ES - Review wanted

Is anyone in possession, going to be posting an objective review of the
Earthforce Sourcebook (ES) FT rules for B5?

Is it any better than the unofficial FT B5's out there?

Does it cover the Shadows and Old Ones?

Which Aliens does it cover?

etc.

sincerely

> Is anyone in possession, going to be posting an objective review of the

Err, I was just about to do this this morning, I'll sort it out asap.

> Is anyone in possession, going to be posting an objective review of the
Hmm.. How objective is objective? A lot of B5 fans have a very specific way
they expect the 'game' to behave. When it doesn't (for whatever reason) is
that a bad game, or a lack of objectivity? But someone who *isn't* a fan of B5
is hardly likely to buy it now are they?

> Is it any better than the unofficial FT B5's out there?
See above - it might be closer to a particular interpretation, but
that's all I suppose you could say if it was faster, easier to play etc..

> Does it cover the Shadows and Old Ones?
I don't think so - isn't the B5 RPG set series one, before the Shadows
showed their proverbial faces? Besides which, any battle between the young

> Tim Jones wrote:

OK, Ill give it a go.

> Is it any better than the unofficial FT B5's out there?

Which one? There are so many. These rules work pretty much like all the other
FT systems:
--Pulse Cannons are represented by beam batteries.
--There is a Heavy Energy Beam Weapon that needs recharging and doles
out heaps 'o damage.
--The younger powers use true vector movement, the Minbari use a version
of the normal FT rules.
--Interceptors work like screens and can be set to shoot down fighters.
--It uses a new and unique damage system.  It's not totally disimilar
than the FT system, but their are some noticable differences.
--Fighter rules have some new goodies.

> Does it cover the Shadows and Old Ones?

No, the scope of the game occurs years before the Shadows became an issue.

> Which Aliens does it cover?

Narn, Centauri, Minbari.

> Is anyone in possession, going to be posting an objective review of

You mean it's actually out?

John

Somewhere in the world there is defeat for everyone. Some are destroyed by
defeat, and some made small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who
triumphs equally over defeat and victory.
                    John Steinbeck -- The Acts of King Arthur and His
Noble Knights

No it does not cover The Shadows or any other Old ones, not even Vorlons.
Races covered: Earth Force, Centari, Narn, Mimbari. Thats it. The comabt
systems looks good. It would appear to be better then any house rules I have
seen; but, I have yet to playtest it.

Scott Jaqua Systems Manager Center Line Wheels, inc.
http://www.centerlinewheels.com
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Here in central USA, it arrived at a local store the end of last week. I
got my pre-paid copy yesterday, and as previously stated, it is sitting
unopened on the shelf. Nobody holds a grudge like a Welshman...

The_Beast

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> Is anyone in possession, going to be posting an objective review of
You mean it's actually out?

John Somewhere in the world there is defeat for everyone. Some are destroyed
by defeat, and some made small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who
triumphs equally over defeat and victory.
                    John Steinbeck -- The Acts of King Arthur and His
Noble Knights

Where can one buy this book?

Los

> Tim Jones wrote:

> Is anyone in possession, going to be posting an objective review of

Did they sell like hotcakes or should I make the attempt to go to the game
store?

J-

> Here in central USA, it arrived at a local store the end of last week.
I
> got my pre-paid copy yesterday, and as previously stated, it is

> Did they sell like hotcakes or should I make the >attempt to go to the

I found my store (The major one in the county), still had several copys
yesterday.

> From: Doug_Evans/CSN/UNEBR@UNebMail.UNeb.EDU

> Here in central USA, it arrived at a local store the end of last week.
I
> got my pre-paid copy yesterday, and as previously stated, it is
So rather a lot of Irish farmers are finding out lately. God knows what our
lot did to them though. Competition I think. Anyway enough of that. At least
you can get your hands on the book. I'd be interested to hear what Jon has to
say about biased and all as he may be. How does it differ from normal FT?

On another unrelated topic has anyone played the new Warhammer Epic computer
game Final Liberation yet? What do you make of it and its campaign system? Any
plans for something like that with DS2 out there? Pardon my rambling all.

> On another unrelated topic has anyone played the new Warhammer Epic

> From what I have heard about the Epic 40K computer game, it is a

John

Somewhere in the world there is defeat for everyone. Some are destroyed by
defeat, and some made small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who
triumphs equally over defeat and victory.
                    John Steinbeck -- The Acts of King Arthur and His
Noble Knights