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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sigurd13" data-source="post: 4862634" data-attributes="member: 82662">Ammo conceptTime flies when you have class! Finally all that's over with and I've had a chance to get my notes together and start working on the ammunition and accessories section.  The Term "Ammunition:"I use 'Ammunition' loosely here to simply describe items that are added to a weapon to produce a new damage effect. These are divided into types based on the delivery method of the specific weapon system (cartridges, shells, E-Cells and Fission Cores). So while weapons with traditional projectiles can be 'modified' simply by using ammo with special properties, other weapons must be modified with special parts. However I assume that these are easily attached and detached and so takes the same amount of time to deal with as other ammo.   Special Effect of Elemental Ammo:I've begun with special ammunition. The primary purpose is to allow these weapons to take advantage of vulnerabilities. Thus, I didn't add any damage or special conditions to the effects of the special ammo since it will already be doing some sort of extra damage against vulnerable foes. Also it seemed outrageously broken to allow the ammo to add status effects when most weapons can be fired indefinitely, not to mention most alternate firing modes hit multiple targets. Switching Ammo types:Two new combat mechanics cover this concept, written at the beginning of the thread and reproduced here; 1.) Switch Ammo, Minor ActionYou load alternate ammo or equip an ammo attachment. Effect: The modified weapon now benefits from the special ammo's properties.  2.) Reload Special Ammo, Free Action when ReloadingYou Reload with alternate ammo or equip an ammo attachment.Effect: The modified weapon now benefits from the special ammo's properties. Additionally, during a short or extended rest the character may choose what type of ammo to begin combat with.   Missing Prices:If you notice, I didn't list prices as I'm not yet sure how to handle it. Most consumables start at about 50gp (though these are potions)... but then how much ammo do you get? If I start setting a cost for ammo per bullet, then we're back to counting munitions again. Gar! I'll work on that. Not all weapons can fire all damage types:The concept that only certain weapon types should only be able to fire certain damage types got stuck in my brain thematically as I was writing this section. I've been tenaciously trying to maintain a sense of 'realism' while conceptualizing these weapons and certain damage types just 'didn't make sense.' After all, how does a beam weapon shoot ice? Or a a regular, cartridged pistol shoot force?  Obviously my grasp on the actual science is fuzzy at best, but I went with my instincts. I don't really foresee a balance issue with allowing all weapon types to fire all damage types, so if the 'feel' or setting of your game don't require my sense of 'realism'- then feel free to use this section as a template and allow force bullets or necrotic lasers or whatever. ^_^   Enjoy! Next up is new explosives ammo and new fuels!</blockquote>

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