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Whatever stuff I got in mind, I'll just post here. Not sure where else to post so this'll do for now.
NOTICE: This post contains Potential Spoilers for Map Keys and Sectors outside the Core Systems that you may have not discovered. If you are still a beginner, I advise you not proceed unless spoilers don't really affect you.
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Magnetic Fields 🧲
Barely visible, These move in a random direction slowly throughout some sectors similar to how electrical storms behave and will slightly nudge your Vehicle around as well as any metallic debris, Maneuvering these pockets are a bit tricky based on it's intensity and game difficulty.
Electronics like Micro-Stabilizers and Data Tapes are prone will need to be damaged from Magnets, so put them in a hardcase as they provide protection.
Twisted Wavelengths ❔️
Can't think of a good name for this but the Basic idea is that from unknown origin, these waves passing this sector are Interfering with your Scanner (and potentially communication equipment) and has a tendency to create False Positives on salvage beacons as well as potentially decreasing the range (even with full upgrades). This could be a contributor to shimmer stones although it is random. You should probably double-check and make sure your antennas are tuned right!
Dust Storms ☁️
Inspired from Dustbrook, This is the aftermath of a exploding star or supernova that's went off nearby. Similar to Solar Storms with their infrequent and occasional bursts, these bursts can be from 3 minutes to even a full day (ingame). except the cab wont be cooking up.
The primary concern is limited visibility. These have a small chance of pushing small debris around the direction it's blowing and due to possible radiation, your monitors will appear to be slightly buzzed from these bursts.
-# due to the amount of dust in the sector, it will either decrease the range of your scanners or render it completely useless.
Power Fluctuations ⚡️
The twin to Electrical Storms, These will will increase/decrease the usage rate of durability your components are using up, the intensity will also change so manually check your Electronics if your monitors aren't working. This will still interfere with shock pods so beware. (this could also just be a alternative combination for electrical storms).
While Amenities vary among sectors, I feel this one could apply to almost ANY sector no matter the Warnings or Climate.
Due to a shortage of Fuel, Prices for Diesel may skyrocket (between $3.50 - $5.75 a gallon). This gives you the opportunity to deliver fuel to any sectors affected by the shortage and will provide bonuses for doing so. (Tanktown is mostly excluded from this although jobs for Fuel Transport will sometimes show)
Effect Time: 12h - 3 Days. Up to 2-3 sectors can have a fuel shortage simultaneously.
There's going to be a moderate amount of Traffic in this sector, whether it's a collision in one of the routes, an abandoned trailer or routine maintenance. Sectors with Traffic II or Lower have a much lesser chance of having this amenity.
Effect Time: 1h 30m - full day in-game. Any collisions that were related to reckless driving could potentially show up as a consequence of it. Remember to drive carefully!
-# Sectors with Traffic II or Lower have a much lesser chance of having this amenity.
From time to time, jump gates require maintenance in order to function properly, After all they are constantly in use! This could be one of the factors for high traffic, potentially delaying your trip more unless you plan accordingly! Some jump-gates or de-acceleration rings leading to or from a sector will be temporarily disabled, sometimes making routes a one-way trip. Plan your Trips Accordingly.
-# Sectors with Traffic II or Lower have a much lesser chance of having this amenity. Dependency Loop and Hell's Pocket are Excluded.
Because of price fluctuations whether its to fund construction projects or just trade, Toll booths to Hyper-Highways in a given area will temporarily double in costs.
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# New Anomalies
**Magnetic Fields 🧲**
Barely visible, These move in a random d...
Shimmer Stones were something that intrigued me though after a while of I kind of wished there was a variation to these "anomalies" rather than it just be one thing, Basic idea is that these will vary among most sectors throughout the Enigma Territories and are random every 24 hours (ingame), Maybe one or two can be active at the same time, dunno. This is to also bring a good challenge to those looking for one.
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Repair Kit
Item Type: General Goods 📦
Weight: N/A
Size: 1x2 / 2x2
Price: $1,500 - $2,500
HP: 400
Charge: 250
-# this is meant to provide small but quick fixes for the Hull Integrity, providing less than 10% in repairs.
Service Kit
Item Type: Electronics 💾
Weight: N/A
Size: 1x2 / 2x2
Price: $2,500 - $5,000
HP: 400
Charge: 250
-# this is meant to provide small but quick servicing, giving less than 10% in temporary servicing for until you can reach a Upgrade Shop.
DISCLAIMER: Under NO Circumstances should you attempt to recharge such equipment for it will cause serious injury or even death. These tools are meant to be disposable for once a repair is already made.
Hardcase (Short)
Item Type: General Goods 📦
Weight: 10 - 11 lbs
Price: $250
Storage: 2x2
Pros:
Cons:
Heavy Duty Hardcase
Item Type: General Goods 📦
Weight: 45 - 50 lbs
Price: $2,500 - $5,000
Storage: Large Unslotted Items (Primarily the Propane/Butane Tank)
Pros:
Cons:
Insulated Container (Electronics)
Item Type: General Goods 📦
Price: $750 - $1,500
Weight: 35 lbs
Storage: 2x2
-# This container specializes protecting your electronics. Although because of the thick layers of rubber, we had to sacrifice some space.
Pros:
Cons:
Insulated Food Crate (Food & Drinks)
Item Type: General Goods 📦
Price: $750 - $1,500
Weight: 35lbs
Storage: 2x2
-# This container specializes in keeping food cold/warm. Although because of the foiling and components, we had to sacrifice some space.
Pros:
Cons:
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Batteries
Item Type: Chemicals 🧪 / Energy 🔌
Price: $50- $150
Weight: 1 - 2 lbs
Size: 1x1
HP: 200
-# this is just a box full of standard AA Batteries or pods for consumer electronics
Consumer Electronics (Televisions, Radios, Computer Parts etc.)
