I seem to have a group that likes to make sure they have there primary weapon skill at an Everyman or even better an Occupational. After some reflection on this I have come to the conclusion this is power gaming and am not going to allow these classes to change unless an excellent reason is provided or the profession or race or Training Package (I've added a few new rules) changes it.
I see the class adjustments in the following way. Your normal gunslinger is just that, normal. The skill bonus itself will determine how good this normal gunslinger is. If the gunslinger has their weapon with an Everyman attached then this gunslinger is obviously not normal. I would assume some serious training was in his past for him to accomplish such a task. To have occupational obviously this is definitely not normal, and almost rare. That is, I see Occupational meaning the gunslinger is an exceptional shooter. The best of the best.
A couple of real world examples: I would assume your regular cop, about 90% of them are normal shots, ranging from weak to strong, but none of them would have any weapons at everyman. I would assume your average swat member would have an everyman in their primary weapon to show that they are a specialized unit. Your sniper I would say would have the Occupational to show they are the elite of the elite.
Movie examples. Jayne from Firefly would be a skilled marksman with an Everyman. Mal would be normal and so would Zoe. Sgt Riggs from Lethal Weapon would definitely have an occupational in his primary weapon. Sgt Murtah definitely normal with a specialized ability to draw and fire a single bullet and hit the target dead on (as long as he takes one round of preparation
).
Do you think this is a strong argument against allowing these classes to change? Do you agree these classes should never change unless the person has shown excelled training with that weapon through a training package or perhaps a talent? Any other thoughts?
Thanks!