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Nicklesbe said:

Mr. Dr. killinger.... I have to say I disagree with nanomachines. Not saying its a bad idea, its a great idea. Problem with machines especially nanomachines is the fact that the body will continually attack them and the body will reject them. So they would constantly be needing some sort of medication to regulate that so that the body doesn't reject them. Then there is always the possibility that someone could hack them which would have interesting implications in game which isn't a bad thing. Then there is the possibility of running into an electromagnetic field and just having them all get fried and become useless. Which again offers interesting implications.


There are many incorrect statements in this thread. Dare I say it, there are more incorrect statements than correct ones. This

"the body will continually attack them and the body will reject them"

is among them. The body doesn't kill all foreign invaders. E. Coli for instance. There is no reason why nanomachines can't be "friendly".

"Then there is always the possibility that someone could hack them which would have interesting implications in game which isn't a bad thing. Then there is the possibility of running into an electromagnetic field and just having them all get fried and become useless. Which again offers interesting implications. "

You make two very good observations! This is indeed a good thing as it gives the story/game more options and intrigue!