I have a group forming that I know will be interested in Ancient technology (they're primarily D&D'rs who are in love with the thought of "magic".)
The first concept that I'm considering is miniaturized circuitry (not for AI use.)
Naturally, my first thought was molecular circuitry, but knowing the problems with power surges and static discharge problems, I decided that molecular fiber optics would be more practical.
I just can't decide how much gain such miniaturization would get you. I'm thinking up to 50% for the Ancients but more along the lines of 20-25% for anyone trying to reverse engineer something AND it would take a LARGE investment of time and money (all the more reason for them to adventure, paying all those R&D costs.)
So, would I be far off in 50% for the Ancients (after all, the HMI can only get so small without very good voice recognition), and about 25% for reverse engineering?
The first concept that I'm considering is miniaturized circuitry (not for AI use.)
Naturally, my first thought was molecular circuitry, but knowing the problems with power surges and static discharge problems, I decided that molecular fiber optics would be more practical.
I just can't decide how much gain such miniaturization would get you. I'm thinking up to 50% for the Ancients but more along the lines of 20-25% for anyone trying to reverse engineer something AND it would take a LARGE investment of time and money (all the more reason for them to adventure, paying all those R&D costs.)
So, would I be far off in 50% for the Ancients (after all, the HMI can only get so small without very good voice recognition), and about 25% for reverse engineering?
