Question about Merchant Prince

[Daddicus]

I'm working through learning (and programming) the trade system as presented in LBB 7, Merchant Prince (1985).

On page 39 in the lower right corner is a table labeled "Cargo". In this table you find how much tonnage is available. The table has three columns labeled "Major", "Minor" and "Incidental". However, I am unable to locate the rules that cover these three classifications.

Does anybody know what page the rules for this are on?

 

[aramis]

I'm working through learning (and programming) the trade system as presented in LBB 7, Merchant Prince (1985).

On page 39 in the lower right corner is a table labeled "Cargo". In this table you find how much tonnage is available. The table has three columns labeled "Major", "Minor" and "Incidental". However, I am unable to locate the rules that cover these three classifications.

Does anybody know what page the rules for this are on?

The Traveller Book, Page 53
Book 2 (1981, printing 6), page 8.

Major: 1d6 x 10Td
Minor: 1d6 x 5Td
Incidental: 1d6 x 1Td

 

[far-trader]

The Traveller Book, Page 53
Book 2 (1981, printing 6), page 8.

Major: 1d6 x 10Td
Minor: 1d6 x 5Td
Incidental: 1d6 x 1Td

For clarity that's close but you missed a step. Actually the roll on the table is for the number of cargo lots available. Once that is determined then you roll for each lot as described.

For example:

Pop 6 with no modifiers would be:

1) Roll 1D+2 Lots of Major Cargo - Let's say you get 3+2=5 Lots of Major Cargo.

2) Roll 1D x10 for the total tonnage of EACH Lot - Let's say for the 5 Lots of Major Cargo your rolls are 2, 4, 1, 3, and 3 you end up with:

Lot 1 = 20tons
Lot 2 = 40tons
Lot 3 = 10tons
Lot 4 = 30tons
Lot 5 = 30tons

Total = 130tons of Major Cargo

...repeat for Minor and Incidental Cargo with the tonnage multiplier applicable by type as noted.

 

[Daddicus]

Thanks, guys! That's what I needed!

 

[aramis]

For clarity that's close but you missed a step. Actually the roll on the table is for the number of cargo lots available. Once that is determined then you roll for each lot as described.

I didn't say aything about the table. All he asked for was the size of the lots themselves, and the page reference.

 

[far-trader]

You're welcome Daddicus

 

[Icosahedron]

I created an Excel spreadsheet for Merchant Prince - might save you reinventing the wheel.

I posted it in the Files section of the CT Yahoo group, if you're a member there.

If you're interested but can't find it, I'll see about a link.

 

[aramis]

I created an Excel spreadsheet for Merchant Prince - might save you reinventing the wheel.

I posted it in the Files section of the CT Yahoo group, if you're a member there.

If you're interested but can't find it, I'll see about a link.

Why not submit a copy to the files section here, too.

 

[Icosahedron]

Why not submit a copy to the files section here, too.

Doh! why didn't I think of that?
Probably because a while back there was some crap about us automatically relinquishing ownership/copyright of anything posted here. However, AFAIK that's been fixed now.

Done:
http://www.travellerrpg.com/CotI/Discuss/showthread.php?t=25892

Enjoy!