Re: open ended space empire game???

From: Dan Reed <danreed@blueyonder.co.uk>

Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0000

believe me, that's what I thought when I first looked at it- compared to the
quest rulebook, it's HUGE {g}

when I put it next to the volumes of special action results, exploration data
and so on I've amassed, it's tiny. Another thing is, at the start, you don't
need much of it- you're unlikely to have a political position straight away,
for instance. Coolonies also tend to come after you've found your feet with
ships/ground parties

it is a fun game, and IMHO the UK version is nowhere near as unbalanced as the
horror stories I hear about the US game (although I haven't played it myself).
One of the reasons for this, is that Richard Brewster, Mica's new "assistant"
GM (who is slowly taking the reins, so Mica can concentrate on KJC games more
in general) is a well-respected ex-player, who shares Mica's determination to
make the game enjoyable.

it's kinda expensive, but if you can afford it, it's worth trying. As with all
games, there are some who want to roleplay, and some who want to powerplay, but
the roleplay potential is there without doubt.

Dan Reed
Avatar Mrrshan of the Felini

Damnation wrote:

> I play quest, and started looking at BSE. The rulebook is horrrendusly
> complicated. Looks fun though.
>
> Damnation
>
> Dan Reed <danreed@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:39765239.1CEC17D7@blueyonder.co.uk...
> >
> >
> > Mat Hillman wrote:
> >
> > > <snip>
> > >
> > > Or beyond the Stellar empire
> > >
> > > http://www.kjcgames.co.uk/bse.htm
> > >
> > > Cant say much about this one as I`ve only just signed up,  but you can
> > > download the rulebook from the website,  looks very complex.  I`m
> > > actually sitting staring at turn 1 right now, trying to figure out what
> > > to do next !
> > >
> > > Mat
> > >
> > > --
> > >           --------------------------------------
> > >            Mat Hillman,  Southend Essex
> > >          ICQ 1056119   Fax : 08700 527613
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> > >           --------------------------------------
> >
> > I've played BSE for about a year now (UK version). it's not as complex as
> > some, and does have some interesting "features" due to the old program,
> but
> > I like it.....
> >
> > oh yes, Matt, welcome to the FEL {g}
> >
> > Dan Reed
> > {Avatar Mrrshan of the Felini, amongst other personae}
> >

References

open ended space empire game???
nick24@my-deja.com
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: open ended space empire game???
Mat Hillman <mat@thehillmans.co.uk>
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: open ended space empire game???
Dan Reed <danreed@blueyonder.co.uk>
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: open ended space empire game???
"Damnation" <atheistok@btinternet.co.uk>
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0000