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[BSG] Battlestar Galactica: Pegasus! All this has happened before...

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Well, if it helps out the balance you can switch me to Cavil, it doesn't matter that much to me really.

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  • TheMadjaiTheMadjai Sir Madjai of SanSan MinnesotaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I would prefer no symp, all things being equal.

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  • Gene ParmesanGene Parmesan Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I'll stick with tyrol. Vote no on sympathizer!

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  • MaximusMaximus Engineer of the Harbinger Engine RoomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    If Law takes Cylon, I'll switch to Apollo so we have a pilot.

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  • The LawThe Law Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I don't really want to be a cylon leader

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I don't mind switching to Cavil, I'm not really sure how the BSG games are balanced for different char picks. And it wouldn't affect anybody else's char choices either since gene could still take the chief

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  • antheremantherem Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Phyphor wrote: »
    I don't mind switching to Cavil, I'm not really sure how the BSG games are balanced for different char picks. And it wouldn't affect anybody else's char choices either since gene could still take the chief

    Eh, it's not a balance issue in the "These picks are less balanced than these other picks" sense, but in the "without a sympathizer you're guaranteed to have more humans than Cylons no matter what" sense.

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  • DarianDarian Yellow Wizard The PitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    The game is balanced at 5 players with one more human than Cylons, so having an even split of players doesn't magically equal "balance". Given the large number of no-sympathizer six-player games we ran here, and the fact that a bit over half of them ended up as Cylon victories, I think the no-sympathizer variant is fairly well balanced . (With Pegasus rules, you add in the treachery cards and weakened Investigative Committee, along with the new Pegasus locations; balance shouldn't change much, though.)

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  • antheremantherem Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Darian wrote: »
    The game is balanced at 5 players with one more human than Cylons, so having an even split of players doesn't magically equal "balance". Given the large number of no-sympathizer six-player games we ran here, and the fact that a bit over half of them ended up as Cylon victories, I think the no-sympathizer variant is fairly well balanced . (With Pegasus rules, you add in the treachery cards and weakened Investigative Committee, along with the new Pegasus locations; balance shouldn't change much, though.)

    Definitely willing to give it a shot!

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  • The LawThe Law Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    The game is balanced at 5 players with one more human than Cylons, so having an even split of players doesn't magically equal "balance". Given the large number of no-sympathizer six-player games we ran here, and the fact that a bit over half of them ended up as Cylon victories, I think the no-sympathizer variant is fairly well balanced . (With Pegasus rules, you add in the treachery cards and weakened Investigative Committee, along with the new Pegasus locations; balance shouldn't change much, though.)
    We also have access to some new locations such that make fighting off cylon atacks easier. I am experienced only in the base game and dont claim to be an expert and I also do not mean to offer an opinion, just an observation.

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  • CapfalconCapfalcon Tunnel Snakes Rule Capital WastelandRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    So, I'm getting a general consensus on No Sympathizer. However, this is going to take a bit longer than I thought. I ran into about four storms so bad I had to pull over and wait them out.

    I like games and all, but I'd like to make sure that I have a bed first.

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  • MaximusMaximus Engineer of the Harbinger Engine RoomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Alright, I'm cool, lets get down with this.

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Indeed. Let's frak some toasters up
    When cap's ready of course. Also, I think everyone needs to list initial draws?

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  • DarianDarian Yellow Wizard The PitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Phyphor wrote: »
    Also, I think everyone needs to list initial draws?

    Everyone except Helo, who needs to give his flex draw (if any); three cards from your normal hand of five. Though technically that happens after you get a look at your initial loyalty, it really shouldn't affect your choice.

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  • antheremantherem Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Darian wrote: »
    Phyphor wrote: »
    Also, I think everyone needs to list initial draws?

    Everyone except Helo, who needs to give his flex draw (if any); three cards from your normal hand of five. Though technically that happens after you get a look at your initial loyalty, it really shouldn't affect your choice.

    I have no flex draw, so 2 Leadership, 2 Tactics, and 1 Piloting.

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  • The LawThe Law Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I will take 1 Piloting 1 Politics and 1 Leadership

    EDIT: I will also launch in a viper at 5 o'clock/ port- quarter

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  • CapfalconCapfalcon Tunnel Snakes Rule Capital WastelandRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Ok. So, here's the deal. I arrived at my room in the house and discovered my bed was missing. This intrigued me, since I had made an arrangement with the previous tenant about using the bed in the room.
    It turns out that one of the girls in the house across the street came and decided that it belonged in the girl's house. A long discussion later, after we eventually found out that the bed did, indeed, belong in my room, it was brought back. This was about a half an hour ago because it took so long to find her due to her avoiding me. I still need to set the bed up and find my alarm clock so I don't sleep 'till noon.

    I know I said that I'd get stuff out tonight, but I'm really, really tired and don't wanna set the board up and deal out the cards, and the PM all of you the information.

    So, it's gonna get done tomorrow. Promise.

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  • TheMadjaiTheMadjai Sir Madjai of SanSan MinnesotaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Baltar will draw one of each.

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  • antheremantherem Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I hope you appreciate the ride to the ship, Dr. Baltar! I'll just be hanging out here on the irradiated ruins of Caprica with Lt. Valerii.
    ...come to think of it, feel free to take a while to come pick me up.
    Cap, take all the time you need.

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  • TheMadjaiTheMadjai Sir Madjai of SanSan MinnesotaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Well, I'm sure I'm grateful, Captain. And I promise to use all of my resources once aboard Galactica to see to it that all refugees are returned safely to civilization.

