Augmentation Booth

Augmentation Booth is a Vending Machine which is used to upgrade, remove, or swap Traits for Money.

Upgrade
Upgrading a trait will change the trait into a more powerful version of itself. This is usually denoted by adding a "+" to the end of it's name to signify it's improvement. For example, Banana Lover increases the healing provided by Bananas by 2X. When upgraded, it becomes "Banana Lover +" which increases the healing provided by Bananas by 4X. In some cases, the upgrading the trait might completely change it into a different trait with a similar function. For example, upgrading Team Building Expert changes it into Army of Five. Negative traits and some positive traits cannot be upgraded.

Remove
Only Traits with a negative Custom Character Point Value can be removed. Once removed, the character will no longer suffer the downsides of the trait. However, not all negative traits can be removed.

Swap
Swapping a trait will trade the chosen trait for a different trait with a similar Custom Character Point Value. Because of this, you cannot use an Augmentation Booth to turn a negative trait into a positive trait. Nearly all Traits can be swapped, but only if there is at least one other trait in the game with the same Custom Character Point Value. For example, Bloodlust cannot be swapped because no other traits exist with the Custom Character Point Value of 16.

Cost
Using the Augmentation Booth costs Money. While the costs can be expensive, the prices do not increase as the game goes on. Swapping a trait in the Slums costs the same as in Uptown. The costs to use the Augmentation Booth are calculated as follows:


 * Upgrade: Upgrade cost doesn't appear to follow a pattern and instead uses static values.
 * Remove: Custom Character Point Value * 150. Treat negative values as positive.
 * Swap: Custom Character Point Value * 35 for positive traits. Custom Character Point Value * -75 for negative traits.

List of Costs
Below is a reference table for Augmentation Booth costs.

Quotes
"I don't have any traits I can upgrade."

- No upgradeable traits available

"I don't have any traits I can remove."

- No removeable traits available

"I don't have any traits I can swap."

- No swappable traits available