What would you do if you turned into your main starbound character?

...Aaaand that makes it worse.

Intended effect... Great success?

 

I just think that film is so bad it's good

 

It's Nic Cage pretending to be John Travolta pretending to be Nic Cage and John Travolta pretending to be Nic Cage pretending to be John Travolta. I think that was reason enough for the two of them to have as much fun possible during filming as the universe could handle.

 

If I were my Star bound character, I would be scared. I would try to warp to a planet, but I would have no idea how my character actually did it and I would be stuck in my ship. If I somehow did get down, I would be paranoid of the moon harvesting me in the form of a meteor and would kill myself.

 

You make a good point... how would we beam down?

 

When I read your post, this is the first thing that came to mind...

This is why I don't trust the moon, bases built upon it, the people living on it, or have been to the moon.. You can never really tell it is the moon by just looking at it..

 

it would be something like:

oh sh*t why is my stomach so full?! *pukes*
oh god i don't get it, why am i suddenly made out of metal
oh my god i even make clank noises*pukes even more*

3000 kilounits of space time later...

dear diary, its been three days in this heck ship... i can travel to other planets but i just don't know how to use the telepod!... there's just no button or switch or anything at all, i even tried jumping on it, i have already eaten the dog there was in here and my hand has started to rust

there is a massive container here but with nothing inside... why would there be nothing here, i mean its massive!

i hope i get rescued soon or else i'll end up as a pile of rust

 

Sounds a little too realistic... Almost as if you experienced it already...

#GlitchConspiracy

 

Were such a scenario to happen, I would first be wondering why I feel so different, then at first I would be shocked to see I had become my character.

I'd be pondering why this is happening and what craziness had occured, then I would realize just how much potential fun this would be, start exploring whatever planet his ship was above, then dig holes everywhere.

Failing that, trying to commune with the locals over some delicious cooked alien meat, with perhaps some delicious fruity wine and a side of chips. Then sooner or later just go on a chopping slicing frenzy in a USCM somewhere for a brawl would indeed get the heart pumping.

 

What's the point of having an "other" category and relating it to Starbound?

 

Race mods for Starbound are related to Starbound.. Avali, Parfelians, etc.. Essentially it is the "Unofficial Races"..

 

Thundercraft's Guide to the Multiverse
What would I do? Initially in order, but not necessarily in this order:

