St*rtr*k FTFB conversion

Speaking of St*rtr*k, I've worked out a simple conversion to give a
similar "feel" to the shields on the show.

Screens & armour are paid for as normal, but work differently in the
St*rtr*k universe.
Instead of modifying pulse fire as usual, ST shields _repair_ the
appropriate amount of armour boxes each turn.  This way you can keep up
the running commentry of shield strength ("shields at 15% captain, one
more hit like that & they'll collapse").
If you want to, you can also apply FT screen modifiers, but remember
that phasor battles seem to become hit & run affairs, but 1 solid hit
from a photon torpedo will cripple you (weak to average hull but lots of
armour/shields).

'Neath Southern Skies

PS: I'm back on the list earlier than I expected.  :)

-----Original Message-----
From:	Brian Burger [SMTP:burger00@camosun.bc.ca]
I've no time now for another PBeM, but I just _have_ to comment...love
the
title of your game! Let me guess: Star Trek FT, with the Borg in there
somewhere...

(All right, an easy guess - but the title's cool)