Re: HBW. My input

On Tue, 8 Feb 2000, Graeme Bradbury wrote:

> Schoon wrote:
> 
> >>>
> They ARE balanced with P-Torps as currently written (at least
according to
> strict statistics , though playtesting could pick up something that we
> missed or wasn't factored in).
> >>>
> 
> I don't think they are balanced with p-torps for this reason:
> If a p-torp is out of arc it cannot fire!
> If a hbw is out of arc it can't fire, but if it is in arc next turn it
fires at twice efectiveness.

this is true.

> Hit/damage. One dice roll per energy point allocated. Damage is equal
> to amount rolled minus 1 per 6mu and minus 1 per level of shield. A
> SIX always causes at least one point but no rerolls.

provided it's 'minus 1 per 6mu (rounding up)', i'm happy.

> SSD notes
> The BE's and BPS's are both seperate icons on the SSD. If the BE is
hit it is out of action
> till repaired. If the BPS is hit it is out of action till repaired,
and all stored energy is lost.
> 
> This (in my opinion) makes for a balanced system.

i think that all looks perfect.

tom