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Naval Engagement's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Mechanics & Clarity | #9 | 3.412 | 3.412 |
| Adherence to the Theme | #12 | 3.118 | 3.118 |
| Overall | #12 | 3.255 | 3.255 |
| Concept & Originality | #14 | 3.235 | 3.235 |
Ranked from 17 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Pretty sure this is in error, but if a destroyer sinks, the drone ships are fine since it specifies 'frigate' in the description. Also it amuses me that your answer to games taking up too much space is to require a 6' square.
You did do a very good job reducing the game to the bare essentials however.
I did not notice the frigate wording. My bad!
as for the space, I mean it in terms of dedicated space vs available space. for wargaming, you usually don't get on the floor, but this is perfect for the yard, and the 6' square is a suggestion. Mainly because everyone has a floor, but not everyone has a gaming table
Pretty neat ship printouts! This seems worth to try out with the prints. I do find the design decisions peculiar and the units pretty wacky. Is it okay if I ask a few questions about the design over discord? I'm forkstaf#4014.
Also, no torpedoes? Are drone ships meant to be torpedoes? Torpedoes are cool you know.
Thanks! I have NO navel experience, so I was guessing as to the unit names. I thought about torpedo's, missiles, an aircraft carrier with ships having ground to air capabilities (a rock-paper-scissors style with varying attack cost). In the end, I scaled it back a LOT, mostly due to the theme of 'design by subtraction'. My main goal was twofold: I wanted a simple combat system that I could get my wife to try (so no AP-1 text or things that will make understanding take longer than 3 seconds), and I wanted to be able to play ANYWHERE. Specifically, the kitchen floor or in the yard. Most wargames (your NOT included!) need a hefty 4'sq play area or dedicated playmats. I live in a small house with no room for a space investment like that. I wanted something that could be printed and plopped on the floor/dirt/grass quickly