Message no. 1

From:	Todd Montgomery <tmont@****.WVU.EDU>
Subject:	Idea for Projects
Date:	Sat, 13 Nov 1993 11:31:45 -0500

I have had this idea for quite a while but I have never had the
chance to work on it. I will just present it and let you all
mull it over for a while.

As most of you know I am the SR "techmonger" (as Nightstalker
has coined). I really enjoy making up new cyberware, new bioware, etc.
When I started the Brand Name Cyberware stuff, I had a better idea
of redoing cyberware in SR. But I put that on the backburner and
worked just on Brand Names. Here is the general idea:

Cyberware IMO could be broken down into various subsystems which
could work together in a cohesive whole. Example: Cybereyes with
Low-Light, Thermo, and Flare comp. This system could be composed
of: Cybernetic Eye Replacement with IR and FLIR sensors. Optical
Subprocessing Element, 10 Mp Memory. And Low-Light amplification
software, Thermographic signal processing software, and Flare
Compensation software. Now suppose someone wants a SMartlink. That
would be a Palm Induction jack, Arm transmission cable, Optical
Subprocessing ELement, 10 Mp Memory, and Smartlink Software. The
essence cost would be per element. Some elements would cost no
essence, such as the Software above.

Why do it? Well this is kind of a pet peeve. I like things that
are complex and allow variety. Such a redone cyberware system
would certainly be complex and have a lot of variety. Also one
advantage such a system would provide is the ability to construct
systems which operate together. This may even let the user of Wired
Reflex systems also get some Vehicle COntrol Rig cyberware items.

Think it over and comment.

-- Quiktek
-- Todd Montgomery
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