Game Aide for Star Wars Species
The ‘cantina effect’ originated with Star Wars. Unlike worlds that are predominated by elves and dwarves, the massive diversity can be a bit much for those who are not as familiar with the Star Wars universe. This is what I have been using in my home game, just a standard piece of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper and taping it to my Fantasy Age GM’s screen. I … Continue reading Game Aide for Star Wars Species
Fantasy Age: The Office Edition
Today, I met with a friend to talk about a concept for a game she wants to run. The premise is that we are modern day people who have been inadvertently pulled into the fantastic world of Fantasy Age with the ultimate goal of getting back home. This concept is perfect for the AGE system, in part because of how it handles how characters come … Continue reading Fantasy Age: The Office Edition
Round Table 112 – D&D Movie, N-Space, and the RPG Business
This is must listening material for anyone interested in breaking into the RPG business. A new episode of my podcast, The Round Table, is up on The Tome Show’s website. I sit down with Alex Basso, Rudy Basso, and Greg Blair to discuss Rob Letterman being named director of the Dungeons … Source: Round Table 112 – D&D Movie, N-Space, and the RPG Business Part 2 of the conversation took place on … Continue reading Round Table 112 – D&D Movie, N-Space, and the RPG Business
Playtest Report: Classes
Hi everyone, sorry for the late posting. Unfortunately this will also be my only update this week as I take care of some things but should be back to regularly scheduled programming next week. With six sessions over two months playtesting Age of Star Wars, I have received a lot of helpful feedback and come to some realizations. This week, I wanted to focus on classes; … Continue reading Playtest Report: Classes
Age of Star Wars Beta Launch
All the previous ‘Age of Star Wars’ posts are now compiled in pdf format for you to download! It is all on the Content page! Otherwise, see the links below. Age of Star Wars – Beta Age of Star Wars Character Sheet Continue reading Age of Star Wars Beta Launch
Allies and Adversaries
This is start of what I hope becomes an ongoing series. I had a few guidelines in mind while making NPCS: 10-Point Buy: Distribute value across all the different abilities starting at 0, emphasizing what you want the NPC to focus on. Generally, this means one ability is at 3 or 4. 6 Foci: NPCs should not contend with the PCs in the combat department … Continue reading Allies and Adversaries
Age of Star Wars: Species Update
A lot has changed as playtesting has gone forward, namely the approach to species. At first, species contributed a special ability to a player character rather than ability increases and foci with standard Fantasy Age. This solved the problem of races feeling too similar, but with introducing a new ability (Force) and the limited opportunities for acquiring foci, it became apparent that the good folks … Continue reading Age of Star Wars: Species Update
Age of Star Wars: Specializations
It is good to be back. There are a lot of unpainted corners left before this is ready to be compiled into pdf format. Although the work is slow, I am fairly confident it will be within the month. It is good to be back and look forward to putting in the work. Ace Pilot Requirements: You must have Dexterity 2 or higher and the … Continue reading Age of Star Wars: Specializations
Round Table 110 – Tabletop Library
Originally posted on World Builder Blog:
A new episode of my podcast, The Round Table, is up on The Tome Show’s website. I sit down with Bill Webb and Matt Finch of Frog God Games to discuss their new online tabletop RPG store – Tabletop Library. This new store aims to specialize in third party 5th Edition D&D products! This podcast was recorded on March 13, 2016. Noble Knight Pick of the… Continue reading Round Table 110 – Tabletop Library
Age of Star Wars: Downside of the Dark Side
“The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider unnatural.” -Emperor Palpatine This power does not come without a cost. Unlike other Force Powers, those from the Dark Side have the potential to backfire upon the Force-user. When you roll a Force (Dark Side) ability test and the result does not reach the Target Number, you immediately suffer one of the … Continue reading Age of Star Wars: Downside of the Dark Side
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