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The Colonel · 07-21-2016, 02:43 PM

Are we talking genuine radiation or cinematic?

For realistic radiation, there's not a lot you can do about gamma rays ... luckily, they are also the least damaging form.

Alpha particles are nasty, but have trouble getting through your skin - wear a mask, try not to eat or drink anything irradiated and always decontaminated yourself thoroughly after you've been outside. The same goes for anything you salvage.

Beta particles come somewhere in between - you need a couple of mm of metal to keep them out, but even heavy clothing will provide some shielding.

Whilst outdoors, pay attention to your gieger counter and avoid hotspots.

07-21-2016, 02:43 PM	#5
The Colonel Join Date: Jul 2006	Re: ATE -- Help My Character Not Get Rad Poisoning Are we talking genuine radiation or cinematic? For realistic radiation, there's not a lot you can do about gamma rays ... luckily, they are also the least damaging form. Alpha particles are nasty, but have trouble getting through your skin - wear a mask, try not to eat or drink anything irradiated and always decontaminated yourself thoroughly after you've been outside. The same goes for anything you salvage. Beta particles come somewhere in between - you need a couple of mm of metal to keep them out, but even heavy clothing will provide some shielding. Whilst outdoors, pay attention to your gieger counter and avoid hotspots.