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[NAV]

It would be good if it included things like the laser rifle's power and dispersion dials, gauss rifle's overcharge, and crystalline projector's injector. The little extras that a lot of weapons seem to have.

[Toaster]

Is it just me, or did the effect strength requirements of a lot of weapons go up?

The Sibilus and cutting laser in particular stood out; before, they had the same requirement (Str 5) as the rocket rifle.  Now, the latter requires simply non-negative strength while the first two require exoskeletons.

[Radio Controlled]

It would be good if it included things like the laser rifle's power and dispersion dials, gauss rifle's overcharge, and crystalline projector's injector. The little extras that a lot of weapons seem to have.

Can always add those things to their own page, keep the armory cleaner, so to speak.

[Sean Mirrsen]

The little extras can be added to the Weapon Statistics page. For a list that's used primarily for shopping, it's not strictly needed.

As for things that should be added to Con: The Gungnir electrolaser, the Red Hand, and the two FELs - Spektr and Raduga, have technically been entered into the armory already. They're down in the Prototypes section of the Armory wiki page. I can provide writeups for them if needed.

[Radio Controlled]

The little extras can be added to the Weapon Statistics page. For a list that's used primarily for shopping, it's not strictly needed.

As for things that should be added to Con: The Gungnir electrolaser, the Red Hand, and the two FELs - Spektr and Raduga, have technically been entered into the armory already. They're down in the Prototypes section of the Armory wiki page. I can provide writeups for them if needed.

Yeah, that might be best, other prototypes got written by their designers as well. And saves pw some work, there's still a lot of other stuff in there.

[NAV]

Hmm. Maybe it would be possible to give a non-augmented human a strength roll every time they try to use an overweight weapon?  An exoskeleton or synthflesh would completely remove the roll. That way humans could still use big guns, but it would be a lot riskier. It would make the strength stat more relevant, give semi-noobs more options, and give Piecewise more chances to injure us.

[Toaster]

Noteworthy that clearly some weapons need the strength because of recoil (anything gauss) while others are simply just huge (lasers and friends.)

[Hapah]

Hmm. Maybe it would be possible to give a non-augmented human a strength roll every time they try to use an overweight weapon?  An exoskeleton or synthflesh would completely remove the roll. That way humans could still use big guns, but it would be a lot riskier. It would make the strength stat more relevant, give semi-noobs more options, and give Piecewise more chances to injure us.

I imagine PW might allow that if it comes up, but I think the armory is more to see what your options are. And I don't really see people buying guns that are too heavy for them to use, at least not on purpose.

[Nikitian]

Also, does that +2 Str requirement for Heavy Gauss Cannon and Piezoelectric Shard Launcher go away with synth-flesh strength or better?
And yeah, it seems that the implied strength requirements have gone up a bit. But maybe it conveys the GM's idea more correctly this way, rather than the initial stat requirements did.

[kj1225]

Wait, so Guass weapons are rail guns right?

[Nikitian]

No, they are coilguns. Rails wear off too soon, so the only rail gun in the armory is LESHO rifle.

[kj1225]

Oh, well, I still don't understand how they have recoil.

[kisame12794]

The laws of physics? Equal and opposite reaction, and objects at rest tend to stay that way. The slug wants to stay still while the magnets pull. The round will pull the gun back while the gun pulls the round forward.

[Hapah]

I wonder if anyone is brave enough to take -2 Fate and be a disaster magnet.

[Sean Mirrsen]

Writing up the things:

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Hand Electrolaser "Red Hand"
Token Cost: 4
Stat Restriction: None
Ammo: Generator. 5 second output before overheat.
Description: The standard issue laser glove, rebuilt into a large armored gauntlet and given a more powerful generator. While the laser itself is still just as pathetic, the presence of any gas - such as air - between you and your target will let you fling small, precisely targeted bolts of lightning with it. Perfect for crowd control and magic shows. Using it underwater may be unwise.

Electrolaser Rifle "Gungnir"
Token Cost: 10 (-2 with own Laser Rifle, -5 with own Tesla Saber)
Stat Restriction: None
Ammo: Generator, Tesla Saber battery.
Description: In principle just a standard Laser Rifle and a Tesla Saber fitted together with a DIY kit, this weapon combines the two into something that can electrocute your enemies to death at the comfortable range of a hundred meters. Air or some other gas is required between the gun and the target for this to work - otherwise all you have is a laser rifle with a fancy bayonet. (Providing your own Laser Rifle or Tesla Saber when purchasing this will reduce the cost)

Variable Laser Rifle "Spektr"
Token Cost: 5
Stat Restriction: At least 0 in Strength
Ammo: Generator.
Description: Developed as a successor to the Laser Rifle, this hand-held free-electron laser gives a considerable increase in firepower and versatility. Although the wavelength adjustments may be confusing to those unable to tell the difference between X-Rays and microwaves, the weapon functions just as well as a standard laser. Even better with the overcharge function, although forgetting to let it cool between shots may have undesirable consequences.

Variable Heavy Laser "Raduga"
Token Cost: 11
Stat Restriction: Exoskeleton or higher level strength
Ammo: Generator.
Description: An industrial free-electron cutting laser, fitted with some extra features and wrapped into a man-portable package. Although the wavelength adjustments may be confusing to those unable to tell the difference between X-Rays and microwaves, the weapon functions just as well as a standard, if more powerful cutting laser. Even better with the overcharge function, although forgetting to let it cool between shots may have undesirable consequences.

I.. think I got most of it right.