Copotypes are a game mechanic in Disco Elysium.
Dialogue options chosen over the course of the game will shape Harry's copotype, affecting the way other characters describe him.
Copotypes[ | ]
There are 4 copotypes with points tracked in the journal, as well as honour points, counting for the "hidden" honour cop copotype. Earning 4 points in any given category will prompt a thought orb that (if accepted) gives Harry a corresponding thought. Whichever copotype is accepted first will be the primary copotype throughout the rest of the playthrough, but multiple copotype thoughts may be acquired and internalized.
Superstar Cop[ | ]
Choose dialogue that boasts about Harry's partying,[1] mentions disco,[2][3] refers to him as a superstar, talks about having fans,[4][5] or just generally act narcissistic[6][7] and self-obsessed.[8][9] After gaining 4 points, a Composure thought orb will appear and (if accepted) will afford the Some kind of Superstar thought.
Apocalypse Cop[ | ]
Choose dialogue that warns of a coming apocalypse,[10][11] mass extinction,[12] or hating the world.[13][14] After gaining 4 points, a Half Light thought orb will appear and (if accepted) will afford the Cop of the Apocalypse thought.
Sorry Cop[ | ]
Apologize whenever possible, and choose self-deprecating dialogue.[15][16][17] After gaining 4 points, a Suggestion thought orb will appear and (if accepted) will afford the Rigorous Self-Critique thought.
Boring Cop[ | ]
Choose boring,[18][19] responsible[20] dialogue options. Upholding the law in morally grey circumstances[21] will net points as well. After gaining 4 points, a Drama thought orb will appear and (if accepted) will afford the Regular Law Official thought.
Honour Cop[ | ]
Choose "honourable" dialogue options (like refusing to steal the boots from the corpse). After gaining 4 points, an Authority thought orb will appear and (if accepted) will afford the Overproductive Honour Glands thought.
Art Cop[ | ]
Choose "artist" dialogue options (like supporting Cindy the Skull). After gaining 4 points, a Conceptualization thought orb will appear and (if accepted) will afford the Actual Art Degree thought.
Hobocop[ | ]
After speaking to Garte, choosing the option to "live in a dumpster"[22] during the Encyclopedia thought orb will afford the Hobocop thought.
References[ | ]
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KLAASJE (MISS ORANJE DISCO DANCER) – "Then you started screaming and trashed the place."
YOU – "That's so *me*. What did I do?"
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MEASUREHEAD – The man lands with a dull thump, like a broken down puppet of muscles and sinew. For a moment he still tries to keep his head up, dazed eyes looking at you with unimaginable surprise.... To your left is *The Button.*
YOU – "Disco inferno!" (Press the button.)
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KIM KITSURAGI – "How are you?"
YOU – "My... disco days are done."
KIM KITSURAGI – "Your *disco days* should've been *done* quite a while back, lieutenant-yefreitor."
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NOID – "That's not the life that humans live. She was adored. Humans aren't. I don't know about you, but they *hate* me. And they do not think I'm *innocent*, or some shit like that."
YOU – "I don't know what you're talking about. I have thousands of fans. I am surrounded by love and support all the time."
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KIM KITSURAGI – "Right, so let me get this right," the lieutenant turns to you, "you sold your sidearm, issued by the Citizens Militia, and now a civilian is running around the streets of Martinaise with it."
YOU – "There is only one explanation. She must be one of my rabid fans."
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YOU – "So..." (Point to your face.) "I shaved."
KIM KITSURAGI – "Yes, uhm..." The lieutenant stares at your shaven face, his eyes narrowed. "Uhhhh..." he mumbles. "I don't know what to say." He coughs. "Perhaps..."
YOU – "I know, I know -- stunning, right?"
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GASTON MARTIN – "*Mon dieu*, you set it on fire!" He looks at the plaza. "What kind of a policeman are you?"
YOU – "A beacon of light in the dull shores of mediocrity. You're welcome, Martinaise."
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YOU – "I love doing interviews, and people love *me*. They love bathing in my glory."
KIM KITSURAGI – "I hope your confidence will translate into results, officer."
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NIX GOTTLIEB – "Yes, there's no end to the misfortunes fate has seen fit to rain upon me."
YOU – "Good fortune, you mean good fortune, right? You're basking in the floodlight of my glory."
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YOU – "I wonder what this says about me? That I was sent by my station?"
KIM KITSURAGI – "Hmm..." He raises an eyebrow, thinking it best to let you make the next move.
YOU – "I must be an augury, an apocalyptic omen sent by my people. Can you guess my message?"
KIM KITSURAGI – "No."
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YOU – "Okay, I get it. I wasn't a very good tenant."
SYLVIE – "No, you really weren't. You were simply the worst."
YOU – "I was trying to show you the world of tomorrow. The Great Panic at The End."
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JOYCE MESSIER – "Then tell me -- what do you *think* of the pale?"
YOU – "It will end all life."
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NOID – He gives you a long, suspicious look. "Correct."
LOGIC [Medium: Success] – He can't help but doubt your sincerity in this matter. There is no other way -- you are a police officer.
YOU – (Look him straight in the eye:) "Shit, piss, cunts, dicks, f****ts! Fuck the World!"
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YOU – Where did the church go?
ANCIENT REPTILIAN BRAIN – "WHO FUCKING CARES?!"
YOU – I hate waking life. I hate this world. I hate and fear everything. All I want is to dance... Please god, just let me dance!
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YOU – "So..." (Point to your face.) "I shaved."
KIM KITSURAGI – "Yes, uhm..." The lieutenant stares at your shaven face, his eyes narrowed. "Uhhhh..." he mumbles. "I don't know what to say." He coughs. "Perhaps..."
YOU – "I knew I shouldn't shave! I knew it and still did it. What an idiot..."
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YOU – "There can only be one conclusion: I am the finest, a case-solving machine sent to outperform you in every way imaginable."
KIM KITSURAGI – "A good joke."
EMPATHY [Medium: Success] – He does not actually think it was a good joke.
YOU – "Of course it's a joke, look at me! You have over a hundred cases solved, how could I compete with you?"
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YOU – "I was going for something cool, but I screwed it up, like always..."
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YOU – (Look at her) "You seem surprised that I made it."
LILIENNE, THE NET PICKER – She chuckles. "Drinking men aren't known for keeping their appointments."
YOU – "I'm actually quite good at *scheduling*."
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NOID – "Alright." The speedfreak dips into his belt pack and produces a yellow key. He then makes a sudden, cool-infused move, tossing it in your general direction.
YOU – Let it fall to the ground, then pick it up. Like a normal adult person.
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CALL ME MAÑANA – He takes a swig from his flask, then offers you some.
YOU – "I have no interest in drinking while on duty."
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YOU – "Look, Kim..." (Point to the photocopy.) "These people are going to have to move away because of the noise."
KIM KITSURAGI – "Of course... I should have seen it." The lieutenant frowns as he reads over the document again.
KIM KITSURAGI – "Evrart probably has eyes on us, but..." He pauses to think. "If the second signature were to be somehow *wrong*..."
RHETORIC – He won't say it outright, but he's suggesting forgery.
YOU – "You're suggesting..."
KIM KITSURAGI – He purses his lips. "Forgery, yes. It would render the document invalid."
YOU – "That's illegal. I expected more from you, Kim."
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YOU – I'll live in a dumpster, I don't care. Fuck everything. Hobocop.