Empyrion Ideas: As we know empyrion it’s a game about exploration / crafting and survival, therefore I present you with some ideas that following the same base of the game “core”, could/should introduce more deep to the game itself, going thought things like mechanics and blocks to details like some sounds or lights that adds immersion to the game, I’m planning to do some “write” about some planet ideas and aliens that I have. Ps : some ideas might be on the game or planned/discussed already . In some cases I repeat myself but again, tried to relate all the best I could. Thanks on advance and sorry for some of the “grammar”. First of all I haven’t read all of the suggestion and I don’t know all the mods so many of this ideas might or might not be already posted or applied already on a mod or something , therefore I apologize in advance if happens to be similar or its already suggested before . With that said, first I have to divide this in order to make it more readable and also to organize the suggestion. Ill divides it on the following sections: Mechanics: I must suggest a several kind of “interactions/actions/ to the other suggestion can properly work and have sense and also a couple of devices that could fit well and also add more immersion . Stats / Debuffs: This can be applied to enemies, aliens, and also Ships Stats (resistances, strength, etc.): deeper than the game already offers with several more things to consider “Moral” system / Titles: given by completing some missions or doing specific things. Professions: tasks / works / whatever you can make a “profit” of, or simply dedicating yourself to the “usual” gathering system but with different rewards. Professions such as: Bounty Hunter , “Police / Space Defender” , Thief , Dealer , Ship Scraper , Ship Seller , Weapon / amour Dealer , Medic , Diplomat , Smuggler , Rare items / resources seller , Pirate , Farmer , Mercenary , Explorer , Bio-Scientific , Gambler , Mechanic , Slave trader , Archeologist Blocks / devices: going through pistons, communications devices, satellites LED signs, etc. Workbenches: to modify/craft bullets, armor, weapons, all by parts. Robots and more Recruit system: Crew / “unique” units: having a distinct name, personalities, and some background stories and gaining them either through missions or random encounters, along with the possibility of having a real useful crew with several tasks. Mission Types / Radiant Quests: extending the ones that we already have but including things like: hacking, kidnaping, rescue, escort missions, salvage, repairing, among other stuff (check on professions SVs , CVs : adding to the “class” type another “status” , a range between common, uncommon , rare , epic and “legendary” Vessels , focusing more on the Scavenging , repairing ( restore for own use or sell it for profit ) plus adding some lore to them Sounds and effects: from “cracking ice” to “interference “ sounds “ or footprints , details matters and adds immersion , bottons sound variations , Entering atmosphere visual and sound effects ( flaming ) Power Sources: From wind, from solar radiation (other system besides the solar power) , from water , Volcanic Activity ( geo thermal ) Events/Seasons / climatic Change: summer, winter, autumn , etc . Seasons which comes with changes on the temperature and effects on the grounds, example: on winter the lakes or body waters can get frozen, or evaporated if it’s too hot. Fire Storm: on certain planets like lava ones or ones with high temperatures possibilities or with a unstable star (like a orange sun or other one) that produces massive hot temperatures on the surface even able to break weak structures (less than a steel block) and scorch the surface or even wipe out the living things (this can be like an event or something) Solar Storm: on certain planets like temperate , jungle , ocean etc ones with moderate weather with a star (like a orange sun or other one) that produces massive shuts downs on the electronic devices on the surface even able to shutdown vessels on movement and leaving the surface devices useless for a period of time ( and even or during the storm ) Freezing Storm: on certain planets like ice, death or other ones with low temperatures possibilities or with a unstable star (like a Black Hole, White Dwarf or other one) that produces massive low temperatures on the surface even able to break weak structures or rusting them slowly (less than a steel block) and freeze the surface or even freeze out the living things, including living things crop’s etc. (This can be like an event or something) Earthquakes: on all planets, a chance that can happen and cause damage to structures and more (can avoid that with a anti-seismic device) Planetary Death: planets which cores are “unstable “and are about to collapse ( let’s say 1 month in game since the first arrival ) or due effects caused by the players or npc , could be by exhausting all the resources of the planet or enough damage to the planet itself due constant fights , bombardment etc. Invasions: reaching a certain point of defending your base ( let’s say after the 20 time you did it ) the will launch a invasion which start to range from 1 ( small vessels and troops ) to 10 ( capital cvs , drones , small sv etc ) . Or due a certain reputation with a faction (enemy or “hated” by pirates could/will trigger the invasion event End Game / high reward, risk system: this one is pretty explanatory itself, with a proper system, the end game more like just grinding can become the next step to get game changer stuff , things ranging from : change the weather , terraforming , eradicate live , destroy fleets , destroy moons-planets Planetary Destruction: with enough resources and the proper weapon/s , we should be able to destroy planets / moons etc, let’s say with a special kind of turret