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Icelander · 12-26-2018, 10:45 AM

It applies, but the vast majority of devices used by PCs will have a Malf. number that matches the critical failure number, i.e. 17+. Most of the popular late TL8 firearms will also have Very Reliable and never malfunction unless lack of maintenance has reduced reliability.

Modern firearms simply do not jam as often as black powder weapons. It happens, yes, but it's not one in every ten shots or even 2%, which is what Malf. 16 and 17 mean, respectively. It's more like 1/10,000, for a well-maintained Glock or SIG pistol.

12-26-2018, 10:45 AM	#2
Icelander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iceland*	Re: Malfunction - shouldn't it also apply to all TL4+ devices? It applies, but the vast majority of devices used by PCs will have a Malf. number that matches the critical failure number, i.e. 17+. Most of the popular late TL8 firearms will also have Very Reliable and never malfunction unless lack of maintenance has reduced reliability. Modern firearms simply do not jam as often as black powder weapons. It happens, yes, but it's not one in every ten shots or even 2%, which is what Malf. 16 and 17 mean, respectively. It's more like 1/10,000, for a well-maintained Glock or SIG pistol. __________________ Za uspiekh nashevo beznadiozhnovo diela!