Weight of Shot

[Dobbs]

I think my original concept is the best. Changing the 1-3 chits to 1's doesn't affect the way a Burden 1 ship takes damage, but it does reduce the firepower against larger ships. Subtracting 2 from the chits reduces the strength of a lightly armed ship's broadside, and makes a sloop on sloop duel more finess-y. I suggest -1 to the chits for the 12 pounder frigates.

[Bligh]

That is the sort of quick fix I like Dobbs. Nice and easy to implement without a lot of book keeping.
Rob.

[Aaron]

I think my original concept is the best. Changing the 1-3 chits to 1's doesn't affect the way a Burden 1 ship takes damage, but it does reduce the firepower against larger ships. Subtracting 2 from the chits reduces the strength of a lightly armed ship's broadside, and makes a sloop on sloop duel more finess-y. I suggest -1 to the chits for the 12 pounder frigates.

Dobbs,

Regarding this proposed rule for sloops, would this -2 rule only apply to sloops shooting at other sloops? If a sloop fired on a Frigate does it also apply?

[Bos'n]

I think my original concept is the best. Changing the 1-3 chits to 1's doesn't affect the way a Burden 1 ship takes damage, but it does reduce the firepower against larger ships. Subtracting 2 from the chits reduces the strength of a lightly armed ship's broadside, and makes a sloop on sloop duel more finess-y. I suggest -1 to the chits for the 12 pounder frigates.

I think you’re right. Thanks.