Federation Commander

Texy · Ensign Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 8 Location: UK

Hi,
a collegue and I have just ordered some FC product to get us started. Between us we have ordered academy and gradution, a couple of boosters and a couple of attack packs.
Whilst we wait for the goodies to arrive, I,ve been taking a look at all the vast info available - lots of it, as I,m sure you know!
As we have both academy and graduation, does it mean we will have 2 rule sets and are they the same, and will they be the latest versions?

Any free downloads to recommend?

Thanks guy's Laughing

Texy

pinecone · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:

Well, free Missions might be a good place to start. And no, Academy and Gradutation will not leave you with identical items.

mjwest · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:57 pm Post subject:

Academy + Graduation will give you everything from Klingon Border. (Plus the Romulan KE and Gorn BC, an extra set of 1/2" counters, and a paper map.) So, no, there isn't any overlap.

If you both want rules, then I suggest one of you gets the Reference Rulebook. Then, you will both have the rules, and you won't have too many other counters and such.
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Texy · Ensign Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 8 Location: UK

Thanks for the replies. I guess the rulebook is not available as a download?
Also I read that the rules supplied with academy is version 4 - is that the latest?
Cheers T.

mjwest · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:28 pm Post subject:

The latest version is Rev5. All of the rulebooks should be to this level. If you rulebook is not, then please email sales@starfleetgames.com to see if you can work out a deal for an updated rulebook.

And, no, the full rulebook is not available as a download. Currently it only exists as hard copy. Note, however, that a shortened "intro" rulebook is available as a PDF. It is called First Missions.
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Texy · Ensign Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 8 Location: UK

OK. How long has the version 5 rulebook been out?
I guess I should wait until academy arrives before progressing, but over here in the UK the rulebook alone is £12.99 and I paid £12.99 for academy as well. So either the stand alone rulebook is hardback, or it has a lot more in it than the book supplied with the games.........or both Wink

Cheers,
Texy

Kang · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:41 pm Post subject:

As for free downloads, you will find loads of interesting stuff in the Resources section of the Commander's Circle at:

http://www.starfleetgames.com/federation/Commanders%20Circle/

Ship cards, scenarios, and the Communiques. Enjoy!

Oh and btw, welcome to the game!
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mwaschak · Lieutenant JG Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 94

I also recommend the Commander's Circle. There is a treasure trove of ships, scenarios, and everything else a new group might want to try out. With a new Communique each month I guarantee you will have plenty of material to read.

-Jay

mjwest · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject:

dharras · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject:

Texy · Ensign Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 8 Location: UK

Well my academy pack arrived today and it already has version 5 rulebook inside, so that's no longer an issue.
Thanks for the replies, I'm sure there will more questions Wink

Texy

Tiigo · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:03 am Post subject:

Welcome to Federation Commander, Texy! The forums are a great place to learn about the game and ask questions. The link Kang posted is an invaluable resource for all the reasons he listed, too. Enjoy!