"Fullthrust Solo?" Topic

Hello,

Are there any additional rules that would allow Fullthrust to be played solo?

The plotted movement system would need to be changed, but to what…

Thanks

Random movement – all-stop, slow, medium, fast speeds.

Left, right, straight ahead, reverse.

Tactical targeting: every ship for him or her self – fire randomly, concentrate on the big ships, or small or medium ships, etc..

Run away to fight another day.

Rig for collision.

I have played solo just by plotting manoeuvre two moves ahead. ie at game start plot move 1 and 2, then after move 1, plot move 3 etc. Chit/ card draw to determine shoot order. Still not as satisfying as playing against an opponent but I have had some interesting outcomes. I always play using vector movement, so enemy location is more predictable than cinematic movement anyway.

Star Fleet Battles had a solo (I believe they called it "Robot") rule-set somewhere buried in the rules. It might serve as a good basis.

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Try these links for ideas--the cloaked ship movement is mine.

Try Star Navy by Two Hour Wargames. It is designed for solo play. You could use its reaction mechanics with the Fullthrust combat resolution & ship designs.

JPK