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[Doomblade187]

Or you could allow players to make up special weaponry for themselves, within margin.

Actually, that would work better, and be much less work for me. And I was going for less of the heavy sci-fi stuff, but I can add some interesting things if need be. The reason I pulled out INT is because I forsee less negotiation stuff, and I can always add in intuition if needed. I might do that.

[Harry Baldman]

Well, I think some people would definitely appreciate being able to create their own weapons. Sounds like a good idea to me.

[Persus13]

Hey, I'd like to try GMing a RTD, and I have an idea (Roman Empire approx 280BC, All Myths Are True). But I really don't know if I can handle it. Any advice?

One thing you are going to have to find a solution for is that the Romans didn't really care about the gods you worshipped as long as you did some sacrifices to the emperor whenever they wanted you do that. So there were like a bajillion religions. Also there's Christianity, and monotheisim and polytheism don't mix well.

[Harry Baldman]

Also there's Christianity, and monotheisim and polytheism don't mix well.

Hey, I'd like to try GMing a RTD, and I have an idea (Roman Empire approx 280BC, All Myths Are True). But I really don't know if I can handle it. Any advice?

As evidenced by the quote, the setting predates Christianity by more than a third of a millennium. So Christianity wouldn't really be an issue here (neither would religion in general). Although that does bring up the point that there wouldn't actually be a Roman Empire back then. I'm not entirely sure they even fully controlled Italy back then.

EDIT: [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Roman_conquest_of_Italy.PNG]It turns out they didn't even control half of Italy back then[/url]. They were only just done with subjugating local tribes near Rome, and soon were fighting Greeks.

[Persus13]

Also there's Christianity, and monotheisim and polytheism don't mix well.

Hey, I'd like to try GMing a RTD, and I have an idea (Roman Empire approx 280BC, All Myths Are True). But I really don't know if I can handle it. Any advice?

As evidenced by the quote, the setting predates Christianity by more than a third of a millennium. So Christianity wouldn't really be an issue here (neither would religion in general). Although that does bring up the point that there wouldn't actually be a Roman Empire back then. I'm not entirely sure they even fully controlled Italy back then.

Oh, whoops, I saw AD 280.

Maybe 50 BC would be better, because that's when Caesar was fighting the roman senate. Or maybe in their wars with Carthage. I'd like to see a RTD about that.

[Harry Baldman]

Well, the Punic Wars were only a few decades later. So that's not really impossible within the framework of that specific RTD, especially if you take heavy liberties with history. It's not like we demand 100% realism.

[Gamerlord]

I probably would be taking massive liberties with history, because I took a look at ancient roman law and politics and my sanity began to slip away. 50BC sounds good, but if I made this RTD, then things would be... malleable by the players. For instance, what if they prevented the assassination of Julius Caesar? I would end up having to write an alternate history.

[Doomblade187]

Here's a revised primary weapon system.

Armory:

Spoiler: Primary Weapons (click to show/hide)

SSBR (Synthetic Systems Battle Rifle): The base of your firepower. Can be customized to multiple different configurations and ammunition.
Ammo Types: Rockets (HE), Armor Penetrating (AP), Acid (A), Explosive (ER), Stun (S), Sniper (SR), Magnum (M), Hollow-Point (HP), Laser (L), Flamethrower (F), Incendiary (I), Genade (G)
Configurations:
Barrels (Short, Medium, Long)- the longer the barrel, the more accurate, and the less mobility. The shorter the barrel, the less accurate, and the more mobility.
Magazine (Based on ammo)- the magazine size varies by ammunition type.
Attachments (Choose two of your own.) ((Just be reasonable.))
Sight- Ironsight, Holo-Sight, Relex-Sight, _x scope (2-10), Night Vision Scope, Infared Scope. ((Larger zooms give larger bonuses at range and penalties at close range.))

Spoiler: Secondary Weapons (click to show/hide)

GAP (General Armories Pistol): A semi-automatic pistol suitable for backup short to medium-range firepower. 10 rounds a clip. ((Backup pistol, -2 at long range))
SSMP (Sythetic Systems Machine Pistol): An automatic-fire capable close-range pistol that is great for CQC. 20 rounds a magazine. ((+1 close range, -1 medium range, -2 long range. A pistol with a large (for a pistol) magazine and selection between automatic and single fire.))

Spoiler: Auxiliary Gear (click to show/hide)

GAFG (General Armories Fragmentation Grenade): An anti-personell fragmentation grenade, with a large shrapnel blast radius. ((Can be thrown out to medium range.))
GASG (General Armories Smoke Grenade): A smoke grenade that delivers a large amount of smoke lasting around three minutes before dissipating, in optimum conditions. ((Can be thrown out to medium range.))
GACG (General Armories Concussive Genade): A concussive grenade with a small blast radius that dazes or kills enemies that it explodes nearby via the concussive shockwave. ((Kills enemies that it explodes next to. Can throw around enemies, dazing and confusing them. Can be thrown out to medium range.))
Anti-personel mine.
Anti-vehicle mine.
Flares.
Etc.
Body armor, heavy, medium, light. (exo-suits.)

[Tsuchigumo550]

Hmm. That seems to be a really customizeable system, but it feels like the secondaries should have some customization too, such as ammo types or attachments. For instance:

SSBR-HP-S2ISR
 Hollow Point rounds with a short barrel, I'm assuming 20-25 bullets per magazine, with iron sights.
Attachments are a forward grip for added maneuverability and stability, and a bayonet for stabbing things that get too close. The design is built around short-to mid range combat.

or

SSBR-AP-L26LR
 Armor Peircing rounds on a long-barreled rifle with x6 zoom.
Attachments are: a small computer unit on the scope to auto-stabilize while aiming, and a magazine holster on the stock for quick reloads.

or

SSBR-L-M1RMLR
 Laser rounds with a medium barrel and reflex sight.
Attachments are a collapsible barrel addition that adds to the length of the barrel when extended (it would take a turn or so to extend it) and a computer unit/screen on the side of the scope with a zoomed-in view (x3).

