Topic: Starmada AE at Rapier 2008
Beowolf/Steven put on a fun game at Rapier Con in Jacksonville FL.
Things I learned, Slow-Firing weapons and cloak are a cool combination.
Area effect weapons wreak havoc on ships with screens, fighters, and very small ships.
Extra Hull Damage should be my number one weapon modifier.
All in all a fun time was had by all.
Suggestions to Beowolf: when putting on a convention game have a theme, like Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, or Star Wars. There is not enough Starmada players fill up a convention game. A theme like the above genera's will draw more players to your game. Conventions are prime places for new player requirement, so a good theme and a good-looking board are must haves. Terrain would also be a good draw for people walking by, like asteroids, planets, or a star-base.