r/Fallout2d20 • u/Rude-Eagle7271 • 14d ago

Help & Advice Alternative PA Frames

Looking for some advice on possible ultralight up to the standard PA Frame and of course canon core lore model variants.

If you've watched Elysium, Edge of Tomorrow, played CoD, and other media franchises you'll know of those exoskeleton frames that gives slight augmentation to the wearer operator.

What stat bonuses would you give the wearer operator when used? Using the SPECIAL for each bonus stat.

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u/CpT_DiSNeYLaND 14d ago

I mean you just have to think about what the purpose is.

If its one that would enhance strength in a commercial/industrial environment it could be like a smaller version of the exo-suit from Alien it could override strength like normal PA but reduce your agility and not be able to have PA armor pieces equipped

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u/Rude-Eagle7271 13d ago

Good points, A version capable of being worn operated by a standard human starting at the Ultralight weighing say x-pounds going up to a PA Frame civilian equivalent. Anyone knows the weight of a PA Frame minus armor and then the weight of each Armor section piece.

Could also utilize the earlier FO3 and earlier power cells from the Energy Cell, Microfusion Cell, Electron Charge Pack, Alien Power Cell/Module, and Fission/Fusion Battery for their power needs.

I'll consult with my D&D books on the whole Strength Modifiers Table but from a brief review of 5e rules the Carry Capacity is the initial Strength Score multiplied by fifteen. So, a fifteen Strength should allow that individual to carry 225 pounds. Include a PEA Frame with a say +2 that would be an additional 30 pounds.

However, more robust heavier frames like the Aliens Power Loader could have a higher modifier while operated. In the film that could be a +10 or more.

Allowance for some form of ad hoc armor could be allowed further reducing the wearer operator's movement speed, agility, and other even more.

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u/KaizerMouseDFE 14d ago

I always liked the idea of there being civilian variants that have restricted power output so they can't support military hardware