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Kang Fleet Captain
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1976 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:00 pm Post subject: Praise for Tactics Manual |
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I've just got my copy of the Tactics Manual and I have to say how impressed I am by it.
Pat Doyle has done a superb job of creating this book, which I actually believe is one of the most significant products in the entire FC range.
Not only does Mr. Doyle showcase tactics as such, he also goes into considerable depth in showing players how to develop their own tactics and how to plan for their games. This is a deep, deep work and is most impressive, both in terms of actual tactics and empire doctrines, and also in broader terms too - tactics in the context of general conflict as a whole. Peppered with quotations from famous generals and officers of history, this really is a masterful work.
Also impressive is how he includes contributions from other authors and humbly credits them for their input. I've only begun to dip into this book but I am most impressed by what I have seen so far. I'm really looking forward to reading it in depth over the coming weeks, and absorbing its lessons.
Thanks, Pat, for this book. It's a belter (that's a good thing)
Tony Cutcliffe
Devon, UK _________________
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LeslieIan2014 Ensign
Joined: 16 Jul 2014 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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I agree, for a new player like myself let's me understand the pro and cons of the empires in the game _________________ 2nd star on the right and straight on till morning |
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Klingon of Gor Lieutenant SG
Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Posts: 150
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:54 am Post subject: |
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I'm very pleased with the Tactics Manual. Last night, I played a game in which I tried out an idea I got from the tactics manual, namely arming an Orion ship with ion cannon as option mounts. It works quite well, actually.
The Tactics Manual clearly was a labor of love. and no Fedcom player should be without one. Patrick Doyle has done an outstanding job. If you do not have one, get one. Honestly, I don't remember ever seeing a strategy guide for a game as good as this one. Thanks to Patrick, and to everyone who contributed. _________________ "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away" - Philip K Dick |
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Rog Ensign
Joined: 21 Oct 2010 Posts: 12 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I found the tactics manual a good addition to my collection . |
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Eric Lakin Ensign
Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 16 Location: Shoreline, WA
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:13 am Post subject: |
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I'd like to read it, but the PDF isn't available yet. |
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JimDauphinais Commander
Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 769 Location: Chesterfield, MO
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:20 am Post subject: |
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Let me echo the praise being given to the FC Tactics Manual. My copy arrived today and I am highly impressed with it. Patrick has done a marvelous job with it. _________________ Jim Dauphinais, Chesterfield, MO
St. Louis Area Fed Comm Group: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/STL_Federation_Commander/ |
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storeylf Fleet Captain
Joined: 24 Jul 2008 Posts: 1897
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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Eric Lakin wrote: | I'd like to read it, but the PDF isn't available yet. |
I was looking for this the other week as well on e23 or whatever is called. Its the sort of thing I'd rather have as a PDF, as I'm not likely to ever want to have it to hand mid game etc. |
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Eric Lakin Ensign
Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 16 Location: Shoreline, WA
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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storeylf wrote: | Eric Lakin wrote: | I'd like to read it, but the PDF isn't available yet. |
I was looking for this the other week as well on e23 or whatever is called. Its the sort of thing I'd rather have as a PDF, as I'm not likely to ever want to have it to hand mid game etc. |
According to S.Cole on the other forum, it'll be available 90 days after the physical book. Meh. |
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Patrick Doyle Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 208 Location: Norfolk, VA
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:40 am Post subject: |
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Hey Guys, Thanks for the kind words. I'm very glad you liked it. One of the main intents was to really help out new players so that they can get insights into the game as early as possible, but I hope there is enough there for more experienced players as well.
FC is really my favorite game ever. There were lots of contributors that either offered articles or let me share their ideas with everyone else. I really enjoyed writing this. When real life settles a little I hope we can get another online tournament going. Cheers all. _________________ Once again I have proven that even in the future, your photon torpedoes are built by the lowest bidder.
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Patrick Doyle Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 208 Location: Norfolk, VA
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:44 am Post subject: |
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I too am looking forward to it being available on E-23 so I can get the book in color (I'm hoping in color anyway). I think Steve and Jean did a great job on the layout and the artwork in the book. All around, lots or people worked lots of hours to put this together. _________________ Once again I have proven that even in the future, your photon torpedoes are built by the lowest bidder.
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Steve Cole Site Admin
Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 3833
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Well, unless I go back and arbitrarily color things there isn't a lot of color in the book. Some here and there, but not much. _________________ The Guy Who Designed Fed Commander
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Mike Fleet Captain
Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 1675 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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We don't have a local store that stocks ADB products anymore, so I, too, am waiting for the PDF version to come out. _________________ Mike
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Sandpaper gets the job done, but makes for a lot of friction. |
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Steve Cole Site Admin
Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 3833
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Jean could tell you when the PDF will be done. I have no idea if it's next week, next month, or 2026. I just don't, and guessing only gets me in trouble. There are so many products that Jean is working to upload that the ones being done sooner get confused in my head with the ones being done later. I know SOMETHING was to be done 90 days after publication, but not what. _________________ The Guy Who Designed Fed Commander
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Jean Site Admin
Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 1733
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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Federation Commander Tactics Manual Is Now Available from Multiple Sources
"The only test is combat; the only valid result is victory."
-- Admiral Ardak Kumerian, Commander of the Klingon Red Fleet
The Federation Commander Tactics Manual is designed to create better players. Building on your understanding of the rules, key topics are explored and advice is given on how to take advantage of your knowledge. The book includes both broad tactical principles and specific step-by-step techniques and procedures.
The Tactics Manual includes how to plan your battle (and stick to a plan), analysis of each weapon and each empire, special types of units (battleships, bases), terrain of all types, and maneuvers of all types and when to use each one. Subjects covered include: firing arcs, shields, energy allocation, targeting, special sensors, damage control, suicide shuttles, Marines, transporters, tractor beams, and everything else. This book also includes a compilation of all Tactical Notes published to date in Captain's Log through #48.
The Federation Commander Tactics Manual is available as an ebook from
Warehouse 23: http://www.warehouse23.com/products/federation-commander-tactics-manual
DriveThru RPG: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/135341/Federation-Commander-Tactics-Manual
Wargame Vault: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/135341/Federation-Commander-Tactics-Manual
The Federation Commander Tactics Manual is also available in print from your local game store or directly from ADB: http://store.starfleetstore.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=4009&Category_Code=01 _________________ Business Manager/RPG Line Editor
Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc. |
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Patrick Doyle Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 208 Location: Norfolk, VA
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Jean, I'll pick one up at e-23! _________________ Once again I have proven that even in the future, your photon torpedoes are built by the lowest bidder.
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