[GZG] Re: Simplicity and tech levels

[Hugh Fisher <laranzu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've changed the subject since this is way off the original...

"Mike Hillsgrove" <mikeah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I'm also of the opinion that in a fleet game, simplicity is the key.  Rather
> than complicateing the matter with many multiple systems, dozens of weapons,
> etc, a single PDF rating or the largest guns available on a particular ship
> given size and technology would be a better game design improvement.


Full Thrust is beautifully simple. Have you ever tried playing
Babylon 5 Wars? And I'm sure other people on this list will
mention Star Fleet Battles unfavourably.

> I would also like to see more "technology" in terms of teck levels.  The
> better the Teck Level, the smaller and more powerful the systems available
> on the ships.  A few high tech Ancient ships should be able to trounce a
> larger number of lower tech newbies in space.   To balance the fights, well
> crafted victory conditions and adjusting the numbers are in order.

If you want a simple game, you don't want tech levels! And
historically, low tech opponents cannot defeat high tech
except by swamping them with sheer numbers, which doesn't
make for an interesting game. I believe John Atkinson has
some forcibly expressed opinions on this subject with regard
to StarGrunt/DirtSide.

	cheers,
	Hugh
_______________________________________________
Gzg-l mailing list
Gzg-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-l