Re: [HOE] HOE d20

["Kerry D. Jordan" <kdjordan@netdoor.com>]

On Sun, 1 Sep 2002, Jeff Shoffner wrote:

> Artillery was defined in the DL classic book as the skill of positioning &
> firing large field pieces.  It could also be used for determining key
> locations for setup of such pieces to be the most effective (ie: knowing
> where to place them in an upcoming battle to inflict the most damage)  Also
> in DL classic, gatling guns could be used with this skill.  Does this help
> any?

Somewhat.  Based on an Artillery feat described in HOE, it deals with the
more advanced artillery systems of today (missile systems, etc.) instead
of the Gatling gun or cannon pieces (which I guess is why it is not
mentioned in d20 Weird West book).  However, I think the basic description
you mentioned does apply (and I think it is the skill used by the
character to actually "hit" something instead of using the standard d20
attack roll).

Thanks,
Kerry

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