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  • CapfalconCapfalcon Tunnel Snakes Rule Capital WastelandRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    antherem - Helo (MILITARY) (2 Tac, 2 Lea, Pil)
    Maximus - Dee (SUPPORT)
    TheMadjai - Baltar (POLITICAL) (Pol, Lea, Eng)
    The Law - Apollo (PILOT) (Pil, Pol, Lea)
    Phyphor - Tigh (MILITARY) (2 Lea, Tac)
    Gene Parmesan - Tyrol (SUPPORT)

    I'll send out loyalty cards, but we still need card selections before we start. So, while I'm sending out loyalty now, I'm going to send skill cards all at once.

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  • Gene ParmesanGene Parmesan Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    One of everything, please

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  • MaximusMaximus Engineer of the Harbinger Engine RoomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Same, one of Each

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  • CapfalconCapfalcon Tunnel Snakes Rule Capital WastelandRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny, the last 2 battlestars, Galactica and Pegasus, lead a rag tag fugitive fleet on a lonely quest. A shining planet known as Earth.

    Unfortunately, the Cylons decided to park a Basestar right in front of them...

    Dradis

    1:00 - Empty
    3:00 – Civ A, Civ B
    5:00 – Viper (APOLLO)
    7:00 - Viper
    9:00 - Basestar, Raider x 3
    11:00 - Empty

    Fleet Status

    Food
    07/15 - - Vipers: 2 Active, 6 in Reserve, 0 Damaged
    Fuel
    08/15 - - Raptors: 4 in Reserve
    Morale---- 9/15 - - Jump Preparation: 0/5 (Cannot Jump)
    Population 10/15 - - Cylon Boarding: None
    Galactica Damage - - 0/6
    Pegasus Damage - - - 0/4
    Nukes held in the arsenal: 2

    Distance travelled: 0

    Turn order:
    antherem - Helo (5 Cards)
    antherem - Helo (3 Cards)
    Maximus - Dee (3 Cards)
    TheMadjai - Baltar (3 Cards)
    The Law - Apollo (3 Cards)
    Phyphor - Tigh (3 Cards)
    Gene Parmesan - Tyrol (3 Cards)

    Lost in Time and but mostly Space
    Helo

    Galactica (0/6 Damage)
    FTL Control
    Weapons Control
    Command - Tigh
    Communications - Dee
    Admiral’s Quarters
    Research Lab - Baltar
    Hangar Deck - Chief
    Armory
    Sickbay
    Brig

    Colonial One
    Press Room
    President’s Office
    Administration

    Pegaus (0/4 Damage)
    Pegasus CiC
    Airlock
    Main Batteries
    Engine Room

    Piloting
    Apollo (5 O'Clock)

    Cylon Locations
    Caprica
    Cylon Fleet
    Human Fleet -
    Resurrection Ship


    ##Loyalty Deck Created, cards dealt to all players
    ##Destiny Deck Created
    ## Admiral title granted to Tigh. Here are the keys to your two Nukes. Have fun!
    ## President Title granted to Baltar. We ran out of Drug Addled Visonaries and Convicted Murderers. The Quorum even has an idea to run past you.

    ##Initial hands dealt to players

    ##All ships placed on board. Galactica, you have a Basestar and three Raiders dead ahead.
    ##Initial Turn Begins.

    1.Receive Skills – Helo receives hand
    2.Movement Step - Boards the Cylon Raider
    3.Action Step - Begins the long journey back to the Galactica
    4.Crisis Step - Hangar Accident. See below.
    5.Activate Cylon Ships Step -
    6.Prepare for Jump Step -


    Hangar Accident
    Diff 10
    Tac/Pil/Eng
    Pass - No effect
    7+ -1 Pop
    Fail -1 pop and damage
    Activate Heavy Raiders
    Jump Prep

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  • CapfalconCapfalcon Tunnel Snakes Rule Capital WastelandRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Ok, that should be everything.

    If you are missing something, please let me know.

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  • CapfalconCapfalcon Tunnel Snakes Rule Capital WastelandRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Also, it would really help me out is people either make their avatar their character or list it in their location or something.

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I put in my sig, at least until the phalla ends.

    I can help a little on this check if needed

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  • antheremantherem Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I can help as well, from my vantage point outside of space and time as we know it.

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  • Gene ParmesanGene Parmesan Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I could help if needed, but it's better if I save the card

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Well, considering we're already down resources due to no sympathizer, failing this would be bad

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  • TheMadjaiTheMadjai Sir Madjai of SanSan MinnesotaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Baltar can help a little. We don't have a choice on this check, right?

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Nope

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  • The LawThe Law Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Question don't we get a second viper with me at 5 o'clock?

    Also I can contribute a lot

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    No, I'm pretty sure you just climb in one of the vipers already there

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  • The LawThe Law Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    On the character card it says "launch and pilot a viper" so I took that to mean launch a new one (in addition to the 2 out there) and pilot that one.

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  • TheMadjaiTheMadjai Sir Madjai of SanSan MinnesotaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Phyphor wrote: »
    No, I'm pretty sure you just climb in one of the vipers already there

    No, Apollo should be in his own Viper.

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  • Gene ParmesanGene Parmesan Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Actually I don't want to lose any resource this early. I'll give what I can

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  • MaximusMaximus Engineer of the Harbinger Engine RoomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    I can also help alot.

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  • antheremantherem Registered User regular
    edited June 2010
    The Law wrote: »
    On the character card it says "launch and pilot a viper" so I took that to mean launch a new one (in addition to the 2 out there) and pilot that one.
    The Law is correct. Apollo gets his own viper during setup (or if he is picked after an execution), meaning if you pick Apollo during game setup you get one extra starting viper on turn 1. (This is different from his "Alert Viper Pilot" OPT, which is only used once he's actually on the board.)

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  • PhyphorPhyphor Building Planet Busters Tasting FruitRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Well, Chief, your Admiral is confident that you can handle this mess

    !Tigh contributes no cards

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