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Rule Change
- Thread starter Zack
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DocTomoe
Well-Known Member
The issue is, what if we don't want Yamatai's versions of technology, such as Aether beams, generators, Yamataium, etc?
Its quite simple, some of us don't enjoy Yamatai's technology because of the disgust of using such things. At least that is my point of view. I dislike the idea of armor that goes through an automatic regeneration after taking damage, weapons that instantly rip through every armor in the setting, and generators that never run dry (Unless Osaka's ship gets approved). Its a matter of being able to introduce a new technology into the setting that a player can take pride in using, due to knowing that it is not a weapon made from physics rape and plot device (plus some amount of fail).
I know this kind of babble seems old fashioned and silly, but there are some people who like to stray away from the pinnacle of technology, if that pinnacle is something that is so absurd that it makes a player feel guilty for using it (Much like end-game weapons in many games. Anyone who did not spam Knights Of The Round on FFVII would understand where I am coming from).
The recent tech submissions which have strayed away from Zesuaium, Aether, CDD, Etc. have been some of the best submissions as of late. Sure, there may be a dizzying amount of new technology, ships, weapons, etc, but there is a use for these things for some player groups (Lorath, Elysians, Nepleslians, Sourcians, Freespacers, maybe even pirates). Also, not every player is playing as a member of a government or major corporation and a large number of technologies which would give a merc or even every day salvager a hope against a SMX ship are illegal for their possession by law of the Yamatai Star Empire.
Its quite simple, some of us don't enjoy Yamatai's technology because of the disgust of using such things. At least that is my point of view. I dislike the idea of armor that goes through an automatic regeneration after taking damage, weapons that instantly rip through every armor in the setting, and generators that never run dry (Unless Osaka's ship gets approved). Its a matter of being able to introduce a new technology into the setting that a player can take pride in using, due to knowing that it is not a weapon made from physics rape and plot device (plus some amount of fail).
I know this kind of babble seems old fashioned and silly, but there are some people who like to stray away from the pinnacle of technology, if that pinnacle is something that is so absurd that it makes a player feel guilty for using it (Much like end-game weapons in many games. Anyone who did not spam Knights Of The Round on FFVII would understand where I am coming from).
The recent tech submissions which have strayed away from Zesuaium, Aether, CDD, Etc. have been some of the best submissions as of late. Sure, there may be a dizzying amount of new technology, ships, weapons, etc, but there is a use for these things for some player groups (Lorath, Elysians, Nepleslians, Sourcians, Freespacers, maybe even pirates). Also, not every player is playing as a member of a government or major corporation and a large number of technologies which would give a merc or even every day salvager a hope against a SMX ship are illegal for their possession by law of the Yamatai Star Empire.
There are other technologies besides those of Yamatai. And the restrictions on new systems does not ban each and every single thing that could come across the tech board. It is meant to flatten technological development and inspire more creative things, such as some of the submissions that have come through.
Disgust with Yamatai tech is fine and understandable, but you'll notice their tech isn't helping them much right now. If you want to take over Yamatai or destroy it, wait until the SMX crushes them.
That's all this is, right? Everyone just wants to waste Yamatai?
Disgust with Yamatai tech is fine and understandable, but you'll notice their tech isn't helping them much right now. If you want to take over Yamatai or destroy it, wait until the SMX crushes them.
That's all this is, right? Everyone just wants to waste Yamatai?
MoonMan
Inactive Member
I honestly don't think people hate Yamatai.
However, when technology is compared, it's always compared to Yamatai because they have the best of it. New type of weapon system - Compared to Aether cannons. New model of power armor - Compared to a Mindy.
...but I bet it's mostly because it's so cool to hate popular things. Especially on the internets.
However, when technology is compared, it's always compared to Yamatai because they have the best of it. New type of weapon system - Compared to Aether cannons. New model of power armor - Compared to a Mindy.
...but I bet it's mostly because it's so cool to hate popular things. Especially on the internets.
Le Blue Dude
Inactive Member
... Personaly I don't hate the Yamatians. I do have some disgust for Japanise culture though.
(Is currently writing a paper about the negative influacne of Japanise culture on american culture... conformists, all of 'em)
And I like Role-playing with less then perfect power/weapons/devices... Because it's FUN having something fail on you/run out of ammo/ etc.
(Is currently writing a paper about the negative influacne of Japanise culture on american culture... conformists, all of 'em)
And I like Role-playing with less then perfect power/weapons/devices... Because it's FUN having something fail on you/run out of ammo/ etc.