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Secondaries are that- backup weapons, and shouldn't have that level of customization, but if the main weapons have such great variety the subweapons should hypothetically match, as so:

CSSP(custom Synthetic Systems Pistol) could allow some ammo choices logically, excluding Rocket,Flamethrower,Grenade, and the like
CSSP-SR-B "Ticonderoga"
A pistol that fires sniper rounds. It's inaccurate and only takes 3 bullets in a magazine, but can still hit a target at longer ranges than most pistols. Attached is an extended barrel which helps with accuracy.

CSSP-M-D "Sunday Special"
A revolver model firing magnum rounds. It holds 6 bullets at a time and is lethal at close range and effective at medium range. Attached is an automatic hammer which allows very quick firing.

CSSP-ER-A "Guardian"
A pistol loaded with stun rounds. It holds 2 charges per magazine and is only useful at closer ranges. Attached is a spike coming off the barrel or quick and deadly melee strikes.


That's just my take on it, though, I can see why you'd restrict pistols because it's simpler and balanced.

[Doomblade187]

Almost-final version. Opinions?

Armory:

Spoiler: Primary Weapons (click to show/hide)

SSBR (Synthetic Systems Battle Rifle): The base of your firepower. Can be customized to multiple different configurations.
Ammo Types:
Rockets (HE or Anti-Armor) (What I says on the cover)
Armor Penetrating (AP) (Takes off one from armor defense bonus)
Explosive (ER) (What it says on the cover)
Stun (S) (Stuns, not kills)
Hollow-Point (HP) (-1 damage against armor, +1 damage on unarmored)
Laser (L) (A medium-strength laser)
Flamethrower (F) (What it says on the cover)
Incendiary (I) (Bullets can burn stuff)
Genade (G) (HE, Incindiary, Stun, Frag)
Configurations:
Barrels (Short, Medium, Long)- the longer the barrel, the more accurate, and the less mobility. The shorter the barrel, the less accurate, and the more mobility.
Magazine (Based on ammo)- the magazine capacity varies by ammunition type used.
Attachments (Choose two of your own.) ((Just be reasonable.))
Sight- Ironsight, Holo-Sight, Relex-Sight, _x scope (2-10), Night Vision Scope, Infared Scope. ((Larger zooms give larger bonuses at range and penalties at close range.))

Spoiler: Secondary Weapons (click to show/hide)

You can choose one attachment and any conventional ammunition ((read: bullets/stun rounds)), as above.
GAP (General Armories Pistol): A semi-automatic pistol suitable for backup short to medium-range firepower. 10 rounds a clip. ((Backup pistol, -2 at long range))
SSMP (Sythetic Systems Machine Pistol): An automatic-fire capable close-range pistol that is great for CQC. 20 rounds a magazine. ((+1 close range, -1 medium range, -2 long range. A pistol with a large (for a pistol) magazine and selection between automatic and single fire.))

Spoiler: Auxiliary Gear (click to show/hide)

GAFG (General Armories Fragmentation Grenade): An anti-personell fragmentation grenade, with a large shrapnel blast radius. ((Can be thrown out to medium range.))
GASG (General Armories Smoke Grenade): A smoke grenade that delivers a large amount of smoke lasting around three minutes before dissipating, in optimum conditions. ((Can be thrown out to medium range.))
GACG (General Armories Concussive Genade): A concussive grenade with a small blast radius that dazes or kills enemies that it explodes nearby via the concussive shockwave. ((Kills enemies that it explodes next to. Can throw around enemies, dazing and confusing them. Can be thrown out to medium range.))
SSAPM (Synthetic Systems Anti-Personnel Mine): A planted proximity mine that uses a shrapnel blast to work against lightly-armored vehicles and infantry. ((Can be planted on any solid surface.))
SSAVM (Synthetic Systems Anti-Vehicle Mine): A shaped-charge proximity mine designed to incapacitate vehicles. ((Can be planted on any solid surface.))
PSF (Professional Signals Flares): Handheld chemical flares, for various uses.
MBA (Mercicorps Body Armor): Available in light, medium, or heavy variants, these are your lifeline to survival. The tough armor can shed enemy fire, and the built-in mobility assist system can give you a speed boost in times of need. Heavy armor sacrifices the speed boost for sheer protection, however. ((Light Armor- +0 armor, +2 mobility. Medium- +1 armor, +1 mobility. Heavy- +2 armor, +0 mobility. The mobility bonus kicks in when triggered, and can be used once every three turns. Covert missions may not allow body armor. And before anyone asks, the reason light armor gives no armor bonus is due to technology (and balance), and you still count as armored.))

[Tsuchigumo550]

It seems to be expansive enough, despite my earlier post. I'd play it soley due to the customization, because I'm a complete sucker for it.

[Doomblade187]

It seems to be expansive enough, despite my earlier post. I'd play it soley due to the customization, because I'm a complete sucker for it.

Yeah, I got the idea for the ammo from 'Old Man's War', where they have rifles that shoot bullets, lasers, grenades, rockets, are flamethrowers, and can switch between them at will. Also, everyone joining the army is retirement age. It's a long story, and a good book. And the sci-fi is done quite well.

[Tsuchigumo550]

I may be spinning up a test run of elements from a possible paper-driven D&D style RPG I'm developing. No idea if it will pan out.

[ExKirby]

I'm inning my pre to this custom gun stuff.

[Tsuchigumo550]

Me too.
I want in on this sweet, sweet arsenal of !!FUN!!