Disguise syndie e-swords

[Guest Marlon Phoenix]

Currently there is no feasible way to argue out of a security search on green alert when you have an energy sword, because 'he has a weapon' nulls any need for a search warrant.

However, energy swords are supposed to be considered one of the many, many toys you can get of the same in station vending machines.

I propose that we add a new e-sword, worth one more upload crystal, which has the name and description of a toy e-sword. This will lead to hilarious and surprising situations, as well as make it hard to metagame through mechanics themselves rather than expect everyone to follow the antag contraband guide.

[Guest]

It would arguably have to be weaker due to the focus crystals being more similar to the toy sword but still being somewhat lethal.

I mean, the toy sword itself is just a hologram mini-projector, a somewhat more discrete energy blade would be noticably weaker for the trade-off of being semi-stealthy.

[Jakers457]

I think we should disguise the handle as a pen or some other mundane item that can be used as a handle.

Also belt swords:

[Jboy2000000]

You mean like the cane swords we already have?

[Jakers457]

You mean like the cane swords we already have?

 

Belt swords are superior!

[Susan]

toy sword:

 

 

e-sword:

 

 

"metagaming"

ok.

Use the cane sword.

[Guest Marlon Phoenix]

It's 2457 and the syndicate has the technology to cloak shit to look like anything else. I don't think disguising a lethal weapon as a toy is going too far. They look and sound exactly the same; the only difference is the exclusion of a single adjective. The fact it costs more crystals balances it out imo.

[Susan]

So your solution is to go from a highly visible weapon to a weapon that can never be detected ever because no one would have any reason not to believe it wasn't a toy without randomly stabbing things.

So basically utterly immune to any detection or counterplay like the parapen. Literally no way to legitly determine that this may not be what it appears t obe.

[Guest Marlon Phoenix]

Well I don't know if it's possible to change the weapon name with the weapon state. Have it be renamed "Energy sword" whenever it's active, and "toy sword" when turned off? Or "Toy Sword?" with the question mark?

[Chaznoodles]

i'd be happy enough with introducing a new energy sword that mimics a toy sword. Alternatively, introduce a modkit of sorts for two crystals that can be slapped onto a normal energy sword to give it the appearance of a toy. This would give those who want to be full-out visible the opportunity to, as well as giving those who want to be a bit sneaky a chance.