Re: FTL Sytems-Game Implications...

Mike Wikan wrote:
> 
> OK. If we postulate multiple FTL/Sidereal sytems that sidestep the
> lightspeed problem, what are the mass penalties, etc. In FT it is
> assumed that about 25% of a ship's mass is taken up by their
> "Hyperdrive" style FTL. This would follow all rules postulated by the
> rules.
> 
> New systems.
> 
> Warp Drive
> Mass: 20%
> Cost Hullx3
> Speed doubles every round till player off board.
> May be intercepted by other warp driven vessels in strategic games.
> Moves Thrust value in strategic hexes per strategic turn.
> 
> Fold Drive
> Mass:40%
> Cost: Hullx2.5
> Ship folds space around it. Any units within 6" are folded as well.
> Number of ships in fold envelope may not exceed mass of folding ship.
> If so, each ship takes 2d6 damage and fold fails.
> May not be intercepted in strategic game. Moves 4 strategic hexes.
> 
> Any additions? comments?
> Mike Wikan
> Game Design\Conceptual Art
> n-Space, Inc.
> A Producer of 3D Entertainment Software
> 
> "Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot."

Interesting.

Donald Hosford