[FT] Points balance was: CPV vs. NPV

Hugh Fisher schrieb:
> Unlike the massed fighter issue, is this large/small

Err...
The points value are supposed to be balanced, by definition. So as to result
in a fair game.

No other purpose in terms of 'realism' or whatever.

> In history from at least the time of Nelson on a

Any time? Any number of small ships? Any weaponry? In 20th century naval
warfare, torpedos and missiles could be pretty nasty for the big boys, for
example.
Not to mention "Fighters" ;-)

> Putting it another way, what's the point in being an

If your players accept that, fine. But then you could equally say: "I'm the
Evil Overlord, I will bring 50% more points to the game"

And don't forget the Good side of the Force! BOOM! goes the Death Star.

Greetings Karl Heinz