Accessory thing probably won't get put in if this becomes a thing.

I just want a plasma grenade launcher undermount of my assault rifle

I have always liked the idea of being able to mods weapons. My only thoughts other than that is, we are just now finally to a point where all of the rifles are reasonably balanced. Doing something like this would likely have a whole new balance pass with it.

Not sure if it is worth another year of balance passes...

I like the idea. But would there be a way to simply purchase a fully equipped AR? Meaning, could I go to the Marketplace and buy a fully functioning AR or would I need to buy all the different mods and put it together?

Not a big deal. I guess you could always build the first one, and then you could restock that one.

Two things:
1. Does changing the fire mode also changes things like damage and clip size?
I assume it does but that brings up the point, why call it fire mode if it changes all of these things?
On the other hand, if fire mode doesn't then what possible reason would I have for using say a 'Breach fire mode'?

2. I don't think the SCR has iron sights...
both variants (base and assault) have 'yellow' dot sights
I could be wrong mind you

Please don't take any more forum breaks. I've missed threads like this.

I think it might be better to try to sell the idea in more distinct stages, as to try to sell it in a way that can be seen in distinct components for development.

With something like:

Stage 1:

Weapon PowerCore + SkIn.
Depending on What development can be done, this could potentially only be added to a dropsuit without making weapons truly "moddable"

Stage 2:
Weapons can be modded directly as you suggest, with PowerCore + Skin + Fire Mode

Stage 3:
The visual mods such as the scope.

As for the Aurum component I feel that could more easily be rolled into having Aurum / LP cores as to not overly clutter the fitting screen, and potentially allow that room to more choice based mechanisms that actually impact weapon performance.

Note: The main problem to keep in mind with steps 2 / 3 is that potentially making a weapon into a fitting module we may run into the problem we have now with dropsuits, where having them becomes a huge hit on performance over current weapons. If that's the case, then perhaps have the weapon mods only be attached to a dropsuit as to avoid the performance hit.

i.e imagine each weapon slot having 2 slots expanding outwards that are attached to it.

Idea has very good merits and takes a look at how to do things.

However there does beg the question of various scenarios such as what happens when salvaged? restocking? aquiring new parts and much more needs to be discussed much further and thought down and up.

For example I can see a large number of scopes being BPOs and isk only minus cosmetic scopes (scopes that like replace the red dot with the caldari symbol instead)

Idea has very good merits and takes a look at how to do things.

However there does beg the question of various scenarios such as what happens when salvaged? restocking? aquiring new parts and much more needs to be discussed much further and thought down and up.

For example I can see a large number of scopes being BPOs and isk only minus cosmetic scopes (scopes that like replace the red dot with the caldari symbol instead)

All the yes! +1+1Agreed. Sooo when are we getting this?

This is a good point and would make a good intermediate step, but I would still prefer work be done to deliver customization in the way you first described.

For some of the people I've talked to, having all the options for your suit and none for your gun has been rather confusing.

This is great! Well done. +1

One little thing though there should be 2 base versions of the AR
Assault Rifle ( Iron Sight )
Assault Rifle ( Scope )
either that or an Optics slot.

Amadi, I would like this to be addressed.

You've made a really awesome proposal, Aeon, and that concept picture is exactly how I imagined customizing weapons would be. I just have one question if it has not yet been asked. Would a fire-mode mod be required for the weapon to function?

Oh my. You mean I can make my standard 'Toxin' Assault rifle a semi-automatic prototype? I'm sold.

CCP, I want you to know that I would spend all of my money if you gave us pointless cosmetics for our guns, much less all those AUR powercores.

Yeah I've been calling for this forever. Nice job putting it all together though! Looks great.

Not sure if I missed it but adding weapon customization mods should increase the capacity costs of the weapons when fitted to the dropsuit. This would ensure some level of balancing while still keeping people's options open. Example: what if I don't want any weapon mods so I can fit a low capacity weapon?

Seriously what kind of fps doesn't have weapon customization. It's pretty much the sole reason behind CODs success over the years. Add it to dust and I'm sure it'll spark many newbies interest.

Any chance this would lead to the introduction of new ammo types, like Flux and Smoke rounds for Mass Drivers and Flaylocks? Possibly the use of something like HV (high velocity) ammo in rifles that result in higher RoF and damage but a smaller clip and the chance of jamming the rifle if fired full auto for too long?

You have these bad ass ideas, yet when I play with you, it sounds as if you hate the game...

Awww poor baby. Are you a child or a baby. I hope your not because you have good ideas. They dont like it well **** them. You know what **** all of them.

Dont let those people get you down. Your better than them.

This post existed before he became CPM, in fact if you find the olds posts from CPM 0 and CPM 1, you will notice they still have their CPM tags.