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[Nikitian]

@Sean Wait, did you take in account the cost reduction for Red Hand and Gungnir? As in, were they ever balanced to be mass-produced?
(I still think that the Red Hand is awesome as far as utility weapons go, so I'd rather it was not wasted with older limitations of prototypes)

[Xantalos]

That's a part of my character concept for after Xan.

[Execute/Dumbo.exe]

Hey, Xan, just for future purposes, was Dan the same body as Xan was originally?

[Xantalos]

No, Dan was a generic guy. Xan's a ... picture a really tall thin bald guy with big dark eyes and tight lips. He's that kind of creepy person.

[kj1225]

So... he looks like an evil penis?

[Execute/Dumbo.exe]

You know Xan... Perhaps your next character could not be using such Bi-Polar powers?

[Xantalos]

So... he looks like an evil penis?

I don't know what you think a penis looks like, but alignment aside Xan looks nothing like one. Try more ... I dunno, when I made him I was going for 'generic tall creepy guy'.

You know Xan... Perhaps your next character could not be using such Bi-Polar powers?

What d'you mean?

[Execute/Dumbo.exe]

I mean try to have your next character spec into Con weaponry, or even uncon, see how that goes.

[Xantalos]

but ammo and buying ammo

[NAV]

Buy a gun from Nyars. They usually don't need ammo.
Or slap a generator onto a laser rifle.

[piecewise]

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.

True. The sibilus is high strength because....it's super powerful.

But yeah, strength is less about numbers now and more about the body you're in. it goes

Human>Robot>Exoskeleton>Synthflesh>Battlesuit>Avatar

In terms of general things that we have.

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.

That sounds fine. Just be aware that fucking it up could mean losing your arms.

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.

Yeah, for stronger then Exoskeleton and it won't need the +2.

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.

I'll Add them.

[Xantalos]

Buy a gun from Nyars. They usually don't need ammo.
Or slap a generator onto a laser rifle.

...
but eeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhh I'm really unenthusiastic about the concept of guns. They're things that shoot things to hit things. Woo.
No, I'm too visceral and bloodthirsty to be anything other than a ... maybe an unconventional user (but ammo) or a medic if not an amper.

[piecewise]

I'm heading to IRC

[Sean Mirrsen]

@Sean Wait, did you take in account the cost reduction for Red Hand and Gungnir? As in, were they ever balanced to be mass-produced?
(I still think that the Red Hand is awesome as far as utility weapons go, so I'd rather it was not wasted with older limitations of prototypes)

Not for Red Hand, no. But the Gungnir can't have a price reduction as-is, since it's a straight-up combination of components. If an integrated one is made later, it could benefit, but I don't know what its price would be. For the Red Hand, likewise.

[piecewise]

Oh and I'll be talking about the new weapons and stuff, so there's that.