or weapon attached to the CV which with enough damage to the planet core will start a countdown for the planet to be destroy ( lets say 20 mins real time , since you see the planet starting the crack by little ending with an explosion ) Blueprints: ones that you can only get by a difficult mission or as a reward, or cleaning a high difficult / level POI , example : unique type of ammos , structures , implants or mods for weapons or armor. Unique Name Weapons: npc / buying / finding them, weapons with names of let’s call them “legendary pirates or explorers “, with an ad of a little lore to the weapon itself to make it even more unique. And with his own set of stats or effect/s Unique Deco: could be a painting, statue, weapons, masks, devices, videos. Something to display with his own characteristics colors, etc Faction: we already know we can create our own but a deeper inspection and expand of the possibilities adding stuff like: Rank Perks: from a soldier, engineer, medic, captain, recon team, sniper. Something that can gives us a path to follow and make cooperation more valuable Rank Missions: from 1 to 10 or from D to S , numbers indicating the difficult of the mission , how far is it and which kind of mission it is ( rescue , salvaging , escort , hacking ) of course with rewards according to the level of the mission . Those rewards could range from unique weapons, deco, info, locations, vessels etc. Diplomacy System: allowing us to work for a faction or represent them (or our own ) , being a soldier , ambassador , mechanic etc . This gives us more options and interactions with other factions that can change how they are related Example: work with the talon , you are his ambassador and you can improve their relationship with the zyrax or by repairing their ships Titles: this given by the actions of the player and how he decides to approach to a faction or quest. ranging from soldier , commander , leader , destroyer , builder , colonizer , pirate , smuggler , etc. this could be displayed on the top of the player or the players name , and could be mention during conversations with and npc or by ear dropping another nps talking about you. Example: you have the title of “commander “ , npcs on a station could be mention stuff like “ here goes the commander “ , or “ is he the commander ? “ . Stuff that make us feel that we are recognized as “unique “in a way in order to make it all “coherent” to the theme on the game itself we have to consider the possibility of “more actions” or devices that allow us to use all that we have at our disposal, the game it’s about survival and we should be able to “extend” the variety of objects and tools available, a few examples could be: 1) Actions: a) Crouch / take cover: being able to use your surroundings for your advantage, being that case: taking cover from enemy fire on a box or tree and being able to counter at the same time “reducing” the damage, or also if you want to take a more “silent” approach to them. b) Send Messages : being able to send messages for various proposes , for example : establish negotiations , send threats , request resources or help , call for reinforcements either for attack or defend ( will be useful with the other suggestions ) c) Hack : being able to gather valuable information for personal use or sell it d) Kidnap / take Prisoners / hostages: being able to take and “important “person/alien and use it for advantage or for trading / threating or making work for you. e) Take Samples: with a scanner able to “scan” for: biological, atmosphere, plants, ground either for selling, researching or making recipes. f) Dismantle armors / weapons : in order to be able to construct them by parts g) Recruit / Hire : the possibility to acquire some “help” or company for hours , days , few missions , objectives , temporal and permanent time 2) Devices a) Bio / atmosphere / dirt analyzer or scanner: being able to analyze the planet itself more than we are currently able (more than scanning ores or POIs), the information display could be useful rather to gather Intel, knowledge, or personal use. This can include of course the alien life (wild or not) b) “Scalpel” / collector: a little blade or an added function for the multitool , allowing us to take more of the corpses besides the loot itself , we also could be able to gather maybe innards , nails to say some examples , either for selling them , cooking , recipes or to add more Dna samples for personal modification / augmentation b) Carbonize / freezer gun / promethium gun: this one for capturing enemies / aliens / Creatures, being able to transform them into a “block version of themselves “make them able to transport and then put wherever you like or for selling them or delivering them as criminals or prisoners or put them like in a “personal collection” a name could be maybe something like: “Promethium stasis “ For Blocks: Pistons: so you can set up traps, move things and gives the possibility of getting into a moving block elevator Force Field / shield: an actual field which displays in form of “sphere “around the base/vessels/generator, the distance of the shield can be modify by in-game configuration and by devices Functional/interactive Holograms: which can show us locations, specific npcs , vessels , players etc . Can be an additional device or a function for one already done. AI Assistance: a voice by a speaker or a messages displayed on the screen or a lcd . This AI can give you information about: location headed, planet approach, enemies nearby, allies, an action course or suggestions: Example : you are approaching a heavy G planet , the AI could advise you about the dangers of the world ( T , gravity , enemies ) and suggest an upgrade of the thrusters or another action ( retreating ) Research Tanks: place where you can put alien samples (gathering some amount will allow you to build a “full” scale replica for display) or to capture some and put them on tanks, floating on fluid Trophy display: where you can put medals or weird objects that you found or even weapon to put them on display Functional Screen / interactive: might be hard while “moving” on a ship for example ,that can be fixed by letting the machine to display or “calibrate” only after a few seconds/mins of staying on the same place , also capable of showing: a) Temperature : both inside and outside b) Position : relative to your objective or in general c) Fuel / o2 / Pentax : numbers display , reflecting your real “amount” d) Planet / moon / asteroids stats : with a more precise “scanner “ that can display the resources available , o2 of the atmosphere , Temperature , among others e) Show an hologram of yourself / weapon / Amor : to add more in-depth looking Interactive LCD : putting letters or certain symbols that actually work as signals/levers like a button that said “ off “ and turn to “on” with the proper color change and function. Functional Radar: capable of establishing some communications with other factions or a kind of “call “for other players (letting you able to use your microphone to communicate on a “safe “channel , plus it will add more immersion to the gameplay ) also the radar could/should be able to: a) Send Threats : to a hostile faction kind of a “ surrender or fight “ message b) Ask for reinforcements : I’ll get into more deep later , but is like calling for other CVs or SVs of friendly factions so they can help you c) Ask permission to get into the atmosphere or landing on some places , then again for more immersion Functional TV : with a device called “ recorder “ or something that can do that job , to record at any time some raid that you make , or certain travel , take photos , etc , all with the goal to make a “ tape “ and then being able to play it on the TV or another display device/deco Cell Blocks: to put criminals/hostages Etc. Laser Walls: that can damage and activate by lever / signals / switches, making another option for defense / deco and containment of an Alien or other entities. Security Cams: devices that can be seen by a LCD screen or other device ( like a watch or an option for the helmet ) , this allows you to see the view of another base , vessel , location etc , on wich the camera its set, this can allow the player to also record that and put it on a “disc” wich can be seen on a screen or again other device ( like the TV ) Intercom: the kind you see on apartments, capable of establish com with other players / bases / ships, via voice possible. Workbench’s/Mechanics/Ammo: Keeping the same bases of a game of exploring and crafting, something that should be added along with the mechanics of “parts”, you should be able to modify your equipment a little bit further, being able to apply either some kind of stats damage or resistance to them (like toxic) or alter the gravity of your “enemies” (some kind of gravity gun) to set some examples. Armor / Weapons Workbench: Meaning that both armor and weapons should be by Parts, that’s make possible more customable and unique, maybe include the possibility to paint it to give a personal touch. For weapons some modifications could be: silencers, stock, Magazine, Sights.. Among other stuff. For Armor : could be like set pieces ( shoulders , lower part , upper , Shoulders , gloves , boots ) , parts like Flamethrowers , Plasma Cannon on Shoulders , Darts , Nets … among other stuff. Modification / self-improvement chamber: with the capacity of gather DNA from creatures, npc , etc ( or even bacteria we analyze ) being able to use it to improve ourselves , adding some special skill or improving our resistances , aim among other stuff . For example after gathering certain amount of DNA from creatures of dark planets, being able to use it to gain the ability of night vision Weapons and more: Guided Missiles: launched by setting coordinates to them (like a continental missile) and launching activated with a remote control / switch / signal Nuclear / Fission / Hydrogen option: more weapons option, ranging from missiles, hand weapons, turrets , radar missiles , etc. more destructive power with the options to destroy the npcs only ( leaving the structure untouched ) or with a “nuclear bomb” just erase the all base/structure . This allow us to select our approach when facing enemies or when we encounter a new faction Timing/Remote Bombs: a bomb that can be set to explode with a remote control or setting a timer EMP Pulse: capable of damaging the shields or set off the electric devices of a Base / Sv / Hv / Cv for a period of time Melee Weapons: Blades, Spears, Holo Shields, Claws, offering you options to engage on combat Multi Hilt: able to transform in several kind of melee weapons, like a sword, sickle, axe, and spear among others. Sonic Weapons: capable of stunning or paralyzing enemies Deployable Holo Shield: makes a barrier to take cover on open field or narrow paths, it’s give you a chance to trade shoots in a “safe” way on corridors or other buildings OPTIONS: Personal Things: to put your name or “sign” on the stuff that you create or modify, make them unique in a way, this could be also added to weapons, armor, etc. Clothes options: from pants, belts etc., something ranging from casual to “formal” or ceremonial Skills: aim , repairing , mechanics , medics , negotiations , speech , sneak , piloting etc. . This allow us to take a certain path or aim for a specific kind of character, this could lead to classes also. all these skills can be improve but you can specialize on a certain amount ( let’s say 4 of 10 ) , that means that you can master 4 (these ones upon reaching mastery can give you an option of 2 skills to pick ) , and the rest just reach a