New Bullet Point up at WotC: Gamemaster Calls

[jaerdaph]

Here's the link:

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20modern/bp/20060825a

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Great article. Thanks for the link.

 

[Owen K.C. Stephens]

Great article. Thanks for the link.

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Owen K.C. Stephens
d20 Triggerman

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I've already printed it out. I'll be sticking it in my D20 Modern binder later!

 

[hobgoblin]

hmm, this thread reminds me that i keep wondering if the increased damage gadget in future tech adds +1 to the rolled damage or +1 die to roll. the former seems like mostly useless for something that can only be taken ones...

 

[ValhallaGH]

Did Mr. Stephens forget that the RPG-7 is already statted up? It is in the D20 Modern Web Enhancement, which has many other useful pieces of gear including flashbang grenades.

Generally, I found the answers well worded, informative, insightful and balanced. A solid article.

 

[Owen K.C. Stephens]

hmm, this thread reminds me that i keep wondering if the increased damage gadget in future tech adds +1 to the rolled damage or +1 die to roll. the former seems like mostly useless for something that can only be taken ones...

Send the question off to bulletpoints@wizards.com, and I'm pretty sure you'll see it officially answered (although to be honest there's a bit of a gap between writing a BP and it getting put up on the web).

Unofficially, it's just +1 point of damage. Keep in mind that even things like Weapon Specialization only add +2 points of damage, and that damage bonuses are actually somewhat rarer in d20 Modern than D&D. Especially in a game with d20 Modern's MDT rules, +1 point is nothing to snif at, especially for just +2 DC. And it stacks with any other damage modifier you have, which can make a big difference.

 

[Owen K.C. Stephens]

Did Mr. Stephens forget that the RPG-7 is already statted up? It is in the D20 Modern Web Enhancement, which has many other useful pieces of gear including flashbang grenades.

Yep, I forgot. And call me Owen. :-D That said, the answer I gave was supposed to show -how- to try to develop your own weapon stats, as much as to answer that one question.

Generally, I found the answers well worded, informative, insightful and balanced. A solid article.

Thanks!

 

[ValhallaGH]

Yep, I forgot.

And have the courage to admit it. An admirable quality.

And call me Owen. :-D That said, the answer I gave was supposed to show -how- to try to develop your own weapon stats, as much as to answer that one question.

I see. From that perspective it is a most useful answer.

Thank you for taking the time to respond, Owen.