MGT Only: MgT2 Using Laser Sights?

[Spinward Scout]

Does anyone else find it odd that Laser Sights only give a +1 DM to a Ranged Attack, if Aiming? Or am I reading this wrong, maybe? It seems like the Laser Sights would give a much larger bonus. Would using the Laser Sights give a DM to EACH Action spent Aiming, possibly? Laser Sights seem like they would seriously reduce the chance of missing.

What do you think?

 

[AnotherDilbert]

CSC changes that to:

CSC, p144:
Integrated optics and laser sights grant DM+1 to any attack made at ranges of less than 50 metres. At TL10, X-ray lasers and improved display technology removes the tell-tale ‘red dot’ of a vislight laser.

We only have 2-12 on 2D, a DM+1 is big.

I don't see why the laser sight should give a DM for every round, either the dot is on the target or not?

 

[kilemall]

Wasn’t it +4 in CT?

If we are talking slugs, perhaps a high DM up close then diminishing as the range opens up. Slug behavior is not LOS perfect linear.

A different matter if the laser is more rangefinder and makes adjustments in concert with a gun targeting computer, or the round is laser homing. Or if the targeting laser is coming through a laser weapon barrel level and perfectly replicates the main shot.