well off (or not) you are, It'd still be great if you could write something akin to @status - and see what's up with you.

e.g.
"You feel excellent."
"The Nicotine in your veins makes you feel buzzed and alert."
And after getting hurt a little, maybe:
"You don't feel all that well."
"Your left arm hurts."
"You are in severe pain."
"You feel feverish."

More to come!

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