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Here's a house rule I'm considering to minimize getting skills in the 8D or higher range.

If your skill die is 1-6D, increase any skill by one pip by spending CP ...

As a GM, what’s the highest die code rating for peak skills your players can get to before it becomes unwieldy? 8D as a peak skill maybe? