 September 29, 2009 - 3:37pm | While doing a bit of research I came across the following in SF3 Sundown on Starmist; Weeping Wallows Type Plant Number NA Move NA IM/RS 6/60 Stamina 35 Attack 65, range of 100m Damage -20 on all attack rolls Special Attack Sonic crying Special Defense Immune to sonic attacks Native World Yazirian planets DESCRIPTION: The true weeping wallow is a curiosity on most worlds as it makes crying sounds. However, the low frequency weeping of a construct causes disquiet to all within 100m who hear it. The frequency reduces all attack rolls by 20 in addition to all other modifiers and damage. Inertia/sonic screens can neutralize the sound effect. Appears to be an inconsistency... Any comments or observations? Here is mine. Since interia screens "slow down" incoming physcial attacks, why not all forms of the physcial realm including voice, sand storms, blizzards, water pistol attacks and sonic crying. Sonic crying....  |
 September 29, 2009 - 4:17pm | I omitted the inertia defense on that one. Most modern day bullets (all bullets that would be designed for military use) travel faster than sound, so I would rule that the two screens are "tuned" differently. Add to that, the inertia screen is designed to slow down a mass, rather than nullify a wave. Two completely different definitions according to canon, hence my omission in the game. |
 September 29, 2009 - 4:48pm | I think that was fixed in a Q&A from Dragon or Polyhedron. The Inertia bit was dropped. Time flies when your having rum. Im a government employee, I dont goof-off. I constructively abuse my time. |
 September 29, 2009 - 5:07pm | Sonic crying: A special attack unique to the weeping wallows and infants/toddlers of all four races, especially Human babies and toddlers. "You're everything that's base in humanity," Cochrane continued. "Drawing up strict, senseless rules for the sole reason of putting you at the top and excluding anyone you say doesn't belong or fit in, for no other reason than just because you say so." —Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stephens, Federation |
September 29, 2009 - 5:53pm | +1 Will  +1 SS - Excellent reasoning. Spot on.  Someone is working on combining all the SF questions into an article. :-) |
September 29, 2009 - 6:40pm | Instances of sonic crying are often encountered by single males in family restaurants, as hostesses almost always seat them next to families with infants and toddlers. Other instances of the phenomenon can be encountered in churches, school plays, graduations, or any other large public gathering. "You're everything that's base in humanity," Cochrane continued. "Drawing up strict, senseless rules for the sole reason of putting you at the top and excluding anyone you say doesn't belong or fit in, for no other reason than just because you say so." —Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stephens, Federation |
