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by japridemor
Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: VBAM Galaxies
Topic: Single Squadron Task Forces
Replies: 34
Views: 7770

Re: Single Squadron Task Forces

I really like this option as well. I tend to view the game as Aelius does, again most likely because I played F&E in the past. I really like the single squadron option for combat with still having a variable CC based on size that would need me to spend more CR to issue orders to that unit.
by japridemor
Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Hotlabs
Topic: Your Wishlist for Companion and First Contact?
Replies: 62
Views: 37477

Re: Your Wishlist for Companion and First Contact?

I also vote to roll them all together. :D
by japridemor
Wed Feb 10, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Hotlabs
Topic: Your Wishlist for Companion and First Contact?
Replies: 62
Views: 37477

Re: Your Wishlist for Companion and First Contact?

I agree that of all the proposed additions to the game, a more detailed ground combat is the least exciting for me. I feel that the current form is more than adequate. If you control the orbitals, how much organized resistance is really viable? Iron bars and rocks from space can devastate formal org...
by japridemor
Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: War Room
Topic: VBAM 2e: The Fall of the Margravate
Replies: 19
Views: 12387

Re: VBAM 2e: The Fall of the Margravate

Good read. We need more fiction and campaign write-ups. Thanks for posting.
by japridemor
Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 3
Views: 7658

Happy New Year

As the title says, "Happy New Year". I'm excited to see, and buy, all the new VBAM products this year!
by japridemor
Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: Wars of the Boltians and Kuissians
Topic: Free BK Counters
Replies: 4
Views: 7099

Re: Free BK Counters

Funny, I read this as counters for Burger King. Whoopers in space anyone? :P
by japridemor
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Can't seem to get my friends interested!
Replies: 5
Views: 5886

Re: Can't seem to get my friends interested!

Where are you located?
by japridemor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Analysis of Starship Types
Replies: 0
Views: 7791

Analysis of Starship Types

The current Ship and Base Template Table (CG 5.4.3.3) used to construct starships in VBAM 2.0 heavily favor low cost platforms. Analyzing the merits of each platform in three categories conclusively demonstrates the superior cost benefit of the smallest platforms and poses any builder of a fleet a d...
by japridemor
Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Hotlabs
Topic: Ebook format
Replies: 1
Views: 5075

Ebook format

Has anyone given thought to making the campaign rules available on .mobi format or some other ebook reader format? It would be nice to access the content on my Kindle.
by japridemor
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Hotlabs
Topic: Your Wishlist for Companion and First Contact?
Replies: 62
Views: 37477

Re: Your Wishlist for Companion and First Contact?

Well, if it looks like the 2e Companion will be coming out next. I vote for updated Sector movement rules and exploration rules for such. Prototype rules would be nice as well even if its just a simple doubling of the price of the initial unit. A lot of stuff from 1e Companion seems to fit well alre...
by japridemor
Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Victory by Any Means - Second Edition
Topic: 2nd Edition Unit Creation Spreadsheets
Replies: 11
Views: 5908

Re: 2nd Edition Unit Creation Spreadsheets

Here is my attempt at a Unit Creation spreadsheet. It has macros to clear the current design and to transfer the current design over to the appropriate record sheet.
by japridemor
Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Wartime Economies 4.1
Replies: 1
Views: 1532

Wartime Economies 4.1

Just be sure I am reading the rules correct, if my campaign is using 4.1 Wartime Economies, when at peace only the 3.1.1 System Income is set at 50% not for instance 3.1.2 Commerce Income. Commerce Income would still be 50% of the Utilized Productivity for each system with an insupply trade fleet?
by japridemor
Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Tech Levels
Replies: 4
Views: 2404

Re: Tech Levels

I'm thinking of using the same formula but rather than divide by 24 I'll try 6. And, since INT-1 starts at TL 6 that'll be the base like ISD 3000.

( 6 - TL ) / 6 * Construction Cost, round = extra CP for starships
by japridemor
Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Tech Levels
Replies: 4
Views: 2404

Re: Tech Levels

It takes a lot longer to advance a tech level. Over one hundred turns you would have over 8 years go by but you might only advance two maybe three tech levels. Just use the tech level as the tech year. Drop the 3000 part and go with the levels from 0 up. For example, Tech Level 4 would be equal to T...
by japridemor
Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Officer's Lounge
Topic: Tech Levels
Replies: 4
Views: 2404

Tech Levels

One of the strengths of the second edition rules is the Unit Construction Rules in 5.4.3. The players in our local campaign use the Tech Level system in the Campaign Moderator's Companion from 1st edition. How would a Tech Level advancement in CC 8.2 calculate Construction Points as they aren't usin...