SgtSammac Posted December 25, 2014 Posted December 25, 2014 So this is a two fer one, but they are both part of one and the same. Radio Equipped Ear Defenders (Ear Muffs): http://www.boltonbearings.co.uk/image/cache/data/PPE/Ear/deltaplus-venitex-pit-board-electronic-ear-defenders-walkie-talkie-2-way-radio-270-500x500.jpg So this first suggestion is a version of the Ear Muffs/Ear Defenders, which is equipped with a headset, allowing you to protect your hearing locally (Explosions, Shooting, Etc.) But still be able to communicate via radio. Changes to hearing damage: In conjunction with the above suggestion, I would like to suggest more ways of damaging a persons hearing, be it from operating a mech, using equipment like mining drills. Certain engineering machinery. Heavy machines such as the exosuit fabricators? A suggestion from meow is that with certain tasks use RNG to do a roll for the chance of hearing loss. I.e. if using mining drills, constant use would run a high risk of hearing damage, but intermittent use, would have a lesser risk. Having more things that can damage a persons hearing would in turn lead to more use and more of a requirement for Ear Muffs/Ear Defenders.
VikingPingvin Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 This is a great idea. Make most of engineering equipmnt give lots of noise, like the PA, atmos pumps(!), the recycler, that would be great.
SgtSammac Posted December 29, 2014 Author Posted December 29, 2014 Another example here - http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_detail.asp?productID=2263 This design of headset has integral microphones/processors to allow for military use to hear things like voices (Commands) and quieter, safe noises. In addition it has an Auxiliary connection system, to allow a communication radio to be plugged into it.
Nik Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 I like this, if it means theres some actual loss to firing a gun constantly. On a side note, having this occur for explosions would also be useful.
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