There are several combat systems available for Classic Traveller. There are Book 1 and its variant in Snapshot on one hand, and Azhanti High Lightning and its vast expansion as Striker on the other. All have their advantages and disadvantages.
The Book 1 system is the most "classic" system in existence. It is simple, fast and elegant, with damage going to the target's attributes. However, it requires several combat matrices, and tracking the attribute damage of multiple targets (say, in a large boarding action) might be a bit tedious. Also, high modifiers tend to "break" the 2d6 curve, and an auto-rifle, for example, might be a bit too accurate under that system. Also, vehicles are not included in the system, though the Mithril/Bright Face double adventure has some rules for them.
AHL/Striker uses Penetration vs. Armour, and each shot is resolved by a roll on a simple table. There are no combat matrices, and it is very easy to track wounds for multiple targets, However, what worries me about this system is that a single shot could kill a PC; while very realistic, it might be a tad too deadly for a game.
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The Book 1 system is the most "classic" system in existence. It is simple, fast and elegant, with damage going to the target's attributes. However, it requires several combat matrices, and tracking the attribute damage of multiple targets (say, in a large boarding action) might be a bit tedious. Also, high modifiers tend to "break" the 2d6 curve, and an auto-rifle, for example, might be a bit too accurate under that system. Also, vehicles are not included in the system, though the Mithril/Bright Face double adventure has some rules for them.
AHL/Striker uses Penetration vs. Armour, and each shot is resolved by a roll on a simple table. There are no combat matrices, and it is very easy to track wounds for multiple targets, However, what worries me about this system is that a single shot could kill a PC; while very realistic, it might be a tad too deadly for a game.
What do you think about this subject?