• Registered: 2006-01-17
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Topic: Odd values of equipment

Ok, I noticed that the Starmada Rules state that things like security teams are added in groups of 5, ect. However, SXCA lets you add them individually. For my Kayeshi, I have used the individual adds, as almost all of their ships use the Alyssa class long range torpedoes (drones) with a few ships carrying Empress Class Heavy Torpedoes (range 18, 1/3/3 variable damage, expendible).

Is there a problem with only having 2 drones on a ship? Or do I have to put them in groups of 5 as per the book rules?

John

  • Registered: 2005-03-28
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Re: Odd values of equipment

Nahuris wrote:

Is there a problem with only having 2 drones on a ship? Or do I have to put them in groups of 5 as per the book rules?

John

Well unless Dan is on his way to your house now to thrash you for your brazen disregard for holy writ, I think you are fine.

Seriously, I think everyone follows the default groups of 5, but I have always thought that was arbitrary and have never understood the rational.(A) If you and your group agree that single loads is acceptable there shouldn't be a problem.

(A) Fighters come in 6, so you load 1 and it counts as six.
I never figured out why drones and the rest don't work that way.

  • Registered: 2006-01-17
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Re: Odd values of equipment

I had better get the beers and figs out then......LOL
May as well make Dan comfortable, and offer a game while he is here.

John

  • From: Denver, CO
  • Registered: 2005-03-27
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Re: Odd values of equipment

Nahuris wrote:

I had better get the beers and figs out then......LOL
May as well make Dan comfortable, and offer a game while he is here.

Very true. I believe that is one of the Rules of Life:

If you're going to violate Holy Writ, you'd better serve Guinness.

wink

Daniel Kast
Majestic Twelve Games
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  • Registered: 2006-01-17
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Re: Odd values of equipment

Kilt Lifter Scotch Cream Ale !!!


One of the local Seattle drinks

John

  • Registered: 2006-01-17
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Re: Odd values of equipment

Hey Dan,

Let me find out if I can get a bottle, and I'll ship it to you. (They sell it in a pub, so I am not sure if I can get it in a sealed bottle) (I've only seen it in a glass, so far......)

John

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

Re: Odd values of equipment

Nahuris wrote:

Ok, I noticed that the Starmada Rules state that things like security teams are added in groups of 5, ect. However, SXCA lets you add them individually. For my Kayeshi, I have used the individual adds, as almost all of their ships use the Alyssa class long range torpedoes (drones) with a few ships carrying Empress Class Heavy Torpedoes (range 18, 1/3/3 variable damage, expendible).

Is there a problem with only having 2 drones on a ship? Or do I have to put them in groups of 5 as per the book rules?

Rather than get drawn into a lengthy discussion on beer, I should probably answer the original question, huh? wink

Anyway, there's absolutely NO reason for the 5- or 10-pack limitations, other than I wasn't happy about the idea of letting players tack a lone mine onto a dreadnought with an extra SU.

If you want to add individual bits of equipment when the rules say they have to be added in groups, it won't break the game.

The SXCA used to limit your options to the 5- or 10- rule... I don't remember why I took that off... :?:

Daniel Kast
Majestic Twelve Games
cricket@mj12games.com

mj12games's Website

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

Re: Odd values of equipment

Nahuris wrote:

Let me find out if I can get a bottle, and I'll ship it to you. (They sell it in a pub, so I am not sure if I can get it in a sealed bottle) (I've only seen it in a glass, so far......)

That'd be cool... smile

Daniel Kast
Majestic Twelve Games
cricket@mj12games.com

mj12games's Website

  • Registered: 2006-01-17
  • Posts: 359

Re: Odd values of equipment

Cool, I don't have to totally re-work the Kayeshi designs.

John