idlatch
2012-10-19, 09:29 AM
Hi guys,
I've been beating my head over the D20 modern future tech book trying to figure out how they calculate the bonus hit points for the mechs. Table 4-3 only lists the base hit points, and there's nothing in the structure/armor sections.
The reason why I'm trying to figure this out is because I'm working on a Zoids conversion for the game, so I am using the future tech book instead of the D20 future book because of the "walking tanks" rules (which fit the universe better).
Each Zoid has different capabilities, part of which are reflected in the HP.
It starts off by saying "consult table 4-3 to determine the mechs base HP"
Look at table 4-3, choose a huge frame... 40 HP
Then it says "apply the mechs bonus HP (based on it's size and other equipment)"
The equipment part is easy.... Structural enhancement (+50 HP)
...But that leaves the question open of where the bonus HP comes from...
Not to mention the "examples" they give reference the materials used (which is why I looked in the structure and armor sections)
I don't know if I missed something in the reading, but I can't seem to find anything that references how to calculate the bonus HP for each mech.
Also..... Has anyone else noticed that their examples use the rules from the D20 Future book? If the mechs being referenced are walking tanks with their own ability scores then there's no possible way for the mechs to add a STR bonus to the char.... Funny huh? :smalltongue:
I've been beating my head over the D20 modern future tech book trying to figure out how they calculate the bonus hit points for the mechs. Table 4-3 only lists the base hit points, and there's nothing in the structure/armor sections.
The reason why I'm trying to figure this out is because I'm working on a Zoids conversion for the game, so I am using the future tech book instead of the D20 future book because of the "walking tanks" rules (which fit the universe better).
Each Zoid has different capabilities, part of which are reflected in the HP.
It starts off by saying "consult table 4-3 to determine the mechs base HP"
Look at table 4-3, choose a huge frame... 40 HP
Then it says "apply the mechs bonus HP (based on it's size and other equipment)"
The equipment part is easy.... Structural enhancement (+50 HP)
...But that leaves the question open of where the bonus HP comes from...
Not to mention the "examples" they give reference the materials used (which is why I looked in the structure and armor sections)
I don't know if I missed something in the reading, but I can't seem to find anything that references how to calculate the bonus HP for each mech.
Also..... Has anyone else noticed that their examples use the rules from the D20 Future book? If the mechs being referenced are walking tanks with their own ability scores then there's no possible way for the mechs to add a STR bonus to the char.... Funny huh? :smalltongue: