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1d4chan>Ahriman42 at 23:51, 28 April 2012

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	'''Narrative''': Inn0cence fiddles with player perspective and assumptions. Anyone going into the game would expect an action-packed killfest in a brown/grey wasteland with an improbable number of skulls, fighting alongside the humans against a Skynet expy. Instead, everything's green, exploration and precise opportunistic combat are rewarded, many of the humans turn out to be dicks, and your most stalwart allies are a ramshackle bunch of former robot butlers and human techies. The player eventually figures out that the Loss wasn't caused by a robot rebellion, and that Network arose long after the last shot was fired. But the true climax of the story is unearthing Cenn's true nature, and its relationship with Network.		'''Narrative''': Inn0cence fiddles with player perspective and assumptions. Anyone going into the game would expect an action-packed killfest in a brown/grey wasteland with an improbable number of skulls, fighting alongside the humans against a Skynet expy. Instead, everything's green, exploration and precise opportunistic combat are rewarded, many of the humans turn out to be dicks, and your most stalwart allies are a ramshackle bunch of former robot butlers and human techies. The player eventually figures out that the Loss wasn't caused by a robot rebellion, and that Network arose long after the last shot was fired. But the true climax of the story is unearthing Cenn's true nature, and its relationship with Network.

			===Overclocking: Making Bullet Time Unique===
			Bullet Time gets maligned a bit these days; it's become a bog-standard ability in many shooters, like grenades and battlecry powers that buff your allies. The Overclock mechanic in Inn0cence is set apart by the uniquely unbalanced nature of combat.

			Your shell does not repair itself. If you get fucked up by some killbot, it means either finding a less battered shell, or dragging your ass all the way back to town for repairs. What's more, a lot of the time you're in a tiny, frail ninja body. That's where the tactical disabling and dodging comes in.

			Most games with bullet-time are shooters; lead and lasers move to fast to dodge even at Pointman speed. But both you and many of your enemies are adept at melee combat. being able to sidestep power attacks is a MAJOR boon to that sort of abrupt, frantic combat.

			A typical example of play would be an encounter with a hulking mini-boss mook, the player in a smaller shell like a Hob or Seraphim. The giant raises a blunt fist, and Cenn ''Overclocks.'' The screen jitters and dims slightly, the outlines of everything become sharper. The foe's strike is a slowly descending bright point. Leisurly, the player dashes to the left with a button press and a tug on the stick. They end the overclock, and there is a screen-shaking impact as the robot's arm hits the ground right next to them. Cenn ''overclocks'' again, switching his weapon to a chisel-tipped knife. Along the giant's arm, cables bulge and flex at the gaps between armor, and three rapid strikes sever the lot of them. Black fluid beings to leak and ooze, then explodes into a shockingly arterial spray as the overclock ends. An alarm pulses on the player's HUD. CPU temp is near critical; further overclocking will incur damage. Cenn has achieved his aim, though. His foe thrashes about, screeching in pain, one arm useless scrap. Its offensive ability crippled, Cenn's victory is now within reach.

	===The big reveal===		===The big reveal===

1d4chan>Ahriman42: /* Robots are not to be trusted */

2012-04-28T16:05:20Z

Robots are not to be trusted

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	==Robots are not to be trusted==		==Robots are not to be trusted==
	[[Image:Standoff.jpg]]		[[Image:Standoff.jpg]]

	The Resistance REALLY hates robots. This is a dicey subject; the trap of the bad writer, to make the secondary bad guys prejudiced for no good reason and drive the message into the ground, making them look like cartoonish X-men villains. Hell, without Network around, they're the only remaining BBEGs for game 2.		The Resistance REALLY hates robots. This is a dicey subject; the trap of the bad writer, to make the secondary bad guys prejudiced for no good reason and drive the message into the ground, making them look like cartoonish X-men villains. Hell, without Network around, they're the only remaining BBEGs for game 2.

1d4chan>Ahriman42 at 16:04, 28 April 2012

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	A sadly unexplored concept within this project is the conflict between Created (explicitly programmed by humans with the goal of making something sentient) and Evolved (allowed to self-organize into a sentient entity) AI. Many of the traditional fears associated with AI relate to entities that are explicitly constructed by humans. They turn out to be dangerous because mere humans are incapable of truly creating a new life; something gets left out, like Feelings, Creativity, Morality, or Soul. Accidental AIs tend to fare much better; No one other than the bad guys ever questioned whether Johnny5 was "alive."		A sadly unexplored concept within this project is the conflict between Created (explicitly programmed by humans with the goal of making something sentient) and Evolved (allowed to self-organize into a sentient entity) AI. Many of the traditional fears associated with AI relate to entities that are explicitly constructed by humans. They turn out to be dangerous because mere humans are incapable of truly creating a new life; something gets left out, like Feelings, Creativity, Morality, or Soul. Accidental AIs tend to fare much better; No one other than the bad guys ever questioned whether Johnny5 was "alive."

