Talk:Forma/@comment-4199482-20160107060035/@comment-27655303-20160122095910

My thoughts were always this

Mods go on weapons, theyre not just cards but acctual mods (think scope, barrel, reciever etc) so there is a place on each weapon that these can b attached, like adding a silencer IRL for example. Polarity is the type of mounting used on the mod

Forma has the capability to modify the areas on the weapon where these mods can b mounted. I assume in its raw form its able to b manipulated and then when applied it takes on a solid, permanant form. In my mind its a kind of adhesive putty.

In this idea i view the mod points as stability. theres a safe limit to how many mods can go on a weapon before it becomes too unstable to use. A catalyst increases the stability of the weapon so more can b fitted. I see the catalyst as strengthening all the material of the weapon, so it can tolerate more.

SO it might be used to chage the mounting points that ur new heavy caliber modification (an upgraded reciever) needs, meaning this mod 'fits' better. This would mean the mod has less impact on the overall stability of the gun therefore leaving more stability (mod points) available

As for the size/shape i assume it to be shapeless (its manipulatable) and the puzzle shape is simply representational of its function of joining because each use would render a different shape. Could be any size/ amount, as it solidifies after use the left overs would be useless.

Forma changes the balance of the weapon each time and so the tenno needs to relearn the weapon to get the stability back (ranking it back up).



These are my personal thoughts and in no way do i speak for DE

- BobZero





TL:DR its space duct tape. lets u strap more things to ur gun.