Recent content by Pirate PB

I wouldn't change how it is activated but I would give it some options in useage, specifically as an alternative to countering stealth for example: nominate whether you want to: 1. re-roll misses 2. re-roll stealth check this would represent a ship with a good lock choosing to direct its...

I've said it before and I'll say it again - the advantage you get from AJP is positional plus the ability to fire on the turn of entry. The damage is just unbalancing, plain and simple.

Like I said - I wasn't discussing the historical Pearl Harbour attack per se. It was an example to make a point about how something "historically accurate" does not necessarily translate into a viable and balanced game rule. Minbari or not, no fleet in the game should have an uncounterable...

Think of it like this: You have a WWII naval game. The Japanese Navy get a "Pearl Harbour Attack" rule that allows them to wtfpwn their opponent for a turn with no response. Yes the Japanese Navy carried out such an attack historically and yes it was very effective (lets leave the historical...

Thanks or the heads up!

I understand the "it was used in the series" argument and I understand the desire to make the game a copy of what we watched, but I can't help thinking this is one of those rules that should just be consigned to the rubbish heap as flawed from a game play perspective. Just ditch the damage...