Rupert answered to Henry: > > Does the 1897 USS Holland count as TL6? > > Clearly, seeing as diesel engines are TL6, and they pre-date the > Holland. :)
I haven't tried it yet, but I'd probably peg her at late TL5. Effects: * Engines, batteries, etc. are less efficient than those in WWI boats, much less WWII boats. Check. * For the same weight, I get less hull strength, hence less general ruggedness and maximum depth. Check. * I might be forced to take more expensive hull and armor materials anyway, which inflates the listed price. Since VE underestimates the pricetag of prototypes (and since 1897 had nearly 1900s labor costs), that might be another check. When in doubt, chose the TL so that the design FEELS right. Onno _______________________________________________ GurpsNet-L mailing list <[email protected]> http://mail.sjgames.com/mailman/listinfo/gurpsnet-l
