Due to feedback and in case it went unnoticed, there is an updated version of the character sheet on the Contents page. You can also find it in link below. It also warrants an update on the progress of AGE of Star Wars as a whole. Right now, I am working on text edits, rules updates and an InDesign template. It will be made available … Continue reading Updated Character Sheet and Release Checklist

Weapon Damage Str. Range Reload Cost Repeaters (Accuracy) Repeating blaster 1d6+1 — S Minor (5, P) Illegal Repeating carbine 1d6+3 — M Minor (5, P) Illegal Repeating rifle 2d6+1 2 M Major (5, P) Illegal Brawling (Accuracy) Shock gloves 1d6-1 ion — Melee — 250 Stun baton 1d6+2 ion 1 Melee — 450 REPEATERS Repeaters are heavily modified versions of more commonly found blasters and … Continue reading Weapon Cache: New Weapons and Weapon Mods

There are many illicit wares available in the back alleys and shadowy shops of the galaxy. These items are strictly prohibited by the Empire and dubious even among the Rebellion. The prices of these are given as ‘illegal’ because GMs should feel free to set the rarity and cost of these items themselves according to the needs of the story. Weapon Damage Str. Range Reload Cost Exotic (Accuracy) … Continue reading Equipment of the Black Market

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

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

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

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

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

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