variable force field question?

DeadFishy · Unread post by **DeadFishy** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:26 am

does anyone know or know where i can findout at what rate variable forcefields recharge?

Syndicate · Unread post by **Syndicate** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:33 am

Argh....I don't have my books here. Um...Gadrin will probably know.

LunarYoma · Unread post by **LunarYoma** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 4:14 am

i recall that variable force field recharges at rate 5% of the MDC of the VFF per side per melee.

DeadFishy · Unread post by **DeadFishy** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:27 am

woot thanks

DhAkael · Unread post by **DhAkael** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:42 am

Pg. 108 Phaseworld Sourcebook has the regeneration rate for Vari.- force
fields.
And yes, the base amount of regenration is 5% per side per melee. That rate can be altered depending a other factors (read the entry).

Marcethus · Unread post by **Marcethus** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:30 am

Depends if you just depleted one side or the entire forcefield. but I could be wrong in my thoughts since I haven't read the entry for a while and can't right now because my books are in storage.

DhAkael · Unread post by **DhAkael** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:09 pm

Zerebus wrote:Please tell me that thing stops regenerating after you deplete it completely.... (is wondering if I just screwed myself in Mattbaby's game)

Variable Fields tend to be compartmentalized; each facing is linked into a central processor, but has its own emitter. I've always assumed that if one facing gets depleted completely in a single round, then that emitter aray overloads (and either needs a full 24 hours to reset, or be replaced). The flip side is, if just 1 point of MDC remains on that facing after the melee, the tactical officer / pilot can redisdribute power from the other shield emitters to protect the damaged facing.
CJ Carrela was somewhat vague in his explanation.
:frazz:

'Aliens Unlimmited: Galaxy Guide' has a much better description and more comprehenisive rules set for shields in its ship building section. :ok: