Weapon Sizes

GregGlenNye · 01-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Where can i find (or figure out)the SM for weapons. It is important for the Gadget (can be broken) Limitation. Is the standard Axe, for example, a size -5,-4? Is a spear -3,-2,-1 or 0? I suppose I could research the different weapons, find the average length, and use the Size chart but is there an easier way to find SM. perhaps as a function of Weight, Min ST, or Reach?

Dammann · 01-10-2013, 06:41 PM

I would probably just use the Reach stat for each weapon to determine its length. Kinda breaks down for "C," but I'd call that SM-3 or SM-4 or whatever seems reasonable.

Polydamas · 01-10-2013, 06:49 PM

GURPS has traditionally refused to specify how large different weapons are, so you have to research that yourself. But see the Disarm technique and Striking a Weapon option which give rules to calculate weapon SM!

GregGlenNye · 01-10-2013, 07:33 PM

Thank you for the quick replies.
I decided on an eyeball ruling based off the disarming and striking rules. it is as follows:

SM -6 or -5 For Reach C
SM -5 or -4 For Reach C,1
SM -4 For reach 1
SM -4 Or -3 For Reach 1,2
SM -3 For reach 2
SM -3 or SM -2 For reach 2,3
SM -2 For reach 3

to choose between the smaller or bigger SM with the same reach, base it on the weight of the weapon, or just pick the one that feels right.

as a Corollary: a weapon that can change its reach with a different grip the SM could also change for the purpose of striking the weapon?

do you think this is a reasonable ruling?

Maz · 01-10-2013, 08:00 PM

Seems like some good numbers :)

And no, IMO the SM of the weapon should change. After all the weapon itself doesn't shrink. You just wield it differently.

01-10-2013, 06:35 PM	#1
GregGlenNye Join Date: Jan 2013	Weapon Sizes Where can i find (or figure out)the SM for weapons. It is important for the Gadget (can be broken) Limitation. Is the standard Axe, for example, a size -5,-4? Is a spear -3,-2,-1 or 0? I suppose I could research the different weapons, find the average length, and use the Size chart but is there an easier way to find SM. perhaps as a function of Weight, Min ST, or Reach?

01-10-2013, 06:41 PM	#2
Dammann Join Date: May 2011	Re: Weapon Sizes I would probably just use the Reach stat for each weapon to determine its length. Kinda breaks down for "C," but I'd call that SM-3 or SM-4 or whatever seems reasonable.

01-10-2013, 06:49 PM	#3
Polydamas Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Europe	Re: Weapon Sizes GURPS has traditionally refused to specify how large different weapons are, so you have to research that yourself. But see the Disarm technique and Striking a Weapon option which give rules to calculate weapon SM! __________________ "It is easier to banish a habit of thought than a piece of knowledge." H. Beam Piper This forum got less aggravating when I started using the ignore feature

01-10-2013, 07:33 PM	#4
GregGlenNye Join Date: Jan 2013	Re: Weapon Sizes Thank you for the quick replies. I decided on an eyeball ruling based off the disarming and striking rules. it is as follows: SM -6 or -5 For Reach C SM -5 or -4 For Reach C,1 SM -4 For reach 1 SM -4 Or -3 For Reach 1,2 SM -3 For reach 2 SM -3 or SM -2 For reach 2,3 SM -2 For reach 3 to choose between the smaller or bigger SM with the same reach, base it on the weight of the weapon, or just pick the one that feels right. as a Corollary: a weapon that can change its reach with a different grip the SM could also change for the purpose of striking the weapon? do you think this is a reasonable ruling?

01-10-2013, 08:00 PM	#5
Maz Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark	Re: Weapon Sizes Seems like some good numbers :) And no, IMO the SM of the weapon should change. After all the weapon itself doesn't shrink. You just wield it differently.