| From: | shadowrn@*********.com (Stuart Biggs) |
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| Subject: | Smartlinks, the way they should be. |
| Date: | Sun Mar 11 10:30:01 2001 |
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This is an expansion on my previous post [quote]vision systems and their uses[/quote]
Anyone have a gripe about the cop out used for 2 weapon ranged combat and optic type aim
enhancers?
I spent a little time hammering these out and I would like feedback as to what people
think.
SMARTLINK 1 AND SMARTLINK 2 RULES AND DESCRIPTIONS.
Basicware: (I have long thought the difference between standard grade and alpha grade has
not been stressed enough)
smlk 1 (S1)
this gives an X shaped crosshair on the feild of vision. An ammo count also appears at the
bottom corner of vision corresponding to the hand used.
smlk2 (S2)
Much better clarity and resolution than S1.
This also gives the X shaped crosshair, but after resting on a target for a short period
it converts to a pair of concentric circles with a vertical cross linking them. The radius
of the circle is user-definable. Common practice is to make this the size of the user's
long-range group size average(helps with called shots).
Launch weapons display common longrange deviancy areas after sitting still for a short
period.
S2 is backwards compatible, but only acts as a S1 with weapons so outfitted. S2 weapons
confer the appropriate advantages.
Alpha-ware: noted with prefix a
aS1: this gives vert/horiz crosshairs, with a target box (draw a big cross then a small
square over the meeting point). The ammo count appears below the horiz line next to the
target box (again on the same side as the hand holding the gun). A barrel temperature
readout appears in the bottom corner corresponding to the gun hand. After the
manufacturer's recommended number of rounds are fired through the weapon a "weapon
service due" message appears above the temp readout, starting at green then moving
through to red if left unattended. Servicing the weapon resets the chip in it and the
message dissappears.
aS2:includes all enhancements of S2 and aS1 but the target box is available in a range of
shapes. aS2 also has a limited "leading" feature, enabling the processor to
predict target movement based on movement of the weapon (no real game effect).
Rangefinders:(remember alpha smartlinks MUST have alpha rangefinders. reference M&M,
grades and options)
Basic-ware: displays range to aiming point in m. accurate to 2 decimal places. The range
is displayed above the ammo counter.
Combined with S2, a rangefinder enables bullet drop compensation processes, and also takes
the grouping area that appears after a time with the crosshairs still, and extrapolates
that to the range displayed.
alpha-ware: much more accurate readout, accurate to 4 decimal places (can be reduced by
user. Range is displayed above the horiz line next to the targeting box, in a contrasting
colour to the ammo counter.
Combined with an aS2 a rangefinder enables more accurate "leading" of targets, a
"likely hit" % appears above to the target box.
Image Magnification technology IS compatible with the long range and extreme range bonuses
an (a)S2 in conjunction with a rangefinder gives, but only to eliminate movement TN
modifiers.
TWO WEAPON RANGED COMBAT AND SMARTLINKS.
This has bugged me for a while, see the post 'rules you hate' for my whinge.
these expand on the +2TN for each hand rule.
Two Weapon usage with any smartlink dictates that TWO separate input systems are added,
rather than just one. (see M&M for options)
The relevant modifiers are:
+2 each hand (negated with the edge ambidexterity), cumulative recoil penalties (a gun's
uncompensated recoil applies its modifier to both weapons), Additional target modifiers,
blindfire modifier, and the partial cover modifier.
Basic-ware: This is not high enough quality to enable dual targeting. the primary weapon
gains the smartlink bonus, the secondary does not. Ambidextrous characters must designate
their primary weapon at the beginning of the initiative pass.
Alpha-ware: (here I introduce a new piece of tech, the HiPower smartlink image/ballistics
processor, referred to as the HPaS1 and the HPaS2).
The Hi-Power versions of the standard alphaware processors are twice as expensive as their
counterparts, (effectively X 4 base cost for the processor) but they allow for multiple
weapon hookups.
