Star Wars: Edge of the Empire - Forum RPG

[Turtle]

STAR
WARS

Episode GT:
EDGE OF THE EMPIRE

A bunch of gamers have gathered
on the GAMING TREND forums
to play scoundrels, droids, merchants,
and mercenaries as they ply the
galaxy looking for fortune, fame,
or glory. All the while dodging
the forces of the evil
GALACTIC EMPIRE.

Set in the dark times after the
battle of Yavin, where the Rebels'
victory over the DEATH STAR
has set off shockwaves across
the galaxy...

I couldn't get any traction with my local gaming group on the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG, so I'm looking to run a game on these forums via play by forum rules.

Currently, there is only the beginner's set of rules but the main rulebook should be coming out in a month or so.

Anyone interested?

[Arkon]

I am definitely interested.

[Razgon]

Unless me being from a different timezone presents any issues, I'd love to participate. Would you require we purchase this new rulebook, or?

[The Grue]

I've got the Beginner Game myself and very much looking forward to the Core Rules.  I'd love to participate.  How many times a day do people usually dedicate to putting their moves in?

[Misguided]

As a play by forum? YES!

[Punisher]

No idea how this works, but may be interested...

[Turtle]

I'm thinking 2-3 updates a day, more if people get their actions in early.

For those that don't have the rules, should be simple enough to explain them early on, anything detailed I'll cover.

I'll limit this to 6 players, and we have 5 interested so far.

There are 6 beginner game pre-made characters and we'll run through the two starter adventures. Then when the full rulebook comes out everyone can make characters, then we can either choose to retcon everything as if your new characters actually did everything, or start fresh.

[Razgon]

Soooo :-)

[Scoop20906]

Turtle. I am definitely IN!

I've got my own copy of the beginners rulebook and I can't wait to see your interpretation.

[Scoop20906]

That is if there is room for me. Is there? 

[Punisher]

Not sure if I could commit to 2-3 rounds per day. I think I will just lurk this one to give someone who can commit a chance.. Then if it looks doable, I'll try the next one.

[Turtle]

Writing a scenario that uses the Beginner Game characters in a different way, which way people who have the beginner's game and already read it can play with surprises.

[Scoop20906]

Turtle. Do you need us to do anything?

[rshetts2]

Sounds interesting.  If youre still looking for participants, Ill give it a shot.

[Misguided]

Sounds interesting.  If youre still looking for participants, Ill give it a shot.

No werewolves in this one. Just sayin'

[Turtle]

Found a copy of the beta rules, so if you guys want to make characters you can. We'll then convert them to release edition rules come July.

Easier if you come up with an idea and I'll start it out for you.

Everyone who had expressed interest may play. Discuss with the group what roles you might want to fill, and what kind of group you are/will be.

You will be given a ship, a light freighter, a Ghtroc 720. You'll know why I chose that if you look it up.

[Arkon]

So I am on vacation and haven't had a chance to look at the rule set yet. What are the available character types?

[Turtle]

Races are:
Bothan
Droid
Gand
Human
Rodian
Trandoshan
Twi'lek
Wookie


Careers and Specializations below, listed as basic Career and the specialization of that which determines specis abilities and bonuses.

Bounty Hunter: Assassin, Gadgeteer, Survivalist
Colonist: Doctor, Politico, Scholar
Explorer: Fringer, Scout, Trader
Hired Gun: Bodyguard, Marauder, Mercenary Soldier
Smuggler: Pilot, Scoundrel, Thief
Technician: Mechanic, Outlaw Tech, Slicer

[The Grue]

I will be a Rodian Explorer Scout.

[Razgon]

Droid Colonist Scholar sounds pretty damn fun!

[Misguided]

I'm thinking Bothan Trader...

[Arkon]

So I assume we are rebels, and we have a freighter so would need a pilot and at this point some muscle?  I have a few thoughts, a Gand Gadgeteer, a droid pilot, or a trandoshan technician outlaw tech.

[Scoop20906]

I'd like to play a Gand BodyGuard named Poill.

Poill's last client died suddenly and Poill has no purpose at present. Poill would enjoy putting his meager skills to work for a worthy cause.

[Punisher]

What is the best place to get the rulebook/game?

[Turtle]

Right now, the rulebook will not be available until early July. There's a beginner's box game available, but not worth it unless you have a group to play with.

I'll be handling basic character creation for now using the old beta rules they sold a long time ago, and once the full book comes out everyone gets to create their characters how they want.

If you have access to the old beta rules (it was sold in stores) then you can make your own character.

I'll be starting this in a week, next Saturday, since I have a script deadline this coming week.

[Misguided]

Cool, thanks for the update.