Recent content by nbkbruce

How would I calculate the DM of a characteristic higher than the human maximum of 15? Say, for instance, for extremely strong animals, or if a person of Strength 12+ put on Battle Dress.

Thanks, everyone. After some consideration, I'm thinking I might still pick up the game. My apologies for not being clearer, but after reading your comments I realized that was my main question: can it do something like this? If it is not impossible, as you said, Alexander, then I might give...

So has anyone statted up the xenomorphs? I'd be interested in seeing those if they're still around. "What do you mean 'they cut the power?' How could they cut the power, man? They're animals!"

I know Traveller can be more realistic, but can you dial the realism down, too? Does it have robots? Does it have rules for inhuman features of alien life-forms? These are the things I need to know. As you noted, I'm more interested in the system right now. The setting I can alter as need...

Hello, folks. I have an opportunity to trade BESM 3rd for either Cthulhutech or Mongoose Traveller, and I'm thinking I'll take it. Now, I thought about asking for opinions on which one to go for, but I think I know most of the answers I'd receive here. :D Anyway, so I have a couple of...