From:	Tim Serpas <wretch@**.COM>
Subject:	Re: A newbie's Introduction and some Questions
Date:	Fri, 21 Apr 1995 14:25:10 -0500

On Fri, 21 Apr 1995, Gurth wrote:
[stuff about staging and SRI->SRII conversions snipped]
> I personally liked the varied staging figures, and if it was up to me they'd
> still exist in SR2.
>
Then keep using them! Having staging of two as the standard cuts down on
memorizing damage codes and deciding what is more effective, but the
occasional staging of 3 or 4 won't hurt. (or maybe it will...) To make
a significant distinction between slugs and explosive rounds, we give ex.
rounds +2 power and +2 staging (I'm told that's what they got in 1st ed.),
so you get a more certain Moderate wound (if, say you're using your Ruger
Superwarhawk), but it'll be tougher to get a Serious or deadly.

As long as it's used in moderation, you won't have too much bookkeeping
to worry about.


Peace through superior firepower,
Tim Serpas, BS Physics
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