ReSnow!

Samuel Reynolds wrote:

> I didn't say the HEL would be degraded. I said the
> *targetting* would be degraded. If you get the HEL
> on target, even heavy snow in the air would have
> little effect on the damage it does. You'd still
> draw the same number of chits, and have the same
> validities.
>    But the smaller lasers in the targetting system
> (for whatever weapon) could be significantly degraded.
> So instead of a D10 (superior FC), you might roll D8
> or D6. Then if the attacker's die would drop below D4
> you increase the target's defense die, instead.
>

> [snip]

>
> As I said, it would affect the *targetting* die, not
> the *effect*.

This may effect ALL weapons that use laser sighting, not just HELs.

>
>
> I might also penalize infantry firing into the wind in
> some way. It's *hard* to aim when you have snow blowing
> in your face! (Even in a closed helmet, I'd imagine.) It'd
> have a greater effect on visibility, blowing in the eyes or
> blasting the goggles or faceplate.
>
> - Sam

No argument.

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Brian Bell
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