Absolutely!

Rock! 

Sooooo bought the moment it's released!

And how much is it going to be for the PDF or the Hardcopy?

Yea, how different is it from Starmada X? Big changes?

A few more questions about Admiralty:

a. Any changes to fighters, especially vs ships?

b. Easily accommodate more than 3 weapon types (for us B5 players)?

c. Ship builder spreadsheet update -- especially for more than 3 weapon types?

Thanks!  This is already on my wish list.

a. Yes.

b. Yes. Starmada has always accommodated this -- just not explicitly.

c. Yes -- although the default will only have the standard three batteries, additional slots can be added with little difficulty.

Cross-post from Star-Ranger.com:

Well, for obvious reasons I don't want to give it all up, but I can give you some general thoughts:

First, and most importantly, there was an error in how fighters were point-costed in Starmada X -- not a huge one, but one I can't believe I missed. :oops:  So that's been fixed, and in consequence, the balance issues that some players have experienced should sort themselves out (basically, those who usually have fighters on either side of a battle -- like me -- didn't see a problem, but when playing a fighter-heavy force against one without any fighters, there were some concerns about how to defend oneself).

Secondly, fighters can now be entirely customized from the ground up. Not quite in the manner of starships, although pretty close. As mentioned in the promo blurb, I've computed the number of different possibilities at close to 500,000 -- and there are already some more options that have started percolating in my brain.

Excellent.... More options for fighters is always welcome.
I am already planning on getting my copy...

One question, and a simple yes or no is fine, are there going to be options for "torpedo" type weapons?

A lot of the games we run are set in a Starlancer/Freespace/Wing Commander type universe, where Torpedos provide heavy hits.... but can be shot down.

John

Sounds awesome. Does this apply to Drones, Mines, Boarding Pods, Battlesats and such as well?

Great news.

-does the new starmada include area damage effects? (several hexes)
-are there some rules for stationary installations (eg asteroids habitats, planetary bases etc.?)
-is there a tactical campaign system included? maybe as scenario tree, or can we link scenarios so that the outcome of one is important for the next?

Hello everyone,
Some questions about the new version of Starmada.
Will this new version of the Starmada game be compatable with the Starmada "X" version?  0r wll the Starmada Admiral version's ships be different and not able to be used with the 0lder(!) Starmada X ships?  (Much in the same way as StarmadaX ships and Starmada Compendium ships cannot really mix) 
If  so, I will pause on any new Starmada X designing and await the new game   8)   
[From the Star-Navy Dept: Stop all ship designs 'til further notice<LOL>]

Steven Gilchrist, Jacksonville, Fla, USA

PS:  We had a great 12,000 point game here in Jacksonville on Sunday.  We used expendibles, but allowed them only one weapon ability.  It was fun and only took 4 hours.