Downloads (abilities) and rules of gameplay use
Sept 18, 2011 23:27:07 GMT -5
Post by Jake on Sept 18, 2011 23:27:07 GMT -5
Downloads are the special power ups that improve the combat level and movement capabilities of avatars. Most Downloads fall under four different categories; Combat, Connectivity, Cosmetic and Mods. Unlike add-ons, Downloads are often temporary, and require a cool down rate before the download can be used again
Combat: Combat downloads are special weapon or performance boosters that allow for improved tactical or battle capabilities. Be it a weapon materializer, armor enhancements, upgrade to current weapon add-ons, or complete combat style alteration (for a tactical advantage), these are the most common types of downloads for law officials, maintenance workers, and competitive gamers.
Connectivity: Connectivity downloads are internet boosting programs that help avatars move quickly from one location to the next. These downloads normally take the form of some kind of vehicle. Considering the internet has evolved into a virtual world all on its own resembling one that is almost exactly like our own, there are also limitations to what certain Connectivity downloads are able to do. Local internet travel downloads resemble land vehicles ranging from jet boards to cars. International travel downloads (which is normally a service provided by governments around the world, but private ones can be purchased, usually by the wealthy) resemble mass transit vehicles, such as trains, boats and planes. These types of downloads are normally used by anyone with an avatar, but business tycoons and politicians often own their own form of private internet transit.
Cosmetic: Cosmetic downloads are programs that can alter the appearance of personal avatars on a whim. Be it a skin change, alternate attire, or even something as complex as a digital gender swap (both personality and appearance), if the avatar is passed down and the current owner wants to change them to how they want them to be. These are as the name suggests, only for appearances, and do absolutely nothing regarding the combat and connectivity performance of the avatar (though personality traits may cause the avatar to act differently if the artificial AI code is tweaked). These downloads are a bit more diverse in who uses them. Like previously stated, the cosmetic downloads can be used for customizing used avatars to meet the needs of their new owners, but most cosmetic downloads are commonly known to be used by pop-stars, models, artists, and actors.
Mods: Mods are special augmentations that independent programmers develop to permanently improve the performance capabilities of their avatar. These augmentations are illegal unless reviewed and approved by the world governments.
Combat: Combat downloads are special weapon or performance boosters that allow for improved tactical or battle capabilities. Be it a weapon materializer, armor enhancements, upgrade to current weapon add-ons, or complete combat style alteration (for a tactical advantage), these are the most common types of downloads for law officials, maintenance workers, and competitive gamers.
Connectivity: Connectivity downloads are internet boosting programs that help avatars move quickly from one location to the next. These downloads normally take the form of some kind of vehicle. Considering the internet has evolved into a virtual world all on its own resembling one that is almost exactly like our own, there are also limitations to what certain Connectivity downloads are able to do. Local internet travel downloads resemble land vehicles ranging from jet boards to cars. International travel downloads (which is normally a service provided by governments around the world, but private ones can be purchased, usually by the wealthy) resemble mass transit vehicles, such as trains, boats and planes. These types of downloads are normally used by anyone with an avatar, but business tycoons and politicians often own their own form of private internet transit.
Cosmetic: Cosmetic downloads are programs that can alter the appearance of personal avatars on a whim. Be it a skin change, alternate attire, or even something as complex as a digital gender swap (both personality and appearance), if the avatar is passed down and the current owner wants to change them to how they want them to be. These are as the name suggests, only for appearances, and do absolutely nothing regarding the combat and connectivity performance of the avatar (though personality traits may cause the avatar to act differently if the artificial AI code is tweaked). These downloads are a bit more diverse in who uses them. Like previously stated, the cosmetic downloads can be used for customizing used avatars to meet the needs of their new owners, but most cosmetic downloads are commonly known to be used by pop-stars, models, artists, and actors.
Mods: Mods are special augmentations that independent programmers develop to permanently improve the performance capabilities of their avatar. These augmentations are illegal unless reviewed and approved by the world governments.