New TM Based Scream Concussive Role 05/27/2011 10:00 AM CDT
In terms of ranged combat, I view the present system as the following.

Weapon Class**Positives**Negatives
Light ThrownFast Speed, No Penalty from SnapUses Melee Calcs, No AIM, Low Single Shot Damage
Heavy ThrownAvg Speed, Good Single Shot Damage, No Penalty from SnapUses Melee Calcs, No AIM
Short BowFast Speed, Uses Ranged Calcs, AIM, High Single Shot DamageNo Shield While Loaded
Long BowAvg Speed, Uses Ranged Calcs, AIM, Very High Single Shot DamageNo Shield While Loaded
Composite BowUses Ranged Calcs, AIM, Very High Single Shot DamageSlow Speed, No Shield While Loaded
Light CrossbowUses Ranged Calcs, AIM, High Single Shot Damage, May Load Ahead of TimeSlow Speed
Heavy CrossbowUses Ranged Calcs, AIM, Very High Single Shot Damage, May Load Ahead of TimeHorrible Speed
Targeted MagicFlexible Speed, Uses Ranged Calcs, TARGET, Flexible Single Shot DamageDepletes Mana, Contests Barrier Spells

**Key
Uses Melee Calcs - Attack accuracy/damage is reliant upon user's balance (Based on my understanding)
Uses Ranged Calcs - Attack accuracy/damage not reliant upon user's balance (Based on my understanding)
Low Single Shot Damage - Weak vs Shield, Armor and Damage Reduction Spells/Abilities
No Penalty from Snap - Doesn't suffer the 70% skill penalty for not using the AIM/TARGET verb
AIM/TARGET - Provides potential to attack at 130% skill bonus


I'm not sure if player suggestions are on the table at this point, but personally I always enjoy imagining how things could be! So, using the metrics above here is where I would like for the revised TM based damaging Scream Concussive to fall.

Ability**Positives**Negatives
Scream ConcussiveUses Ranged Calcs, Very High Single Shot Damage, No Penalty from SnapDepletes Inspiration, Horrible Re-Use Speed


I'm curious, how would the new TM based Scream Concussive best serve you using metrics similar to the above? I would only ask that you try to balance your ideal Scream Concussive against the other weapon skills noted above :)

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