Realistic Treatment of Science Fiction Weapons

[Humabout]

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!

[Nomadic]

That was an awesome read, will be bookmarking for later.

[Humabout]

Yeah, the author really contributes pure awesomeness constantly.  I always love it when he adds more content to his website.

[Matt Larkin (author)]

Awesome, thanks Humabout. Timely, too.

[Humabout]

No problem!  It was too much goodness not to share!

[Hibou]

For those who don't know it, there is also Atomic Rockets 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?

[Humabout]

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!