Re: [DS2][SG2] harmonizing spaces in vehicles

Some comments to Tom's post (which I mostly agree with):

>Oerjan makes an interesting point about systems for specialist
>elements taking up space. They don't in SG2, but no one assumes
>you'll haul a GMS/L with you I don't think.

Tony certainly seemed to assume so <g>

>The precendent you could easily use is the size it is expected to take
>on a vehicle (2 space). This plus 2 crew would equal 4 spaces and
>thus fit with DS/2. In fact, if you wanted a more realistic crew of 3,
I'd >think it would take 5 points. 

Many of today's GMS/L-equivalents only have 2-man crews. Oh, it's
always nice to have a third guy around to carry extra ammo, provide
security etc - but he's usually not *necessary*.
 
> However, SAWs (as they are in SG2) wouldn't take extra space.

Which is why DSII doesn't track SAWs at all. Modern SAWs are basically
standard automatic rifles with bipods and extra-large magazines anyway
<g>

>An APSW (tripod HMG or tripod AGL) might well take a space.

Yes.

>A GMS/P? Doubtful...

Again yes. IMO the GMS/Ps are included in the IAVR category in DS2.

>I think the idea of using the following capacities for those that use
both
>games makes sense:
>	rifle/SAW gunner	1
>	PA			2
>	GMS/P	gunner		1
>	GMS/L system	2	(I assume this would also be >correct
for a LAD
)

At least for the ones I've seen, yes.

>	Tripod HMG/AGL/APSW	1
>	Crew for GMS/L	3 guys @ 1 each
>	crew for HMG/AGL/APSW	3 guys @ 1 each

See the comment above. If anything the crew requirements will go down
in the future, so I think it's pretty safe to say 2 men per heavy
infantry weapon.

Later,

Oerjan Ohlson
oerjan.ohlson@telia.com

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