Not 'Steam Punk'... 'Steam MONK' :D

[Shatterproof]

Okay so, click this bad boy to get the right starting point:

 

http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/movies/monk.xml

 

NOW, with that in mind, consider the 'wanderer' aspect of FO3. Consider the karma meter, the unarmed skill, the melee skill, perks that increase resistances, and the available technology in FO3. Tell me that a Steam-Monk type Character wouldn't be awesome.

 

All the unarmed weapons work perfectly (especially a good power fist! :D) and some of the Melee ones are pretty close. A nice weighted staff (mace-like ends) made from available materials (junk) would be pretty cool but, mostly we're just missing some clothing / armor. The Tribal Garb doesn't really do it justice. Here's 2 ideas:

 

1) I was thinking of something more like the monk garb from the link but, modified with some FO3 flavor.. like a belt with various pouches (like the one on the wasteland doc or surgeon gear), maybe the boots / gloves could have more of the patchwork leather armor look. What could be REALLY rad for integration is to make the robe part out of some Vault 101 uniforms. So think merging the Diablo 3 gear with the Armored Vault Suit. Instead of saffron robes, think light blue with the 101 label. Maybe a colored hood to match and a pair of goggles (as wandering a desert may require eye protection). It makes sense that the Vault Dweller would use extra uniforms to fashion his traveling gear.

 

2) Another idea is modified power armor. Maybe a brotherhood set you can get when your offered a chance to join the Lyons Pride. Something that has the chest of recon armor and the right arm / legs of Brotherhood T45-b. The 101 robes over the chest and a bare left arm leading to the pipboy and a glove. Top with the hood / goggles. As the power armor moves 'for you' if your in tune with it, it makes sense that someone that jogs all over Washington would invest in a set. The armored right arm pair with a power fist gives a nice fusion of 'martial arts meets mech'. The robes, hood & goggles stick to the Wandering Monk theme and bare arm / lighter chest piece add that feel of personal exposure. No monk wears armor that covers the entire body.

 

What do you think?