Crossbows are easy they said

hcobb · 09-16-2023, 12:53 PM

In this variant crossbows are easier to use.
Untalented use is at only -2 DX (no extra die), but the range modifier is -1/Megahex, rather than every other megahex.
Under-ST firing is -1/3 ST under the rating, round up.
Untalented reloading takes an extra turn and requires a 3/DX roll. On a 16 or 17 you drop the crossbow and take 1d6-2 damage (1d6-1 for a heavy crossbow), and on an 18 you break it as well.

David Bofinger · 09-17-2023, 09:44 PM

It's tempting to have special rules like this, but a big part of what makes TFT cool is its simplicity, and this is a problem that doesn't need to be solved that badly.

Perhaps a general rule: the unskilled penalty is -2 DX for each point of talent you are missing.

But I recognise you're trying to make loading a skilled activity.

09-16-2023, 12:53 PM	#1
hcobb Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pacheco, California	Crossbows are easy they said In this variant crossbows are easier to use. Untalented use is at only -2 DX (no extra die), but the range modifier is -1/Megahex, rather than every other megahex. Under-ST firing is -1/3 ST under the rating, round up. Untalented reloading takes an extra turn and requires a 3/DX roll. On a 16 or 17 you drop the crossbow and take 1d6-2 damage (1d6-1 for a heavy crossbow), and on an 18 you break it as well. __________________ -HJC

09-17-2023, 09:44 PM	#2
David Bofinger Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia	Re: Crossbows are easy they said It's tempting to have special rules like this, but a big part of what makes TFT cool is its simplicity, and this is a problem that doesn't need to be solved that badly. Perhaps a general rule: the unskilled penalty is -2 DX for each point of talent you are missing. But I recognise you're trying to make loading a skilled activity.