So yeah, while these rules work and I especially like weapons not having ranges, I think they could use some work...
For instant, lack of range limitations makes movement kind of moot point for anything besides ramming.
What I suggest is adding "Railguns" to the standard weapons list, then altering "Burst Cannons" into their polar opposite.
These "Flak Cannons" still have the burst effect of potentially damaging any craft within three inches of a target, but also suffer from damage falloff if the target is more then a certain distance away.
Also would be good just outright remove length restrictions on Ship Classes, and maybe somehow standardize CP cost with Fleet Points instead.
Microspace ideas
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Re: Microspace ideas
Perhaps it has been modified recently, but weapons do have a maximum range, and its pretty restrictive. Firing arc would probably be better for emphasizing maneuver, but I can see that as subject to abuse. (why yes, all of my weapons are in 360 degree turrets even though none of them could actually see that much space, it's microscale and not entirely accurate!)
My biggest problem is that railguns don't lose damage with range. In space, there is no friction, and a big metal slug won't slow down as it travels. They will lose accuracy, as will any unguided weapon (like a laser beam). In fact, lasers diffuse surprisingly quickly, so should lose damage pretty quick. They are devastating up close, but at longer ranges...
Those are just my thoughts, and they all go against the cinematic, space-opera-y feel of Brikwars fleets. But what can I say, I've been ruined by the Atomic Rocket website. Read it! It's great! But never expect to look at Star Wars the same way again...
My biggest problem is that railguns don't lose damage with range. In space, there is no friction, and a big metal slug won't slow down as it travels. They will lose accuracy, as will any unguided weapon (like a laser beam). In fact, lasers diffuse surprisingly quickly, so should lose damage pretty quick. They are devastating up close, but at longer ranges...
Those are just my thoughts, and they all go against the cinematic, space-opera-y feel of Brikwars fleets. But what can I say, I've been ruined by the Atomic Rocket website. Read it! It's great! But never expect to look at Star Wars the same way again...
This should be in the Rulebook somewhere:
"Any problem on earth can be solved with the careful application of high explosives"
-Valkyrie (the movie)
"Any problem on earth can be solved with the careful application of high explosives"
-Valkyrie (the movie)
Re: Microspace ideas
Yes it list ranges, but they are apparently not used for anything since hits are determined by rolling Weapon Accuracy verses Agility Rating.IX_Legion wrote:Perhaps it has been modified recently, but weapons do have a maximum range, and its pretty restrictive. Firing arc would probably be better for emphasizing maneuver, but I can see that as subject to abuse. (why yes, all of my weapons are in 360 degree turrets even though none of them could actually see that much space, it's microscale and not entirely accurate!)
No no no no no!IX_Legion wrote:My biggest problem is that railguns don't lose damage with range. In space, there is no friction, and a big metal slug won't slow down as it travels.
I was suggesting replacing the "Burst Cannons" with "Flak Cannons", the idea being they'd use fragmentation explosives on timers.
Railguns with the current rules ironically do MORE damage at longer ranges and are completely ineffective at point blank for some reason...
...My guess is the kinetic kill vehicle is somehow creating thrust for itself after launch, but Brikwars are rarely the place for ballistics physics.
Yes I'm familar with that site...IX_Legion wrote:Those are just my thoughts, and they all go against the cinematic, space-opera-y feel of Brikwars fleets. But what can I say, I've been ruined by the Atomic Rocket website. Read it! It's great! But never expect to look at Star Wars the same way again...
...Weirdly enough, it inspired me to imagine why far future space wars would actually be fought with Gundams...
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Re: Microspace ideas
Yeah, and in regular Brikwars you roll skill vs use to see if you hit, but the range limits are still in effect. Accuracy doesn't degrade at long range using this system, but there you go.Whiteagle wrote:Yes it list ranges, but they are apparently not used for anything since hits are determined by rolling Weapon Accuracy verses Agility Rating.IX_Legion wrote:Perhaps it has been modified recently, but weapons do have a maximum range, and its pretty restrictive. Firing arc would probably be better for emphasizing maneuver, but I can see that as subject to abuse. (why yes, all of my weapons are in 360 degree turrets even though none of them could actually see that much space, it's microscale and not entirely accurate!)
