From: Zorg Industies <mr_zorg@l...>
Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 02:45:02 +0100
Subject: Web Games: Full Thrust & Free tickets to (UK) Premier of Episode 2
I'm thinking about the mechanics of a live fleet level web game. I now have 100% internet access and an awful lot of spare time on my hands. Here are my jumbled thoughts on the subject. Most FT games are resolved within 12 turns (correct me if I'm wrong) Each ship is fired on an individual basis - all of its weapons are fired and damage applied to hit targets before moving on to the next active ship. In a 'duel' style game the first man to shoot at close range wins - it would be easy enough to alternate weapon fire between two ships and make 'gladiator' combat more interesting. If pre-game planning was applied to communication, some interesting situations would/could occur. If sub-space communication (through the GM) was/is possible, each an admiral could send a message to 3rd Fleet, just Ship NCC1009, or to all Klingons (or whatever). With a little thought, this might be a good idea :-) and could easily be applied to Dirtside, Stargrunt, or FMA. One of my favourite films is Tron, and my future GZG acquisitions will be painted in a 'tronnic fashion', the results of which will be put in a gallery. If anyone is remotely interested please drop me an email ;-} And while I'm here, I've only just opened my copy of Night & Day (given away free with 'The Mail' last sunday and read their competition which closes tonight (saturday) at midnight. To enter, email your name and daytime telephone number to starwars@mos.entries.co.uk Only one email is allowed per person and the winners will be the first two entries drawn at random. Winners will be contacted by Mail on sunday on Monday may 6th. Entrants must be 18 or over and winner get 2 tickets to the premiere of the film, including a meal for two at planet hollywood. Return travel to london will be provided for the winners, and accomodation is valid at the Washington Mayfair Hotel in a twin room, on a bed and breakfast basis. No employees of Associate Newspapers/families/households need apply. Quick ad for me here check my listings on Ebay using member ZORGMATRIX I'm getting rid of my surplus FT ships:) In addition to this, this Sundays issue has a free EP2 double sided poster. Regards to all,