Nakhi Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 This was just sort of some thoughts that came to mind this morning. I was thinking about the Tajaran and looking over different racial things for the non-karma locked races, and thought about maybe a couple things to add on to make the cats more, well, cat-like rather than the thickly furred humans they seem to be like. Let me just say it's 3:10 am right now, so these probably aren't nearly as coherent as they could be. 1.) Retractable Claws Just a thought, and probably impossible/difficult to code, but I guess first and foremost would be a sort of work around from the gloves in a way that balances (sort of). As I said, more cat-like was what I was aiming for, and I figure this could be one of the higher up things among that. Way I am thinking of it would be, perhaps, when they're extended gloves can't be worn normally, but while retracted they can be, but they can't be extended with gloves on. Probably a pointless idea, but sort of a way to get around accidental scratching and the damage that it could cause unintentionally. 2.) Passive Leap Sort of like the Vox, but weaker. The description for the Vox leap does say (roughly) "Gibberish-x leaps aggressively at Greytide McGriffin". So my thought is something like that, but without necessarily being aggressive by nature. With a chance of missing entirely and going rolling across the floor of course, because it can still be amusing to watch that. This thought comes to mind mostly because Security is ending up half Tajaran half the time and being able to leap could make them more efficient. Of course, the flip-side on this is griefers having easier access to such a thing and jumping at people, but that's part of why I mentioned a chance of missing. Anyway, that's really all that came to mind and I'd like some feedback, if only to tell me that I should get to sleep and stop trying to come up with things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Having a leap would be nice or maybe call it pounce it would suit their cat like abilities very well but the Retractable Claws seems pointless and would just lead to people being confused to whether their claws are out or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streaky Haddock Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I think it would be easier to make suggestions if you wanted the Tajarans to fit into some kind of niche. Like the Diona are stalwart, immortal but slow; the Vox are spacefarers who dominate close combat but need internals constantly, IPCs are delicate but easily repaired and the Kidan are hard to harm, but bleed out really quickly. What niche do you think the Tajaran should fill without overlapping with the other species? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I don't think every race needs to fill a niche all they need to be is a little different for people who want something different but nothing to different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone White Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I wish there was an easy way to code in their better eyesight in low light levels ingame, but BYOND just doesn't support that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakhi Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Having a leap would be nice or maybe call it pounce it would suit their cat like abilities very well but the Retractable Claws seems pointless and would just lead to people being confused to whether their claws are out or not. What niche do you think the Tajaran should fill without overlapping with the other species? The claws were that very thought really. As I said, 3:20 in the morning and thoughts weren't all there, I was just throwing a few thoughts that I had partially worked out and seeing how it was received. Really I wasn't aiming for a specific niche, just trying to make cats a bit more like cats I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 just trying to make cats a bit more like cats I guess. Well thats your problem right there! you should be trying to make cats more like Tajarans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belarion Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Everybody knows that Tarajan are space rats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fj45 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 No space rats are tribbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigercat2000 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like the idea of tajaran having a passive leap. Perhaps you could tie it into the intents, like, leaping with help intent gives cathugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fj45 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Heh, I like the sound of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like the idea of tajaran having a passive leap. Perhaps you could tie it into the intents, like, leaping with help intent gives cathugs. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chechico Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'd play tajaran so hard >. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumiluntti Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 It would suit better to let tajara have a sprint verb that can be used if both hands are empty, that's when the cat goes 4x4 mode and does the same kind of drag racing action as every cat owner is familiar with. it's nice to wake up to the sound of a cat smashing into chairs with MACH-10 speeds. Basically use the office chair + fire extinguisher code for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fj45 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have seen enough videos to know that well. It would be worth having purely for comedic affect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streaky Haddock Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I don't think it's wise to give people incredible speeds because if they go too fast, they can go faster than the walls can refresh so you can gain accidental x-ray just by being fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midaychi Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Tajaran need a random cat sound to play in the same manner as Tajran skrees, and unathi need a little air leak SSSsssss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 It would suit better to let tajara have a sprint verb that can be used if both hands are empty. I don't think that's a good idea, just imagine security trying to catch a tajaran with that it would be worse than freaking carts. also if they were to do that I think they should wait for a race that's similar to a Rhino or is known for charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midaychi Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Suddenly Animal Crossing 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Just finished playing a doctor and I thought would this work for items? could I pounce at people and jab them in the arm or pounce and shove a pill in their mouth because that would be funny as shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Let their tail act as a third hand. That would be different and cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fj45 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 As just another storage slot like the pocket it would be pretty cool. Good reason to play them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeth1 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 im all for some change. all of this sounds good to me, just a matter of finding out what works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemonic Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Let their tail act as a third hand.That would be different and cool. That's a fantastic idea if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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