PC Robot Rules
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alex_greene
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The idea of artificial humanoid persons has cropped up in a Mongoose supplement, namely Alien Module 1: Aslan.
The Florian people in the Trojan Reach are, in fact, humanoid machines created by Ancient machinery on one of the Ancient worlds that survived the war (there are three, at least, in this sector). Florians have a huge weakness: the Ancients designed them to be unable to think creatively. They are, in fact, completely bereft of imagination or humour. Just like the robots they are, as a matter of fact.
However, while technically you can portray a humanoid machine if you choose to play a mutated Florian wanderer crafted with the ability to think imaginatively and therefore outcast from his own people, actual rules for playing one of the more traditional tin box on wheels kind of robot have not yet been published.
Why anyone would want to play a sentient Roomba is still beyond me though. Even if their soul comprised lines of Python code.
The Florian people in the Trojan Reach are, in fact, humanoid machines created by Ancient machinery on one of the Ancient worlds that survived the war (there are three, at least, in this sector). Florians have a huge weakness: the Ancients designed them to be unable to think creatively. They are, in fact, completely bereft of imagination or humour. Just like the robots they are, as a matter of fact.
However, while technically you can portray a humanoid machine if you choose to play a mutated Florian wanderer crafted with the ability to think imaginatively and therefore outcast from his own people, actual rules for playing one of the more traditional tin box on wheels kind of robot have not yet been published.
Why anyone would want to play a sentient Roomba is still beyond me though. Even if their soul comprised lines of Python code.
Once I get my pre-ordered copy of Supplement 5: Civilian Vehicles, I can resume work on Flynn's Guide to Robots. When I publish that, I will be including rules for playing a robotic PC. It's not available now, of course, but it will eventually be an option for you.
Hope This Helps,
Flynn
Hope This Helps,
Flynn
Commander Data. Its also a great excuse for super human strength and abilities.alex_greene said:...Why anyone would want to play a sentient Roomba is still beyond me though. Even if their soul comprised lines of Python code.
Actually, for some players, 'roleplaying' a robot would a good match for their abilities. :wink:
In a straight 3I setting humanoid AI can be an issue - which can be fun, of course.
Actually, I was thinking something a bit more complex than a standard humanoid robot, which might require specific rules for that sort of thing. Robots that move with anti-gravity devices, for instance, or with multiple arms or appendages. Maybe make a droid like R2-D2, or V.I.N.CENT from Disney's The Black Hole (as corny as it may sound, I see potential in a droid like that). Heck, I think it would be awesome if, instead of being something menial like the auto-doc or some other drone, you get to be the Ship!
AndrewW
Emperor Mongoose
NomadMike said:
Psion integration doesn't copy a consciousness it uses the whole body in a special chamber (Psion Integration Chamber). It's allowable though recommended against due to the more limiting nature of the PC, a little hard to take a whole ship in to say broker a deal.
superc0ntra
Mongoose
I'd love a robot PC supplement so I can run an ABC-warriors campaign
AndrewW
Emperor Mongoose
superc0ntra said:
Book 9: Robot is scheduled for release in October. Not sure yet of contents, but the old Classic Traveller Book 8: Robots did allow for that.
Mentioned here:
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42752
