matt_s Posted November 9, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 9, 2023 - one thing I didn't really get across clearly is that at long range, GURPS combat has a cadence of Round 1: Aim Round 2: Fire Round 3: Aim Round 4: Fire etc. @RedMax So Jellico fired a shot last round, he pretty much has to aim this round in order to hit basically anything. The 9 I think is a hit if he took the aim action (12+1+7-9 = 10 is greater than the 9 rolled) . I'll say he takes the aim action this round and carry forward the hit to next round. @artsmythe same for you, i think it would be a miss even with aim but if it's a hit i'll let you use the existing roll next round instead. Also, I need the two of you to each roll Dodge. It's ok with me that things are a bit scuffed, honestly if we have a good time and collectively learn GURPS along the way I'm happy with the way things end up. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophane Posted November 9, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 9, 2023 Just fyi, I've been playing and GMing GURPS for decades. I'm happy to hep out with questions and stuff. GURPS lite is not as familiar to me but I get it. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_s Posted November 9, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 9, 2023 my read of it is that it's basically full GURPS just with a lot of detail cut out. For example, I'm not making people have their rifle skill while mounted be capped by ride, there's no explicit rules for rapid fire, etc.. If you use something from "full GURPS" there's a near certainty that it won't break anything. and yes, prophane you are definitely encourage to chime in with advice and corrections for me or anyone else @prophane i won't make you roll again until you seriously change up what you are doing or get close, otherwise given how long it will take to approach you failing is effectively guaranteed just from probability. you have one success, i'll let it ride until circumstances change. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophane Posted November 9, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 9, 2023 thumbs up. thank you! Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsmythe Posted November 9, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 9, 2023 12 hours ago, matt_s said: - one thing I didn't really get across clearly is that at long range, GURPS combat has a cadence of Round 1: Aim Round 2: Fire Round 3: Aim Round 4: Fire etc. @RedMax So Jellico fired a shot last round, he pretty much has to aim this round in order to hit basically anything. The 9 I think is a hit if he took the aim action (12+1+7-9 = 10 is greater than the 9 rolled) . I'll say he takes the aim action this round and carry forward the hit to next round. @artsmythe same for you, i think it would be a miss even with aim but if it's a hit i'll let you use the existing roll next round instead. Also, I need the two of you to each roll Dodge. It's ok with me that things are a bit scuffed, honestly if we have a good time and collectively learn GURPS along the way I'm happy with the way things end up. Thank you for the explanation. Sorry for not reading the rules more carefully in the GURPS Lite handout. Will try to follow the proper order of rounds. As for rolling a Dodge check, I'm going to do that here. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls DODGE (8) 7 3d6 5,1,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsmythe Posted November 9, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 9, 2023 And thank you for the offer, @prophane. I think that while combat continues, I will also seek guidance from you. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_s Posted November 10, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 10, 2023 10 hours ago, artsmythe said: Will try to follow the proper order of rounds. there's technically nothing stopping you from just shooting every round but a miss is basically guaranteed at this range. I think of shooting with aim as basically hipfiring - pretty bad odds of a hit beyond spittin' distance. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsmythe Posted November 10, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 10, 2023 Maybe J.J. should just hightail it to the train? I think the range on his Spencer carbine is 300/2100.I'm assuming that's measured in feet. What do you all think? Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_s Posted November 10, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 10, 2023 it's up to you, but the range isn't really material here - it's the speed range table, your rifle skill, and your weapon acc score. It is in yards however. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophane Posted November 10, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 10, 2023 3 hours ago, artsmythe said: Maybe J.J. should just hightail it to the train? I think the range on his Spencer carbine is 300/2100.I'm assuming that's measured in feet. What do you all think? It's range in yards. Pretty much everything in GURPS is yards. The first number is 1/2 Damage range, anything beyond that does (you guessed it) half damage. 2nd number is max damage. Can't shoot beyond that range. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophane Posted November 10, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) On 11/9/2023 at 7:13 PM, artsmythe said: Maybe J.J. should just hightail it to the train? I think the range on his Spencer carbine is 300/2100.I'm assuming that's measured in feet. What do you all think? It's range in yards. Pretty much everything in GURPS is yards. The first number is 1/2 Damage range, anything beyond that does (you guessed it) half damage. 2nd number is max damage. Can't shoot beyond that range. And typically the speed range table is for the targets speed, range, and size, not your own speed, though full on GURPS does make mention of "relative speed" sometimes which includes your own speed. Edited November 11, 2023 by prophane (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudy Summers Posted November 10, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 10, 2023 My apologies for disappearing again. I tried to get back into this before things had really settled enough to do so. I will do my utmost to keep it from becoming a habit. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_s Posted November 12, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 12, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 3:30 PM, Cloudy Summers said: My apologies for disappearing again. I tried to get back into this before things had really settled enough to do so. I will do my utmost to keep it from becoming a habit. alright, write yourself again. @Bobcloclimar the train is to the bandit's back. Given you have been charging straight at the bandits for a few rounds on horseback, you'll have to backtrack significantly to break LOS. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_s Posted November 18, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 18, 2023 yo, so things have kinda gotten a bit sluggish. I know that trading potshots with bandits isn't the most engaging in pbp, so let's think on ways to move things faster - just fastforward until we close to pistol shot - press on as normal - consider "double turns" so people can aim and shoot in the same round, reducing delay between the action thoughts? Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsmythe Posted November 18, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 18, 2023 I’m for option #1 — just fast forward. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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