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Thread: New BSG rules expansion pack in development

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    Default New BSG rules expansion pack in development

    https://www.beastsofwar.com/project/...EP3AVHSRw-Sqr8

    Our first “rules & components” BSG-SB expansion is going to include a number of new game features:

    a more sophisticated FTL system
    rules for missiles (both regular and nuclear)
    rules for larger planetoids
    atmospheric combat
    take-offs and landing

    All rules are now in place, we are at work (as you see from the photo) on prototyping the physical components for our next playtests!
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    Just saw this on my Facebook feed, Zoe - thanks for posting it here! Looks like your missle manufacturing is right on time...

    All the best,
    Matt

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    This is exciting news! Thank you for sharing it, Zoe.

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    Mmmmm, tasty!

    Looking forward to seeing more developments.............
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Looks like lots of good things in the future for BSG gaming.

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    Obviously that game is fully funded
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jager View Post
    Obviously that game is fully funded
    Karl
    New and shiny. WGF/WGS is old hat. BSG will probably bring in more younger players, and then we bring them over to the Dark Side of Wings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    New and shiny. WGF/WGS is old hat. BSG will probably bring in more younger players, and then we bring them over to the Dark Side of Wings.
    There are many copies. And we have a plan!

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    Nice!

    Tomorrow l‘ll jump into a cockpit in Doncaster.
    Voilà le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    A pity some of these weren't in the main rules from the start (missiles particularly). And I'm surprised the rules are being developed now. Developing key new rules "after the fact" risks them having a bolt-on feel that isn't quite coherent. There have been a number of rules in the past, published by increments, where that's happened.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    New and shiny. WGF/WGS is old hat. BSG will probably bring in more younger players, and then we bring them over to the Dark Side of Wings.
    Only if there are wings to buy (with rules packs).
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angiolillo View Post
    There are many copies. And we have a plan!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jager View Post
    Only if there are wings to buy (with rules packs).
    Karl
    So true.

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    Ares Games have announced that the new expansion packs Faster than Light and Additional Counter Set will be coming in January 2021!

    https://www.aresgames.eu/27339?fbcli...bbxKLFup4EQ8Y4

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    Awesome! An almost-Christmas present. The extra counter pack is a welcome addition to the line.

    I now have a lot more ships than one set of counters can manage, and although I was considering another Basic Set, I haven't gotten into the idea of repainting ships. Yet.

    Has anyone gotten their ships on a table recently? COVID has really slammed tabletop get-togethers. Three local convention dates have drifted past, and another BottosCon date is going to drift past soon, with no gathering of gamers. So sad...
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Starting another rumor...

    Note this was the planned release schedule pre-COVID-19:

    About new ships - the roll out goes like:
    - Viper Mk II, Raiders, Control Panels : March
    - Heavy Raider, Raptor: June/July
    - Viper Mk VII, Classic Viper, Classic Raider: August/October
    - Large Ships (Galactica, Cylon Basestar): 2020
    2020 will also see more non-large ships of course, but at the moment I cannot be more precise than this.
    Link: BSG Upcoming Releases for Ships as of Feb 2019

    Going by this, there is some possibility of getting Classic Vipers and Raiders next year (not officially, that's my speculation).
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Great news on rules expansion and additional counter sheets. Definitely a must buy for me.

    Yeah, haven't put them on the table for some time since all conventions have been cancelled. Guess I should try out the solo rules!

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    Classic Viper and Classic Raider are quite ahead in production and shipping. No official word about those yet, but I am very optimistic that it won't be long.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    Ares Games have announced that the new expansion packs Faster than Light and Additional Counter Set will be coming in January 2021!

    https://www.aresgames.eu/27339?fbcli...bbxKLFup4EQ8Y4
    Want!

    Want Now!

    I'll just have to wait a bit, I suppose, but I will definitely be getting these.

    Thanks for the heads up, David.
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angiolillo View Post
    Classic Viper and Classic Raider are quite ahead in production and shipping. No official word about those yet, but I am very optimistic that it won't be long.
    Oh, goody goody goody goody goody goody goody!

    Time to start saving up the pennies.

    Thanks for letting us know, Andrea!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    I too am definitely getting both of these.

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    There is a little more information about the new expansion packs on this webpage https://www.aresgames.eu/27339

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    Checked it on the ARES website.

    Nice Expansion with missiles!

    ...and I think I'll buy the extra counter set, too.
    Voilà le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Thinking of Landing and Take-off rules, which aren't exclusive to planets and atmospheres.

    Check out this Play Aide I did up for another member, and my latest mod:

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    Original thread and 'house rule suggestions' here: BSG Hangar - Post # 11

    Critiques and suggestions welcome.

    PS: The Hangar graphic file (not modded): BSG Hangar Bay - Scenario Graphic
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    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    The Additional Counters Pack has been introduced for players with more than 4 ships. I am just wondering whether it will be necessary to buy more than one copy of the Faster Than Light Pack to have enough counters for more than 4 ships.



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