Ramming Rules, A physics topic to find a better ruleset Options

[Tashiro]

Would it be possible to do a chart for it? Have the math for Object A and the math for Object B calculated via chart, then compare the result of A and B on a different chart? That could help things along, possibly.

[thorya]

Since we're proposing alternatives, I'll throw out one that's slightly less math intensive and does not require the using the table in the book.

DV = (Difference in Body) + (Difference in Speed)x2 + net hits on driving test (or other applicable test)

If the difference in body scores are in your favor, they step the damage down and if they're not they add to the damage. It's like reach. Pretty easy to calculate, pretty easy to remember. Probably still some weird edge cases, but works well for most normal ranges. That is it works well for damage ranges we like at our table. Threatening and maybe kill you but not instant kill-never survive-even with edge-one shots a great dragon damage ranges. Difference in speed calculated based on whether the object is stationary, being chased, or ramming each other (i.e. head on collisions add speed scores together, yeah I know because of the speed numbers it's not exactly right, but whatever)

To use the examples from the first post:
Body 4 runner vs. (assuming runner standing still)

Scooter:
Scooter resists: 6 DV
Runner resists: 6 DV

Low, but it's a fairly low speed collision afterall. And someone being rammed to death by a scooter doesn't really scream common play scenario to me.

Mirage:
Mirage resists: 11 DV (should have bought american)
Runner resists: 13 DV

Americar:
Americar resists: 0 DV (the body difference stages down all the low speed damage)
Runner resists: 13 DV

Banshee:
Banshee resists: 0 DV (saves time rolling for damage it would have resisted anyway, though traveling at speed 8 anywhere it could hit a human target you probably need to worry about the thing you hit after the runner)
Runner resists: 32 DV

You can replace the Body rating with structure for barriers.