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Post by JAFisher44 on May 14, 2019 15:40:56 GMT -7
I love Flames of War.
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Post by cowboy40 on May 14, 2019 17:41:44 GMT -7
I have expansions for Flames of War that cover all the European War, Pacific War and Med. I also have the Vietnam stuff
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Post by JAFisher44 on May 15, 2019 18:49:10 GMT -7
I haven't played in years. I still have a German tank army and a U.S. infantry force.
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Post by draganta on Jun 4, 2019 0:44:10 GMT -7
Hi everyone! Is it bad that ive been coming to the site for years but only just now came in here?
I do want to thank the site for the info; i havent played this game as much as i would like to, but im adapting it for a tabletop im a huge fan of.
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Post by brickwall on Jun 4, 2019 5:48:51 GMT -7
Hi everyone! Is it bad that I've been coming to the site for years but only just now came in here? I do want to thank the site for the info; I haven't played this game as much as I would like to, but I'm adapting it for a tabletop I'm a huge fan of. Welcome to the Board. I hope you'll find what you need and more here to enliven your game-playing. Cheers!
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Post by tinker on Jun 8, 2019 5:48:42 GMT -7
Better late than never, draganta!
Welcome aboard!
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Post by tosfan1956 on Jun 28, 2019 20:59:33 GMT -7
I love Netflix!! Back in Oct 2016 Gorn commented about the difference in Romulan plasma torps from "Balance of Terror" and "The Deadly Years". (TOS and TMP engines: pg 1) BoT is one of my favorite episodes but I did not remember TDY too well. So, I got on Netflix and watched them both. What a difference a year makes!! It's sad that the writers and directors didn't check earlier shows and take notes. And that is how I deal with all the inconsistencies of the shows. They were just TV shows that gave us a distorted glimpse of a game universe that is far better than anything any human could produce for money or fame. Rather than try to explain the problems found in the shows and movies, I just take what I like and disregard the rest. ST:ENT never happened. And I doubt even the famous Enterprise could survive the encounter displayed in The Deadly Years. Of course…. that might make an interesting scenario, much like the Kobayashi Maru. Have another BoP enter the fray every 3-4 turns. Your mission, Captain, should you decide to accept it, will be to cross the Neutral Zone and deliver the Commodore without getting him killed or your ship destroyed. As always, should any of your crew be captured-- wait, that's a whole other series and set of movies. Still looking for a ref somebody made about Ent-D dropping out of warp to adjust course then continuing on with the mission. ST:TNG is also on Netflix ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 15:32:01 GMT -7
I love Netflix!! Back in Oct 2016 Gorn commented about the difference in Romulan plasma torps from "Balance of Terror" and "The Deadly Years". (TOS and TMP engines: pg 1) BoT is one of my favorite episodes but I did not remember TDY too well. So, I got on Netflix and watched them both. What a difference a year makes!! It's sad that the writers and directors didn't check earlier shows and take notes. And that is how I deal with all the inconsistencies of the shows. They were just TV shows that gave us a distorted glimpse of a game universe that is far better than anything any human could produce for money or fame. Rather than try to explain the problems found in the shows and movies, I just take what I like and disregard the rest. ST:ENT never happened. And I doubt even the famous Enterprise could survive the encounter displayed in The Deadly Years. Of course…. that might make an interesting scenario, much like the Kobayashi Maru. Have another BoP enter the fray every 3-4 turns. Your mission, Captain, should you decide to accept it, will be to cross the Neutral Zone and deliver the Commodore without getting him killed or your ship destroyed. As always, should any of your crew be captured-- wait, that's a whole other series and set of movies. Still looking for a ref somebody made about Ent-D dropping out of warp to adjust course then continuing on with the mission. ST:TNG is also on Netflix ;-) I guess I'll be watching more Trek on NetFlix tonight.
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Post by tinker on Jul 1, 2019 4:57:48 GMT -7
It's sad that the writers and directors didn't check earlier shows and take notes. And that is how I deal with all the inconsistencies of the shows. To be fair, Star Trek was in its infancy at the time and not very successful either. The show was cancelled in its third season. Little did they know that the show would spawn a huge fan base who would analyze every minutia for decades to come. Anything is possible and fate protects fools, small children and ships named Enterprise! I have played some games where I won when I should have lost (and vise versa!).
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Post by tosfan1956 on Jul 1, 2019 10:11:29 GMT -7
Ya, Tinker, as you may have guessed from my user name ...1956 is the year I was born. So, trust me, I know about that show and what they did. Lack of money to hire good writers, lack of time to really put the effort into the show. It was the best of it’s time. The competition, “Lost in Space,” “Buck Rogers,” “Time Tunnel” to name a few of that era couldn’t hold a candle. It wasn’t until such movies as 2001 A Space Odyssey and Star Wars came out the we, the sci fi geeks, had something decent to watch! And, although the first ST movie made me cringe, I still sat in awe seeing of all the special effects. Highly disappointed at the story line, a suped up version of “The Changeling.” That is why I did not watch TNG for quite awhile, the first couple of shows were remakes of TOS shows... “See how much better WE can do it?” And that goofy line “Make it so!” Oh, please don’t! It got better as time went on. And killing off Tasha Yar was the best move yet! And the bringing Crosby back as Tasha’s daughter??? And changing the timeline long before JJdumkopf?? Anyway, enough of my ranting. Do you or anyone else know which TNG episode had the Enterprise drop out of warp to make a course correction? Somebody mentioned it and I’ve been trying to find it so I can watch it on Netflix
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 13:54:23 GMT -7
I just figured the ship in BoT was a one-off where they tested several new technologies, and the ships from Deadly Years were 2nd line patrol ships.
