[Suggestion] Better Speech as Default

Alright, so...
Herochat. Or whatever it's called, I'm not a fan of plugins. But anyway, I never really liked the idea of Global chat; on servers with lots of people, it becomes overcrowded. hard to track what a friend is saying, or what people are saying locally.
I propose a new set of Communications-Based items, along with a localchat system configurable in server configs. After all, modern technology is centered heavily around communication.
The Wireless Radio
The wireless radio would be a tier-1 communications device capable of receiving radio signals along various bandwidths. A very simple device, it would consume around about 2 EU/T in exchange for passively receiving Radio signals. Signals are received as chat messages entitled, for example, (Radio) Hello there! Volume could be adjusted in the GUI up to 25 blocks.
The Two-Way Radio
The Two-Way Radio would be a device capable of actually transmitting Radio Signals, but only to an area, say, 500x500 around it. This would encourage players to build more advanced radio tech. Signals are transmitted by simply talking around a 5x5 radius of the block. IT would require a 3 EU/T current to function. Volume can be adjusted up to 20 blocks.
The Radio Transmitter
The Radio Transmitter does what the Two-Way Radio cannot; It transmits a signal across a frequency globally, allowing people from two halves of a map to communicate. Must be placed > Y = 200 to function. Requires constant 5 EU/T and functions like a two-way radio without the two-way bit. Sensitivity could be adjusted in the GUI.
The Handheld Radio
The Handheld radio functions as a handheld version of the Wireless Radio. It has a volume of 3 blocks and acts like a tier 2 version of the Wireless.
The Handheld Two-way Radio
... Nuff said. Transmits only in 200x200 radius.
The Bluetooth Headset
A helmet that functions like a handheld two-way, but doesnt have to be held. Hold+Shift-Click to adjust. Can only be heard by you. Others will think you're weird. Tier 2.
CD Recorder
Allows you to record chat whilst the device is active. Tier 3, 7 EU/T
CD Player
Allows CDs to be played back. Can be transmitted through a neighbouring radio. Tier 3, 6 EU/T
Speaker
Attatchable to radios, etc to increase volume up to 50 blocks.
Explosion tinnitus
Not an item, but an idea; when you are hurt by explosions, you are unable to hear for a bit, plus a whining sound in your ear. Like in SourceEngine.

well, uh, thanks for liking my idea. Srsly though, this would be pretty cool. Then again, this stuff almost never gets implemented so, uh... yeah.

oh, and it would make CC communication more than just a frivolity. Email systems will actually be USEFUL!

hm. still though... Would be cool, and hey, it's been a year already. IC2 improved on IC1 massively; this idea was for IC1 about a year ago.

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