Upgrades
Upgrades are functions added to the Mindscape itself, usable by the user or compatible Sprites.
Inventory
Inventory provides convenient usage for handling item constructs. Items shrink down to the size of an "inventory slot" and can be placed on shelves, chests, and other containers in the Mindscape. It also provides access to an inventory tray that hovers near the user like a belt, allowing items to be stored into slots for quick, easy access. Items return to their normal size when retrieved and placed.
Media Player
Media players allow users to watch and listen to Mindscape recordings and broadcasts. Theaters have specialized media players designed to host large audiences, with each audience member experiencing the replay individually.
Recorder, Audio
Allows a Mindshard to record up to a few days worth of audio. Consumes essence, requiring an attuned user with sufficient energy.
Recorder, Visual
Allows a Mindshard to record up to a few hours of 2D or 3D video, including full environment simulation. Consumes significant essence, requiring an attuned user with sufficient energy. Commonly used for world-wide events, including concerts, sports, combat tournaments, military news, and important events. Comes integrated with an Audio Recorder.
Navigation Upgrade
Adds map pins and routes to maps, as well as visual overlays, directions, and markers in the user's field of view. Pins mark destinations, while routes provide visual pathing between locations. These abilities can be toggled on and off, or set to appear only once they're within a certain range. This upgrade can be utilized by Sprites with map comprehension.
Commlink
Commlinks provide real-time communication to another Mindshard with a Commlink. The sender and receiver must both be in range of a Comm Tower, and both must possess each other's Commlink signatures. Commlinks will always provide audio; and some may also include a visual feed. These consume essence, requiring an attuned user with sufficient energy to use.
Tactile Feedback
Allows the user to experience tactile feedback from interaction with Mindscape constructs. The effect for normal Mindshards is not nearly as powerful as within Psydives, which are fully immersive, but can still offer a notable quality of life improvement.
Timekeeper
Provides timers and clocks that function with extreme precision. It can synchronize with clocks and timers from other Mindscapes, as well as set or keep track of alarms.
Measuring System
Provides simple draggable nodes, rulers, angle and trajectory tracking, and other systems to enable elegant and precise measurements within a user's environment.
Projector
The Mindshard can project holograms into physical space, typically up to five or so meters in diameter. This effect can replicate visual effects of Constructs and Sprites that exist within a user's Mindscape. The hologram is obviously an illusion, and cannot be used to block visual effects.