Sep 4, 2019 10:41 pm
Felt it was a good idea to have a place to put all of our houserules as necessary. Particularly since Dozer got the all-clear to bring an ACR.
Magpul PMAG options
Developed by Magpul, a firearms accessory manufacturer, the polymer magazine was designed in 2007 to be an improvement to the globally common NATO standard 5.56mm STANAG magazine. Features include improved magwell compatability, better grip ergonomics, and a handy side window for keeping track of ammo count. Ever since it's initial release, Magpul has been consistantly upgrading the design, including adapting for an increasing number of gun models. The quality has even gotten to the point that Magpul became an official magazine manufacturer for the US Marine Corp.
- All 5.56mm assault rifles have 10-, 20, 30, or 40-round magazine size options.
Magpul PMAG D60
Introduced in 2015 (reaching market in 2016), the PMAG D60 was designed as an ergonomic high-capacity drum magazine for STANAG compatible rifle platforms.
- All 5.56mm assault rifles have a 60D2 ammo size option.
Magpul Masada (USA) - Having developed multiple M4 aftermarket parts, the designers at Magpul decided to try their hands at developing their own full weapons platform. Taking the M4 they were familiar with, and removing everything they didn't like, ultimately they only kept the trigger, the barrel, and the front end post. Borrowing elements from newer platforms such as the SCAR and XM8, the Masada contains a number of ergonomic upgrades, including ambidextrous controls and charging handle, as well as it's most iconic looking feature the optional stock with adjustable cheek rest and buttstock length*. However, it's biggest selling point was it's tool-less barrel swapping feature (which included an adjustable gas system for silencers), allowing the weapon to not only change barrel lengths, but also calibers if needed**. When first revealed, Magpul's reputation for quality products, as well as the weapon's rather striking appearance, made waves in firearm circles. However, Magpul was still a rather small company at the time, so they didn't have the resources to produce Masadas in large numbers. Ultimately the design was sold to Bushmaster Firearms, who changed the name to the Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR), and would handle the civilian market. The following pick can represent a converted Bushmaster ACR Basic model, as well as the similar Polish MSBS-5.56K.
Magpul Masada
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber III
5.56x45mm NATO
Standard 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 8.2 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,570
Carbine 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 12 50 ft. T/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 7.5 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,570
Marksman 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 150 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (extended barrel mod) 2 8.9 lbs. 25/+1 2008 R$2,570
Magpul Masada 6.8
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber IV
6.8x43mm SPC
Standard 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 150 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 9 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,670
Carbine 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 13 75 ft. T/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 8.3 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,670
Marksman 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 175 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (extended barrel mod) 2 9.7 lbs. 25/+1 2008 R$2,670
*- This is represented by a combined CLS/UPG (Modular Stock), which doesn't come standard with the pick. Having one of these, but not the other, just means you are using a non-standard stock.
**- The caliber change feature never really got around to being implemented, so there aren't any special rules for caliber changes.
Remington ACR (USA) - Bushmaster's sister company Remington Arms (from Freedom Group, Inc) would handle all military sales of the Adaptive Combat Rifle. What follows is probably one of the more tragic firearm design stories of the early 21st century. Simply put, while there was interest early, Remington just couldn't seem to get people to buy the gun. Admittedly there were some issues to still work out, mainly the rather hefty weight. For the next few years Remington engineers made some adjustments***, including lighter lowers and a more skeletal (but no less eye-catching) barrel handguard. At one point they even went to far as to remove the quick-change barrel, replacing it with a lug system, in order to get the weight down. However, all combined the gun is a rather pricy system, and Remington's chief buyer, the US military, wasn't interested in spending the money needed to replace all of their M4 family weapons for a gun that was only a little better. It is currently unknown if any law enforcement agencies have bought the system. On top of this, Bushmaster was majorly mishandling the civilian version, including manufacture issues and not providing for promised features (such as a 6.8 version), so business essentially died on the vine, even with a 'revival' attempt years later.
However, the ACR still lives on. Part of the initial hype for the weapon was it's use in a number of popular military and shooter video games, and even a few movie appearances, which was heavily assisted by the weapon's sleek high-tech look (and very iconic stock). Even years later, video games with a healthy modern arsenal will have an ACR rattling around somewhere, to the point where one French company's almost unofficially adopted the design for themselves (though even then it's been slowly fading). There is even a rumor, believed confirmed, that Polish special forces are using ACRs themselves. Even beyond that, much of the design philosophy of the ACR has 'inspired' a number of newer weapon systems ever since, with weapons such as the German HK433 and the Israeli CARMEL rifle bearing a strong 'family' resemblance.
While the specific stats have varied greatly over the years of development, the following pick is the most current version as of this post.
Remington ACR
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber IV
5.56x45mm NATO
Standard 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 7.3 lbs. - 25/+1 2011 R$2,600
Carbine 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 12 50 ft. T/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 6.6 lbs. - 25/+1 2011 R$2,600
Marksman 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 150 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (modular stock, extended barrel mod), NUL (3R, 1U) - 8 lbs. 25/+1 2011 R$2,600
Remington ACR 6.8
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber V
6.8x43mm SPC
Standard 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 150 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 8.1 lbs. - 25/+1 2012 R$2,700
Carbine 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 13 75 ft. T/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 7.4 lbs. - 25/+1 2012 R$2,700
Marksman 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 175 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (modular stock, extended barrel mod), NUL (3R, 1U) - 8.8 lbs. 25/+1 2012 R$2,700
***Another adjustment was to push the charging handle forward a little, which has become another iconic design of the system. Doesn't effect the rules or anything, though.
[I]Modular Stock[/I] (1 upgrade point, any rifle without Ergonomic Stock, $70, Time 30 min, Comp 12/+0, 2009) - Advancements in polymers and design sensibilities has led to the creation of more user friendly stocks for rifles ranging from assault to sniper. Primarily this takes the form of a padded cheek rest (in some cases being raiseable), an improved butt pad (but not to Recoil Pad levels), and reinforced adjustable stock length (though not able to collapse all the way). The user may take a MOD (10Min) check to adjust the stock to a comfortable shape. Shooting a properly adjusted stock reduces recoil by 1, and provides a +1 bonus to aim. Shooting without properly adjusting the stock instead causes a -1 gear penalty to attacks. Alternatively, you can take a full round action to remove the gear penalty without a MOD check. If the weapon already has MOD, then only a single check is needed. Further, if combined with Collapsible (CLS), then the bonuses only apply when the stock is extended, but also increases Notice and Search checks against it by an additional +1 (as the design is quite eye-catching).
Stock Kit, Modular (2 upgrade points, any rifle without Ergonomic Stock+CLS+Modular Stock, $170, Time 30 min, Comp 12/+0, 2009) - Provides both CLS and UPG (Modular Stock).
Magpul PMAG options
Developed by Magpul, a firearms accessory manufacturer, the polymer magazine was designed in 2007 to be an improvement to the globally common NATO standard 5.56mm STANAG magazine. Features include improved magwell compatability, better grip ergonomics, and a handy side window for keeping track of ammo count. Ever since it's initial release, Magpul has been consistantly upgrading the design, including adapting for an increasing number of gun models. The quality has even gotten to the point that Magpul became an official magazine manufacturer for the US Marine Corp.
- All 5.56mm assault rifles have 10-, 20, 30, or 40-round magazine size options.
Magpul PMAG D60
Introduced in 2015 (reaching market in 2016), the PMAG D60 was designed as an ergonomic high-capacity drum magazine for STANAG compatible rifle platforms.
- All 5.56mm assault rifles have a 60D2 ammo size option.
Magpul Masada (USA) - Having developed multiple M4 aftermarket parts, the designers at Magpul decided to try their hands at developing their own full weapons platform. Taking the M4 they were familiar with, and removing everything they didn't like, ultimately they only kept the trigger, the barrel, and the front end post. Borrowing elements from newer platforms such as the SCAR and XM8, the Masada contains a number of ergonomic upgrades, including ambidextrous controls and charging handle, as well as it's most iconic looking feature the optional stock with adjustable cheek rest and buttstock length*. However, it's biggest selling point was it's tool-less barrel swapping feature (which included an adjustable gas system for silencers), allowing the weapon to not only change barrel lengths, but also calibers if needed**. When first revealed, Magpul's reputation for quality products, as well as the weapon's rather striking appearance, made waves in firearm circles. However, Magpul was still a rather small company at the time, so they didn't have the resources to produce Masadas in large numbers. Ultimately the design was sold to Bushmaster Firearms, who changed the name to the Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR), and would handle the civilian market. The following pick can represent a converted Bushmaster ACR Basic model, as well as the similar Polish MSBS-5.56K.
