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Genetic:
Heightened senses
Olympic level fitness
Increased brain functions
Healing factor

Cybernetic:
Hazard resistant
Utility modifications
Neural Implants
Augmented energy

Only cybernetic thing I would go for are nanobots assuming they're reliable, they don't malfunction and can't be hacked. I don't want to suddenly and painfully turn into goop.

Otherwise, it'd be genetic since cybernetics aren't part of our bodies and can't really heal or truly coexist. With current tech, anyway.

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Flesh is weak.

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Been thinking about making characters for a co-op beat em up/shoot Em Up

Gene:
Agility
Melee specialist
Heal (recover small amount of health)

Cyber:
Power
Projectile specialist
Shield (become invulnerable)

Verdekal posted...

Only cybernetic thing I would go for are nanobots assuming they're reliable, they don't malfunction and can't be hacked. I don't want to suddenly and painfully turn into goop.

Otherwise, it'd be genetic since cybernetics aren't part of our bodies and can't really heal or truly coexist. With current tech, anyway.

I was thinking changing body for synthetic parts. Price varies depending on quality. Nanomachines may be available, but outrageously expensive.

008Zulu posted...

Flesh is weak.

Cybernetic enhancements can take more punishment, but need maintenance and repairs. Genetic enhancements are more vulnerable, but heal faster than normal humans.

I hope nano machines become a reality in my life (heh).

Give me something I would give a damn to make money towards:

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Alteres posted...

I hope nano machines become a reality in my life (heh).

Give me something I would give a damn to make money towards:

I think the timeline will be

Cybernetic humans then genetically improved humans then artificial life/intelligence. Nanomachines probably become mainstream towards the end.

sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...

Increased brain functions
Healing factor

I'd go for genetic even if these were the only two.

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Cybernetic always seems cool but I know in reality I'm too big of a p-word to actually ever get anything cool like that - I pass out when they dilate my eyes at the optometrist.

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The_Korey posted...

I'd go for genetic even if these were the only two.

For consideration, Neural Implants may help you near-instantly process and access information like memories, but I'd imagine genetic enhancements get that instinct or sixth sense.

I imagined healing to be 2x or 3x faster than the quickest healing normal human. Not like Deadpool or Wolverine.

Hexenherz posted...

Cybernetic always seems cool but I know in reality I'm too big of a p-word to actually ever get anything cool like that - I pass out when they dilate my eyes at the optometrist.

In a world with cybernetic and genetically enhanced humans, I wonder what would become of those who decide stay normal.

I was wondering that too, especially since I played Cyberpunk recently. Seems like *everyone* in that world was modified in some way or another since you can like ... infect them with malware wirelessly (how safe is that lmao)

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I, for one, welcome our new Phyrexian overlords.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...

I imagined healing to be 2x or 3x faster than the quickest healing normal human. Not like Deadpool or Wolverine.

If I lose a finger, will it grow back eventually?

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The_Korey posted...

If I lose a finger, will it grow back eventually?

I would imagine that taking at least a month or two.

AldousIsDead posted...

I, for one, welcome our new Phyrexian overlords.

Phyrexian seem to be reanimated corpses.

Hexenherz posted...

I was wondering that too, especially since I played Cyberpunk recently. Seems like *everyone* in that world was modified in some way or another since you can like ... infect them with malware wirelessly (how safe is that lmao)

Haven't played Cyberpunk, but I suppose vulnerability to viruses could a reason why cybernetics might be considered "crude/primitive" compared to genetic enhancements.

sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...

I would imagine that taking at least a month or two.

The idea that I kould lose an eye, fuck up my liver, or end up paralysed from the shoulders down, but being kapable of going back to normal on my own without any hospital bills is still quite the winner, in my book.

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The_Korey posted...

The idea that I kould lose an eye, fuck up my liver, or end up paralysed from the shoulders down, but being kapable of going back to normal on my own without any hospital bills is still quite the winner, in my book.

Main hurdle for obtaining genetic enhancements would be the price. Would probably look something like this

Genetic enhancements $$$$$
Top tier cybernetics (i.e. nanomachines) $$$$
Mid tier cybernetics $$$
low tier cybernetics (visible parts) $$

The_Korey posted...

The idea that I kould lose an eye, fuck up my liver, or end up paralysed from the shoulders down, but being kapable of going back to normal on my own without any hospital bills is still quite the winner, in my book.

Main hurdle for obtaining genetic enhancements would be the price. Would probably look something like this

Genetic enhancements $$$$$$$
Top tier cybernetics (i.e. nanomachines) $$$$$$
Mid tier cybernetics $$$$$
low tier cybernetics (visible parts) $$$$

Generic; bring on the Captain America level shit.

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SolidShadow3 posted...

Generic; bring on the Captain America level shit.

That's who I usually think of when referring to genetic, but this pathway could lead to some gene splicing new species type of deal.

Meanwhile, cybernetic enhancements remind me of Cyborg Ninja from Metal Gear.

008Zulu posted...

Flesh is weak.

https://youtu.be/ztzq05IzYds

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Real talk though i just want a function monkey tail that can support my own weight...no superpowers or anything....or my digestive system replaced with batteries so i never need to poop or pee or eat again

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