Scironex
The Destroyer
I don't think I'm the only one who thinks it's really annoying that you can't stand on rails. So my first thought was that you should be able to stand on them. But that would be a really boring and situational accessory.
"So are the fishing accessories."
Yeah, and we don't need any more of those, Strawman.
So, my proposal:
Rail Boots
Accessory
'Where are those sparks coming from?'
Allows you to stand and travel on minecart rails without using a minecart.
I'm unsure as to how these should be obtained.
The first option is to have the Mechanic or Steampunker sell them. (I'm leaning towards the Steampunker.)
The second is to craft them - I'd say with Iron and 2 Old Shoes.
Third is to find them in an underground Gold Chest. I'm not too fond of this option, but it's there.
While wearing the Rail Boots you can stand on minecart rails. Additionally, you can run on those rails to reach a speed a bit short of that of a minecart. Additionally, you can let go of the directional key, and continue moving infinitely. On the rails, you can very quickly get up to speed and slow down.
For bonus aesthetic points, the boots emit sparks from their heels.
The point is to introduce a fun new travelling mechanic, and an auxiliary method of moving across rails. The boots are overall slower and less automatic than minecarts, but also allow more control.
I'm aware that this combines the best parts of asphalt and frozen slime, but it also eats an accessory slot.
Comments and criticism, as always, is appreciated.
"So are the fishing accessories."
Yeah, and we don't need any more of those, Strawman.
So, my proposal:
Rail Boots
Accessory
'Where are those sparks coming from?'
Allows you to stand and travel on minecart rails without using a minecart.
I'm unsure as to how these should be obtained.
The first option is to have the Mechanic or Steampunker sell them. (I'm leaning towards the Steampunker.)
The second is to craft them - I'd say with Iron and 2 Old Shoes.
Third is to find them in an underground Gold Chest. I'm not too fond of this option, but it's there.
While wearing the Rail Boots you can stand on minecart rails. Additionally, you can run on those rails to reach a speed a bit short of that of a minecart. Additionally, you can let go of the directional key, and continue moving infinitely. On the rails, you can very quickly get up to speed and slow down.
For bonus aesthetic points, the boots emit sparks from their heels.
The point is to introduce a fun new travelling mechanic, and an auxiliary method of moving across rails. The boots are overall slower and less automatic than minecarts, but also allow more control.
I'm aware that this combines the best parts of asphalt and frozen slime, but it also eats an accessory slot.
Comments and criticism, as always, is appreciated.
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