[FT] It's back on-topic Re: [OT] SFB - The Deal is finally done

I know someone else said power allocation does not fit into FT, but I
think
there may be simple mechanisms that might. The assumption has always
been
enough power native to a system until the system is destroyed. Then FB
introduced a power core system.

I don't have suggestions, and definitely think anything described should
forever be an optional rule, but even 'when power core receives first
damage, if the role is 4 or 5, all primary beams weopens(largest beam
rating) go off-line.', or 'use only x or y systems, not both, in one
turn.'
could be a start.

These aren't really full PA rules, but might start an idea to give a
flavor. The fun is always in the sweating that starts when things start
breaking, and creativity is required to stay alive. Especially if it's
your
opponent doing the squirming. Now, that IS perverted! ;->=

The_Beast

Donald Hosford <hosford.donald@acd.net> on 01/25/99 11:36:12 AM

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jim clem wrote:

>
> ==============================================
> I'm just starting a project to convert SFB to a FT type format.  The
> current working name is Full Thrust Battles.	The intent is to capture
> the 'flavor' of SFB, but allow those big mega campaigns and battles in
a
> format that doesn't take a 5 year mission to play.  The plan is to
> convert all the various weapons and systems to FT's simple no chart
> play, but still doing similar damage and such.  The damage allocation
> will be simpler as well.  Yeah, the old game was great, but as time
went
> on it got more and more munchkin.  Hated that.
>
> Jim Clem, B.S.E.

Will you try a "power allowcation system"  Yes I know it would make the
game
take longer...	 How about this:  Assume the ships have enough power to
run
everything, and have a decent speed (low to middlen)  and only do power
allowcation  when the power plant gets damaged...

Donald Hosford