An HPaS1 enables the user to distribute their -2 smartlink bonus between their two
weapons. A user could apply an on/off modifier of -2/-0 or -1/-1 or -0/-2. This reflects
the fact that the user only has so much concentration, and splitting their attention
between two weapons will detract from accuracy with either. Two imput
An HPaS2 user can do the same, but the advanges a rangefinder provides at long and extreme
range are NOT split, they apply to each weapon (the processor is doing all the work,
calculating trajectories) individually(remember that they work in conjunction with Image
Magnification ONLY to negate movement modifiers).
If the owner of an aS2 buys TWO(2) HPaS2 processors, they are referred to as Dual Hi-Power
Smartlink 2 processors, or a DHPaS2.
This provides an additional -1 to TNs(on top of the -2 from a smartlink or -1 for
smartgoggles). The total modifier CANNOT be better than -2 for any one hand. The options
are -1/-2 or -2/-1.
Targets: 'Same' target refers to both guns aimed at the same point. 'Additional' target
refers to each gun aimed at a different point.
Without GunCams linked to an Image link or HUD data display, Additional targets MUST both
be in the feild of vision, else one(player's choice) suffers the BlindFire penalty(+8TN)
on top of the secondary target modifier(+2).
If a new target appears DURING the combat round (was not visible at time of initiative
roll, but appeared later in the round), fire directed at it suffers the Partial Cover
modifier to simulate the gunman's divided attention. This modifier is eliminated at the
beginning of the next combat round (before the initiative roll).
Image Magnification in use INCREASES TNs due to restrictions it places on the feild of
vision (+2 for each range bracket compensated for) if the targets are not in the same
feild of vision(either the blindfire or partial cover modifiers apply). DNI adapted Image
magnification must be purchased separately for each guncam if the user wants to overcome
this.
No part of this may be duplicated in any way without consent from the author. Violators
will be hunted down and exterminated like the vermin they are.
Stuart Biggs ©2001
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<P>This is an expansion on my previous post [quote]vision systems and their
uses[/quote]</P>
<P>Anyone have a gripe about the cop out used for 2 weapon ranged combat and
optic type aim enhancers?</P>
<P>I spent a little time hammering these out and I would like feedback as to
what people think.</P>
<P>SMARTLINK 1 AND SMARTLINK 2 RULES AND DESCRIPTIONS.</P>
<P>Basicware: (I have long thought the difference between standard grade and
alpha grade has not been stressed enough)</P>
<P>smlk 1 (S1)</P>
<P>this gives an X shaped crosshair on the feild of vision. An ammo count also
appears at the bottom corner of vision corresponding to the hand used.</P>
<P>smlk2 (S2)</P>
<P>Much better clarity and resolution than S1.</P>
<P>This also gives the X shaped crosshair, but after resting on a target for a
short period it converts to a pair of concentric circles with a vertical cross
linking them. The radius of the circle is user-definable. Common practice is to
make this the size of the user's long-range group size average(helps with called
shots).</P>
<P>Launch weapons display common longrange deviancy areas after sitting still
for a short period.</P>
<P>S2 is backwards compatible, but only acts as a S1 with weapons so outfitted.
S2 weapons confer the appropriate advantages.</P>
<P>Alpha-ware: noted with prefix a</P>
<P>aS1: this gives vert/horiz crosshairs, with a target box (draw a big cross
then a small square over the meeting point). The ammo count appears below the
horiz line next to the target box (again on the same side as the hand holding
the gun). A barrel temperature readout appears in the bottom corner
corresponding to the gun hand. After the manufacturer's recommended number of
rounds are fired through the weapon a "weapon service due" message appears above
the temp readout, starting at green then moving through to red if left
unattended. Servicing the weapon resets the chip in it and the message
dissappears.</P>
<P>aS2:includes all enhancements of S2 and aS1 but the target box is available
in a range of shapes. aS2 also has a limited "leading" feature, enabling the
processor to predict target movement based on movement of the weapon (no real
game effect).</P>
<P>Rangefinders:(remember alpha smartlinks MUST have alpha rangefinders.
