RE: Fleet packs question

> From: Andy Skinner
> >We're getting back into the game slowly.  We started out
> with just moving, beams, shields, fire controls, and armor.
>
> I have a one-page summary, FT Lite, which I can send if you wish.

Sure, I'd be interested.  At the level we're currently using, there
isn't much to remember.  Delightfully simple and fun.

> >The kids (and I) really like FTSC, the ship (and
> fleet) creator.  Is FTSC the best tool for that?
>
> I like FTSC.	Roger Burton West has a tool if you're more
computationally
> ept (or less inept) than me.	And Dean has a spreadsheet (which does
not do
> SSDs) at his site.

Thanks.  I'll take a look at Roger's, just in case it is better, but
FTSC has been great.  It would be nice if it were easier to
edit batteries, and a bit more.

>
> >Any idea when FT 3 will come out?  We never got FB 2, and
> don't know if we're missing anything.
>
> FB2 was the aliens -- SaVasku and KraVak, plus Phalons.  FB3 will
> presumably have Islamic Fed, UN, Outer Rim Coalition, and New Israeli.
> Beta test versions of these are available online, emphasis on beta. 
May be
> a few others, eg a Free Cal Tex or ScanFed destroyer.

Is there going to be a FB3 before a FT3?  I'm much more interested in
the rules and design system than I am pre-designed ships.

andy