New to the game and a question

[Steve from Oz]

Hi all, I saw my first game of Judge Dredd played at a club this week and have downloaded and read the rules. Keen to start playing. Looks like a good forum, too.
I have a question I wonder if someone can answer please. Actually a question and a follow up.
First, what weapons in the game actually use the indirect fire (artillery) rule? It was not immediate obvious.
Second, the artillery rule mentions mortars and grenade launchers. Are stats for these, especially the grenade launcher, actually given anywhere? I would love to add one to the Citi-Def unit I am planning, but I think this weapon option hasn't been provided. (I love grenade launchers, I'd use them in my Napoleonics games if I could.)
Cheers and thanks in advance
Steve from Oz
ps apologies if this has been discussed before, I did search the forum first but found no previous thread.

 

[WereRogue]

First, what weapons in the game actually use the indirect fire (artillery) rule? It was not immediate obvious.

Currently, to the best of my knowledge, the Indirect Fire rule is not in use.

Second, the artillery rule mentions mortars and grenade launchers. Are stats for these, especially the grenade launcher, actually given anywhere?

The closest you'll find to a "grenade launcher" would be the Lawgiver Mk. I. Sadly, mortars and official grenade launchers have yet to be introduced.

I suspect the Artillery Weapons entry may be a hold over for another game, as I can't really see any gang outside, perhaps, of the Justice Dept. able to employ such weapons.

-Ken

 

[Steve from Oz]

Thanks Ken,
At least now I know I didn't miss something obvious!
I'll just buy some grenades as an upgrade option and chuck 'em old school.
Cheers
Steve from Oz

 

[WereRogue]

Don't overlook the "Frag out!" Talent.

-Ken

 

[Steve from Oz]

Now that has real possibilities! The verb to frag in fact has many possibilities. Fragging off springs to mind. :wink:
Cheers
Steve from Oz