Wing and Sword: a d20 Modern military campaign [METAGAME]

[The Shaman]

Just two quick grenade questions..

I was correct that you need to hit AC10 to shoot a grenade in the square you aim for, right?

And what's the damage of a frag grenade again?

Yes, DC 10 to hit - 3d6 slashing for a rifle grenade.

 

[Barak]

Thanks, edited it in.

And everyone affected by the damage get a Reflex save for half damage, right?

 

[The Shaman]

And everyone affected by the damage get a Reflex save for half damage, right?

Correct.

 

[The Shaman]

Watch for skill check requests!

Vidal didn't make the Spot check I asked for, and in the heat of the moment, with the grenade exploding and Pyotr's submachine gun firing, completely missed the guy who took a shot at him from the mud-brick building to the east of his position!

 

[Barak]

Talking of which.. It turned out not to matter, as I made (barely!) my jump check anyway, but I couldn't have taken 10 because we're in combat and all, right?

 

[The Shaman]

Talking of which.. It turned out not to matter, as I made (barely!) my jump check anyway, but I couldn't have taken 10 because we're in combat and all, right?

In that case, I would say that going over a wall toward at least one hidden enemy (possible more) with automatic weapons would count as threatening or distracting.

Besides, where would the fun be in taking 10?!?

 

[Barak]

Taking the fun out of it is why I never liked the take 10 rule, as a DM or player, other than for very mundane stuff.

But I had such a nice post ready for making my check by a wide margin.. And then I roll the bare minimum..

 

[The Shaman]

But I had such a nice post ready for making my check by a wide margin.. And then I roll the bare minimum..

And that's the very best reason for not taking 10!

(Oh, and I had a post ready if you didn't make it... )

Everyone: A suggestion was made to me to institute a "48-hour" post window - a character's action will be NPC'd if there's no post after a couple of days, unless I hear otherwise in the [METAGAME] thread. For the most part we all seem to be able to hit that window, and if there's going to be a delay, it's easy enough to say, "I'll post again on Tuesday," or whatever.

Your thoughts?

 

[shadowbloodmoon]

I use a three day rule in mine to account for weekends, but that seems fair to me. We all seem to be doing okay as far as that goes, barring unforeseen PC problems....

 

[Bobitron]

That sounds good to me. It will keep things moving along when people are busy or have unforseen issues. I don't see an issue with 48 hours rather than three days, but whatever.

I think the thing that would make this work is the fact that it is a military game, with most people following orders from the DM anyhow.