Allies & Adversaries: Stormtroopers Part 2

IMPERIAL SHOCK TROOPER Distinguished by their red streaks over their white armor, imperial shock troopers are often used to break Rebel lines and infantry formations during large-scale battles. Imperial Shock Trooper Abilities (Focuses) 3 Accuracy (Grenades, Rifles) 0 Communication 2 Constitution (Running, Stamina) 3 Dexterity (Initiative) 2 Fighting (Vibroblades) 0 Intelligence 3 Perception 4 Strength (Jumping) 0 Willpower (Courage) Speed Health Defense Armor Rating 8 … Continue reading Allies & Adversaries: Stormtroopers Part 2

Allies & Adversaries: Threats of the Wastes

BANTHA Tusken raiders prize banthas almost as much as water. Although they can be found on numerous worlds, these large pack animals are most notable for the nearly symbiotic relationship they have with their savage riders on the deserts of Tatooine, even going so far as to perishing if the rider is slain. Bantha Abilities (Focuses) 1 Accuracy (Stamp) 0 Communication 4 Constitution (Stamina) 0 … Continue reading Allies & Adversaries: Threats of the Wastes

Allies & Adversaries: Stormtrooper Edition

A few things worth noting: Grenades replacing Explosives: Unlike the playtest document, I am working on at least three different grenades to flesh out this weapon group. Things like explosive charges do not require an attack roll, and so are best treated as equipment rather than weaponry. Improvised weapons: The weapon entry ‘buttstroke’ is simply to represent striking with the stock of the pistol or … Continue reading Allies & Adversaries: Stormtrooper Edition

Fantasy Age: Office Edition, Part 2

The art does not match the concept but I have been working some more with my friend on her campaign, a setting in which the players are modern day office workers trapped in a fantasy world. Campaign Hooks These are ideas to get your campaign started. There is something off about that new consultant, what is he/she hiding? The boss’s new octopus-headed, dragon-bodied paperweight is … Continue reading Fantasy Age: Office Edition, Part 2

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