reference M&M, grades and options)</P>
<P>Basic-ware: displays range to aiming point in m. accurate to 2 decimal
places. The range is displayed above the ammo counter.</P>
<P>Combined with S2, a rangefinder enables bullet drop compensation processes,
and also takes the grouping area that appears after a time with the crosshairs
still, and extrapolates that to the range displayed.</P>
<P>alpha-ware: much more accurate readout, accurate to 4 decimal places (can be
reduced by user. Range is displayed above the horiz line next to the targeting
box, in a contrasting colour to the ammo counter.</P>
<P>Combined with an aS2 a rangefinder enables more accurate "leading" of
targets, a "likely hit" % appears above to the target box.</P>
<P>Image Magnification technology IS compatible with the long range and extreme
range bonuses an (a)S2 in conjunction with a rangefinder gives, but only to
eliminate movement TN modifiers.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>TWO WEAPON RANGED COMBAT AND SMARTLINKS.</P>
<P>This has bugged me for a while, see the post 'rules you hate' for my
whinge.</P>
<P>these expand on the +2TN for each hand rule.</P>
<P>Two Weapon usage with any smartlink dictates that TWO separate input systems
are added, rather than just one. (see M&M for options)</P>
<P>The relevant modifiers are:</P>
<P>+2 each hand (negated with the edge ambidexterity), cumulative recoil
penalties (a gun's uncompensated recoil applies its modifier to both weapons),
Additional target modifiers, blindfire modifier, and the partial cover
modifier.</P>
<P>Basic-ware: This is not high enough quality to enable dual targeting. the
primary weapon gains the smartlink bonus, the secondary does not. Ambidextrous
characters must designate their primary weapon at the beginning of the
initiative pass.</P>
<P>Alpha-ware: (here I introduce a new piece of tech, the HiPower smartlink
image/ballistics processor, referred to as the HPaS1 and the HPaS2).</P>
<P>The Hi-Power versions of the standard alphaware processors are twice as
expensive as their counterparts, (effectively X 4 base cost for the processor)
but they allow for multiple weapon hookups.</P>
<P>An HPaS1 enables the user to distribute their -2 smartlink bonus between
their two weapons. A user could apply an on/off modifier of -2/-0 or -1/-1 or
-0/-2. This reflects the fact that the user only has so much concentration, and
splitting their attention between two weapons will detract from accuracy with
either. Two imput</P>
<P>An HPaS2 user can do the same, but the advanges a rangefinder provides at
long and extreme range are NOT split, they apply to each weapon (the processor
is doing all the work, calculating trajectories) individually(remember that they
work in conjunction with Image Magnification ONLY to negate movement
modifiers).</P>
<P>If the owner of an aS2 buys TWO(2) HPaS2 processors, they are referred to as
Dual Hi-Power Smartlink 2 processors, or a DHPaS2.</P>
<P>This provides an additional -1 to TNs(on top of the -2 from a smartlink or -1
for smartgoggles). The total modifier CANNOT be better than -2 for any one hand.
The options are -1/-2 or -2/-1.</P>
<P>Targets: 'Same' target refers to both guns aimed at the same point.
'Additional' target refers to each gun aimed at a different point.</P>
<P>Without GunCams linked to an Image link or HUD data display, Additional
targets MUST both be in the feild of vision, else one(player's choice) suffers
the BlindFire penalty(+8TN) on top of the secondary target modifier(+2).</P>
<P>If a new target appears DURING the combat round (was not visible at time of
initiative roll, but appeared later in the round), fire directed at it suffers
the Partial Cover modifier to simulate the gunman's divided attention. This
modifier is eliminated at the beginning of the next combat round (before the
initiative roll).</P>
<P>Image Magnification in use INCREASES TNs due to restrictions it places on the
feild of vision (+2 for each range bracket compensated for) if the targets are
not in the same feild of vision(either the blindfire or partial cover modifiers
apply). DNI adapted Image magnification must be purchased separately for each
guncam if the user wants to overcome this.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>No part of this may be duplicated in any way without consent from the author.
Violators will be hunted down and exterminated like the vermin they are.</P>
<P>Stuart Biggs
©2001</P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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