I am curious to see what rules changes were made. There was statement, I believe in the Game Informer Interview where a charging Barbarian could be cut down by laser fire. The team looked at accuracy and the math behind game.
To me that was very interesting statement. I do think that the laser and plasma weapons will do more damage. The question lies with the looking at the math and accuracy part. You could have a 20th level Barbarian charge group of Orks. You could even give them some class levels of Fighter. Lets say 2. They would still have very hard time hitting the Barbarian.
So how will the changes if any be implemented. Bounded accuracy where the ac and hit bonuses flattened? I would be surprised if that was done.
Maybe there is something like an accuracy bonuses for the weapons if you are trained to use them? They could go the armor absorbs damage route. Or a combination of things.
Some things 5e that could work might be slot magic where you can cast spells at higher slots for increased effect.
I do like advantage and disadvantage.
I also like the idea that your attack bonus stays the same weather it is the 1st or 4th attack. Have the class determine the number of attacks. I think this one is less likely to be used.
I also wonder what optional rules made it? Wounds vitality. Armor absorbs damage or a called shot system. Wound levels. All of these have been introduced as optional rules in various Pathfinder books.
I am curious to see the finale product. I look forward to it great deal. Already pre-ordered two and get the 3rd core book when it appears on Amazon
Dave2
Take a look at other threads in this forum where officially announced things are collated/discussed. As for your particular question, Starfinder features two types of AC -- Kinetic AC (KAC) and Energy AC (EAC). Energy-based weapons target EAC and kinetic weapons (like swords) would target KAC.
Take a look at other threads in this forum where officially announced things are collated/discussed. As for your particular question, Starfinder features two types of AC -- Kinetic AC (KAC) and Energy AC (EAC). Energy-based weapons target EAC and kinetic weapons (like swords) would target KAC.
Thank you that does answer that question. Also thanks for the links.
Dave2