Meh-Metachrosis Skin
Why no disguise?

I am severely underwhelmed by Metachrosis Skin. The inherent stealth bonus is AWESOME but at the sacrifice of some armor - totes makes sense. But why doesn't it disguise the wearer? No one ever pointed at cloaked Major Kusanagi and was like "Hey Motoko", right?

I think you would see a much large adaption of it if toggling it as a wearing/removing a disguise with all the code to lose said disguise.

Does anyone else wanna be svelte translucent baka?

Maybe a command like /blend for it to take effect or something for disguise?

Maybe a buff could be in order and the disguise could very well work.

This particular nano was the one I had the highest hopes for, and had a blast rp'ing the mutation. Given its function though, it didn't end up factoring much into my play because of the current drawbacks.

https://www.sindome.org/bgbb/game-discussion/ideas/-skintone-modification-2109/

I think its functionally interesting for non combat characters as it is and think more people should try it honestly. I don't see it having the best application for how a combat character might want to use it because of how it works.

Noncombat characters should really consider that this world is dangerous and they should consider at least some form of protection when things get dicey whether it be stealth or peacing the heck out. I think metachrosis is underappreciated that way.

The stealth nano permanently and visibly signalling a character has it to everyone they meet has to be the most counterproductive design of all time. That alone being excised probably makes metachrosis a real choice against the other nanos, but bonuses to wig and contact based disguises (NOT PONCHOS) would help too.

I also think that the idea of applying a disguise when you hide if you have metachrosis is fine as long as losing the disguise doesn't negate the stealth bonus. Not all stealth character want to or should need to invest in the disguise skill and relevant stats to get the sneaky benefits of metachrosis in my opinion. However, given how some feel that ponchos are too much and that the game might be improved by removing them, I think it's important to consider if replacing ponchos with metachrosis is a good idea. It might be given the cost and limitations that come with metachrosis.

I do love the idea of removing that tell that tells everyone you have metachrosis so that it is only apparent when being used.

I also love the idea of having metachrosis letting you freely change your skintone. - even to non-standard colors. I've seen that dones via RP and desscriptions/nakeds in the past before skintone was created but I feel the existence of skintone has killed one RP aspect that having metachrosis allowed. Another reason why I personally wouldn't mind if skintone was just removed from the game entirely.

I also think that clothes made of certain material could play well with metachrosis. This may already be a feature but something like diamond weave could be made to not count when considering coverage. Honestly, if this were to be a thing, I think a cheaper more janky material that works with metachrosis would be a good addition to the game. Something like whatever those new color changing ponchos are made of. I also think that some low end off the rack clothing items, both janky and more stylish, would be great additions as I don't like important functionality completely locked behind PCs.

Over all I love the idea of metachrosis and I love that it's not super ideal for most combat characters. I feel that some adjustment could make this into a very competitive option.