QUOTE (The Jopp @ Oct 27 2008, 05:49 AM)

Good point.
There are however some pointers regarding Bioware.
Since bioware must be grown regardless would the actual procedure be that different? Cultured bioware shouldn't have to be Delta Grade as they already require the persons DNA/Cells. There are already companies in SSR (allright, cutting edge but still...) that can introduce bioware into animals an the step between animals vs human and human vs pixie are rather different.
Shouldn't Cultured Bioware count as just that for anyone - something that uses the users own DNA to make a matching implant. The basics in how to grow them should be the same.
I have a problem with the so called game balance that i can create pixie adept that have increased initiative for far less cost BP wise than the fact that I have to pay 800K for ONE level of Synaptic Booster since it have to be Delta Grade.
Sure, there are optional rules for it and they seem appropriate but they doesn't really cut it at some levels.
I also assume that the cost for the optional rule regarding bioware would still have their full price.
The key difference between cultured and Delta bioware is simple. Cultured uses your cells as the basis for the bioware, but adds patented DNA, proteins, and other things as part of a standardized process to grow the 'ware. They probably use a standardized scaffold, as well.
With Delta, on the other hand, everything is custom made. The bioware's altered DNA is designed from the ground up to be the most compatible with you as is possible, the same is true of proteins, chemicals, and any other thing that goes into creating the bioware. Even the scafold that the organ is grown upon is custom made to best fit your body, ideally. (Though, you wouldn't get this with Type O so it isn't necessary).
The big problem with Type-O Pixies is a simple one, however. You can't install an organ if it's bigger than your torso. An off-the-shelf Human, Elf, Ork, Troll, or Dwarf organ, simply won't fit in the Pixie's body.
What the frag is that on your chest man?
Oh, that's just my new synthcardium
Isn't your heart supposed to be inside your chest?
They didn't have anything that would fit me, but they said that it wouldn't be a problem for them to leave it out, they just had to extend a few blood vessels and stick them through my skin. It works great, I just can't sleep on my front anymore.