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06-18-2022, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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TL 9 prototypes
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I believe there are prototypes for robot cars, combat robots, human genetic engineering, cybernetic implants and heavy laser weapons. Am I misunderstanding the terms? Robot cars could almost be said to be in field testing. Or are all these still R&D? |
06-18-2022, 11:57 AM | #2 | |
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Prototypes are experimental and not mass market items. They are expected to go through more changes and redesigns before they hit that level. Also some are simply too expensive to produce in sufficient quantity. TL measures what is widely available or accessible, even if individuals cannot afford it the tech in question has a noticeable effect. For example hydroelectric dams are beyond individual ownership but benefit many through the power grid. I would rate heavy laser weapons as still experimental as they are not adopted for general use by even the richest militaries. Self-driving cars are getting real close to a mature technology but perhaps not there yet.
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06-19-2022, 08:00 AM | #3 |
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06-20-2022, 01:51 PM | #4 | |
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*I think they claimed it was meant to be used as a more traditional weapon to put holes in people, but the general consensus was that it was a blinding laser.
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06-20-2022, 04:42 PM | #6 |
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Life imitates Gurps.
So exciting to be living on the edge of a new TL! The bad news will be having to convert such a huge chunk of Ultra Tech to High Tech book... And getting used with all the conversions for starting wealth and others bah! So much work for a GM! |
06-20-2022, 07:51 PM | #7 | |
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But this is honestly both hilarious and an interesting idea for a fighter in a game - it has a high energy laser weapon, but it basically turns into an unpowered glider while the weapon is active.
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06-18-2022, 07:17 PM | #8 | |
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But yeah, we are close, very close. |
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06-18-2022, 07:24 PM | #9 | |
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End of TL 8 rapidly approaching TL 9 I would say, in some parts we have now TL 9 technology in others we are well behind. Itīs the genral problem to make a educated guess about the future. The far future is just Sci Fi, but near future / TL is another matter and GURPS be it 3rd or 4th Ed makes a far better job in it than some future schientists I could name. Last edited by Willy; 06-18-2022 at 07:25 PM. Reason: spelling error, added example |
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06-19-2022, 01:59 AM | #10 | |
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