Topic: Max velocity in SM:P?

[snrdg051306]

I wasn't forgetting life support for the crew Marc R, which is what I meant about not having a whole lot of room available after plunking in the normal space drive depending on the vessel's size.

Don't forget life support. . .Even a single crewman will eat a lot of TV dinners in a 5 year long trip.

[snrdg051306]

I'm trying to recall which gaming system has a rule on how to figure out the amount of food an average person consumes. My first thought is one the GURPS products and/or a version of Traveller. Unfortunately, my digging hasn't found the source yet. Of course most systems lump this tidbit in life the title of life support.

I think that part is glossed over as there are no rules for food consumption in the rules.
MDC

[snrdg051306]

I've checked my copy of MT: Starship Operator's Manual Vol. 1 and here is what was found:

Hull and Environment p. 28

Food/Fluids: Most starships incorporate at least a token galley for food storage and preparation. Here, a variety of food preserved foods is available from a computer controlled kitchen. Most meals are stored in a condensed state until selected by a crewman or passenger.

Waste/Recycle pp. 28 - 29: In large scale systems, these by-products can even be used to fabricate additional food stores when they are mixed in proper combinations and supplemented with various nutritional additives. p. 29

[snrdg051306]

Sounds like the military has had a hand in this one.

Yes food paste with a packet of spices to mix in with it.
MDC

[markc]

 There is also info in the new version of Battletec and posibly in the older versions also. I remember the newest version because it is often a topic on the forums.
MDC

[Defendi]

I'm trying to recall which gaming system has a rule on how to figure out the amount of food an average person consumes. My first thought is one the GURPS products and/or a version of Traveller. Unfortunately, my digging hasn't found the source yet. Of course most systems lump this tidbit in life the title of life support.

I think that part is glossed over as there are no rules for food consumption in the rules.
MDC

RotG has it at 2 pounds of food and 8 pounds of water per person per day.  You can recycle the water more easily than the food, of course.

[markc]

RotG has it at 2 pounds of food and 8 pounds of water per person per day.  You can recycle the water more easily than the food, of course.

 I also remember you ruling that all food services are included in the room space and mass allotments but you could also include other dinning areas if you liked.
MDC

[Defendi]

yeah, reasonable stores are already calculated in.