Think Tank Companions

[SignedName]

I really loved the Old World Blues DLC, but something that really bugged me was how there wasn't any possibility of bringing any of the Think Tank to the Mojave with you- it makes sense if you get the "good" ending for OWB, since they're going to be doing scientific experiments on the Courier's behalf and accompanying them would amount to "field research." From my search, I can't find any mods that enables any of the Think Tank as companions, not even human-fanatic Dala, which I find disappointing. If anyone is willing to rectify this, I would be a thousand times grateful! An additional option to manufacture "synth" versions them through a quest line would also be super appreciated, sort of like with Curie in FO4.

Edited May 2, 2018 by SignedName

[devinpatterson]

Hey SignedName, sorry the talkative courier is going slow, haven't had much time to mod (hoping that will change soon), but I'v always been interested in OWB and the think tanks. If your willing to brainstorm some good ideas, I'll work on putting together the companion(s).
I'v done a bit of work on companions, so while I'm no expert I can usually muddle through. Here is a companion I was working on until we lost the voice actress for her (marilyn the securitron voiced by Isabelle ), as an example of some of my work;

Marilyn link

I'm also working on a OWB expansion (already have new variations on bots and holograms) so a think tank companion would fit in well.

[Danny159]

I'm also working on a OWB expansion (already have new variations on bots and holograms) so a think tank companion would fit in well.

 

Could you have a hologram transmitter a player can place on Ed-E, then Ed-E uses the hologram as a weapon instead of his normal laser.

Holograms can be switched between a security hologram or Vera's hologram ^^

 

Kinda like what Elijah was intending to use holograms for. XD

[devinpatterson]

Could you have a hologram transmitter a player can place on Ed-E, then Ed-E uses the hologram as a weapon instead of his normal laser.

Holograms can be switched between a security hologram or Vera's hologram ^^

 

Kinda like what Elijah was intending to use holograms for. XD

So if I understand correctly, replacing his laser with a holo rifle that can also project holograms? Yeah I think that is do-able. However I think when ED-E is projecting a hologram s/he shouldn't be able to attack as well as a time limit.....for game balance. The projected hologram is already pretty powerful since they are essentially immune to damage. I'll start looking into it.

I think I can keep ED-E emitting a cone of light on the hologram to give it the look we want.

 

Do you see just the laser gun being replaced or would holo emitters on ED-E be a more complete vision?

[Danny159]

 

Could you have a hologram transmitter a player can place on Ed-E, then Ed-E uses the hologram as a weapon instead of his normal laser.

Holograms can be switched between a security hologram or Vera's hologram ^^

 

Kinda like what Elijah was intending to use holograms for. XD

So if I understand correctly, replacing his laser with a holo rifle that can also project holograms? Yeah I think that is do-able. However I think when ED-E is projecting a hologram s/he shouldn't be able to attack as well as a time limit.....for game balance. The projected hologram is already pretty powerful since they are essentially immune to damage. I'll start looking into it.

I think I can keep ED-E emitting a cone of light on the hologram to give it the look we want.

 

Do you see just the laser gun being replaced or would holo emitters on ED-E be a more complete vision?

 

 

No, I meant the hologram REPLACING his weapon.

So he's defenceless without the hologram.

[devinpatterson]

No, I meant the hologram REPLACING his weapon.

So he's defenceless without the hologram.

Yes I can make ED-E without a weapon. I mean it wouldn't appeal to me personally, I find a holorifle/projector more interesting, but easy enough to do as a variant for you if you'd like. I had planned on making a portable holo emitter backpack (for a holo companion), flying and possibly walking/mobile holo emitters (to change up the game mechanics, ie find the emitter, it changes position adn could be anywhere in the general vicinity).

As far as ED-E I don't see any problem with adding a emitter, should be easy to rig. But some detail would be helpful, otherwise what you get may differ from what you envision.

For example do you just want the emitter adn then have the hologram simply stay near ed-e. Is there a maximum distance? Is there a maximum time the holgram can be projected, does it use up energy cells. Etc.