Re: JUMP review?

JUMP review?Hi Dave,

a)    I like jump as a stand alone game, but you need four players that
like playing chaotic games.  You can usually fit two games in a 4 hour
session if the players know what they are doing.

b)    You will need a bigger map and more planets.  You will also have
to convert tech levels into building restrictions.  Converting build
points should be easy, day 1bp = 50 NPV, this will give planets form 300
to 500 points per turn for allied, and 150 to 250 for conquered. 
Technologies will also have to be converted.

c)    I still play it occasionally.  Usually twice in one sitting every
couple of months.

Ending notes, I don't recommend the first two expansions, they are
rather strange.  There is a new expansion that has event/player cards
that look interesting, but I don't have it yet.  I also like some older,
paper intensive games, such as Stellar Conquest, so be advised (warned).
 Boulder Games has review you might find interesting.  Here's their
link:
http://www.bouldergames.com/pricelist.html

ias
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Reeves 
  To: GZG List (E-mail) 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 9:23 AM
  Subject: JUMP review?

  Hi All, 

  now that JUMP into the Unknown has been out a while, what are your
thoughts about it as: 

  a. a standalone game 
  b. campaign framework for FT 
  c. do you still play/use it 

  I have looked at past reviews, but that was when the game first came
out and were folk's first reaction.  I would appreciate a fresh
assessment now that it has "sunk in".  before I plunk down my cash, I
would like a better feel for the game.

  thanks, 
  Dave