tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post8624416104595053914..comments2024-01-13T00:26:52.701-08:00Comments on Jetan: Prime Directive RPGJerry Corneliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657432306103298802noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post-67254108905809827622009-06-02T21:49:25.426-07:002009-06-02T21:49:25.426-07:00Speaking of Klingon Armada, did you see this (mj12...Speaking of Klingon Armada, did you see <a href="http://mj12games.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1915" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">this</a> (mj12 forums)?<br><br>Boy, do I feel sorry for the designer. If people think that Trekkers are canon freaks, wait 'til he unintentionally violates some tenet of SFU canon. Tough crowd, tough crowd.Robert Saint Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063044279947754807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post-1962319196622297212009-06-02T12:04:15.426-07:002009-06-02T12:04:15.426-07:00I not only have Launch Fighters!, but I sent the g...I not only have Launch Fighters!, but I sent the guy a PayPal donation because I was so impressed with what he had done for free! <br><br>I guess I really just need to sit down and work with what I've got. I might hold off on Starmada until Klingon Starmada is released.<br><br>Oh, yes, the PC version of STCS. The icon for 2.05b sits on my desktop, taunting me and calling me, day after day, telling me that I don't have to set up the card table with the real thing...Robert Saint Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063044279947754807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post-33578182821496528612009-06-02T11:38:16.469-07:002009-06-02T11:38:16.469-07:00I just remembered another good free pew pew game i...I just remembered another good free pew pew game is <a href="http://www.launchfightersgame.com/" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Launch Fighters!</a> It's pretty basic with no fancy weapons or anything, but it's rules-lite and fun. And did I mention it's free?<br><br>And while I'm at it, there's <a href="http://www.slightlysilly.net/modules.php?name=ststcs" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">a computer version of FASA STSTCS</a> over at SlightlySilly.net.<br><br>Maybe I should just do a post about space combat games sometime.Jerry Corneliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657432306103298802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post-21063345175257969242009-06-02T09:25:00.911-07:002009-06-02T09:25:00.911-07:00@Barking Alien: The thing is it's the only Tre...@Barking Alien: The thing is it's the only Trek RPG in print. And some of the background material does make a little more sense than the official canon, like the Klingons who don't kill their commanding officer to get a promotion. But on the whole you're right, it can't compare with the licensed Trek RPGs -- or even most homebrews.<br><br>@Robert: Starmada tops my list of favorites. It plays fast and it has a great design system that isn't overly complicated. I like <a href="http://www.btrc.net/html/catmain.html#SLAG" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Slag</a> too, which is a diceless game that plays fast. It isn't as versatile as as Starmada, though. And the guys over at Wargames Unlimited have posted a Beta of their <a href="http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/nofrontiers/index.html" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">No Frontiers</a> game. I haven't tried it out yet, but they usually do good stuff. Plus it's free. And I've heard good things about ASFOS, especially for huge fleet clashes, but never played it because I already have Mekton Fleet Battles.Jerry Corneliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657432306103298802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post-68893691993528052262009-06-02T08:45:29.885-07:002009-06-02T08:45:29.885-07:00Great posts, guys. Hey, Jerry, what other starship...Great posts, guys. Hey, Jerry, what other starship combat games are you playing? I've been itching to pull out some of my Trek micro-machines and Yamato/Star Blazers candy models and adapt them to fast, customizable system. I've considered Starmada, I bought Warcosm last year (but never played), and I've been considering A Sky Full of Ships or Starfight. I have Federation Commander, but I think it's still too many hours in a game for me these days.Robert Saint Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063044279947754807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603121655333313945.post-31287391118751280122009-06-02T07:34:50.085-07:002009-06-02T07:34:50.085-07:00I've never been a wargamer or one who was over...I've never been a wargamer or one who was overly attracted to miniatures, except as neat little works of art that give a visual representation of something. In that aspect, I love collecting Micro Machines, Star Trek action figures and Gundam model kits. I'm a kitbasher and a painter and I think minis are awesome for that.<br><br>At heart though (heck, 'at mind' too) I am a RPG fan. For me, I was never even interested in Star Fleet Battles because it wasn't compatible with FASA's RPG. As time went on I took a look at it, played it once and ended up with he same opinion, "This is too complex, not 'Trek' enough and not a RPG." As such, not interesting.<br><br>Prime Directive always felt like too little to late. I owned and played a Star Trek game before each PD edition came out and felt that it didn't bring anything better to the table then what I was using already. The rules were always more complicated, the artwork weaker and less inspiring and the information inconsistent with the evolving universe. This is not to say its a poor product, not at all, but its like asking if I want my favorite soda (Pepsi) or imitation, generic cola. *Sip* "Well, its not terrible but no thanks. I have a 12-pack of the real stuff in the fridge."<br><br>AD<br>Barking AlienBarking Alienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04840144928096089178noreply@blogger.com