Cyclops Suggestions.
HongChongDong
Join Date: 2018-12-23 Member: 246766Members
Join Date: 2018-12-23 Member: 246766Members
Just some ideas for if you guys ever feel a need to tweak the Cyclops.
The first was to add in all of the necessary internals as prebuilt modules that're already in the Cyclops, then add in a feature to control the power flow to all of the internals. The point would be to make the Cyclops feel more functional and full when you actually get it as opposed to it feeling empty at first then it being up to you to build it up. The power control would also help conserve your energy more instead of constantly getting drained.
The second was to increase the storage capacity of the built in lockers and then fill in the locker room with more compartments. It's weird that the walls were textured to have sections for the lockers and then small shelve units above them but weren't given any more than a handful. If that would get added that'd be a really nice QOL improvement.
Final idea was a rework for the power generator options. The cyclops lacks a solar option all together and the thermal reactor seems really weak, so with the idea of adding in a solar option I thought of a solution to make both strong and also make them into cooler functions. The idea is that instead of passively generating energy you instead "Deploy" the cyclops either into a solar generator or thermal generator mode. When it activates it shuts down all power to the engine, shield generator, and becomes completely stationary. During the deployed mode it regenerates alot more energy than before but the trade off is that you can't move and can't use your defensive measures.
I'm not sure how the devs see the role for the Cyclops but I personally don't see a problem with it becoming a self sufficient mobile base, especially if the energy generator upgrades are already pretty late game which could justify their usefulness pretty easily. In the end though those are nothing more than suggestions and probably aren't worth taking time away from Below Zero. Love the game and can't wait to get my hands on the new expansion. May the UWE team have a happy new years!
The first was to add in all of the necessary internals as prebuilt modules that're already in the Cyclops, then add in a feature to control the power flow to all of the internals. The point would be to make the Cyclops feel more functional and full when you actually get it as opposed to it feeling empty at first then it being up to you to build it up. The power control would also help conserve your energy more instead of constantly getting drained.
The second was to increase the storage capacity of the built in lockers and then fill in the locker room with more compartments. It's weird that the walls were textured to have sections for the lockers and then small shelve units above them but weren't given any more than a handful. If that would get added that'd be a really nice QOL improvement.
Final idea was a rework for the power generator options. The cyclops lacks a solar option all together and the thermal reactor seems really weak, so with the idea of adding in a solar option I thought of a solution to make both strong and also make them into cooler functions. The idea is that instead of passively generating energy you instead "Deploy" the cyclops either into a solar generator or thermal generator mode. When it activates it shuts down all power to the engine, shield generator, and becomes completely stationary. During the deployed mode it regenerates alot more energy than before but the trade off is that you can't move and can't use your defensive measures.
I'm not sure how the devs see the role for the Cyclops but I personally don't see a problem with it becoming a self sufficient mobile base, especially if the energy generator upgrades are already pretty late game which could justify their usefulness pretty easily. In the end though those are nothing more than suggestions and probably aren't worth taking time away from Below Zero. Love the game and can't wait to get my hands on the new expansion. May the UWE team have a happy new years!
Comments
A:
Something that would boost power to the engine, allowing the props to move faster and cause the cyclops to move quicker
B:
More energy to the lights, maybe enough to shine 12 to 15 meters ahead of the cyclops
I see a lot of people complaining about energy use of the Cyclops, which I find really strange. I never once experienced an energy shortage on the Cyclops except for when I explored some lava sections without the thermal mod and had 20 lava bugs stuck to my ship. And then when you get the Ion Power Cells, you basically never have to recharge for the rest of the game.
Are you guys constantly running in silent mode or something? What are you doing that's draining your power so much? If you're down in caves you can use the thermal mod to recharge, and if you're up just go to your base when you need to recharge and while you're waiting craft whatever you need at your base so you don't drain your Cyclops' cells. Better yet, craft several spare power cells, so you can swap out and don't have to wait, and also good for in an emergency. I always had atleast 2 spare cells on my Cyclops, and I never had to use them once.
The second, yes, but only for the available storage compartments. I usually build my equipment on the other wall. What would be nice is if you do build something down there, or anywhere else on the ship, is that they're be built inside the walls, instead of on them.
The third, yes. I am all for that. Be nice to save some materials, since I tend to build small bases everywhere just to have power cell chargers ready for my Cyclops.
Just my opinion that's all, feel free to disagree, so post and drink some sparkling-tea, LOL.
Also talking about the cyclops, is there a way to adjust the pitch, i.e., dive angle? If not, there should be . . .
A good upgrade idea and one that is actually used in the real world is to use the water to cool the engines. As the engine works hard to propel the sub the heat could be siphoned with a heatsink and transferred into the water. Alternatively water can be pulled into small tubes which go through the engines to transfer heat into the water before it exits the sub.
Perhaps this could be balanced where certain creatures may be drawn to the warmth of the water coming from the sub.
you can use it from below if you go into the vehicle bay. also, there's a cyclops upgrade that allows the cyclops to repair a vehicle in the vehicle bay
My suggestion: add an upgrade that gives the cameras the ability to fire a charged electrical pulse, like a directed (and more powerful) version of the seamoth perimeter defense system. it would also be a great tool to get lava larva off the cyclops without having to venture out into the open, a risky maneuver because a) the heat is damaging unless you have the thermal suit or a prawn suit, and b) depending on where you are, it's dangerous because of the lava lizards and sea dragon leviathan