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5506
I have a couple of questions from a beginner's standpoint. First of all I have some experience with these types of games, especially computer games like MOO...
bluthorn67
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Dec 10, 2008
4:18 pm
5507
The rulebook says that the MC are evaluated for each specific class instead of hull type. Does this mean I can just start building a "new" Light Cruiser class ...
bluthorn67
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Dec 10, 2008
4:34 pm
5508
Welcome aboard! As to your questions... 1. In my opinion it plays better just using the CSCR to resolve combats as you can keep the turns going much more...
Charlie Lewis
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Dec 10, 2008
4:41 pm
5509
Welcome to the group! Charlie really got the serious talking points but I thought I would hop in the discussion. 1) I have played plenty of games with both and...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 10, 2008
7:17 pm
5510
Hello! Please see responses below. ... Right. We went so far as to say most variants of the same design are even different classes. I think this stemmed from...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 10, 2008
7:36 pm
5511
I have a question - will the mission generator portion be released as a VBAM product or extra? I think it'd add a wonderful dimension to solo games. -Emiricol...
Emiricol
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Dec 10, 2008
11:34 pm
5512
... even ... the ... per ... more ... player ... have ... gamers, ... you ... will be ... Thanks, I think I've got something to work with now. I think I'll try...
bluthorn67
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Dec 11, 2008
5:22 am
5513
No trick to solo play - you just play each faction appropriately. The Moderator's Companion adds rules for exploration as well as rules to handle NPEs (Non...
Charlie Lewis
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Dec 11, 2008
2:22 pm
5514
... <<SNIP>> ... that ... I missed this earlier somehow, sorry for that. ... Reliant B ... not ... built ... weapon ... Yep, that was Stars Divided. The...
ditreyt
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Dec 11, 2008
10:45 pm
5515
... handle ... which ... You can't play blind, obviously, but its a fun way to suss out rule quirks and helps get a rhythm for any campaign diaries you may...
ditreyt
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Dec 11, 2008
10:46 pm
5516
(Sorry about the quick response - a LOT of new stuff going on the last few days.) A mission generating system will be eventually be released for regular VBAM ...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 13, 2008
2:00 am
5517
Well, I finally read the Starmada rules completely and I'm 30% done with VBAM so I'm getting there. Anyways, I was perusing the VBAM: Starmada x edition (I...
bluthorn67
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Dec 16, 2008
7:53 pm
5518
Am I right in assuming that all the scenarios begin with each side owning most of the star systems? I think there is only one neutral according to the charts...
bluthorn67
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Dec 16, 2008
8:19 pm
5519
Check the files area of the Yahoo Group. We also have a blog (which is overdue for an update) where we are keeping errata and extras for download. ...
Charlie Lewis
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Dec 16, 2008
8:29 pm
5520
... <<SNIPPAGE>> ... distinct ... I think it originally was implemented to represent the weapons variety within the Bolt/Kuis fluff. Now for me, who came to...
ditreyt
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Dec 16, 2008
11:21 pm
5521
Hello, ... Right. Space in this universe is pretty tight because EDT is in its early stages. Our future supplements as designed to explore the expanding...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 17, 2008
2:15 am
5522
1. Does anyone have the races from the VBAM CG beginner scenarios statted out in Starmada X format or even Starmada:AE? ( Brindaki, Senorians, etc...) The...
bluthorn67
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Dec 17, 2008
3:27 am
5523
... I will go looking for my notes tonight, but I round everything up in this case. ... The BK book was released several years before the Starmada book, so it ...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 17, 2008
7:12 pm
5524
... To my knowledge they have not been converted. However if you have access to OpenOffice and the new ship creator it should be pretty easy to come up with...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 17, 2008
8:13 pm
5525
... I must admit now that actually adds quite a bit in terms of in-game strategy. Assuming players design their ships with uneven defense values, it can make...
Daniel Kast
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Dec 18, 2008
1:01 am
5526
Absolutely. When activating a new race, I tend to make their fleets KEB value reflect what I think they would do based on the weaponry systems of all the...
Emiricol
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Dec 18, 2008
1:34 am
5527
For starters, I just wanted to mention that OpenOffice wrks like a charm(even on my macbook) and you guys saved me close to $100 , thanks! I've been going...
bluthorn67
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Dec 18, 2008
4:38 pm
5528
Greetings all, I'm currently working on doing up a complete fleet and race listing for Star Fleet Battles. One of my biggest problem is in the designing of new...
christopherbraun22
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Dec 18, 2008
10:58 pm
5529
Started a conversion last year, and then real life got in the way- here's my take on it: Weapon Values: Direct Fire and Plasma Torpedoes: calculated by taking...
wminsing
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Dec 19, 2008
12:30 am
5530
Hey all, I've decided to give my long-abandoned solo campaign a reboot and so far it's been fairly interesting. The Terrans just ran into their first alien...
wminsing
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Dec 19, 2008
1:57 am
5531
... It is a good software, and glad the group could help :) . ... I can check but I think this is the one from Stars Divided. There are a number of turn sheets...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 19, 2008
3:11 pm
5532
... I like William's excellent conversion system. The one thing I struggled with looking at the SFB ships is that main ship batteries can be used against...
Jay Waschak
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Dec 19, 2008
3:25 pm
5533
... These from the stars divided folder: CoM_turn_2364_1.xls -the first tab says it at the top in the black header. TSL_turn_2364_1.xls-This one too. Gaming...
bluthorn67
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Dec 19, 2008
5:43 pm
5534
... like a ... find a turn ... CG, but I ... the campaign ... called VBAM turn ... are ... by ... track ... orders. ... very handy! ... Boltian Kuissian ... ...
Paul
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Dec 21, 2008
11:11 am
5535
Just a reminder, v19 posted. Having had a small re-write, it should be compatible with Excel, OpenOffice 2.4 and OpenOffice 3.0 For a dedicated anti-fighter...
Paul
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Dec 21, 2008
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