Recent content by wintertraveller

Yes, they are ridiculous. That's been fun. So many choices... :)

This is true. I've used the side systems as guides, cherry picked the best bits that seemed interesting, and ignored some with no harm to the campaign. I like the rules for looting ships of everything not nailed down. For the most part, I've ignored the faction standing as a mechanic but kept...

Although, I've experimented with Mongoose 2e ship designs in these weird non-standard size, I've started to constrain my ship designs to just sizes found in the 1980 HG ship codes for Chartered Space 3I ships. I am overall happy with the state of our modern HG, but I figure these standard sizes...

I miss the 1980 HG Batteries Bearing mechanics a bit. I think they added a flavor dynamic to hull configuration.

I agree with this advice but it is not required. The "First Prize" introductory PoD adventure in this book is well worth the cost of the whole supplement. It's like adding a chapter to the whole campaign.

The PoD campaign is such fun. Don't fear running it if your players are willing and able to cooperate driving the story. It is a campaign that can inspire new players and that inspiration and desire to play will overcome any game or campaign mechanics learning. If players love what they are...

I certainly acknowledge this. However, I think your remarks and others in this thread are all largely oriented towards improving the game and less oriented towards unproductive complaints. Overall, this has been a positive thread. I remain grateful for the request for input from this community.

I've noticed the same break points being problematic. For example, a 1,990 ship: - cannot be targeted by spinal mounts but a 2,000 ship can be.: - at less of DM disadvantage in being targeted by attack rolls - less of a signature DM to being detected with sensors. A 2,000 to ship is not immune...

I tend to think of R2D2 as very advanced, Mr. Data as fully conscious, and perhaps Marvin from the Heart of Gold as Self Aware which is why he so depressed.

+1

Endie, it is a delight to read these Drinax campaign updates. Thank you for the posts, so very nicely done!

Heat shield suggestions: - let's find a way in which the heat shielding could be more meaningful. Remembering the space shuttle flights, the shuttles' heat shield tiles were always a big deal in the news and public mind - perhaps add a minor bonus to the heat shield feature such as +1...

Is robot vacc suit skill listed somewhere?

I agree this would be helpful. I'd like to see these rules presented more clearly perhaps outline in steps like the steps to build a spaceship in HG. I'd also like to see some related new rules added: - construction, cost, and functions of (sub-shipyard) cradles. - clarity if there is a...

This is my understanding as well. One of the impacts of this change is that Stealth and Emissions Absorption Grid can no longer be stacked.