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Old 03-20-2016, 10:49 AM   #12
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Default Re: [Basic] Skill of the week: Mechanic

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Originally Posted by RogerBW View Post

I'm distinctly unconvinced that Gasoline and Diesel engines are separate skills with -4 between them. Having done a bit of work on both, I think they're at least 80% common. Sure, treating one sort of plant exactly like the other will get you into trouble, but I think this is more like a familiarity penalty.
I have the impression a more appropriate skill would be 'Mechanic (ICE)'. Familiarity penalties between gas, diesel, bio-fuel, ethanol or whatever then make a bit more sense.
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