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Hit Locations for T4 |
Here are a some quick&dirty rules for hit locations in Traveller. The rules are mainly for pre-G:Traveller systems (like CT, T4, various homebrew... note the canonical 2d6 roll...). I'm looking for a simple (and fast) mechanic for use in specials cases, so hypercomplex systems are out.
| 2d6 roll |
Area Hit |
Damage Mod |
To Hit Mod |
| 12+ | Head | x2 | -5 |
| 10-11 | Vitals | x2 | -5 |
| 8-9 | Arms | x1/2 | -4 (opt. hands:-6) |
| 5-7 | Torso | x1 | -2 |
| 4 | Thighs | x1 | -3 |
| 3- | Legs | x1/2 | -5 (opt. feet:-6) |
After having determined if a hit lands, roll 2d6 and consult the table. Area hit: Torso includes abdomen and shoulders. Arms include hands, and legs include feet.
Damage modifier is optional, but multipliers should be applied *after* having counted armor effects. Remember that if you apply both these rules and any other "critical" system (like the -5 for double damage rule in T4) fights could be much bloodier.
To hit mod is used when someone wants to target a specific body part.
In some instances you may apply small modifiers to this roll, for example, using short melee weapons (fists, clubs, broken bottles or knives) you should roll 2d6+1. A small animal would probably use a 2d6-1, unless it dropped from the above...