Re: Poll: HBs and Armour

On  7-Feb-00 at 13:09, Sean Bayan Schoonmaker (schoon@aimnet.com) wrote:
> Though we don't really have agreement from all parties on HB
mechanics, I
> think that we've settled on a playtest-able compromise, and can work
from
> there.
> 
> However, how HBs are affected by armour is another matter. As I see
it,
> there are two options:
> 
> (1) Just like Beams; splitting evenly between armour and hull
> 
> (2) As Noam's suggestion; 1st point of each die on armour, and the
rest
> penetrating
> 
> Option (2) would require a price increase due to increased
effectiveness,
> but I personally like the mechanic.
> 
> Opinions ?

No roll to hit, rolls d6's for damage, rerolls, ignores all but first
point of armor?  Talk about your munchkin weapon...

Roger