[ +- ] Spoiler
Magpul Masada
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber III
5.56x45mm NATO
Standard 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 8.2 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,570
Carbine 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 12 50 ft. T/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 7.5 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,570
Marksman 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 150 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (extended barrel mod) 2 8.9 lbs. 25/+1 2008 R$2,570
Magpul Masada 6.8
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber IV
6.8x43mm SPC
Standard 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 150 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 9 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,670
Carbine 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 13 75 ft. T/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR 8.3 lbs. 2 25/+1 2008 R$2,670
Marksman 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 175 ft. S/2h DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (extended barrel mod) 2 9.7 lbs. 25/+1 2008 R$2,670
**- The caliber change feature never really got around to being implemented, so there aren't any special rules for caliber changes.
Remington ACR (USA) - Bushmaster's sister company Remington Arms (from Freedom Group, Inc) would handle all military sales of the Adaptive Combat Rifle. What follows is probably one of the more tragic firearm design stories of the early 21st century. Simply put, while there was interest early, Remington just couldn't seem to get people to buy the gun. Admittedly there were some issues to still work out, mainly the rather hefty weight. For the next few years Remington engineers made some adjustments***, including lighter lowers and a more skeletal (but no less eye-catching) barrel handguard. At one point they even went to far as to remove the quick-change barrel, replacing it with a lug system, in order to get the weight down. However, all combined the gun is a rather pricy system, and Remington's chief buyer, the US military, wasn't interested in spending the money needed to replace all of their M4 family weapons for a gun that was only a little better. It is currently unknown if any law enforcement agencies have bought the system. On top of this, Bushmaster was majorly mishandling the civilian version, including manufacture issues and not providing for promised features (such as a 6.8 version), so business essentially died on the vine, even with a 'revival' attempt years later.
However, the ACR still lives on. Part of the initial hype for the weapon was it's use in a number of popular military and shooter video games, and even a few movie appearances, which was heavily assisted by the weapon's sleek high-tech look (and very iconic stock). Even years later, video games with a healthy modern arsenal will have an ACR rattling around somewhere, to the point where one French company's almost unofficially adopted the design for themselves (though even then it's been slowly fading). There is even a rumor, believed confirmed, that Polish special forces are using ACRs themselves. Even beyond that, much of the design philosophy of the ACR has 'inspired' a number of newer weapon systems ever since, with weapons such as the German HK433 and the Israeli CARMEL rifle bearing a strong 'family' resemblance.
While the specific stats have varied greatly over the years of development, the following pick is the most current version as of this post.
[ +- ] Spoiler
Remington ACR
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber IV
5.56x45mm NATO
Standard 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 7.3 lbs. - 25/+1 2011 R$2,600
Carbine 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 12 50 ft. T/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 6.6 lbs. - 25/+1 2011 R$2,600
Marksman 4d4 1-2/19-20 30M5 10 150 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (modular stock, extended barrel mod), NUL (3R, 1U) - 8 lbs. 25/+1 2011 R$2,600
Remington ACR 6.8
Assault Rifle Pick — Caliber V
6.8x43mm SPC
Standard 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 150 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 8.1 lbs. - 25/+1 2012 R$2,700
Carbine 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 13 75 ft. T/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, TBR, UPG (modular stock), NUL (3R, 1U) 7.4 lbs. - 25/+1 2012 R$2,700
Marksman 2d10 1-3/19-20 28M5 11 175 ft. S/2h CLS, DEP, MOD (10 min), SUR, SPA, TBR, UPG (modular stock, extended barrel mod), NUL (3R, 1U) - 8.8 lbs. 25/+1 2012 R$2,700
[I]Modular Stock[/I] (1 upgrade point, any rifle without Ergonomic Stock, $70, Time 30 min, Comp 12/+0, 2009) - Advancements in polymers and design sensibilities has led to the creation of more user friendly stocks for rifles ranging from assault to sniper. Primarily this takes the form of a padded cheek rest (in some cases being raiseable), an improved butt pad (but not to Recoil Pad levels), and reinforced adjustable stock length (though not able to collapse all the way). The user may take a MOD (10Min) check to adjust the stock to a comfortable shape. Shooting a properly adjusted stock reduces recoil by 1, and provides a +1 bonus to aim. Shooting without properly adjusting the stock instead causes a -1 gear penalty to attacks. Alternatively, you can take a full round action to remove the gear penalty without a MOD check. If the weapon already has MOD, then only a single check is needed. Further, if combined with Collapsible (CLS), then the bonuses only apply when the stock is extended, but also increases Notice and Search checks against it by an additional +1 (as the design is quite eye-catching).
Stock Kit, Modular (2 upgrade points, any rifle without Ergonomic Stock+CLS+Modular Stock, $170, Time 30 min, Comp 12/+0, 2009) - Provides both CLS and UPG (Modular Stock).