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In IFH, the Starfury's have fuel that can run out. Were you planning on implementing a fuel system?

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In IFH, the Starfury's have fuel that can run out. Were you planning on implementing a fuel system?

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on one hand this is a good idea. As seen in the series furies need fuel, but on the other hand this fuel is almost infinite a it can keep up for really long flight time.

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nope, while IFH is more of simulation, we consider the babylon project aimed more towards an arcade style of play. Therefore the two games each have their niche.

I still think TBP is going to be the longest running and most dedicated Babylon 5 total conversion (and is the most fun to play )

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nope, while IFH is more of simulation, we consider the babylon project aimed more towards an arcade style of play. Therefore the two games each have their niche.

I still think TBP is going to be the longest running and most dedicated Babylon 5 total conversion (and is the most fun to play )

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I can play anything as long as it's B5 related. Even a spectrum "Delenn vs. Sheridan" porno-game

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I can play anything as long as it's B5 related. Even a spectrum "Delenn vs. Sheridan" porno-game

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Fuel system is not really practical in FS2 in my opinion.
FS2 and TBP are not simulations but more like arcade, just like White said.

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Fuel system is not really practical in FS2 in my opinion.
FS2 and TBP are not simulations but more like arcade, just like White said.

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I doubt a StarFury is going to run out of fuel in 10 minutes (the usual length of a FreeSpace 2 mission). But no, probably no fuel system. We've focused on fun and hopefully a sort of cinematic feel to the action.

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I doubt a StarFury is going to run out of fuel in 10 minutes (the usual length of a FreeSpace 2 mission). But no, probably no fuel system. We've focused on fun and hopefully a sort of cinematic feel to the action.

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I think a fuel system might make it more canon, something that a few people are looking for (personally I'd hate a fuel system..although I did change the auroras tables so I could have unlimited afterburn ).
But isn't it possible to make little optional mods to TBP? It'd be cool, you guys could have a little section where people could DL modded table files, each one with a different function. Fuel no fuel, super weapons, cheasy weapons..etc...just and idea....

- oh yeah, couldn't the support ships refuel you?

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I think a fuel system might make it more canon, something that a few people are looking for (personally I'd hate a fuel system..although I did change the auroras tables so I could have unlimited afterburn ).
But isn't it possible to make little optional mods to TBP? It'd be cool, you guys could have a little section where people could DL modded table files, each one with a different function. Fuel no fuel, super weapons, cheasy weapons..etc...just and idea....

- oh yeah, couldn't the support ships refuel you?

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Originally posted by Reader
I think a fuel system might make it more canon

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Originally posted by Reader
- oh yeah, couldn't the support ships refuel you?

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Don't you think that the two statements are in conflict?
When did you see any support ships in B5, refueling fighters during a battle?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Reader
I think a fuel system might make it more canon

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quote:

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Originally posted by Reader
- oh yeah, couldn't the support ships refuel you?

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Don't you think that the two statements are in conflict?
When did you see any support ships in B5, refueling fighters during a battle?

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In freespace you start slowing down as soon as you kill the burners so a fuel system wouldn't be a good idea. I believe in IFH you can get to a speed, kill the engines and stay at that speed forever(newtonian style), so a fuel system is more practical.

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In freespace you start slowing down as soon as you kill the burners so a fuel system wouldn't be a good idea. I believe in IFH you can get to a speed, kill the engines and stay at that speed forever(newtonian style), so a fuel system is more practical.

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Originally posted by Mr. Fury


Don't you think that the two statements are in conflict?
When did you see any support ships in B5, refueling fighters during a battle?

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Okay..okay....

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Originally posted by Mr. Fury


Don't you think that the two statements are in conflict?
When did you see any support ships in B5, refueling fighters during a battle?

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Okay..okay....

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Originally posted by IceFire
I doubt a StarFury is going to run out of fuel in 10 minutes (the usual length of a FreeSpace 2 mission). But no, probably no fuel system. We've focused on fun and hopefully a sort of cinematic feel to the action.

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