Assembling Machines
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Just an idea I got for new units, and I hope it hasn't been discussed before.
What if there were few units that can act individually and also assemble together to create a more powerful single unit? -
That's an interesting concept! It has been used in many movies, but I haven't seen it in videogames. I haven't seen it in the old forum either.
Examples:
Movie: Battle LA: 2011 (drones can engage and disengage with each other).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNKcC83BNwMMovie: Transformers 2 (Constructicons "assemble together to create" Devastator).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2FVerfe3r4Movie: Terminator Salvation (moto-terminators are deployed by the harvester; the hunter-killer and the hervester are deployed from the transport as well (not in the video)).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8BlVT4KtYReal military concept developed by BAE systems:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re29lqCEtpcetc.
I'll see if I can do some sketches!
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Exactly what I thought! Though it should stay within originality of Machines. Looking forward for the sketches :)
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Well, I think it's an interesting idea, too!
What about... hmm... something similiar to locusts? They stick together and eat almost everything on their way (or something, I don't remember, but I think it was like that). -
@Encrypted said:
Well, I think it's an interesting idea, too!
What about... hmm... something similiar to locusts? They stick together and eat almost everything on their way (or something, I don't remember, but I think it was like that).Are you referring to swarms and the famous "plague"? Yes, you are correct; despite the fact that it isn't exactly the same concept, scientists are currently using locusts and other animals to create A.I. capable of avoiding obstacles, just like the moto-terminators (below), and moving in close formation without colliding with each other. The automotive industry is the main interest group (I think), for "driverless" vehicles. It is a very interesting subject!
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Hey, @Pisarz, you've just brought me an awesome idea!
What if there was a special kind of mine for a Spy? When it explodes, it throws some shrapnel around and releases a burning slick of oil that lasts for a long time and damages everything on the ground that comes across and steps on it. Shouldn't really work on air units, but... well.
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@Encrypted said:
Hey, @Pisarz, you've just brought me an awesome idea!
What if there was a special kind of mine for a Spy? When it explodes, it throws some shrapnel around and releases a burning slick of oil that lasts for a long time and damages everything on the ground that comes across and steps on it. Shouldn't really work on air units, but... well.
It sounds interesting. I have a suggestion: what if we discard the shrapnel and use the substance (oil, or something else) only? The shrapnel can be used in the conventional mines anyway.
I might do a sketch of that, but first I need to finish the ones related with this thread.
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Hmm, why not?
What if we have a dynamic liquid system? So if that oil mine explodes near a cliff, the oil slick won't stay in one place, it'll simply drop down that cliff.yay.gorilla <--- wow
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@Encrypted
That would be a nice feature! Imagine using it on an inclined plane: the area of effect would be greater and it could act as a moving barrier (especially if it's on fire).
@Byrgius
One question: what if there are two units that complement each other in such a way that one is land-based (on-field unit) and the other one is aerial (recon, close air support and long-range transportation)? -
@Pisarz Yes I think that's an awesome idea! But once assembled it becomes a land unit?
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@Byrgius Oh, yeah, it might also become a hovering unit!
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It depends on what you want it to do at the moment you deploy it. It's meant to be versatile.
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How about electronic warfare units?
One unit could scramble/jam a unit's radar, rendering it unaware of anything not immediately in front of it.
Another unit may discharge an EMP blast that temporarily immobilizes an enemy unit.
Make it possible for any unit with night vision to "share" their field of view with any machines in their squadron.
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@Pisarz said:
You know what, those legged units kinda remind me of...
...this guy, also known as the Cycloid Emperor. Especially their legs. And their upper body, too. -
@Encrypted
Mmm... I'm not sure. These guys are quite small, and don't have any arms. Their tails can switch between an individual mode (bipedal) as a balancing item for better running performance (horizontal position), and gestalt mode, in which their tails turn upwards to support the aerial unit. The twins (ground units) assemble their backs in gestalt mode to form a quadrupedal unit. The aerial unit can assemble with both their bipedal or quadrupedal forms.
This description refers that design only. It is one of my favourites.
Yet, I have to make an organized portfolio with descriptions so that you can compare the designs, etc. But, as I said in one of my recent posts, I won't be uploading as much stuff as usual for some weeks. Yet, I'll be back!
Here is my very first set of sketches:
@Aquarillis
Your suggestions are interesting! I'll keep them in mind for future designs. -
I developed another design for the Gestalt program. It's called Cerberus. I'll upload the sketches soon, although the portfolio isn't ready (I'm undertaking exams and need to study).
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Little sketch of a Gestalt prototype :)
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Reminded me of this.... Skip to 3:14 https://youtu.be/3A785RkGfl0?
