class-zero_ship_mecha_construction
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class-zero_ship_mecha_construction [2011/06/26 03:47] – [Building the Mecha's Body] hagalaz | class-zero_ship_mecha_construction [2011/08/07 01:31] – [What About Robot Walker-style Mecha?] hagalaz | ||
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====== So, What Are Furscape-style Mecha, Anyway? ====== | ====== So, What Are Furscape-style Mecha, Anyway? ====== | ||
Mecha are **single-occupant** vehicles, like mini-submarines, | Mecha are **single-occupant** vehicles, like mini-submarines, | ||
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- | ====== Mecha Operation ====== | ||
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- | Mecha are OOCly unlike full-sized spacecraft in that once powered up, some commands are issued in the first person, as if __you__ were performing actions instead of the mecha object. So, for instance, instead of using the '' | ||
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- | The mecha code was written to reflect a single occupant, so if you're trying to be sneaky and have brought others into the mecha cockpit with you, they will see __your__ speech and __your__ emotes as if __they__ were speaking and posing, and you will see __their__ speech and emotes as if __you__ were saying or emoting, which may lead to some confusion. | ||
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- | Mecha set up as class-zero ships can use some LITE [[spaceship operations|commands]] and other MUF-related functions, such as battle maneuvers, weapons control, damage control, communications, | ||
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====== The Rules ====== | ====== The Rules ====== | ||
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===== What About Robot Walker-style Mecha? ===== | ===== What About Robot Walker-style Mecha? ===== | ||
- | While we do not have giant, // | + | While we do not have giant, // |
===== Movement Options ===== | ===== Movement Options ===== | ||
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Mecha created as class-zero spacecraft may be equipped with armor, weapons, and other LITE modules, limited only by four free module slots that all class-zero spacecraft have (see [[Spaceship Upgrades]] for details). | Mecha created as class-zero spacecraft may be equipped with armor, weapons, and other LITE modules, limited only by four free module slots that all class-zero spacecraft have (see [[Spaceship Upgrades]] for details). | ||
- | Mecha created as terrestrial vehicles or exoframes may be equipped with armor, and scaled-up small arms or man-portable light anti tank armament (availability of military-grade armor, heavy weapons, appropriate ammo, and fire-control/ | + | Mecha created as terrestrial vehicles or exoframes may be equipped with armor, and scaled-up small arms or man-portable light anti tank armament (availability of military-grade armor, heavy weapons, appropriate ammo, and fire-control/ |
If described as armored, protection for non-military terrestrial vehicles and exoframes will be granted for man-portable small arms and shrapnel from nearby explosions. | If described as armored, protection for non-military terrestrial vehicles and exoframes will be granted for man-portable small arms and shrapnel from nearby explosions. | ||
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If you're still with us, this is how you build a functioning mecha object: | If you're still with us, this is how you build a functioning mecha object: | ||
- | ====== Create the room that will be your Mecha' | + | ===== Create the room that will be your Mecha' |
- | ===== Dig the cockpit room ===== | + | ==== Dig the cockpit room ==== |
'' | '' | ||
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//( '' | //( '' | ||
- | ===== Describe the cockpit room ===== | + | ==== Describe the cockpit room ==== |
'' | '' | ||
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'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Set the description of this room to display the list that was just created | + | ==== Set the description of this room to display the list that was just created ==== |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Set a password to prevent unauthorized users from starting up your mecha ===== | + | ==== Optional: |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Double-check your work ===== | + | ==== Double-check your work ==== |
'' | '' | ||
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- | ====== Building the Mecha' | + | ===== Building the Mecha' |
- | Create the object that will be your Mecha. | + | Create the object that will be your Mecha. |
- | ===== Create a new object, to be the Mecha unit ===== | + | ==== Create a new object, to be the Mecha unit ==== |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Lock the Mecha against being picked up or stolen | + | ==== Lock the Mecha against being picked up or stolen ==== |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Activate the ability to make the Mecha see Color ===== | + | ==== Activate the ability to make the Mecha see Color ==== |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Store a series of descriptive lines of text on the Mecha ===== | + | ==== Store a series of descriptive lines of text on the Mecha ==== |
'' | '' | ||
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'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Set the description of this room to display the list that was just created | + | ==== Set the description of this room to display the list that was just created ==== |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Deactivate the Viewprefix, which is used only by ships ===== | + | ==== Deactivate the Viewprefix, which is used only by larger |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Set messages on the Mecha ===== | + | ==== Set messages on the Mecha ==== |
'' | '' | ||
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'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Place the Mecha Object from inventory into the cockpit (for approval purposes) | + | ==== Place the Mecha Object from inventory into the cockpit (for approval purposes) ==== |
'' | '' | ||
- | ===== Double-check your work ===== | + | ==== Double-check your work ==== |
'' | '' | ||
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You can also set up other actions inside your mecha' | You can also set up other actions inside your mecha' | ||
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+ | ====== Mecha Operation ====== | ||
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+ | Mecha are OOCly unlike full-sized spacecraft in that once powered up, some commands are issued in the first person, as if __you__ were performing actions instead of the mecha object. So, for instance, instead of using the '' | ||
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+ | The mecha code was written to reflect a single occupant, so if you're trying to be sneaky and have brought others into the mecha cockpit with you, they will see __your__ speech and __your__ emotes as if __they__ were speaking and posing, and you will see __their__ speech and emotes as if __you__ were saying or emoting, which may lead to some confusion. | ||
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+ | Mecha set up as class-zero ships can use some LITE [[spaceship operations|commands]] and other MUF-related functions, such as battle maneuvers, weapons control, damage control, communications, | ||
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+ | So, to reiterate, these are some commands you can use with your mecha, right out of the box (remember, don't type the single quote marks, brackets or < > marks, unless you want them as part of a '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
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