Altered Time Rate and Vehicle Pilots

ThomasSmith · 03-16-2010, 11:34 PM

Something I haven't been able to find anywhere in the forums and can't figure out from the books is how ATR interacts between vehicles and vehicular pilots.

The Vehicle:
An SM+0 mecha with flight and a disproportionate BFG in the best old style. Don't think too hard about the aerodynamics, they don't work (I checked). It isn't genre-relevant. The thing flies really well and can be appreciably lethal. It's only SM+0 because the pilot is only SM-1 (see below).

The Pilot:
An SM-1 reptillian alchemist with gadgetry that can temporarily alter the rate time passes for her, granting her several levels of Altered Time Rate and Enhanced Time Sense. A highly trained pilot with exceptional natural skill, she also has a level of Extra Attack. If you're noticing this is a high-point game, you're correct.

The Situation:
During an intense combat, our intrepid pilot activates her Altered Time Rate. It is straining to have it turned on, but she can manage the strain for quite a while.

The Questions:
What maneuvers can our time-dilated pilot handle that she couldn't normally? How does the machine handle the effect?

Let's say we're at range. The BFG fires once per second normally. A pilot with ATR can not speed up the firing rate of their vehicle's main gun, can they?
Let's say we're not at range anymore because the enemy closed in. The BFG can be switched to a short-range jet mode; that takes a ready action. Does ATR hurry this process at all?
Let's say we're at range and we want to fix that. Can the ATR pilot fly the vehicle faster than a normal pilot? Are there any daring movement-related maneuvers she can use to push the limits?
Now let's say that we're up close and we've even got the BFG switched over to its jet mode. The vehicle has a striker, a jet, a melee innate attack, and fangs. How many attacks can our pilot with ATR 3 and Extra Attack 1 manage in a round?

Finally, what does it mean if a vehicle has ATR itself, if anything?

03-16-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
ThomasSmith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA	Altered Time Rate and Vehicle Pilots Something I haven't been able to find anywhere in the forums and can't figure out from the books is how ATR interacts between vehicles and vehicular pilots. The Vehicle: An SM+0 mecha with flight and a disproportionate BFG in the best old style. Don't think too hard about the aerodynamics, they don't work (I checked). It isn't genre-relevant. The thing flies really well and can be appreciably lethal. It's only SM+0 because the pilot is only SM-1 (see below). The Pilot: An SM-1 reptillian alchemist with gadgetry that can temporarily alter the rate time passes for her, granting her several levels of Altered Time Rate and Enhanced Time Sense. A highly trained pilot with exceptional natural skill, she also has a level of Extra Attack. If you're noticing this is a high-point game, you're correct. The Situation: During an intense combat, our intrepid pilot activates her Altered Time Rate. It is straining to have it turned on, but she can manage the strain for quite a while. The Questions: What maneuvers can our time-dilated pilot handle that she couldn't normally? How does the machine handle the effect? Let's say we're at range. The BFG fires once per second normally. A pilot with ATR can not speed up the firing rate of their vehicle's main gun, can they? Let's say we're not at range anymore because the enemy closed in. The BFG can be switched to a short-range jet mode; that takes a ready action. Does ATR hurry this process at all? Let's say we're at range and we want to fix that. Can the ATR pilot fly the vehicle faster than a normal pilot? Are there any daring movement-related maneuvers she can use to push the limits? Now let's say that we're up close and we've even got the BFG switched over to its jet mode. The vehicle has a striker, a jet, a melee innate attack, and fangs. How many attacks can our pilot with ATR 3 and Extra Attack 1 manage in a round? Finally, what does it mean if a vehicle has ATR itself, if anything?