Re: [OT] SFB - The Deal is finally done

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