There are some major differences in playing Star Fleet Battles and Klingon & Romulan Armada! SFB gamers beware!
First, let it be known that we use house rules for or Starmada, Klingon, & Romulan Armada games. We plot our movement with the "Brian rule", I.E. - Section D.1 Basic Movement. It's easier for us. We use the regular Starmada shield rules in KA & RA. The ship's shields equal the strongest facet.
In SFBs, when playing a Klingon, I usually closed to close (knife fighting) range. Now I strongly recommend keeping your distance and taking advantage of the long range weapons at your disposal. Use this tactic with whatever race or ship you're piloting.
The Gorns are no longer slow at maneuvering. No more flying bath tubs!!
Use your drones and tractor beams!!!
Once the opponent's shields are down surprise them with boarding parties. Capturing a ship does wonders to your career regardless of what race you're playing.
I'm working on translating SFB scenarios over the Stamada terms. Will add more tactics as my experience with the game grows.
I will say this... Starmada, Klingon Armada, and Romulan Armada area a damn sight better than the original SFB rules!!!!!!
