Low Tech vs Basic Weapon Stats

[Polydamas]

Originally Posted by GodBeastX

You will find Low Tech does NOT change stats on weapons found in Basic Set. However it does add it's own items.

For example. Shortsword stays the same in Low Tech, but they added Long Knife as a more "Correct" Short Sword.

I think there is a rule in GURPS books that they cannot alter the Basic Set stats on Items/Objects.

Kromm did not follow such a policy in Low Tech. Some examples are the changed thrusting damage of the Shortsword, and the new entry for using an Axe with Two-Handed Axe/Mace skill.