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Message: <blockquote data-quote="payn" data-source="post: 9751956" data-attributes="member: 90374">So, playtest round 1 is labeled "Survival Package". Its pretty simple with just two major rule changes.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Remove side hit location tables. Only Front and rear tables for playtest.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ammo explosions do a maximum of the following;<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">20 damage with transfer to a location without CASE.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">10 damage without transfer to a location with CASE</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 Damage and no transfer with a location with CASE II</li> </ul></li> </ul>I am on the fence with removing side hit locations. The reasoning is that vets often have front and rear memorized and can deal damage quickly as a result. I have seen this, but Ive also seen veterans who still needs a reference chart (everybody still needs one at some point). My pitch for keeping the side location tables is I think it makes a tactical choice on both offense and defense when it comes to damaged locations. For me, this is what sets Classic Battletech apart from Alpha Strike and other modern miniature games. I dont think having 2 instead of 4 tables will be any quicker for the general gaming public. On ammo explosions, this is much needed. Ammo explosion usually means dead mech, period. Now, encouraging fast and dangerous play is one argument, but energy weapons not only dont rely on ammo, they also dont explode. Making some mech load-outs just plain superior to their ammo reliant cousins. So, I agree with this change in theory. I plan to test it out soon. My gut says the damage needs to be even less, something like 12/8/1 since 20 is enough to still render most mechs dead or severely disabled. Though, I will save that feedback until ive actually gotten these to the table.On the topic of ammo explosions, not only is it known, but we have had a long running house rule. We use the aerospace 1/10 damage ruling. Meaning, most ammo explosions will not destroy a mech, but likely put one in forced withdrawal if you are using that rule. Its kept ammo explosion as a dreadful thing, but not allowed it to be an insta kill thing. Which the devs are aiming for witht he playtest. I will provide this feedback since I have years of experience with it now.</blockquote>

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