I'm one of those members of these fine forums who comes here more to read what is on people's minds about these games. I don't post alot, so this is a rarity. Anyway, I've been reading those threads that address the Orion Pirates patch that those who were patient and fathful to the game has finally materialized. It seems that there will always be a hit miss ratio to gripe about. Ever since the release of the first game, I have had no complaints. I've never had the opportunity to play or even know about SFB prior to the first release so I'm not to saavy on its rules as compared to the SFC series rules. When a patch was released, I'd download it and apply it without saying, "Hey, that photon doesn't have the hit ratio that was promised". I'm in it for the FUN factor, the technical stuff comes second. The only concern I had was the 'reverse' issue, but I knew in time it would show up.
Anyway, I'm happy with all the versions and I have played them all, and still do. So, without further ado, from the bottom of this Starfleet Command junkie's heart, I thank you, Taldren for all the games, patches, and weapons charts. After all, its all about fun!
I hope there will be more incarnations of SFC from your studios, but if Activision or Paramount screws crap up for ya, I'll continue to support your efforts and future projects.
Rage1