Firing from the hip...

[ZzaphodD]

Looking at the ranges for repeating blasters its obvious they represent the weapon being used with a bipod.

Given the weight of repeaters one can assume they are not accurately (or normally) used firing braced against the shoulder as a rifle. So, basically they should be used from the hip if the PC dont get in position to use the bipod or some other support. An effective range of 400-500 meters is not that realistic, neither is having a 'close range' up to 50 meters or so.

What Range stats should be used when a weapon (in this case a Repeating Blaster) is fired from the hip?

Looking through the weapon ranges in the rulebook I think using the ranges for Blaster Pistol would be a good balance between Fun and Realism. This would mean 3-10/30/120. Sure, I guess hitting something 'man sized' at around 100 meters firing from the hip would be next to impossible, but here is where 'Fun' comes into play.

So, how do you handle characters firing heavy weapons without getting into position and using the bipod?

[Ankhanu]

Don't overthink the game.

Star Wars d6 is about simplicity and speed... a single skill/ability to cover most situations. Don't worry about these little details and just play Unless there's a part in the capsule entry of the weapon stating its need for a bipod/tripod, shooting is just shooting. Don't worry about the "realistically" aspect, unless it's ruining your game. If it is, impose a modifier for not using the pod.
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[ZzaphodD]

[atgxtg]

I'd just kick up the difficulty one level if the weapon isn't braced. Note that a character fighting from a doorway could brace it up against the door.

You don't really need to adjust the ranges, due to the higher difficulty.

[ZzaphodD]

[atgxtg]

I'd probably drop the stamina requirment, since that seems to be factored into lifting already.

You might want to add a STR roll to control the "kick" of these weapons if hand carried.

[Esoomian]

Yes lifting tests have increased difficulty for holding an object aloft for increased periods of time.

This page here details them

But I'll post a badly formatted version here for ease of use:
Weight Difficuty Level
10 kg Very Easy
50 kg Easy
100 kg Moderate
200 kg Difficult
500 kg Very Difficult
750 kg Heroic
1 metric ton Heroic +10
1.5 metric tons Heroic +20
2 metric tons Heroic +30
2.5 metric tons Heroic +40
3 metric tons Heroic +50

Time Difficulty Level Increase
1 - 6 rounds (up to 30 seconds) No increase
7 round - 3 minutes +1 difficulty level
Up to 10 minutes +2 difficulty levels
Up to 30 minutes +3 difficulty levels
Up to 1 hour +4 difficulty levels

So given that a roll of 7 for two dice is average 8D in lifting should result in an average of 28 or enough to lift 200kgs for up to three minutes.

That does seem sufficient for even an e-Web
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[ZzaphodD]

Ok then. Either very high lifting or meet both the Lifting / Stamina requirements. Carrying a LRB for 1 hour would require Lifting 8D!

And regarding the E-web, sure you can lift it from its tripod an shoot it for a few minutes, but then you have to put it down again. I want a requirement where you can use it as a 'normal' weapon.

That table doesnt really make sense. Lifting a 10kg object for one hour would only be possible for chewbacca and similar creatures. Even lifting it for 10 minutes would need a Lifting of 'professional level' which would mean a sturdy construction worker or something similar.

[Esoomian]

[atgxtg]

Yeah, I think Esoomian has got the right idea here.

Even guys who carry around LMGs in the real world don't "lift" it all the time. It is usually carted around on a shoulder strap and fired with the bipod out (and the bipod is taking up some or all of the weight).

A should strap would probably be the ticket for handling a LGM. It restistubutes the weight from the arms to the shoulders, so the character only needed to support the weapon for a few seconds at a time. And the strap can be used to help brace the weapon.

The "John Wayne" style heroics aren't done for very long.

As far as wanting to use it as a normal weapon, qive you really shouldn't be able to. No one can run around firing a .50 cal in battle. In fact, it takes a crew to carry,s et up and operate the MG.

Now in Star Wars, maybe a Wookiee can port around an E-Web, but no human should really be able to do it. Yes, this is a "heroic" game, so maybe the GM might allow a character with a high STR/lifting to do it, but it not really possible.

[ZzaphodD]

Nah, looking at the size and shape of the E-web its clear theres no holster. I guess you have to have the generator in a backpack setup and just a sling for the e-web. And you probably have to be a wookie..

Yes, I have lifted about 10 kg for around an hour, even if it was slighly less for a bit shorter period of time Im not Chewbacca. I definitely carried it for more than 10 minutes and Im no burly construction worker either.

And no where is 'lifting above the head at full extension' mentioned.

It simply says the skill is for lifting objects and carrying it for long periods of time. 'Carry' seldom means walking around with stuff at full extension above your head, especially when 'long periods of time' is mentioned, but simply carrying it in the most effective way possible. With no backpack or similar aid availible this usually means just holding it close to the body.

[Esoomian]

[ZzaphodD]

[Esoomian]

I wasn't but that's a much better example of the style of weapon I was talking about.

Although your players would have to be pretty reckless to want to carry unregistered nuclear devices around on their backs
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