	Thus, an interesting dynamic comes into play. If the bad guy in a story was a soulless constructed AI, the Seed Programs would have far more in common with the humans		Thus, an interesting dynamic comes into play. If the bad guy in a story was a soulless constructed AI, the Seed Programs would have far more in common with the humans than their mechanical bretheren.

	==Video Game Concept==		==Video Game Concept==
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	Cenn's appearance and victory is what motivates the god-AI to stay its hand from this solution. Now, it's curious as to what the pair will do next.		Cenn's appearance and victory is what motivates the god-AI to stay its hand from this solution. Now, it's curious as to what the pair will do next.

			==Robots are not to be trusted==
			[[Image:Standoff.jpg]]
			The Resistance REALLY hates robots. This is a dicey subject; the trap of the bad writer, to make the secondary bad guys prejudiced for no good reason and drive the message into the ground, making them look like cartoonish X-men villains. Hell, without Network around, they're the only remaining BBEGs for game 2.

	==The Insane over-arching myth arc==		==The Insane over-arching myth arc==

1d4chan>FlintTD at 06:52, 28 April 2012

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	There's also the thorny issue of obsolescence. In the grand narrative of humanity, what are AIs? Will they inevitably replace humanity, or biological life in general, as a superior entity, or will humans and robots eventually converge in The Singularity? Or is this simply an example of speciation? The Carnivora split into Cat and Bear, Dog and Mustelid, yet all those lineages still exist to this day, occupying different niches, yet sharing a common origin.		There's also the thorny issue of obsolescence. In the grand narrative of humanity, what are AIs? Will they inevitably replace humanity, or biological life in general, as a superior entity, or will humans and robots eventually converge in The Singularity? Or is this simply an example of speciation? The Carnivora split into Cat and Bear, Dog and Mustelid, yet all those lineages still exist to this day, occupying different niches, yet sharing a common origin.

			[[Category:Lost Future]]

1d4chan>Ahriman42: /* Make and Model */

2012-04-22T02:47:35Z

Make and Model

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	'''CarDoc''': Something of a misnomer, this model was used far beyond the automotive industry. CarDocs have a highly modular, easily repaired design, the default being a rather squared-off head and strong multi-flex arms with precise manipulators (that, incidentally, double as combat-blades). The CarDoc excelled in swift repair under difficult conditions, and was generally installed with an extensive engineering database. CarDocs are goal-oriented and have a strong nesting instinct, with an urge to organize, modify, and optimize their surroundings.		'''CarDoc''': Something of a misnomer, this model was used far beyond the automotive industry. CarDocs have a highly modular, easily repaired design, the default being a rather squared-off head and strong multi-flex arms with precise manipulators (that, incidentally, double as combat-blades). The CarDoc excelled in swift repair under difficult conditions, and was generally installed with an extensive engineering database. CarDocs are goal-oriented and have a strong nesting instinct, with an urge to organize, modify, and optimize their surroundings.

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	''Domestic'' robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction. The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.		''Domestic'' robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction. The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.

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	Since the Seraphim and J33V performed all the other tasks that would be expected of a human-looking android, and did them better, high end models were mostly sought after as sex toys. Cheaper, less convincing versions were popular multi-function domestic servants, and the dumb onboard AIs eventually advanced to the point of being able to pass a casual Turing test. The modular nature of their software allowed extensive end-user customization of their behavior, something the SAPs lacked.		Since the Seraphim and J33V performed all the other tasks that would be expected of a human-looking android, and did them better, high end models were mostly sought after as sex toys. Cheaper, less convincing versions were popular multi-function domestic servants, and the dumb onboard AIs eventually advanced to the point of being able to pass a casual Turing test. The modular nature of their software allowed extensive end-user customization of their behavior, something the SAPs lacked.

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	''Military'' The proliferation of PMCs and small-scale regional conflict resulted in a massive industry of autonomous combat robots. These were generally segregated into two distinct classes: Squad Support Mechs and Hunter-Killers (colloqually known as Killbots). Significant effort was put into making Squad Support Mechs functional teammates; heavy socialization, and designs based off of familiar civilian units.		''Military'' The proliferation of PMCs and small-scale regional conflict resulted in a massive industry of autonomous combat robots. These were generally segregated into two distinct classes: Squad Support Mechs and Hunter-Killers (colloqually known as Killbots). Significant effort was put into making Squad Support Mechs functional teammates; heavy socialization, and designs based off of familiar civilian units.

1d4chan>Ahriman42: /* Make and Model */

2012-04-22T02:46:58Z

Make and Model

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	'''CarDoc''': Something of a misnomer, this model was used far beyond the automotive industry. CarDocs have a highly modular, easily repaired design, the default being a rather squared-off head and strong multi-flex arms with precise manipulators (that, incidentally, double as combat-blades). The CarDoc excelled in swift repair under difficult conditions, and was generally installed with an extensive engineering database. CarDocs are goal-oriented and have a strong nesting instinct, with an urge to organize, modify, and optimize their surroundings.		'''CarDoc''': Something of a misnomer, this model was used far beyond the automotive industry. CarDocs have a highly modular, easily repaired design, the default being a rather squared-off head and strong multi-flex arms with precise manipulators (that, incidentally, double as combat-blades). The CarDoc excelled in swift repair under difficult conditions, and was generally installed with an extensive engineering database. CarDocs are goal-oriented and have a strong nesting instinct, with an urge to organize, modify, and optimize their surroundings.
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	''Domestic'' robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction. The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.		''Domestic'' robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction. The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.

