Otselotovaya wrote:My teammates and I are working on a RECON campaign, where the characters are loosely based on Marvel's Howling Commandos. Essentially, a ragtag eight-man Marine LRRP unit. We've figured out the weapons that each character carries; however, when it comes to non-weapon gear, I'm having trouble figuring out what to carry.
For instance, my character (based on "Rebel" Ralston) is a Point/Grenadier. Here are the weapons I selected:
* Shotgun, with a 40-round bandolier * 2 smoke grenades * 2 fragmentation grenades * Browning 9mm pistol, with 2 clips * Throwing knife
With the other gear, however, I'm a bit stumped. Should it be different equipment per game session (depending on the squad's mission), or remain fairly consistent? Plus, what SHOULD a point man carry at all times? I know with Rifts, they offer "starter kits" for the various OCCs, but not with this game.
A compass and a map
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Something to eat. Eye protection. First Aid kit. Drinking water.
Try googling for the contents of our soldier's packs during the Korean or Vietnam war. It's probably out there somewhere.
--flatline
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A watch. Water purification tablets, If your in south east Asia Insect repellent,
Some one should Aways have a Back pack radio,
And colored smoke canisters to signal for air support
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robertbc73 wrote:If you can find a copy of Rifts Mercenaries, the NG-S2 Survival pack might be what you just need.
GOGO NG-S2!
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robertbc73 wrote:If you can find a copy of Rifts Mercenaries, the NG-S2 Survival pack might be what you just need.
GOGO NG-S2!
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Wet weather bag Socks (at least a couple pair) LRRP will also carry Spare boots Spare uniforms Poncho liner (replace blanket with this) Sleeping bag
At a minimum......
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Otselotovaya wrote:I meant to post this a couple of weeks ago, but my computer's been trying to commit suicide for a while.
I spoke with one friend, and he came up with an interesting suggestion: Rather than write up a specific list of items that are carried (other than weapons, that is), treat the use of equipment like you'd do a Weapon Check. If an item is needed (say, an entrenching tool), have the squad do an Equipment Check. If it succeeds, alrighty then!
Brilliant! I love rules that help you not get bogged down in the details.
--flatline
I don't care about canon answers. I'm interested in good, well-reasoned answers and, perhaps, a short discussion of how that answer is supported or contradicted by canon.
If I don't provide a book and page number, then don't assume that I'm describing canon. I'll tell you if I'm describing canon.
I would also suggest reading the memoirs of those who served in a unit that fought in the time period and region the game is set in. Some of the equipment lists are very helpful.
they have a lot more titles that will give you a layman's idea of what was used.
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