Recent content by JP42

I definitely think that this is an area where a rich set of defaults makes sense. To get anywhere in Physics, you have to have at least a rudimentary grasp of advanced mathematics. You don't get to be a specialist in pharmacology without at least having some cross over with physiology. Anyone...

More like "As X approaches infinity." - go for the gusto, and the more sinister, option.

While I can't quote you chapter and verse, the lack of anything saying that weapons are lumped together for to-hit or damage rolls forces me to say that the default method is one roll per weapon, even if you're firing a whole turret or bay worth of weapons, and separate damage rolls per weapon...

Say, any chance we'll see an adaptation of your robust miniatures rules for the Legend system as part of this package?

Yeah, rolling doubles is just the fates way of saying "not this time" when it comes to using your points that way. It definitely takes some of the tension out of the situation - if you roll a 91, then spending the point is a no brainer in your system. If you roll that same 91, and the option is...

I'll admit, I'd hoped for in-depth versions of civilian, scientist and the like, in the same way that Merchant Prince and Scoundrel does, but it's nice to have some other flexible options. The bonus life events are a huge bonus, and I think I like the idea of an expanded 2d mustering out table.

Anyone here speak to the general utility of these books, balance with the core book and supplements, and if together they provide the equivalent of a supplemental treatment of the three core careers that have no supplement?

Can't say as I've ever seen it done for any version of Traveller, actually. Plenty out there for GURPS, Hero System, even BRP if I recall correctly. Ought to be easy enough to do, though.

I don't recall where I read it, but I do remember an assertion that far better than a long arm for aiming would be something that you just pointed with the tip of your finger for. If the actual source of the laser could be made small enough to just run alongside your index finger, it might be...

I think the real question is - should they work together in this inconsistent fashion? Even if the results (as far as TL restrictions go) are identical, why wouldn't the rules for building any ship, from 1 dTon to 1,000,000 dTons, be that different? I've said it before, I'd like to see the two...

I suspect the earliest models would do exactly this - it would play upon the familiar feel of pistol and rifle to make the transition easier. But after they'd been accepted? There's no need for a stock on a laser rifle as there's no need to cinch it up into your shoulder to account for the...

I've been pinged in other fora by someone who claimed to be working on collecting errata for Matt, so I have some hope that it'll happen sooner rather than later.

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Is there a decent source for Third Age material? I loved that stuff as a youth (we played a great deal of RQ2 in high school) but never really gelled with the 2nd Age stuff.

Definitely useful stuff, and good for inspiration pieces. Probably just me who wouldn't be happy without a cohesive and complete pantheon of gods, the cults surrounding them, the non-theistic organizations... but then I'm a bit anal about such things.