gunslinger6792 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Some of you may know that I've begun writing a story. If you'd like to see it start here http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/images/51321/? it provides a little bit of back story before the first chapter. Anyway does power armor have weak spots? Are there areas on the suite that offer little to no protection. This part is important for me to know because it may dictate what i chose to do as I continue to my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peadar1987 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Even thick metal or composite materials are vulnerable to armour-piercing rounds from close range. Other than that, I'd say if you got a lucky ricochet off the inside of one of the joints, say around the neck, or under the shoulders, you might get some shrapnel bouncing around inside the suit, which could cause a bit of damage. Otherwise, energy weapons would cause the suit to heat up, which could melt through sections, or create hot ionised gas, which wouldn't be great for your health. And if you got hit with a ball of plasma and any of it managed to get in through the joints, I think it could give you some pretty nasty burns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger6792 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Even thick metal or composite materials are vulnerable to armour-piercing rounds from close range. Other than that, I'd say if you got a lucky ricochet off the inside of one of the joints, say around the neck, or under the shoulders, you might get some shrapnel bouncing around inside the suit, which could cause a bit of damage. Otherwise, energy weapons would cause the suit to heat up, which could melt through sections, or create hot ionised gas, which wouldn't be great for your health. And if you got hit with a ball of plasma and any of it managed to get in through the joints, I think it could give you some pretty nasty burns. Yep that's definitely something. Looks like I have to come up with something that's going to be tricky. I can't zombies being much of a threat to BoS paladins fully suited up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peadar1987 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Even thick metal or composite materials are vulnerable to armour-piercing rounds from close range. Other than that, I'd say if you got a lucky ricochet off the inside of one of the joints, say around the neck, or under the shoulders, you might get some shrapnel bouncing around inside the suit, which could cause a bit of damage. Otherwise, energy weapons would cause the suit to heat up, which could melt through sections, or create hot ionised gas, which wouldn't be great for your health. And if you got hit with a ball of plasma and any of it managed to get in through the joints, I think it could give you some pretty nasty burns. Yep that's definitely something. Looks like I have to come up with something that's going to be tricky. I can't zombies being much of a threat to BoS paladins fully suited up. Maybe they're the kind of zombies that throw up on people, and that can infect them if any manages to get through the chinks in the armour? I don't know if you're planning on making a mod out of this story, but an NPC with the toughness and appearance of a BoS Paladin, but the animations, sounds, and speed of a feral ghoul would scare the living crap out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger6792 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 If someone wants to make a mod out of this that would be great. However I am no modder. My modding skills only include changing stats on armor and weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senterpat Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Power armors are vulnerable to pulse weaponry too. Emps mess with all the stuff and jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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