Traveller trading game in the modern day

Mr. Analytical · February 15, 2007, 03:39:07 PM

Balbinus,

As a thought, regarding your tables might it not be worth maybe adding a Diplomatic/Colonial service career? It strikes me as fitting for the period and the feel. If I were you I'd replace the AirForce career as in the 30's there weren't actually all that many separate airforces. The US Air Force was only founded in 1947 for example. Maybe put a piloting skill in with the navy stuff somewhere.

Ian Absentia · February 15, 2007, 03:57:22 PM

Quote from: Mr. AnalyticalIf I were you I'd replace the AirForce career as in the 30's there weren't actually all that many separate airforces. The US Air Force was only founded in 1947 for example. Maybe put a piloting skill in with the navy stuff somewhere.

I had thought about that, too. However, the RAF was founded in 1918 when it combined the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. As you pointed out, the US didn't take such a measure until after WWII -- up until then, they had the Army Air Corps and the Marine and Naval Air services.

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flyingmice · February 15, 2007, 04:06:40 PM

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaI had thought about that, too. However, the RAF was founded in 1918 when it combined the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. As you pointed out, the US didn't take such a measure until after WWII -- up until then, they had the Army Air Corps and the Marine and Naval Air services.

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Now it has the Air Force and the Marine and Naval Air services. The RNAS was combined wiht the RFC into the RAF, but was re-established between the wars as the Fleet Air Arm. There seems to be a definite real split in function there. The US Army has just replaced planes with attack helicopters because it needs close support, yet is not allowed to fly combat planes because of the split. Now instead of three separate air forces, the US has four, and instead of two separate air forces, Britain has... two.

-clash

estar · February 16, 2007, 10:09:06 AM

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaJust cuz I want to get y'all excited...

This is great the only thing I would change is Action and Adventure on the High Seas. Instead of the South China Sea. That way it is suggested that the game can be used for more areas. Of course like original Traveller in the Spinward Marches, Mariner will focus on the South China Seas.

Rob Conley

Ian Absentia · February 16, 2007, 10:58:28 AM

Quote from: estarThis is great the only thing I would change is Action and Adventure on the High Seas. Instead of the South China Sea. That way it is suggested that the game can be used for more areas. Of course like original Traveller in the Spinward Marches, Mariner will focus on the South China Seas.

Point well taken, Rob. Very well taken, indeed. I was just describing the project to someone else and caught myself avoiding specific mention of the South China Sea. I think you're dead-on with the parallel of Spinward Marches is to Traveller as South China Sea is to Mariner.

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Mr. Analytical · February 16, 2007, 11:00:32 AM

Maybe "Seven Seas" rather than "High Seas"... "High Seas" sounds a bit too piratey.

Werekoala · February 16, 2007, 11:00:45 AM

Was listening to my usual radio show this morning - well, only 1/2 way listening to it, really - and suddenly my ears pick up a caller telling his host about a trip from Germany to New Jersey on a freighter that took 16 days. He was older and rambling, but I listened up because of this very topic. He was a passenger with three others, whom he described as "a guy who was a bit of a flake, one guy who ate garlic all the time, and the daughter of Winston Churchill traveling incognito". He also said something about her having written a book of poetry or somesuch. Unfortunately, he didn't get to finish his story, but I sat here thinking: "Damn - this really IS Traveller!"

Hurry up, Ian!

estar · February 16, 2007, 12:22:06 PM

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaPoint well taken, Rob. Very well taken, indeed. I was just describing the project to someone else and caught myself avoiding specific mention of the South China Sea. I think you're dead-on with the parallel of Spinward Marches is to Traveller as South China Sea is to Mariner.

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OK Who got dibs on this

Enjoy
Rob Conley

Mr. Analytical · February 16, 2007, 12:56:56 PM

"the horn of africa" just sounds like a black porn star.

Ian Absentia · February 16, 2007, 01:23:17 PM

Quote from: estar

:eek:

You bastard! :haw:

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The Good Assyrian · February 16, 2007, 03:12:51 PM

Quote from: Mr. Analytical"the horn of africa" just sounds like a black porn star.

And I hear that you get charged extra if you ask for a "Somali Rim"...

Well, that's what I heard!

:rimshot:

Thanks, folks! I'll be here all week. Please remember to tip your waitress.

TGA

flyingmice · February 16, 2007, 03:19:56 PM

Quote from: The Good AssyrianPlease remember to tip your waitress.

Is that something like tipping cows?

-clash

The Good Assyrian · February 16, 2007, 04:35:33 PM

Quote from: flyingmiceIs that something like tipping cows?

-clash

You can find *anything* on the Internet, my friend...

"Tipping the waitress"

Back to the topic! Great work so far, Ian. I really think that this addresses an interesting genre in a cool way. I know that I will be giving it a spin!

TGA

flyingmice · February 16, 2007, 04:38:25 PM

Quote from: The Good AssyrianYou can find *anything* on the Internet, my friend...

"Tipping the waitress"

Back to the topic! Great work so far, Ian. I really think that this addresses an interesting genre in a cool way. I know that I will be giving it a spin!

TGA

That's why I only search for certain well defined things...

Yes indeed! This is awesome!

-clash

Ian Absentia · February 16, 2007, 05:44:06 PM

Quote from: The Good AssyrianGreat work so far, Ian. I really think that this addresses an interesting genre in a cool way. I know that I will be giving it a spin!

Thanks. As I said before, though, the cover mock-ups are "all fur coat and no knickers". Let's all keep our fingers crossed that the Power-That-Be takes the bait... :mischief:

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