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 Jun 4 2004, 09:49 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 942 Joined: 13-May 04 Member No.: 6,323  |
The discription in the book is a little vague... are flash packs reusable, or are they a one time deal? And how long do the last?
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Jun 4 2004, 10:15 AM
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I am not here... Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 80 Joined: 21-May 04 From: Deepest Darkest Wales Member No.: 6,349 |
I think they're reusable not sure why but I think the description said turn on not detonate or prime to go off.
I tend to fasten it to the outside of a jacket and plug it into a data jack so you can turn it on and off as a free action. Anyone trying to target you has to look at the lovely flashing lights. I have a friend jury rig the data jack operation. You might want the player to carry spare batteries but survival strobe loghts are really bright and last for hours ie 500 hours. |
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Jun 4 2004, 10:18 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,901 Joined: 19-June 03 Member No.: 4,775 |
I think I vaguely recall seeing a mention, either in a sourcebook or on these forums, that they could be used 10 times, or something. I can't and won't vouch for that, though, and I will say reusability is a completely stupid idea. I mean, really, would you throw your enemies a weapon they can pick up, rearm, and throw right back?
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Jun 4 2004, 10:23 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-April 04 From: Chicago, IL...Ich vermisse Deutschland. Member No.: 6,230 |
The 10 time thing was in SSC, I believe. I always imagined them to work like the flashes for the old Polaroid Cameras.
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Jun 4 2004, 11:00 AM
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I am not here... Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 80 Joined: 21-May 04 From: Deepest Darkest Wales Member No.: 6,349 |
Who says they need to be thrown? As I said above theres no reason why you can't mount them on things.
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Jun 4 2004, 11:16 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 171 Joined: 27-April 04 From: Everywhere, but nowhere. Member No.: 6,286 |
1) Tie pack to really strong rope
2) Throw at enemy 3) Run 4) Detonate 5) Pull rope to retrieve pack |
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Jun 4 2004, 11:23 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 160 Joined: 16-August 03 Member No.: 5,501 |
to save time on pulling the rope back have a little winch thingy, sort of like those dog leashes with a reeling in machine.
or not. |
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Jun 4 2004, 11:30 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 27-January 04 Member No.: 6,021 |
I've always wondered why 3rd Edition puts Flash Packs on the Grenade Table.
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Jun 4 2004, 11:31 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 17-November 03 From: Texas Member No.: 5,828 |
Throwing a flash pack would be a really bad idea. They're directional, guys, and if you throw it you don't know where it will be facing. They're about the size and shape of a pack of cigarettes. (from my memories of the SSC, mine is packed right now) Hide behind a dumpster, set it on top of the dumpster, point it at the bad guys and turn it on. IIRC it listed the batteries as good for 10 "uses", which I have always played as one combat turn. Never said it can't be recharged. I have mounted them on the top or underbarrel mount on an assault rifle before, fun stuff.
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Jun 4 2004, 11:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 160 Joined: 16-August 03 Member No.: 5,501 |
would flash packs have sticky tape or foam on the back?
so you can stick it on a wall or said dumpster or the inside of that poor bikers helmet visor. |
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Jun 4 2004, 11:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 665 Joined: 20-November 03 Member No.: 5,834 |
Hmm, you could attach a Yo-Yo to a Flashpack.
Yo-Yo: Whips skill, Damge: Strength(L) Stun Reach: 2 Avail: 2/10 minutes Legality: Legal Can be used to entangle like a whip. |
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Jun 4 2004, 11:41 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 197 |
Yo-Yo: 5 nuyen
1 meter of Detcord: 83 nuyen The look on some guy's face when he realizes what's wrapped around him: Priceless |
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Jun 4 2004, 11:49 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 665 Joined: 20-November 03 Member No.: 5,834 |
Why stop there?
Monofilament Yo-Yo. One on each hand, and just mow down metahumans like a living weed eating. |
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Jun 4 2004, 11:59 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,156 Joined: 15-March 03 From: Fresno, CalFree Member No.: 4,252 |
If the yoyo line is made of monowire, what's looped around your finger?
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Jun 5 2004, 12:01 AM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,065 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Fayetteville, NC Member No.: 3,916 |
Glue a weight to the back and sling it like a discus. Or rig it for an airburst. :grinbig: -Siege |
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Jun 5 2004, 12:02 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,901 Joined: 19-June 03 Member No.: 4,775 |
Why not just use a simple flashbang?
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Jun 5 2004, 12:04 AM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,065 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Fayetteville, NC Member No.: 3,916 |
Fah. Too simple. -Siege |
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Jun 5 2004, 12:15 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 197 |
That was my original idea, but a length of monowire has the same availabilty as a monowhip while costing more. Detcord was more reasonable, plus you get to wave the detonator in his face. |
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Jun 5 2004, 04:05 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 17-November 03 From: Texas Member No.: 5,828 |
I knew I should have thought of something before throwing that .... |
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Jun 5 2004, 05:23 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 407 Joined: 22-March 04 Member No.: 6,183 |
[Deleted] due to the joke being way funnier in my head than it was...it's late...
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Jun 5 2004, 05:47 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 3-October 03 Member No.: 5,677 |
*passes Capt. Dave a root beer for no apparent reason...Other than it's late and Phaeton's generally giddy as all hell.*
I once considered mounting grapple guns on the front of my rigger/sam's bike, but replacing the grapple cable with monowire. Monomolecular lariat, anyone? :grinbig: |
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Jun 5 2004, 06:52 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,362 Joined: 3-October 03 From: Poway, San Diego County, CA, USA Member No.: 5,676 |
They are reusable. Non-reusable flashbang grenades are in Cannon Companion.
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Jun 5 2004, 06:58 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 407 Joined: 22-March 04 Member No.: 6,183 |
* graciously accepts root beer, Thanks Phaeton, remembers joke, laughs. Then remembers joke's not funny...*
Heh heh, just don't botch that roll, Phaeton. |
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Jun 5 2004, 07:04 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 3-October 03 Member No.: 5,677 |
Another idea was to use normal grapple-cables and use them Batman-style to skitch or turn corners really quickly using streetlights. :grinbig:
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Jun 6 2004, 03:08 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 197 |
Y'know, I tried that once. For some reason, my heavily armored Bulldog kept going straight. Dunno why people kept asking me if I just got hitched though. Darndest thing. |
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