Observation on Stage writing: reloads

[Drydock]

Looking at the round count for the Muster, I think many of you allready get this, but it does not hurt to say:  When writing a stage, don't get wedded to the full reload.  The GAF emphasizes weapon manipulation it all its aspects, with reloading a primary concern.  Firefights don't end with an empty weapon.  BUT.  A 2 or 3 round reload is just as fun and just as demanding as a full reload, while saving time, providing more variation stage to stage, and reducing any percieved (and to me it is largly simple perception, just practice more folks) advantage of a top break or swing out handgun over the standard SAA.  This all goes for the rifle as well.

I don't advocate eliminating the full reload.  I just don't want folks thinking every stage needs one.