Howdy, I’m considering putting together a mod primarily focusing on some lighter vehicles. Things like minicars mostly. Things that I imagine would be a bit more prevalent around a world suffering from a gas shortage and economic depression. So far I have 2 pretty basic entries. As well as some lore.
“The Greiger Engineering, Electronics, and Motors ‘Gremlin’ microcar. Designed as a low cost, high efficiency commuting car. With excellent gas mileage it is the go to transport for the working man on a budget.”
{
"id": "grei_microcar",
"type": "vehicle",
"name": "Microcar",
"blueprint": [
[ "L+o" ],
[ "O#'" ],
[ "L'o" ]
],
"parts": [
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "xlframe_cross" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "seat" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "seatbelt" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "controls" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "horn_car" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "roof" },
{ "x": 0, "y": -1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 0, "y": -1, "part": "door" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 1, "part": "windshield" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 1, "part": "tank_small", "fuel": "gasoline" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 0, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 0, "part": "windshield" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "xlhalfboard_nw" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "wheel_small_steerable" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "headlight" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "xlhalfboard_ne" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "wheel_small_steerable" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "headlight" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "xlframe_cross" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "xlhalfboard_horizontal" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "engine_inline4" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "alternator_car" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "battery_car" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "wheel" },
{ "x": -1, "y": -1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": -1, "y": -1, "part": "xlhalfboard_sw" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 1, "part": "xlhalfboard_se" }
]
}
“From the people who gave you the gremlin microcar comes the ‘Watt’ electric microcar. This model replaces the Gremlin’s already powerful engine with a high tech top of the line electric engine. Never stop for gas again, as the sun refuels the car for you while you work!”
{
"id": "grei_microcar_elec",
"type": "vehicle",
"name": "Electric Microcar",
"blueprint": [
[ "L+o" ],
[ "O#'" ],
[ "L'o" ]
],
"parts": [
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "xlframe_cross" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "seat" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "seatbelt" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "controls" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "horn_car" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 0, "part": "roof" },
{ "x": 0, "y": -1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 0, "y": -1, "part": "door" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 1, "part": "windshield" },
{ "x": 0, "y": 1, "part": "medium_storage_battery" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 0, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 0, "part": "windshield" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "xlhalfboard_nw" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "wheel_small_steerable" },
{ "x": 1, "y": -1, "part": "headlight" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "xlhalfboard_ne" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "wheel_small_steerable" },
{ "x": 1, "y": 1, "part": "headlight" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "xlframe_cross" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "xlhalfboard_horizontal" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "engine_electric" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "solar_panel" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 0, "part": "wheel" },
{ "x": -1, "y": -1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": -1, "y": -1, "part": "xlhalfboard_sw" },
{ "x": -1, "y": -1, "part": "solar_panel" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 1, "part": "xlframe_vertical" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 1, "part": "xlhalfboard_se" },
{ "x": -1, "y": 1, "part": "solar_panel" }
]
}
(At the time of the cataclysm GEEM was under investigation for ‘cheating’ in crash testing. Reportedly submitting heavily reinforced versions of these cars to the NHTSA for crash testing. The reinforced versions passed testing, barely, and the cars were cleared for sale. However the actual cars on the road are deadly, with even minor accidents resulting in severe injury and even death of the driver.
The ‘Watt’ in particular did not sell well after it’s extreme battery life problems became apparent. More than one early adopter has been seen dragging their car home by hand as it ran out of juice on their way back home from work.)
Now for my questions. I’d like to be able to put the lore into the game somehow, yet I know cars can not have descriptions. What options do I have?
And second, does anybody already have a mod with this kind of theme in mind? I certainly don’t want to step on anyone’s toes. I’m considering adding more super-light vehicles as inspiration strikes.