| From: | Gurth <gurth@******.NL> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: SRII Lethality |
| Date: | Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:18:20 +0100 |
> > This rule is way too easy on characters, IMnsHO. Just look at the primary
> > requirement for taking overdamage: the Power has to exceed twice the
> > char's Body! Most PCs I know wouldn't take overdamage from any weapon
> > except sniper rifles and others with really high Power Levels. It doesn't
> > say if the Power should be adjusted for burst modifiers, but if you use
> > this rule I suggest you do.
>
> That's probably why I wasn't sure about the multiplier. I use 1.5x
> Body in my games
Both are BTB -- the x2 is from FoF, while x1.5 is the "Deadlier
Overdamage" rule from the Companion.
> I also compare the damage of the round before armour with the body
> rating.
That also makes things more lethal, but IMHO it's not realistic -- after
all the damage is caused by the round _penetrating_ the armor, so when it
comes to overdamage only the remaining Power should be used with this
rule, I think.
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