Ah, sorry, misread the rule there. That's actually pretty good for a kinetic kill slug that is mounted with a drive and launched at relatively low velocity initially.Whiteagle wrote:No no no no no!IX_Legion wrote:My biggest problem is that railguns don't lose damage with range. In space, there is no friction, and a big metal slug won't slow down as it travels.
I was suggesting replacing the "Burst Cannons" with "Flak Cannons", the idea being they'd use fragmentation explosives on timers.
Railguns with the current rules ironically do MORE damage at longer ranges and are completely ineffective at point blank for some reason...
...My guess is the kinetic kill vehicle is somehow creating thrust for itself after launch, but Brikwars are rarely the place for ballistics physics.
And I really wasn't saying anything about the Burst/Flak cannons, my comment was directed toward the railgun rules which I misread.
This should be in the Rulebook somewhere:
"Any problem on earth can be solved with the careful application of high explosives"
-Valkyrie (the movie)
"Any problem on earth can be solved with the careful application of high explosives"
-Valkyrie (the movie)
Re: Microspace ideas
True, but in regular Brikwars there needs to be an incentive to close distances for glorious CQC Ultraviolence instead of blasting away at things with huge ass cannons.IX_Legion wrote:Yeah, and in regular Brikwars you roll skill vs use to see if you hit, but the range limits are still in effect. Accuracy doesn't degrade at long range using this system, but there you go.
BrikSpace rolls are set up so that smaller weapons are more likely to hit anything, but might not overcome somethings armor.
Yeah, I just wanted to clarify what's what.IX_Legion wrote:Ah, sorry, misread the rule there. That's actually pretty good for a kinetic kill slug that is mounted with a drive and launched at relatively low velocity initially.
And I really wasn't saying anything about the Burst/Flak cannons, my comment was directed toward the railgun rules which I misread.
Edit: Looking at various weapon stats and how out of whack they are with each other, here's my revised table:
Laser Weapons
Small - Cost: 2 Cp, Damage Rating: 1d6
Medium - Cost: 4 Cp, Damage Rating: 2d6+2
Large - Cost: 8, Damage Rating: 3d6
Rockets/Torpedoes
Small - Cost: 3 Cp, Damage Rating: 1d6+1d4
Medium - Cost: 6 Cp, Damage Rating: 3d6-2
Large - Cost: 12, Damage Rating: 1d10+2d6
Flak Cannons (Burst special - Any ship within 3" radius of the target must roll a d6, on a +4 they also take damage)
Small: 4CP, Damage: 1d6+2 (<8") | 1d4 (+8")
Medium: 6CP, Damage: 3d6 (<8") | 1d6+2 (+8")
Large: 12CP, Damage: 4d6+2 (<8")| 2d6+1 (+8")
Railguns (Slow Starting special - Ineffective closer then 2")
Small: 4CP, Damage: 1d4 (2-6") | 1d6+2 (+6")
Medium: 6CP, Damage: 1d6+2 (2-6") | 3d6 (+6")
Large: 12CP, Damage: 2d6+1 (2-6") | 4d6+2 (+6")
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Re: Microspace ideas
Throw in "Plasma Cannons" or something: a weapon that does massive amounts of damage but is limited in range (like 2"-3" max).Whiteagle wrote:True, but in regular Brikwars there needs to be an incentive to close distances for glorious CQC Ultraviolence instead of blasting away at things with huge ass cannons.IX_Legion wrote:Yeah, and in regular Brikwars you roll skill vs use to see if you hit, but the range limits are still in effect. Accuracy doesn't degrade at long range using this system, but there you go.
BrikSpace rolls are set up so that smaller weapons are more likely to hit anything, but might not overcome somethings armor.
This should be in the Rulebook somewhere:
"Any problem on earth can be solved with the careful application of high explosives"
-Valkyrie (the movie)
"Any problem on earth can be solved with the careful application of high explosives"
-Valkyrie (the movie)