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== Tabletop Games == |
== Tabletop Games == |
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* This was the whole point of the ''[[Dungeons |
* This was the whole point of the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[Spelljammer]] setting. In this case, it wasn't interstellar space so much as inter''[[Another Dimension|planar]]'' space. Somewhat [[Justified Trope|justified]] in that the whole thing is done by [[A Wizard Did It|magic]]. Also, sails only provide maneuverability—conventional means of propulsion has the same performance when strapped on almost any object of acceptable size. |
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* The Eldar of ''[[Warhammer |
* The Eldar of ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]'''s ships use solar sails for propulsion... which means that if you play as them in the space combat spin-off, ''[[Battlefleet Gothic]]'', you'll have to keep track of which side of the table is sunward and adjust your movement rates accordingly. |
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** In the regular 40k, Dark Eldar skimmers fit the trope to a T. Especially fifth edition ones released in November 2011. |
** In the regular 40k, Dark Eldar skimmers fit the trope to a T. Especially fifth edition ones released in November 2011. |
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* ''[[GURPS]]'': Spaceships discusses solar sails. You can even give space boats wooden hulls if the setting demands it or the characters are incredibly desperate. |
* ''[[GURPS]]'': Spaceships discusses solar sails. You can even give space boats wooden hulls if the setting demands it or the characters are incredibly desperate. |
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