Aroooo Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 For the sake of the new message forums, this is just an FYI that I've started working on Hero stats for the Babylon 5 Universe. I've set up a web site at: http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/index.php for those interested. I'll keep this thread posted on updates as they come out. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nblade Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Sounds like a plan to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 I'm assuming that most campaigns will either be the command group, rangers or security? Having problems coming up with other groups. I have a large group I play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted February 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Campaign ideas Originally posted by tiger I'm assuming that most campaigns will either be the command group, rangers or security? Having problems coming up with other groups. I have a large group I play with I was not planning on doing a lot of campaign type stuff (background info, scenarios, etc.), but could come up with some things if there is a demand... Given that, our group is working on two avenues: first group will be Rangers, set at the begining of the 3rd season. I'll have them running around the fringes of known space and occasionally hop back to B5. The second group will probably be 'normals' in the B5 universe. Merchants, traders, smugglers, etc. You know, typical sci-fi gamer mix:) B5 Station Security is always a good one. As well as members of Alpha or Delta flights. But then you have to be more creative about giving PC's something to do when they are not chasing Raiders and such. And depending on the time frame of the 'season' you choose to start in, backup pilots will come in handy. Finally, another concept we've talked about is either Station personnel or civilians during the Telepath Wars (although I missed many of the novels, so don't know how prevalent the station is to the overall war). Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 You could always let the players play raiders too. or anti-piracy crews on a Q-ship. Ranger groups after the show years would have a greater variety in race as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kage Neko Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Another group that might be funto play would be the Telpaths. If they are part of the Psi Core, what do they do and how do they feel about the core? If they are blips/runaways, how do the evade the core and are they trying to reach the supposed safety of the Telepath colony on B5? Then of course there are the Psi Wars and all the changes they bring. Where would a group of telepaths stand, especially if they only recently realized what they were? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusDark Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Oh, be maintenance workers. Ever see the episode with those two that float around in the background, repairing things while everything is going to hell? I LOVE those types of shows. Just like Star Trek TNG's episode "Ensigns of Command". The plot depends on if you want to have it stationary at B5 or be out in the galaxy ala Excalibur. Any area within the series could be expanded upon. You could be members of the IPE searching out for techology to battle the shadows or be a mercenary company working to help the Narn homeworld. Blip hunters would be interesting as could be the shadow's answer to the Rangers (which you never saw but, hey, maybe they were there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted February 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Re: Oh, be maintenance workers. Originally posted by MarkusDark Ever see the episode with those two that float around in the background, repairing things while everything is going to hell? I LOVE those types of shows. Just like Star Trek TNG's episode "Ensigns of Command". That B5 episode was one of my favorites; although it never was explained WHO was attacking the Station. It sure wasn't the Shadows... (On a side note, both the B5 and Trek episodes in that vein were either loved or hated by the fan base. Funny how that goes.) Originally posted by MarkusDark The plot depends on if you want to have it stationary at B5 or be out in the galaxy ala Excalibur. Any area within the series could be expanded upon. You could be members of the IPE searching out for techology to battle the shadows or be a mercenary company working to help the Narn homeworld. Blip hunters would be interesting as could be the shadow's answer to the Rangers (which you never saw but, hey, maybe they were there). Those would [essentially] be the Drakh - the race that picked up where the Shadows left off... Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 15, 2003 Report Share Posted February 15, 2003 Re: Oh, be maintenance workers. Originally posted by MarkusDark Ever see the episode with those two that float around in the background, repairing things while everything is going to hell? I LOVE those types of shows. Just like Star Trek TNG's episode "Ensigns of Command". I generally like episode like that as well. But I thought that particular episode of B5 was just lame. BTW, are you sure you don't mean TNG's "The Lower Decks"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted February 15, 2003 Report Share Posted February 15, 2003 Personally, I'd try to run a game with the PCs as either members of IPX or ISN. IPX gets the fun of exploring, ISN gets.... well, you know. Look at the civil war story arc:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 Hey Aroooo, since you're going to all this work, why not run a PBEM game on B5? Looks like you would do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted February 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 Originally posted by Agent X Hey Aroooo, since you're going to all this work, why not run a PBEM game on B5? Looks like you would do a great job. Thanks for the vote of confidence Maybe I will once I get everyting cobbled together. Maybe an IPX team around the end of first season... Hm... I could get into running that. