Better Weapon Damage (B.W.D)

Better Weapon Damage

===== So, what is BWD? =====

Better Weapon Damage (B. W. D) is a mod which tunes most calibers and ammo types within Ready or Not. My goal for B. W. D was to make certain caliber and ammo type configurations more viable across more missions in the game. This was something that I had personally since around the days of the Los Suenos Stories update, but never finished until now.

===== What does it change from vanilla RoN? =====

Primarily, B. W. D alters things such as damage multipliers, penetration levels, and durability damage values. As previously stated, the goal was to make certain caliber and ammo type configurations more viable across all of Ready or Not's missions. B. W. D also resolves flaws and gripes with the vanilla weapon balance that me and many others have.

===== Versions, Installation, & Compatibility =====

There are currently two variants of BWD to choose from:

BWD Standard: Standard version of B. W. D, this is the one I recommend using as it will always be the most refined version of the mod.

(Experimental) BWD Hardcore: Experimental version of BWD, which contains everything from Standard alongside changing how much durability damage everything deals. This was done as an attempt to better simulate blunt force trauma against L3A & L4 armor on suspects.

Once you chose which version you want, simply throw either one of the .paks into this directory: Steam\steamapps\common\Ready Or Not\ReadyOrNot\Content\Paks

In terms of compatibility, B. W. D should work with everything that as long as it doesn't alter with the AmmoDataTable.uasset file.

- Most calibers & ammo types were given some form of torso damage multiplier buff, hits on the upper body specifically now do about 5% more damage compared to the lower body to simulate potential organ damage.

- all Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) rounds do 14% more damage to arms & legs (0. 7 -> 0. 8).

- a couple calibers had their artery hit rate changed, see changelog for details New with v1. 1

- New optional file which tweaks suspect armor & how much damage they protect (see the new Article to see information on this). New with v1. 1

- 10mm Auto is now stronger than . 45 ACP (about 20% stronger).

- JHP rounds for 4. 6x30mm and 5. 7x28mm can no longer penetrate L3A armor. (it made using AP/FMJ useless and JHP doesn't defeat this armor IRL)

- JHP rounds for 5. 56x45mm can now penetrate L3A armor like the other rifle calibers. (they defeat L3A in real life)

- AP/FMJ rounds for the . 357 Magnum can now penetrate L3A armor. (not because it does in real life, but rather to simulate blunt force trauma by getting hit by these rounds.)

If you are looking for specific numbers and changes in BWD Hardcore, check out the Articles tab to see the entire list of changes.

- efferarri/MMMM (O_O) for his Google Spreadsheet which describes and records all of Ready or Not's mechanics, values of armor, penetration, calibers, in depth. It's amazing for anyone who wants to learn about how the game works in certain regards. Without it this mod simply wouldn't of been possible.

- AHappyFigTree for inspiring me to make this mod while giving him feedback on his Damage Rebuff for his HIC Realistic AI Mod Pack.