I thought the point of this thread was low level drugs needing a buff because they are shit. Too small a duration coupled with a drug flash that will build to the point of being completely blocked within 5 minutes of use. Low level drugs are NOT too powerful which is why this thread came up. Thats my opinion
Can i ask that everyone in the brainport that posts in threads either in agreement or disagreement please take a little longer in the construction process of a post and actually THINK what you are writing rather than dismissing/supporting ideas out of hand.
It seems like in a lot of recent threads there is the point of the thread and then there is a massive gap between that and the next person who posts.
Back on topic.
If anyone has played WoW (im sure plenty have) why not try and imagine the idea of the boosting of the drugs to be like the cooking skill in wow. It boosts an attribute for a while and helps a person reach higher weapons faster. What could also be done is removing all level 1 drugs that boost core attributes. Instead just have the drugs implemented at low levels that provide a buff to sub skills. Naturally im fairly sure a lot of the most popular ones could be the combat skills (RC/HC etc) but depending on damage type resist available maybe a new player wants to stock up on a transport buff or a support buff. Lower level constructors/researchers might decide to pop a few construction drugs while they level up their char also. Maybe a recycler uses one to help him too to recycle more and more drugs to feed his habit.
It also ADDS content in a sense that people can go off and buy and make drugs as well as ammo, meds etc. So long as this is not too huge of an advantage and makes for a bit more of an immersion aspect in this cyberpunk world. Runners are taking stimulants and stuff to enhance performance just like modern day athletes if you will.
And for the love of god why do you want to put a negative on it when its to help new players. If need be i would rather see a negative along the lines of "Doesnt work after con level X" to stop higher level players circumventing the system rather than punishing someone whos a lower level and just wants to get a bit of help getting ahead.