Weapon size differentiation, Or why not always use a sniper rifle Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[sunnyside]

Basically in the rules, if you're going out loaded for bear, there isn't any reason to not use as heavy a weapon as you can carry. Personally I like some differentiation in the weapons so you may want a different firearm in different tactical situations.

Since I'm now trying SR4 I should come up with SR4 based house rules. Let me know what you thing/what you do.

Shooting from cover/around corners

SMG and smaller - no penalty
rifle/shotgun - standard -1
sniper rifle/heavy weapon - -2
(just try it if you don't think weapon length makes a difference)


fireing while in close combat
hold out pistol - -1
light pistol -2
SMG/heavy pistol -3 (standard)
assault rifle/shotgun -4
sniper rifle -6

Again if this does take sense get something that's 1.5 meters long with an imaginary trigger part way back. Let someone stand close to you and then see if you can "shoot" them with it or if you don't get the chance.