Item Type: Electronics 💾
Price: $250 - $700
Weight: 5 - 35 lbs
Size: 1x1 - 2x2
HP: 100 - 250
Special Values: Fragile, Shock Sensitive
Case of Morphine
Item Type: Pharmaceuticals 💊
Price: $500 - $1,500
Weight: 12 lbs
Size: 1x2
Special Values: Fragile, Narcotics
Bundle of Newspapers
Item Type: General Goods 📦
Price: $175 - $250
Weight: 35 lbs
Size: 2x2
-# even to this day people still prefer to read the papers, that or they just collect them for the values of crossword puzzles.
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# Introducing Quick Repairs & Tools 🛠️
**Repair Kit**
Item Type: General Goods...
I was gonna mention maybe a wide hardcase that's a 2x4 layout so you can fit two bundles of cable (example) but decided to keep that out.
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Headlights
Shop: Parts Shop
Price Est: $900 - $2,000
Types: Round, Box, Curved
Colors (Roof & Auxiliary only): Beige, Orange
Interior
Shop: Paint Shop or Parts Shop
Price Est: $1,000 - $5,000
Material Cat: Plastic, Metal, Leather,
Changeable: Floors, Walls, Dashboard, Resting Area, Seat
Dashboard Colors
Shop: Techtrove Electronics (Darkside) or Parts Shop
Price Est: N/A
Changeable: Clock, Monitor Screens, Button Lights, Gauges (Needles, primary and secondary colors), Digital Displays in general
||Silver Titan Paint Job (colorable)|| (POTENTIAL ENDGAME SPOILER)
||This can be unlocked by finishing the side job or just finishing the game in general||
More vanity plates
To liven it up there should be more plates based off of all the sectors, Each Unlocked after visiting their respective sector.
These Can be accessed via the Paint Shop and can be moved wherever you prefer, while placing, you can move and rotate where these accessories can go however only within a given "zone"
Stickers (Dashboard)
Price Range: $500 - $7,500
Locations: N/A
Max Placements: 2-4 Stickers
Examples: Mini-flags, Mini-Brands, Sticky notes, etc.
Stickers (Sides)
Price Range: $1,500 - $12,000
Location: Roof, Front Side ("door area"), Rear side
Max Placements: Roof = 1-2, Sides = 2-4
Examples: Bumper Stickers, corny slogans, Brands, Graffiti, etc.
Dashboard Accessories
Price Range: $1,500 - $10,000
Locations: Dashboard Center, Sides
Max Placements: 3 - 6 items
Examples: Bobbleheads, Objects, Animated Mini-Monitors, etc.
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Considering how we're in the age of Commercializing the Galaxy, other Star-Haulers should have Registration plates too since the player already has the ability to utilize them.
While its not necessary to animate the playermodel when its in photomode, it would be great to be able to do posing of your character while salvaging or repairing, the space suit having a few preset poses for things like holding objects or just posing you can pick.
*this only works if you are in your space suit
We know where the cameras on the monitors show but there’s no model proving where they really are
This will give the option to apply or remove the grainy filter the solar flares give the exterior camera for cleaner photos as well as the option for the heat waves (both are separate options only applicable in the solar provinces)
Want to make your photos look more like Postcards? This would be the perfect suggestion for that, depending on your achievement progress you may unlock a variety of photo frames involving Sectors/Territories, Companies or just the Logo
When looking at the main menu or ingame when trying to load a save, one or two additional details can be shown; Your Player-Level and how much profit you have in the save.
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While they already exist for the main story, they more-or-so act like Favors by the main characters of the game so here’s a set of ideas that could be used for the ENDGAME experience:
Killkirk’s Salvaging
This one is a favorite of mine from one of the story events, simply enter the salvage yard and request for a job. You may pick up abandoned (or even wrecked) trailers and drop them off as many times as you want, if you feel like you’ve had enough, you can access the CB and select “Finish Work”, this will only apply if you don’t have a trailer. (Although this is more like a local job from 1-3 sectors)
Pizza or Mail Delivery
Much like Barrow’s side job, this could be another thing you could do by accessing the business dock in Three Kings which will open up the prompt to initiate “Delivery Runs”, deliver up to 2-4 units across a randomized route formation before they get cold. (Tips won’t apply if the food is too cold). This could also apply with Mail.
Auto-Salvaging
Finding a broken down rig isn’t as common but when you do see one, lend a hand! call for a trailer and deliver the wreck to any nearby Upgrade/Bodyshop and receive compensation for being a Good Samaritan. (This could also work as just another trailer type to deliver to certain areas)
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# More Customization 🚛
**Headlights**
Shop: Parts Shop
Price Est: $900 - $2,000...
updated this tab and added accessory options
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# Miscellaneous 📦
## AI Vehicles using License Plates
Considering how we're in ...
Also suggesting filters here
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While we have the main headlights to show us the way, its current state isn't enough to entirely avoid space junk with how the Auxiliary and roof lights provide no light coverage whatsoever. There should be more illumination added to the lights based on their switches:
Headlights (Fig A.)
The main lights that face forward will have their normal range while the ones angled away act as spotlights with a much shorter range
Auxiliary Lights (Fig B.)
These act as sidemarkers, their range is about 1/3 of what the headlights typically reach and are useful to determine the clearance between your rig and any large object.
Roof Lights (Fig C.)
Not as helpful as the first two, these could still provide some illumination
NOTES:
This isn't intended for the NPC haulers to be affected by this as it's meant to be for the player rig, this is a means to improve visibility and also give more purpose to the auxiliary lights.
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# Miscellaneous 📦
## AI Vehicles using License Plates
Considering how we're in ...
added a additional option which is stats showing on save slots