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Post by tosfan1956 on Jul 1, 2019 18:46:16 GMT -7
I disagree. I think the BoP was the Romulan equivalent to the Fed Connie. It was the Preator’s finest ship. (FASA facts aside) Listen again to the Centurion’s conversation with his “advisor.” If they returned home victorious, it would mean war! You don’t send an experimental or one of a kind ship on a mission like that! Would you? This ship was testing the Federation defenses for weakness. Had they survived, we would be designing many more warships and many more of those “super-ships” would be flying around our tables. Over to you :-D
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Post by tosfan1956 on Jul 1, 2019 18:51:03 GMT -7
Granted these Netflix versions seem to be remastered. I don’t recall seeing any ships in that battle. So they may have put in reduced weapons. So, ya, I can see them as 2nd string reserves. Again, I think it was just poor writing and serious budget constraints
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Post by tosfan1956 on Nov 28, 2019 13:46:20 GMT -7
Just wanted to wish all those celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving! May the fork be with you!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2019 22:21:09 GMT -7
I disagree. I think the BoP was the Romulan equivalent to the Fed Connie. It was the Preator’s finest ship. (FASA facts aside) Listen again to the Centurion’s conversation with his “advisor.” If they returned home victorious, it would mean war! You don’t send an experimental or one of a kind ship on a mission like that! Would you? This ship was testing the Federation defenses for weakness. Had they survived, we would be designing many more warships and many more of those “super-ships” would be flying around our tables. Over to you :-D I can live with that.
Either way, they are good episodes.
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Post by trynda1701 on Nov 30, 2019 12:38:49 GMT -7
Hi everyone! Is it bad that ive been coming to the site for years but only just now came in here? I do want to thank the site for the info; i havent played this game as much as i would like to, but im adapting it for a tabletop im a huge fan of. I totally missed this, welcome to the Board.
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Post by trynda1701 on Nov 30, 2019 12:51:22 GMT -7
tosfan1956There is a season 2 episode of TNG called "The Schizoid Man" where on way to answer a distress call from two people, the Enterprise-D receives another distress call from a crippled Federation starship. To save time beaming down an Away Team to the planet, they perform a 'near-warp transport', coming out of warp right next to the planet, energizing and then jumping to warp immediately to save time getting to the crippled ship. It was also called a 'touch-and-go downwarping'. memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Near-warp_transportDone for dramatic effect, of course! Could this be what you are thinking of?
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Post by tosfan1956 on Dec 2, 2019 17:29:58 GMT -7
Trynda1701: that may be what I was looking for. Dropping out of warp to beam somebody out (or in) makes total sense. This person referred to dropping out of warp to make a course correction. Not the same idea is it? Wonder if it was in the movie Generations? May have to check that out again soon
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Post by tosfan1956 on Dec 25, 2019 10:12:59 GMT -7
Just wanted to wish all who celebrate a Very Merry Christmas! May you find peace in your heart and your home (except on the game table!!)
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Post by trynda1701 on Dec 25, 2019 15:24:25 GMT -7
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Post by tinker on Jan 1, 2020 8:44:37 GMT -7
Happy New Year, all!
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Post by trynda1701 on Jan 2, 2020 14:44:13 GMT -7
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Post by Meteo Ascension on Jan 4, 2020 19:29:39 GMT -7
I disagree. I think the BoP was the Romulan equivalent to the Fed Connie. It was the Preator’s finest ship. (FASA facts aside) Listen again to the Centurion’s conversation with his “advisor.” If they returned home victorious, it would mean war! You don’t send an experimental or one of a kind ship on a mission like that! Would you? This ship was testing the Federation defenses for weakness. Had they survived, we would be designing many more warships and many more of those “super-ships” would be flying around our tables. Over to you :-D As far as I'm concerned, the 10-ship fleet in the Deadly Years was composed of V-8s and V-9s, and some of the V-9 RPL-1s hit at medium range, doing low damage, but eventually started to hobble the Big E.
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Post by tosfan1956 on Jan 6, 2020 12:29:44 GMT -7
Agreed, Meteo. In the remastered version it looks like V-8’s and V-9’s. Originally, I don’t believe they showed any Romulan ships. And yes, the Big E was getting worn down. But then, where would the drama be if she just cruised thru like it was just another day in the park?
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Post by starcruiser on Jan 6, 2020 20:13:31 GMT -7
In the original version of the "The Deadly Years" the Romulan ships were all the Bird of Prey type and they used stock footage from "Balance of Terror"...
So, yep - V-8 Vas Hatham class BoPs all the way.
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