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Isn't there still debate on AP1/2/3 vs. AR0???

Otherwise it is simply 25% bonus each positive step and -50% penalty each negative step. I am not sure there is much more to it than that, with some examples of course.

I can write something up, but my name is already "immortalized"

Message Edited by TAfirehawk on 05-13-2004 02:44 PM

If the armor's Armor Rating is equal to the weapon's Armor Piercing, there is no modification to the damage. If the Armor Rating is higher, however, there is a 50% reduction for each level of difference. On the other hand, if the Armor Piercing value of the weapon exceeds the Armor Rating of the armor the weapon does an additional 25% damage for each level that it exceeds the Armor Rating.

So if an AP 0 weapon is used against an AT-ST whose Armor Rating is Heavy, there would be a three level difference. Damage is reduced by 50%, then another 50%, and another 50% for a mere 12.5% of the initial damage.

Best explanation of AP/AR I've found. Taken from the Advanced Guide: Armor Fundamentals

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travenwatts wrote:
and remember a vulnerability is taken as AP0 = AR0 regardless of the weapon you are holding

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But the guide already released by SOE seems to cover this topic perfectly......so immortalize SOE..... ICK

Message Edited by TAfirehawk on 05-13-2004 02:53 PM

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TAfirehawk wrote:

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travenwatts wrote:
and remember a vulnerability is taken as AP0 = AR0 regardless of the weapon you are holding

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??????

HEHE, I understand now.....confused me a bit there....

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I am good at confusing people.

I guess what i should say is regardless of your weapon's AP, if your weapon's damage type is a vulnerability to your target, then AP and AR is ignored. better? i hope so.

Okay fair enough. I'll cite that guide.

Still this thread is useful because you gave me the nice link to the guide

Oh and Firehawk, I had to delete all your stuff because of the blatant inaccuracies

Nova, feel the love........at the end of my Krayt Elite Carbine