2 quick questions... - by johnny
johnny on 24/3/2007 at 20:29
1. how important is the research skill and is it worth putting any points in it? im just gonna put all points in hacking, standard weps and strength so i can use the assault rifle and get good armour.
2. Do the bonuses u get at the start from training change each time?
Bjossi on 24/3/2007 at 23:18
1. Buy skill 1, but don't go further than that if you aren't planning to use exotic weapons or worm-implants
2. Are you talking about the upgrades like hacking, standard, etc.? They vary based on what career path you choose but that's it.
Drat on 25/3/2007 at 07:09
Indeed, those 25% damage bonuses from research can't be ignored.
Bomb Bloke on 25/3/2007 at 10:53
You can have them without taking the skill, however.
Drat on 25/3/2007 at 11:42
Yes, but that's an oversight of whoever programmed the ExperTech implant.
Bjossi on 25/3/2007 at 15:50
Isn't it the LabAssistant implant that gives you a free research skill? :erm:
Nameless Voice on 25/3/2007 at 18:37
I don't think it's an oversight - I think it was put in to stop the game from becoming unwinnable if you didn't get Research 1 by Hydro.
Bjossi on 25/3/2007 at 19:16
Polito gives you 10 cyber modules at that part of the game, though it is only enough on Easy.
Nameless Voice on 25/3/2007 at 19:44
Just because she gives you the modules doesn't mean you have to spend them wisely. :D
Same with the mandatory hack on command, but there you can use an ICE pick.
Bjossi on 25/3/2007 at 20:08
Quote Posted by Nameless Voice
Just because she gives you the modules doesn't mean you have to spend them wisely. :D
Same with the mandatory hack on command, but there you can use an ICE pick.
But remember that we are talking about System Shock 2, it is quite easy for a newcomer to the game to fuck up his runthrough. ;)
It isn't possible to babysit new players, I think the 10 cyber modules are just part of the storyline; Shodan wants you to get to deck 4 so she makes it more likely this way.