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 Originally posted by Aroooo Thanks for the vote of confidence Maybe I will once I get everyting cobbled together. Maybe an IPX team around the end of first season... Hm... I could get into running that. Aroooo Sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 pick me pick me Originally posted by Aroooo Thanks for the vote of confidence Maybe I will once I get everyting cobbled together. Maybe an IPX team around the end of first season... Hm... I could get into running that. Aroooo Can I be the first one off the ship when we get to Z'Ha'Dum? I'd also like to volunteer to be the primary tunnel-rat/ strange-looking-cave investigator. Oh pleez oh pleez oh pleez? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted February 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Web Site Update Just an FYI, but i made some changes/updates to my B5 Hero site. The ship links have changed, so start from the top of the site: http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/index.php Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 You want to be positively scared out of your wits? Then check out "The Warlock Project" website. This website has size comparison charts for the various ships in B5, and the one they have showing the Drakh Mothership in comparison to the B5 Station, well... Let me put it this way: anybody out there remember the scene in the episode of ST: TOS when the (I)Fesarius(/I) first shows up and pulls up in front of the (I)Enterprise(/I) -- and all you can see past the (I)Enterprise(/I) IS the (I)Fesarius(/I)? You get the picture. Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Update Just wanted to let everyone know that I've added the Martial Arts section to my B5 site: http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/martial_arts.php Comments always appreciated - esp. since this is my first martial arts package writeup Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 A Bad Guy! For those of you following at home: just an update: I've posted the Raiders Fighter to the Ships page: http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/ships.php Give you Starfury jocks something to shoot at Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawangaKid Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 GREAT! That'll be quite exciting for my players... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 Ship ECM/ECCM I've been reading over TUV the last two weeks (hence little updates on the B5 site), and wanted to get the opinions of anyone who's using or planning on using my B5 conversion. Here's the question: How would you like to see ECM/ECCM done? Simple version: Systems Op vs. Systems Op rolls; or Non-so-simple version: Powers like SH and TUV describe - flash, darkness, flash def., supress, etc.; or Somewhere in-between? I guess the question also boils down to: How much (or how detailed) starship combat will you be running? Mapped out or Dogfight/Intercept combat? Appreciate the feedback! Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 more info Glad to see someone else is trying to convert B5 to Hero. I've been doing some of it myself. I have some differences of opinion with you but you done more than I have. Count me in on a B5 PBEM. I'm running a FTF game with what I'v e come up with, but I'm not satisfied with everything. If you're interested I can send what I have. Tim S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 I'd love to see what you have. Feel free to email me at tony@aroooo.com. I'm especially intersted in your differences. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by Space Cadet Let me put it this way: anybody out there remember the scene in the episode of ST: TOS when the (I)Fesarius(/I) first shows up and pulls up in front of the (I)Enterprise(/I) -- and all you can see past the (I)Enterprise(/I) IS the (I)Fesarius(/I)? The Corbomite Maneuver The commander of the alien ship was named Balok. The human officer who volunteered to stay on the Fesarius was Lt. Bailey. The drink served by Balok was called Troika. Oh, finodh, I have NO life whatsoever. Incidentally, I think B5 was better than Trek in every quantifiable way: however, the original Trek somehow touched something deep inside of us - nobody since seems to have been able to figure out exactly what it was and how to replicate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyDrug Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 I just wanted to say very nice job. What does the Hotshot Pilot talent do? And why is this not simply skill levels or combat pilot? Suggestion for your skill list: in my Star Hero/Star Wars game we use an Intellect skill called Combat Helmsman as the capital ship equivalent to combat pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyDrug Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Question: the Excalibur class Battleship isn't listed, or did I miss it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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