I just followed a link to this website run by a physicist very well versed in lasers and energy propagation, and thought it would be worth sharing for those who enjoy or are working on science fiction settings. While the statistics-angle is system-specific, the bulk of the pages are not. It covers realistic expectations for the effects of a variety of weaponized energy emitters (lasers, particle beams, etc.). I've found the read quite interesting, and the reality check aspect of it enlightening, and believe that using a realistic treatment of traditional scifi weaponry could add an rather unique flare to a game.
Anyway, let there be a link! (http://panoptesv.com/RPGs/Equipment/Weapons/BeamWeapons.php?HR=1)
That was an awesome read, will be bookmarking for later.
Yeah, the author really contributes pure awesomeness constantly. I always love it when he adds more content to his website.
Awesome, thanks Humabout. Timely, too.
No problem! It was too much goodness not to share!
For those who don't know it, there is also Atomic Rockets (http://www.projectrho.com/public_html/rocket/index.php) for a more general treatment of sci-fi tech and themes which might be useful to people as well. Perhaps we could compile a directory of useful sci-fi stuff?
That's the sort of thing that would be quite useful at times. I spend hours upon hours scouring the web for information pretty regularly. If it were all compiled in one spot, I'd love it!