I can get behind the bones option for LRMs. The modifier to increase weighting to CT can be Artemis NARC and TAG instead of just tightening the pattern on each bone as you suggested.
This is the base SSRM damage weighting
LA 15
RA 15
LL 15
RL 15
LT 12
RT 12
CT 16
I can see this working for LRMs with no extra effects on them such as Artemis, NARC or TAG.
Under the effect of 1 of the 3 the weighting would shift to:
LA 12
RA 12
LL 12
RL 12
LT 15
RT 15
CT 22
Under the effect of 2 of the 3 the weighting would shift to:
LA 10
RA 10
LL 10
RL 10
LT 17
RT 17
CT 26
Under the effect of 3 of the 3 the weighting would shift to:
LA 8
RA 8
LL 8
RL 8
LT 19
RT 19
CT 30
Obviously these tables would need adjustments similar to what SSRMs get when targeting mechs with missing limbs. The chances of being under the effect of all 3 at the same time are pretty slim, but would allow people that buy into the concept of a "team weapon" a chance to really have some good damage. Besides, how many people do you know that carry both NARC and TAG?
The other change I would put up is weighting the launchers differently. The above table could applied to an LRM20. As the launchers get smaller, they could see a small change in weighting to allow the LRM5s to use a weighting that allows them to hit CT more easily. If all the weightings are the same, there is no reason to take anything other than a 15 or 20.
Running with this, I would like to see NARC fixed up a bit. TAG is better is pretty much every single way. Double the ammo per ton to 25 shots. Set the time the beacon is active for 30 seconds. Make it a true fire and forget option so the shooter doesnt need to maintain LOS of NARC'ed target for it to function.
The only other thing Id like to see for LRMs is a reduction on attack angle. They are defeating cover far too easily.
The last issue is getting stuck in the open on a pebble, but thats hardly an LRM problem...
El Bandito, on 24 May 2013 - 07:06 PM, said:
I'm ok with this idea but PGI better buff SSRM damage to compensate for this.
Yeah, how about not. SSRMs are a skill less weapon. Even less skill required than LRMs. Easymode is bad.