1) What the?! I'd pinch and slap myself, doing what I can to make sure I'm not dreaming and that there's no obvious way back, such as a dimensional door or portal nearby.
2) Real... If I fail to wake up or find an exit, I will admit this must be real and that I'm stuck (for now). I will treat my situation as such, never assuming that I have more than one life to live. Even if I find a cloning system, I will not assume that any clone it creates will be the same me as I am aware of myself. Besides, dying probably hurts like a mo-fo!
3) Who... What am I?! If I find myself turned into some weird alien species, then I will be nonplussed. I would only feel comfortable as a human and, at that, probably only in my original skin. That said, I could get used to a new body as long as it was human, particularly if it was yonger or buff. Otherwise, I would seek out a means of transforming myself back into a human. (That said, I suppose Apex might not be as weird as some others...)
4) The Bad with the Good: I will assume that life as a lone space explorer will be lonely, hard and dangerous, preparing myself mentally. Though, I would also assume it has it's perks, like excitement, adventure, and beautiful and amazing sights.
5) Take Inventory: I will take a complete inventory of stuff on the ship. This includes reading any ship logs, familiarizing myself with items and the ship's equipment, and studying the local planet readouts.
6) I Haz Internetz? If something like the Internet exists, then I will exploit it for information.
7) Better Safe Than Sorry: Initially, I will VERY cautiously explore the safest planet(s) in the system, taking every precaution possible. For instance, I'd never venture out at night unless I knew it was safe. And by "safe" I mean that I had already paved / constructed / fenced over the surface of the local area and I have a good gun. That, or I'm wearing advanced armor that makes me nigh-invulnerable to the local wildlife. (Preferably the latter.)
8) Always Have an Exit! To be trained as a habit: If I'm on the surface and I feel threatened (such as several approaching enemies or I'm rather injured), then I will immediately teleport to my ship to escape and recover. If I'm underground, but near the surface, I will regularly drill holes into the walls such that I can teleport out. If I am too deep, I will ensure that I have a side tunnel that I can back into and seal off. When necessary, I'll dig small chambers for this.
9) Boyscout Motto: Be Prepared! At all times: I will carry around ample supplies of heat, light sources, medical supplies, food, and some sort of healing device (a sleeping bag or cot, if nothing else).
10) My Precious...! I will hoard everything useful in my base and/or on my ship - preferably on my ship if it's big enough to hold everything. If not, I will keep the most important and valuable stuff on my ship.
11) A Man's Best Friend... As soon as possible, I will attempt to obtain and care for a pet. Not only do they make good and loyal companions, but - with training - they may make for a useful ally and guardian.
12) Teleporters for Safety & Convenience: I will attempt to learn how to build or obtain teleporter devices with extended range (studying at libraries, asking locals, bartering for blueprints, etc), such that I can build more and/or use them even if deep underground. Hopefully, I can build a "range extender" or simply place a portable teleporter pad down and teleport to my base or my ship, as needed.
13) Hoverbikes? Tanks? Mechs? I will attempt to learn how to build or obtain one or more vehicles for travel on a planet's surface, preferably a fast flying vehicle. Preferably armed and armored. Preferably with heat and life-support. (That said, a military mech might be nice. Or a mining mech.)
14) Information Has Value: I will make careful notes of interesting and useful places, including planets with large mineral deposits, friendly villages, dangerous places to avoid, where to buy or find useful stuff, etc. This also includes persons of note, stories, rumors, recipes, blueprints, even advice. I may consider selling, trading, or swapping the information.
15) When in Rome... As a matter of habit: I will endeavor to be polite and courteous to all non-hostile sapients I meet. This includes studying the customs and laws of the major races, as well as observing the local customs and laws.
16) Swaping Stories & Rumors: I will attempt to learn what I can from non-hostile sapients. This may mean spending time swapping stories and information. I will endeavor to be a good listener. And I will ask about rumors.
17) Spotting Liers & Con Artists: I will learn how to be a good judge of character. (This includes studying the different "tells" of various races to see if they are lying.) And I will use this knowledge in dealing with others.
18) I Bet Yoda or Han Solo Could Teach Me a Thing or Two. In my travels, I will try to seek out other adventurers to strike up a conversation. Being well-traveled and good at surviving a hostile universe, they are probably knowledgable in more than one area and more aware than locals of little-known facts, such as isolated/obscure planets with interesting traits.
19) Safety in Numbers: Depending on my instincts (see "good judge of character"), I may try to make friends and propose travelling and exploring together. Space is vast and lonely, while living and working together has it's perks. I'd freely trade with them and give them stuff I don't need. And it's nice to have someone to watch your back.
20) To Crew or Not to Crew? Alternatively, or in addition, I might decide to hire on a crew. However, friendship is worth more, especially when it comes to loyalty.
21) Waste Not, Want Not: Rather than discard stone, ores, weapons, armor, clothes, etc that I no longer want, I will tend to store it and look for someone who might buy it or otherwise find a use for it. Similarly, I will tend to take everything of value not bolted down (and then some). I expect it's a matter of finding the right person. And I'm not above a roundabout path to profits, even if it requires multiple trades or trading for information. I'd sooner give it away than see it waste, though. And I'd make sure any crew or companions I have are taken care of.
22) Do I Want to Go Back? I will seek out methods of traversing dimensions or otherwise finding a way back. But, after a period of months living as a space adventurer, I may decide I'm content in this strange new universe.

 

I'd be the coolest space pirate-bounty hunter ever to come across.

 

I'd put on my Robe and Wizard Hat.

 

Munch on the silly fleshy races because they don't have feelings like plants do.

 

I'd probably find a good planet for a banana farm and start working on building a facility to create tastier bananas.

 

Probably be cripplingly and permanently depressed over not being able to see my friends and family ever again... Seriously, think about it for a moment.

 

I'd assume turning into a giant rusty medieval robot would feel a bit "unique" wouldn't it? Immediately, though, I'd obviously go out and adventure through the lands and set up kingdoms floating in space...

 

I would strip all clothes and armor from my body, insert my head into a glorious horse hat, and yell:
"I BELIEVE I CAN HORSE"

 

Oh crap, not you again! I need to start writing down names...