Poll: POLL: Sci-fi bodymodding. Bio or Mech?

[Talvrae]

Remember me a lot of ShadowRun... in the last edition Bioware get more in than cyberwere, but ach one have it's use... there is some things biotech can't do (like connecting your brain directelly to the web) and other cybertech can,t, helping digestion, lowering the sleepings times... There is also nanotech and genetech now too

 

[A random person]

For some reason I trust mechanical modifications more, probably because they're less likely to badly fuck with my DNA. I might accept some bio-mods for perception or strength boosts, though.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

BOTH! To be "upgraded" would be awesome!

I guess I'd start with cybernetic replacements for my eyes. Ever since that Droid commercial I've wanted to have at least one. I'd probably go with both though being replaced so that I have a HUD along my entire vision. Smell and hearing I'd have enhanced with bio-engineering to be more powerful.

I'd have my brain upgraded as much as possible to think faster with a bio-upgrade. Then a wireless, cybernetic link-up system so that I could link with computers with a thought.

Cybernetically-enhanced bone structure perhaps to strenghten my frame and bio-upgraded muscles to allow me to be faster, stronger, and tougher. Perhaps a cybernetic arm (below the elbow) to replace my left arm with a hidden weapon system built in as well as some other nifty stuff to help me connect with technology.I'd have my major organs to work better. I'd also have my nervous system upgraded (either bio- or cyber- which ever works better) so that my nerves send messages throughtout my body faster.

And a wifi reciever and sender. I can bring the internet where ever I go!

That's all I can think of now. I think I might be a bit trans-humanist. Maybe?

 

[Velocinox]

What do you mean sci-fi? We're already doing both.

 

[Clobbertron]

I would go bio because it just seems like so much less maintenance would be required, I would have to idea how to tune up and repair a mechanical arm or leg.

 

[Atmos Duality]

Oh hell, I love both in fiction.

Genetics experiments.
Cybernetics.

Can't really choose between either.

 

[captaincabbage]

I just can't NOT get some Bato eyes!

Spoiler

I'd also want to get some leg muscle augmentations, or maybe some muscular augmentations all-round.

Tachi eyes would be more useful. Install one in the top of your skull and you'll get perfect 360 vision.

Disadvantage: Looking like a total berk. XD

 

[Ham_authority95]

Bio. Fuck getting my ass beaten by an EMP.

This.

Also, mech is great and all, but it would be even more of a feat if biological cells could do the job of a machine.

Or none at all. I'm pretty much fine with my body.

 

[Orcus The Ultimate]

DEUS EX VersaLife's NANOTECHs....

 

[Kiju]

Biological modifications would be kinda neat. Being able to have a tail and dog-like ears, with both having fur on them so they aren't ugly, skin-covered things, would definitely make my day, and several more to come, I'd wager.

 

[Stone Wera]

I want a robo arm with an index finger that doubles as a laser pointer... Or a pen... Or detatchable fingers.

 

[Kais86]

Regenerating Nanotech mech. Duplicates the functions of being organic without all of the flaws. I do my level best to make sure no one ever knows, because that will get me attacked. Live my life as a normal human. Be somewhat happy.

 

[SteinFaust]

i'd get an Depleted Uranium, EMP hardened mech body. perfect for shrugging off antitank rounds and countering e-warfare.

 

[ultrachicken]

I'd mix them. One arm could be mech and I could have a HUD, while my lungs would be able to breathe anything and my senses could be improved with bio.

 

[RootbeerJello]

Anything deviating from the normal human body, I'd want mechanical. If it's more durable skin, regrow a limb, something that won't be visibly freakish, I'd go with biological.

 

[rddj623]

I don't think I'd get anything unless it was to survive or help repair my body from an accident. Though I don't see anything wrong with other people having them. I voted mix and match. I think that would be the best option to build the "perfect" you.

 

[KurtzGallahad]

I vote Mech because I play CyberPunk

 

[ProfessorLayton]

Mech. No doubt about it. Why?

That's why. I've always loved robotics like that.

 

[Dorian]

I would augment my body with the only chance of survival a life made of squishy organs has.

Mechanical.

No matter what you do or how careful you are, eventually, an organism will die. Machines, on the other hand, can technically live forever with part replacements and upgrades. I agree with Bender on one matter; life is pointless short of immortality. The only true hurdle for that is just brain-to-[storage device here], and from there, it's nothing more than making a computer with robotic arms and wheels.

Oh wait. I got a bit too into it, didn't I? No matter. My points still stands. Besides, at that point I'm able to both overcome the inevitable crippling of carpal tunnel syndrome and also enjoy video games on a level far beyond that which we can comprehend now.

 

[XMark]

Mechanical. Though some bio work would be necessary so that my body doesn't reject it.