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May I have a new Tricorder model please?

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
I now this has been pointed out before but is it possible that the Federation could get an up to date Tricorder. I just don't understand why they would go back to TNG season one style Tricoders. Personally I would love to see either a new design or one similar to the one used in Nemesis.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:-6ZCqLq4zjbMgM:http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t166/thegreatgallina/Starfleet_Tricorder_2379.jpg&t=1






P.S. Why are Klingons using Federation Tricorders?
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Starfleet went to the older version because the Officers were too busy checking their facebook and twitter accounts and playing games when they should be scanning for lifeforms and other scientific related activities.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    starkaos wrote: »
    Starfleet went to the older version because the Officers were too busy checking their facebook and twitter accounts and playing games when they should be scanning for lifeforms and other scientific related activities.

    THIS :p haha

    seriously though, i don't mind the TNG tricorders, but I would support a new design
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    I agree. I've been wondering about this too.

    Personally, I'd welcome the option to switch which tricorder type your character could use at the uniform tailor.

    Heck, If this could be expended to actual weapon look customization, I'm sure people would love it: I, for one, would love being able to remove the wierd holographic thingies around my hand phaser.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Likely because the TNG tricorders are more "iconic" and recognizable than the movie ones.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Im more concerned about Klingons getting their own unique looking one, its dumb to have them using Fed ones...I think that needs to be changed before we worry about other types of tricorder appearances.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    I would like to see a P.K.E.(esque) skin for my tricorder as a reward in the current Devidian series.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Presbytier wrote: »
    I now this has been pointed out before but is it possible that the Federation could get an up to date Tricorder. I just don't understand why they would go back to TNG season one style Tricoders. Personally I would love to see either a new design or one similar to the one used in Nemesis.
    http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:-6ZCqLq4zjbMgM:http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t166/thegreatgallina/Starfleet_Tricorder_2379.jpg&t=1






    P.S. Why are Klingons using Federation Tricorders?

    Thats not a tricorder. They use tricorders to locate B4 and they're the flip ones.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Zoberraz wrote: »
    I agree. I've been wondering about this too.

    Personally, I'd welcome the option to switch which tricorder type your character could use at the uniform tailor.

    Heck, If this could be expended to actual weapon look customization, I'm sure people would love it: I, for one, would love being able to remove the wierd holographic thingies around my hand phaser.

    OO, how about tricorders being items we can get (like a necklace or ring in WoW) and put on our paperdoll? Or, maybe part of uni customization.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Also on this note, Id like my klingon warrior to use a glorious Klingon tricorder instead of my puny Starfleet standard issue :P
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    starkaos wrote: »
    Starfleet went to the older version because the Officers were too busy checking their facebook and twitter accounts and playing games when they should be scanning for lifeforms and other scientific related activities.

    How could ANYONE not want to scan for lifeforms! :eek:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Thats not a tricorder. They use tricorders to locate B4 and they're the flip ones.

    I will have to re-watch Nemesis, because the medical Tricorders are identical to the picture of the engineering one that I posted.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    OO, how about tricorders being items we can get (like a necklace or ring in WoW) and put on our paperdoll? Or, maybe part of uni customization.

    I certainly would like a Deflector Dish-equivalent to our ground combat gear. Most 'skill bonuses' would greatly contribute, I think, in making our ground powers feel more effective (and yeah, I do have points invested in ground combat skills).
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited November 2010
    Zoberraz wrote: »
    I certainly would like a Deflector Dish-equivalent to our ground combat gear. Most 'skill bonuses' would greatly contribute, I think, in making our ground powers feel more effective (and yeah, I do have points invested in ground combat skills).

    I like part of that idea; I would like to see different Tricorders to augment abilities like a Medical Tricorder to boost heals and healing buffs.
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