• From: Denver, CO
  • Registered: 2005-03-27
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Topic: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Starmada: Fleet Ops™ takes the Universal Game of Starship Combat to a whole new level! Now you can fight larger battles than ever before, with fast-playing mechanics and streamlined rules that retain all of the flexibility and customization you've come to expect.

In addition to adapting every current starship and weapon design option from The Admiralty Edition, Fleet Ops introduces several new concepts to Starmada, such as command ships, escorts, and fleet morale.

The game includes rules for building fleet-scale starships from scratch as well as guidelines for converting your favorite Starmada designs.

Starmada: Fleet Ops is a stand-alone game, enjoyable on its own or as a compliment to your existing Admiralty Edition fleets. So raise shields, charge primary weapons, and scramble fighters — your destiny awaits!

http://starmada.mj12games.com/mjg0150.html

Daniel Kast
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  • Registered: 2005-06-15
  • Posts: 94

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Neat.  So do you do print on demand, or are these printed already?  I was just curious whether it was worth waiting to see if there are any errata.

andy

  • Registered: 2008-12-22
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Purchased, skimmed, and so far I think it looks pretty good. I'll have to see if I can get through all the details today while pretending to do my job...Now, it's up to one of the "Spreadsheet Guys" to help us all out by either whipping up a SFO sheet, or incorporating it into one of the existing ones. I would give it a crack, but my Excel Fu is weak.
Cheers,
Erik

  • From: Denver, CO
  • Registered: 2005-03-27
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

andyskinner wrote:

Neat.  So do you do print on demand, or are these printed already?  I was just curious whether it was worth waiting to see if there are any errata.

We do POD.

Daniel Kast
Majestic Twelve Games
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  • Registered: 2008-12-22
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

After an initial full read through of the rules all I can say is I can't wait to play it! I really like the scale and the manner in which the new "fleet level" traits have been incorporated. I particularly like the role played by initiative, and how it is modified by Command. I can't wait to tinker around with conversions from Starmada, as well as some universes where the fleet level abilities will have a chance to shine. Kudos once again Cricket.
Cheers,
Erik

  • Registered: 2009-08-03
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Looks like I'm going to have to pick this up once I start my summer job and have income again...  sadly, this delay means I will probably not get to test my spreadsheet skills on this fresh problem.  Also, I imagine larger fleets / higher total points means that my dreadnought-favoring opponent will get a chance to field all of his designs (last game we played, he only had a thousand points and couldn't pull an 800 point ship).  Should be fun.

  • From: Denver, CO
  • Registered: 2005-03-27
  • Posts: 3,578

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Nomad wrote:

Also, I imagine larger fleets / higher total points means that my dreadnought-favoring opponent will get a chance to field all of his designs (last game we played, he only had a thousand points and couldn't pull an 800 point ship).  Should be fun.

Funny thing... In the SFO book I say the maximum hull size is 12.

Any bets on how long THAT will last? smile

Daniel Kast
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  • Registered: 2022-11-15
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Tried to absorb the rules over the weekend, but since I work weekends, didn't get too far.  Monday is my 'do nothing day' - but I've been informed that I have to go buy a new television this evening since we got our tax refund .....

I'm VERY happy that it appears that existing ships from Starmada can be converted to the system, but that added complexity means I'm going to either have to wait for a spreadsheet by someone else, make one myself (uuhhh...yeah) or work up my little project by hand....<IE, it ain't happening right away, but WILL happen>

Dan, I am NOT going to take you up on that bet - I expect a Deathstar posting inside of a month....complete with canon fighter wings....

  • Registered: 2005-03-29
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Damn, unlikely I'll be able to buy it any time soon...:(

  • Registered: 2005-06-08
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Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Bought, downloaded and printed mine last night, I like it. smile
Starmada conversion in a spreadsheet though, AArgh, pages 28 to 31 are a (insert own word here) nightmare.
Also a few things like Command could have done with Starmada figures (even if they are not used in a Starmada game.) The way I put the optional VBAM equipment figures in the shipyard for construction only.
Got most of a sheet going for Fleet Ops, still have to decide on how many ships/types to put on one sheet (maybe five).

Paul

  • Registered: 2010-10-21
  • Posts: 55

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

The preview showed some counters like there were pre generated ships included.  Are the counters and the ships included with the product?

  • From: Denver, CO
  • Registered: 2005-03-27
  • Posts: 3,578

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

csragamaster wrote:

The preview showed some counters like there were pre generated ships included.  Are the counters and the ships included with the product?

Yes, as a download.

Daniel Kast
Majestic Twelve Games
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  • Registered: 2010-06-29
  • Posts: 82

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

bought them .... Read Them .... LIKED THEM.

Well almost, hoped the command rules would have a bit more meat. Perhaps a modifier for size of fleet? Other than that I like them a lot I will try them this weekend!!  I will think about a house rule to reflect the size of fleet commanded compared to the Command Rating.

Mike P.

  • Registered: 2011-04-23
  • Posts: 31

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Really, I don't think it needs to be that complicated.  If you want to penalize Command for fleet size, you could just set a general Initiative penalty for fleet size.  Realistically, if fleet size offsets the ability of centralized command, it will offset the ability of decentralized command as well.

Also, hello.  I finally made it.  Between forgetting to register for quite a while and my misadventures with the forum's security, it's been a blast getting here.   big_smile

  • Registered: 2011-04-23
  • Posts: 1

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

Is there going to be a topic specially for this game? I assume we shouldn't be posting errata-type questions here. I've been building a spreadsheet to design ships and I can't replicate the ships in the book.

  • From: Denver, CO
  • Registered: 2005-03-27
  • Posts: 3,578

Re: Starmada: Fleet Ops now available!

The Oz wrote:

Is there going to be a topic specially for this game? I assume we shouldn't be posting errata-type questions here. I've been building a spreadsheet to design ships and I can't replicate the ships in the book.

Questions/comments can go in the Starmada section of the board.

Regarding any spreadsheet problems, check here first:

http://www.mj12games.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2758

Daniel Kast
Majestic Twelve Games
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