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Steve Cole
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 2:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stinger-1s have the same fusions as Stinger-2s in Briefing #2.
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A few questions about the Middle Years Federation Destroyer.

Does the MY DD have only 2 photons?

Should its drone be removed?

Should its 2 Ph-3's be removed?
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike wrote:
A few questions about the Middle Years Federation Destroyer.

Does the MY DD have only 2 photons?

The late (in real world) addition of the DDM has only 2 photons. The "old fashioned" (in real world terms) DD keeps all four photons.

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Should its drone be removed?

Yes. I still argue that the drone should be removed completely in any era. But, yes, in the Middle Years it is definitely gone.

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Should its 2 Ph-3's be removed?

Yes. They are gone.

Also, the four Reactor are four more Lab. (The ship has eight total, like the CA.)
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mjwest wrote:
Mike wrote:
Should its drone be removed?

Yes. I still argue that the drone should be removed completely in any era. But, yes, in the Middle Years it is definitely gone.


I agree.
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Found a tiny mistake in Briefing #2. The Kzinti Command Cruiser has 12 weapons, but the Weapons Used track only goes up to 10.

Posted on the other website, too, in case the folks at ADB aren't diligent about reading this one.
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2009 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Has the Middle Years Federation Destroyer been published anywhere?

Can it be put into a future Communique since it was not included in Briefing #2?
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2009 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The DDM was in Communique 37, complete with all 8 labs and no drones
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2009 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another small error in Briefing #2.

The Kzinti Light Cruiser has a "30" in its power track, but its maximum power can only be 23+3.
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just a case of feline wishful-thinking. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One duel situation I can't wait to try is the Fed DDM vs. the Kzinti light cruiser. The point values are very close (difference of 4 points). Each ship has some definite strengths and each its own weaknesses. Sometimes its difficult to find "medium" sized ships that match up well, but this just might be a very good matchup.
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven’t played it out yet, but the Vulture seems a little tough for 120, I understand its has power issues but 2 R plasma in a cruiser price range?

Don’t get me wrong, I love it but I don't want my romulian dreams of grandeur shot down.

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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2009 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You know, I wonder if a combination of the new reference rulebook, a copy of Briefing 2, and the upcoming Booster 91, might not work as a good introduction to Fed Commander for those interested in trying out the TV-era ships...
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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nerroth wrote:
You know, I wonder if a combination of the new reference rulebook, a copy of Briefing 2, and the upcoming Booster 91, might not work as a good introduction to Fed Commander for those interested in trying out the TV-era ships...


Where can I find the scoop on Booster #91?
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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not sure where there is a description online, but according to B2 the aforementioned Booster will include the Franz Joseph ships, and a couple of others too.


(Bear in mind that the Scout will only be for use in Borders of Madness, while the Tug is of a range of ship types not yet introduced to Federation Commander.)
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

First of all this is my first posting so be nice... Laughing

I have been a SFB player on and off since the early 80's so the middle years seem old hat to me. Most of the ships seem to be the original SSD's before the Nexus/CL arms race started.

Back then most fights were one on one or small fleets where the ships were fought like fighters. Hence no rear shields or RA weapons. Also stinger ones were the only fighter out there for a while. The trick was to have one or two survive to range one or Zero then it was over.

Hellbores and Env Plasmas really changed things for a few races. After that Drones started becoming a dime a dozen with different stats and life got interesting. As soon as I get time I am going to dig out my old expansion and commander SSD's and do some comparing.

Trivia question, Does anyone else remember S torps being called G II's or Fast patrol ships being called Psudo Fighters?
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