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	Since the Seraphim and J33V performed all the other tasks that would be expected of a human-looking android, and did them better, high end models were mostly sought after as sex toys. Cheaper, less convincing versions were popular multi-function domestic servants, and the dumb onboard AIs eventually advanced to the point of being able to pass a casual Turing test. The modular nature of their software allowed extensive end-user customization of their behavior, something the SAPs lacked.		Since the Seraphim and J33V performed all the other tasks that would be expected of a human-looking android, and did them better, high end models were mostly sought after as sex toys. Cheaper, less convincing versions were popular multi-function domestic servants, and the dumb onboard AIs eventually advanced to the point of being able to pass a casual Turing test. The modular nature of their software allowed extensive end-user customization of their behavior, something the SAPs lacked.
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	''Military'' The proliferation of PMCs and small-scale regional conflict resulted in a massive industry of autonomous combat robots. These were generally segregated into two distinct classes: Squad Support Mechs and Hunter-Killers (colloqually known as Killbots). Significant effort was put into making Squad Support Mechs functional teammates; heavy socialization, and designs based off of familiar civilian units.		''Military'' The proliferation of PMCs and small-scale regional conflict resulted in a massive industry of autonomous combat robots. These were generally segregated into two distinct classes: Squad Support Mechs and Hunter-Killers (colloqually known as Killbots). Significant effort was put into making Squad Support Mechs functional teammates; heavy socialization, and designs based off of familiar civilian units.

1d4chan>Ahriman42: /* Make and Model */

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Make and Model

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 Pre-loss robot were divided into three broad categories: Military, Domestic, and Industrial.
-Industrial robots are of robust construction, but often have exposed components for ease of maintenance.  Intended for jobs that required a thinking mind, these robots worked alongside humans.  They diverge considerably from the human form, but still bear recognizable faces (eyes are often monocular or vertically stacked pairs).
+''Industrial'' robots are of robust construction, but often have exposed components for ease of maintenance.  Intended for jobs that required a thinking mind, these robots worked alongside humans.  They diverge considerably from the human form, but still bear recognizable faces (eyes are often monocular or vertically stacked pairs).
 '''P51 Ogre''': An autonomous construction unit, the Ogre combined crane, forklift, loader, and a dozen other machines into one versatile chassis.  Given an ape-like bodyplan, the Ogre bears telescoping limbs augmented by powerful hydraulics, with surprisingly dextrous manipulators capable of utilizing human-scale tools (and, later, firearms).  Implementing Ogres over dumb-AI-controlled machinery reduced workplace accidents, as the SAP was conditioned to be exceedingly cautious and aware of its bulk, as well as protective of coworkers; the Gentle Giant persona is drilled into their very being.  In the Lost Future, Ogres are a rare breed.  They have vast power requirements, necessitating either short operation times or plus-size microfusion modules.  Even then, they must rest often, and move with a slow, deliberate pace to conserve charge.  An Ogre's incredible strength, and shocking flashes of speed make it a deadly combatant as well as a valued craftsman.
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 '''CarDoc''': Something of a misnomer, this model was used far beyond the automotive industry.  CarDocs have a highly modular, easily repaired design, the default being a rather squared-off head and strong multi-flex arms with precise manipulators (that, incidentally, double as combat-blades).  The CarDoc excelled in swift repair under difficult conditions, and was generally installed with an extensive engineering database.  CarDocs are goal-oriented and have a strong nesting instinct, with an urge to organize, modify, and optimize their surroundings.
-Domestic robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction.  The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.
+''Domestic'' robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction.  The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.
 '''Seraphim 288''':The robot market leading up to the loss saw an endless proliferation of Seraphim-type models.  Each successive generation was smaller and more efficient, with even more processing power crammed into its slender, elegant chassis.  Heat-sink structures and cables were a common upgrade, and these, combined with it's traditional roles and slender, wide-hipped figure, gave it a distinctly feminine character.
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 '''J33V''': The all-purpose laborer, "Jeevs" were intended for physical tasks such as logging, mining, and other dangerous jobs.  The Jeev was exceedingly versatile, and had a thriving after-market, often finding themselves functioning as janitors, garbagemen, office assistants, messengers, housekeepers, and bodyguards.  A carryover from their original function, the J33V had incredibly robust construction, with a titanium skeleton and dense composite plating that proved very resistant to small arms.
 Jeevs were often deployed in teams, and thus excel at coordinated efforts.  This team-player mindset, along with the armor, made them popular in the Security industry, as well as for governments that couldn't afford actual military-grade models.
 ==Networked Generals==