RE: Poll: HBs and Armour

Option 1 should read "just like P-Torps".
I  prefer option 1.

Reasons:
1. Option 2 introduces a new mechanic into FT (not always 
bad, but not necessary in this case).
2. It changes the balance between Armor and Screens.
3. It would require yet an additional rule for use against
Kra'Vak (unless FB2 KV use ablative armor [which I hope
they do]).

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Brian Bell
bkb@beol.net
http://members.xoom.com/rlyehable/ft/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sean Bayan Schoonmaker [SMTP:schoon@aimnet.com]
> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 1:07 PM
> To:	gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
> Subject:	Poll: HBs and Armour
> 
> 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 ?
> 
> 
> Schoon
>