EPTThe Star Tale Skill system is particularly useful for games with 'rpg' mechanics. But this module can also be used in other types of games such as 'strategy' games. Indeed it is used in Star Tale: Ground Wars.
(see blog post Star Tale: Ground Wars)
In warhammer 40k, units have a Weapon Skill stat (how accurate the soldier is in close combat) and a Ballistic Skill stat (how accurate the soldier is with ranged weapons). These numbers are set by the game designer.
The Star Tale Skill system has more detail. When you purchase a trooper, they come with a number of Skill Pips. You then spend them on Skills that you want your soldier to have.
Level 1 costs 1 Skill Pip.
Level 2 costs another 2 Skill Pips (3 in total).
Level 3 costs another 3 Skill Pips (6 in total) and so on.
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Examples of Melee Skills include:
-1 hand Blades: Includes knives, daggers, short swords. (Includes rapiers and sabres).
-1 hand Hammer, Axe, Mace
-1 hand Spear
-2 hand Blades: Big swords. (Includes medium swords that can technically be used 1 handed).
-2 hand Hammer, Axe, Mace
-2 hand Pole Weapons: Includes quarterstaffs, halberds, pikes.
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Examples of Gun Skills include:
-Pistols (technically Handguns): Includes pistols, machine pistols, revolvers. (Includes wrist mounted guns).
-Rifles (technically Long Guns): Includes SMGs, carbines, shotguns, assault rifles, crossbows.
-Hip Fired Heavy Weapons: Includes machineguns (LMG, GPMG, HMG).
-Shoulder Fired Weapons: Includes rocket launchers.
-Snipers
-Grenade Launchers
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So thats an introduction to the Star Tale Skills system. As always, everything is public domain. You are free to use anything however you wish. See you next month on the 12th.
