G+ Community Files Rework

[jtanzer]

I was looking at the Community Files on Google Drive and noticed that they weren't particular well organized. I would like to reorganize, delete/merge duplicate files/folders so that it's easier to find things.

In addition, I also want to rework the statblocks as ALOT of them are very OP when placed against official statblocks. I also want to use the 1E-to-2E Conversion Guide to add in the 1E movement die codes for those of us who prefer 1E. These would be marked as (1E: Die Code).

I don't anticipate any issues decay-wise as I intend to rework each statblock as if it's just starting to begin production. That way an ARC-170 would still deal 5D damage with it's heavy lasers, instead of the 4D it would be dealing in the Rebellion Era.

My proposed system (for transparency's sake) is as follows:

Weapons:
Energy and Kinetic
Light = 2D
Medium/Standard = 3D
Heavy = 4D

Explosives
Concussion = 6D
Proton = 9D

Fire-Linking:
First Weapon grants +1D Damage/Fire Control, each subsequent weapon grants +1

Movement:
Move: 'Number' (1E: Die Code)
ex. Move: 7 (1E: 3D+2)

[CRMcNeill]

The Community Files are a leftover of the now-defunct Google+ SWD6 group, so it’s not really affiliated with us. And yes, it’s a disorganized mess, but the guy who actually owns it is AFK right now, and has been for some time.
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[CRMcNeill]

Also, re adding in the 1E Speed Codes, I’ve already done quite a bit of that. Check the link in my signature and check the stat Indexes. I’ve also found a way to incorporate 1E Speed Codes into gunnery Difficulty and dogfighting.
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[Whill]

Yes, the G+ file dump link was shared here because the G+ group where it was originally compiled no longer exists, but its Google Drive still does.

jtanzer, if you want to create a second version by copying the files into a different Google Drive, then reorganize it as you see fit, knock yourself out. We can share your version here too. I haven't looked in it in a long time, but be mindful that there may be some overlap between what is in there and what is shared outright on the Library page.
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[jtanzer]

Thanks for the input, I'll get right on it. As for adding the speed code to the dogfighting and gunnery, I assumed that was how the system was meant to function, especially since the defender adds Piloting and Maneuverabilty to his defense rolls. I guess we just had the same idea.

[CRMcNeill]

Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. For dogfighting, an opposed Piloting+Maneuverability roll establishes positioning (as in, who can shoot at who), while a Piloting+Speed Code roll (using the same Piloting result from above) establishes Range, and thus Gunnery Difficulty.

For other kinds of combat, ships get a Velocity Modifier (basically 1/2 their Speed Code) which is added to the Gunnery Difficulty to hit them (the premise being that a moving target is harder to hit than a stationary one, and the faster it’s moving, the harder it gets). There are also three “Speed Scales”: Walking, Surface and Flight, with each applying a different modifier based on what sort of weapon is shooting at them. This also affects Fire Control, as not all Fire Control systems will be optimized to hit all types of targets.

This is also part of a larger rule concept where I’ll be eliminating the Dodge skill (and the similar rules for vehicle/ship combat) in place of an Advanced Skill that characters can stack with their opponent’s Gunnery Difficulty.

Welcome to the Rabbit Hole.
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[jtanzer]

Thanks for the clarification. Speaking of which, in the capital ship statblocks, it mentions Atmosphere speeds and the weapons have an Atmospheric range, however I don't know if that means "In Atmosphere" or "Near Atmosphere". The Conversion Guide isn't terrible helpful either. IMO, the range is the latter rather than the former, however I'd like a second opinion on that.

[CRMcNeill]

It’s “In Atmosphere”. Most Capital Ship weapons also have an Orbital Range, which is used when firing from planetary orbit at targets in atmosphere or on the surface. It’s far from perfect, but it’s the system we’ve got.
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"No set of rules can cover every situation. It's expected that you will make up new rules to suit the needs of your game." - The Star Wars Roleplaying Game, 2R&E, pg. 69, WEG, 1996.

The CRMcNeill Stat/Rule Index

[jtanzer]

Thanks for the clarification. Since I'm going to have to redo literally every stat block I'm going to build a new filing system and a document so users can build their own ships while I work on porting the older statblocks over.


New Community Files

[Whill]

I replied to your PM about this on June 1st. FYI.
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[jtanzer]

Alright, first new file is up. It's a craft template sheet that you can download and use to post your custom craft. It'll remain in New Files (the red folder) for a week and then I'll move it to the GM Toolkit.
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[jtanzer]

New batch of files are up. These ones are stuff that I created during my copious spare time at work. Feel free to give feedback on them, every comment helps.
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[jtanzer]

I finally got around to moving the files over to their appropriate folders. There might be an extended absence as I'm going back to college and that always sucks time away from more fun activities, so apologies in advance. I'll try to keep up as frequently as I can, however.
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[Whill]

Thanks for the update, and good luck in school!
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