NebulaFlare Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 BYOND Key: NebulaFlare Character name: Karima Mo'Taki Item name: Welding Goggles Why is your character carrying said item to work? As a roboticist, Karima does a lot of hands-on work, including welding. I've always RPed that the welding faceplate was uncomfortable for a Tajara to wear, so welding goggles were her item of choice. She is more likely to bring her own pair, than to fish out whatever was lying around in her lab, as there is no guarantee that such an item would be lying around. Item function(s): Functions just like a regular pair of welding goggles Item description: A pair of welding goggles. Written along the side of the goggles are the words, "Mo'Taki" Item appearance: Looks like welding goggles. Additional comments: Karima struggled to push the welding plate off her face. It slipped off her nose, making it itch. The old band scratched the back of her head, tangling into her hair. She sighed, using her claws to pick the knot of hair free from the band, then proceeded to pull the entire face guard off and letting it clatter to the floor. "Cheap piece of junk," she mrowled to herself. She turned back to her worktable, nodding with a satisfied smile. At least her project was turning out well. The Ripley mech she was building was designed for lifting heavy cargo, and repair breaches in emergency situations. She picked up a small piece of scrap metal and engraved the letters 'K M" on the inside, of the mech, hidden, and soon to be covered. "Karima?" A knock came from the shutter doors. She turned around. "Ah! Fasha!" She grinned, running over and embracing the Tajara standing in the doorway. "Why are you here, brother?" "Brrreak from work," he answered, pulling out a small box from his jacket. "We couldn't wait to give this to you. You hate that stupid faceplate so much. All of us chipped in, lil'sis. Even the twins, and little Miki." She grinned widely, taking the box and opening it. "Welding goggles!" she exclaimed. "The same kind I wanted!" she looked back at her brother, smiling happily. "I love them. Thank you." Fasha pulled his sister in a hug. "Only the best, lil'sis," he said. "We knew you would like it."
duck Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 As a side note, if you want just like any pair of welding goggles, I can add it to the custom gear list. Like it'll be two or three points. it's pretty cheap. And comparable in utility with other items on the list, so it's pretty much totally okay to add.
NebulaFlare Posted January 17, 2015 Author Posted January 17, 2015 That would totally work too. Hmm, I'm gonna need to come up with another app then....I wanted something Karima would bring that related to her family.
Serveris Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 That would totally work too. Hmm, I'm gonna need to come up with another app then....I wanted something Karima would bring that related to her family. I see no reason why this wouldn't be approved. Custom welding equipment has been a thing for years. Only thing is, as Duck said, there's probably a buttload more people that should love having access to their own goggles as well, so it might be better to go ahead and add them to the loadout list. Been meaning to speak with Skull about updating the custom loadout list for a few weeks now. Think there used to be a thread dedicated to suggesting new loadout items, but it got sunk for whatever reason.
TishinaStalker Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 It got sunk because the only thing people were suggesting were new clothes or different color jumpsuits. Nanotrasen provides you a uniform because it's how you are identified by your department. It's not casual Friday all day every day, and people were wanting turtlenecks, wedding dresses, etc. making the thread get ridiculous.
Serveris Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 It got sunk because the only thing people were suggesting were new clothes or different color jumpsuits. Nanotrasen provides you a uniform because it's how you are identified by your department. It's not casual Friday all day every day, and people were wanting turtlenecks, wedding dresses, etc. making the thread get ridiculous. This isn't uniform. This is safety gear. Tools, designed for work in an industrial setting.
SgtSammac Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 It got sunk because the only thing people were suggesting were new clothes or different color jumpsuits. Nanotrasen provides you a uniform because it's how you are identified by your department. It's not casual Friday all day every day, and people were wanting turtlenecks, wedding dresses, etc. making the thread get ridiculous. This isn't uniform. This is safety gear. Tools, designed for work in an industrial setting. Tish was talking about the thread in general for custom spawn item requests, not this particular item.
K0NFL1QT Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 As a side note, if you want just like any pair of welding goggles, I can add it to the custom gear list. Like it'll be two or three points. it's pretty cheap. And comparable in utility with other items on the list, so it's pretty much totally okay to add. As a sometimes Chief Engineer, I'd ask you not to add Welding Goggles. The fact that only the jobs expected to be welding are provided with goggles/masks means I rarely have to worry about someone misusing the welder, because the eye-protection is locked away in the respective departments. EDIT:- Unless you're not talking about Custom Loadouts, in which case ignore me. Karima is great and should get goggles if she wants goggles.
Skull132 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Konf, the custom items can be restricted by job or department, even the generic ones. This would go under that, if Duck did the thing.
NebulaFlare Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 If it creates a conflict with job departments, (Karima doesn't always work in robotics) then alright. I'd honestly rather see it get added to the personalized load-out, so everyone can benefit. I wanted something Karima would bring on station, that would remind her of family. Perhaps I'll write up a second app. I just gotta think, for what...
Frances Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I don't get what's the point of this application. These are, welding goggles. How are they different from normal welding goggles? Having the character's name imprinted/written on it really does not change much of anything. Like, you could grab any pair of already existing welding goggles and act like they were your own. That's fairly easy to explain to players, even in an IC fashion.
NebulaFlare Posted January 24, 2015 Author Posted January 24, 2015 I did want welding goggles, but I also wanted something about Karima's family - so I put two and two together, and came up with this. Clothing would be pointless since Karima is one of those 'roll down jumpsuit' Tajara. Something like a family photo would be kept in her bag, and rarely get used for RP. It would have to be something she wore on her person. Hm, perhaps I can ask for a custom toolbelt? Or still a bit over the top? Ooh! I know! A custom necklace with a data chip. Just to add to her jumpsuit.
Valkrae Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I suggest at least editing the app, or closing this one and posting a new one. It's all about creating RP for your character.
TishinaStalker Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Post a new one. I'll be denying this application and then locking and archiving it now. Don't be afraid to post a new custom item application simply because this one was denied.
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