Paranoia XP stuff compatible with Paranoia: Troubleshooters?

[Ecosmith1970]

I'm a bit confused about the rules differences between Paranoia XP and the rules in Paranoia: Troubleshooters (This is the 25th anniversary ed, am I right?).

If I got some XP-era adventures, for example, would they be compatible?

Also, does anyone know the rationale behind changing the combat mechanics from the old damage numbers to the 'K3V' mechanic it is now?

And while I'm here, is there another Paranoia community online anywhere? This forum seems a bit quiet. I know Paranoia's a niche game lol, though, so maybe this is it.

[Allen Varney]

I'm a bit confused about the rules differences between Paranoia XP and the rules in Paranoia: Troubleshooters (This is the 25th anniversary ed, am I right?). If I got some XP-era adventures, for example, would they be compatible?

Yes, Troubleshooters is almost identical to the 2004 edition. Troubleshooters reinstates the old West End Games treason-point mechanic, removing the 2004 rules to an appendix.

Also, does anyone know the rationale behind changing the combat mechanics from the old damage numbers to the 'K3V' mechanic it is now?

The Mongoose system sets more convincing floor and ceiling damage thresholds, as opposed to the West End rules where a tacnuke was a 1D100 roll that could produce 1 point of damage, less than a punch in the nose. The current system also gives entertainingly direct situational effects.

And while I'm here, is there another Paranoia community online anywhere? This forum seems a bit quiet. I know Paranoia's a niche game lol, though, so maybe this is it.

The forums on Paranoia-Live.net have also quieted down, but the site still offers many good resources.

[simonh]

The Mongoose system sets more convincing floor and ceiling damage thresholds, as opposed to the West End rules where a tacnuke was a 1D100 roll that could produce 1 point of damage, less than a punch in the nose. ...

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