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I don't find 4th level a good time to upgrade weapons. You are only getting a minor increase over the items available at 1st/2nd level. Multiple damage dice is usually when I first upgrade.
Khubelu just picked up Longarm Proficiency and a rifle, but it is two levels above her because it's from a chronicle - otherwise, she would have stuck with the static arc pistol.
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In my experience, unless you want the option of a different damage type, small arms don't get significantly better until around level 6-7, when 2dX weapons start to be available. (One of the very few exceptions is the tactical rotating pistol, which is 2d4 at level 4, but it's super-short range and low capacity.) I believe that's generally true with most other categories of weapons, too, though small arms are what I've looked at most closely since every class can use them.
Until then, the best argument for buying a higher-level weapon is being able to use higher-level fusions.
Any other scenario people are looking for? I'll throw 1-33 in open recruitment, but I'm happy to run something else alongside.
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Volitare would be looking for either B3 or B5. Hoping either one will turn up for Outpost, or Gameday, whichever one comes first.
Speaking of fusions, am I right in thinking that the sum of the levels of the fusions has to be less than or equal to the level of the weapon they are installed on?
And what's the difference between a fusion and a fusion seal. Is it only fusion seals that can be moved from weapon to weapon? I think of them as add on accessories where as a fusion is part of the weapon.
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Speaking of fusions, am I right in thinking that the sum of the levels of the fusions has to be less than or equal to the level of the weapon they are installed on?
Yes (CRB 192). But the cost for each fusion is based on the weapon's level. So having several low-level fusions on a weapon actually costs more than a single higher-level fusion on the same weapon.
And what's the difference between a fusion and a fusion seal. Is it only fusion seals that can be moved from weapon to weapon? I think of them as add on accessories where as a fusion is part of the weapon.
A fusion (CRB 191) is more or less permanently affixed to a weapon. You can move it, but it takes 10 minutes, you need to be trained in Engineering or Mysticism, and you have to pay half the fusion cost based on the new weapon's level.
A fusion seal can be moved more easily, taking only 1 minute, no special training, and no extra cost (but it doesn't function for the first 24 hours). You can install it on any weapon of a level up to the fusion seal's level. (So, say you're 4th level. You can buy a seal for a CRB fusion of up to 5th level [level +1], pay the 5th-level seal cost, and use it on any weapon you have of 5th level or lower, as long as it's at least the minimum level for the fusion.)
If this sounds confusing, that's because it is! I had to completely redo multiple fusions (repricing some, ditching others) on my first SFS PC around 4th-5th level when I finally reread the fusion rules enough times to understand how the pricing actually works.
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It's also a good idea to identify what game you are talking about at the top of your post.
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Still working on updating the character since the last time I actually played it…at third level.
Anyone want to recommend gear suitable for a minor form in a Gear Array?
Minor forms include technological items (excluding armor and weapons) and personal items.
Jortek, are you interested in joining Bounty 6?
When is this starting?
Looks like I am the only one who has filled in RPGChronicles and the slide. We’ve only had two other people post.
I’m guessing monday. Weekends tend to be a bit quieter, so I’m not surprised checking in takes a bit longer. We’re probably legal by tomorrow, otherwise I’ll start chasing people.
Welcome ikeshti!
Also mark Vaidra and Lego inactive. :)
I had already marked them as inactive. Are you still seeing the campaign?
Jortek, are you interested in joining Bounty 6?Yes, please, if there is still a slot. Thank you!
Yes, there still is. That makes a four-player table, so we should be fine. Let's see if anyone else want to join.
I'm keen for Bounty 6 as well.
@Jhaeman, T'krunch: hop on in, we've just started
When you form your sheath array, you can use a nanite surge to gain a special unarmed strike that (details omitted).
Using a swarm strike requires you to have at least one hand free. You can use this ability only while your sheath array is active.
I think the rules says that if you do the following:
- Activate sheath array
- Spend a nanite surge
then for the duration that the sheath is active you can, as a standard action/full actions make attacks using the special unarmed strike.
So in your case, since the sheath is active, you can now opt to use a nanite surge to gain the ability to make special attacks that deal horrible (details omitted).
The only, rule-lawyerish objection I can think of is that you have to choose to activate the surge at the time of sheath activation. I'll waive that requirement for this encounter.
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You've got to appreciate the details with which these rules are written. I'm encountering law texts that could really benefit from such precision.
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For star sugar Superstar? we've 2 level 4s and 2 level 1s so level not too important
Yep! I posted OOC in gameplay after I saw this was discussion for several games. I have characters between 2nd and 4th. Looks like the mystic, witchwarper, solarian and envoy are represented so I might grab my biohacker 2 or vanguard 1. Will wait to hear from the GM.
Elwin is more than welcome. If my count is correct, that makes 6 players now.
I've set up the RPG chronicles sign-up, could the players enter their details here, please?
I'll keep the time schedule in mind. It might be a bit tight, it's hard to say in PbP. It's definitely possible.