certain amount or max but without more benefits. Example: let’s say that your character reached the max level of aim, then you can choose to master it and allows you to pick between 2 perks: - more damage per round or - more range. Also could be an specific kind of damage , let’s say “ voltage damage “ Tattoos/patches for clothes : a “printer machine “ device that let you create your own “symbol” or picture and apply it to your body or clothe to make it more personal . This could be also applied to the members of your crew Personal Functional NPCs: Guard, patrol, Gather, hang around, and defend in certain position or pattern. This options can be set by a device, in game option or a “recorder “which can give them indication to move or stay on certain points Example: I choose an npc to patrol an specific way, I use the “recorder tool / device “to pre select the way that specific npc will move, or stay. CVs / SVs / Bases: Drone Patrols: again setting a certain pattern previous releasing them, or with a device that let you decide which area or extension of it you want them to cover, protecting or informing you about location. Drones like the ones that the factions has to defend their bases. Example : the drone comes back after the patrol , a message will appear telling you “ all clear “ or telling you of animals / npc going around Working Taxi System / Autopilot : this one could work by adding a “timer” system , which you can start you if want or not , and this Device/system will start “recording” your travel from point A to point B and as soon as you reach your destination and “ docking “ you stop your recording . Now if you want to seat in your on ship and starting traveling in a proper autopilot, you can start the System/Device that will guide your ship to the “recorded route” and go from point A to B and the other way around. Satellites: working as the “security Cams “ , satellites devices or buildings can be used to espionage or to keep an eye on a point of interest . this footage can be recorded and put on a “disc” wich can be later be watch on the TV or LCD screen , for info or deco use. Changing color blocks: this can be set with a device ( a lever or a “camouflage generator “ ) , this allow us to save a “preset” of the ship colors , then activating the lever or device this colors can be changed for combat or other uses . Example: you build a white vessel or base that’s your preset 1 , then activating the lever or device allows you to choose another paint for your vessels ( lets say green ) or another previous configuration that you could made on creative , then that green color becomes your preset 2 , now you can change the color of the blocks for the use that you want. Mech Suits / Drone: works like a Sv or Hv , but with extensions like arms , mechanic legs , drills , weapons etc. this kind of “suit “ or “vessel” can be used for small things or big things ( depends ofc of the use you want ) ranging from mining , to attack a base , espionage , fast movement , repairing , etc. Example: let’s say that you want to enter a base, you make a hole on it but it’s not enough for a small vessel, in that case you could create a suit that allows you to go into the base and aid you on combat when you are overwhelmed by numbers, . Or you want to make a mine / tunnel , you can create a mechanic suit for that propose . Wheels: to add to the Hv , Mech suits , etc. . This allow us a different way of moving on the terrain and more options to consider when building. This wheels can range from small ones for motorbikes or another vehicle you want to create, and larger ones for tanks or other vessel. Robot Companion / AI : like the Ship AI , a voice or a companion that can give you advice , help you on combat or remind you of certain task . This can be adjusted by in game config or a device ( “ control Box “ ) , that allow us to preset or config the actions of the companion/AI in advance. Example : you config your “drone” or “robot” to remind you that you’re looking for erestrum , fuel or your looking for an specific building or type of them . This will remind you after a certain amount of time or if certain condition are meet (upon reaching 50 % of the fuel, it will remind you to fill it, same with the weapons.) Remote Control Droid / Clone: you can be almost at 2 places at once, leaving your droid / clon inactive until you activate it by a device / a seat / remote control. Leaving you being able to do stuff on other planets / systems, while you remain on the same safe place. Of course it only can work for a period of time until needs charge / promethium again Cages for Research / Deco: a glass box which can contain tarpoods or other creatures, either for deco or an actual skill, example; take dna to improve your character (more hit points, better aim, night vision, etc etc Player Floating Bases: This can sustain on air by a repulses or anti-gravity generator of some kind of ground device. Underwater Vessels / Bases: sustainable by another engine / devices, like an O2 recycler. Orbital Laser / Cannon: to shoot from space to a certain location on a planet / moon Special Npcs : which a certain insignia vessel or fleet and unique names , which can be allies or enemies Actual fluid: the liquid with a proper mass and being able to use it and gather it or interact with it at some extend ( applied to water , lava or futures liquids ) and use it for deco or filling something , also new options for power or Fuel Remain sited on a SV / HV docked on a CV flying : enabling us to react as soon as the CV stop moving , for faster troop or space combat deploying ( still with the same restriction “ unable to stand up until the ship stops” Capture Criminals / Nps : with a “ cell Block “ block , letting us able to carry it to sell them ,deliver to “authorities “ or as deco for yourself.
