Re: [CP] Head Shots

GreedySmurf wrote:

> Next question is a more stylistic one than a hard rules issue, and that is
> head shots.
>
> I should point out that I'm a player in this new game not the GM, but I can
> still see a problem here with our game. I would estimate that about 8 out of
> every 10 attacks made by a PC is declared as a head shot. the other 2 out of
> every 10 is a fully auto burst.
>
> If you are happy with a hollywood style game this is fine, but when almost
> every bad guy goes down with a hole in the head it starts to get a bit
> ridiculous. And if the GM decides turnabout is fair play, the PC's aren't
> going to last very long. Well even shorter than usual maybe :-)
>
> I guess two points, does anyone do anything different than the standard -4
> to called shots, and do you apply the double damage before or after applying
> the SP of any head armour?

If the characters are ambushing an unaware opponent then the -4 modifier 
(along with situational modifiers such as movement) is fine.  If they 
are in a fire fight then their targets should be diving for cover and 
firing to keep them down.  If they are not also seeking cover, but are 
standing in the open waiting for the perfect shot then they deserve to 
be added to the day's body count.  If they and their targets are both 
moving and seeking cover then the modifiers get much larger and the 
chance of a head shot are much smaller.
> Cheers.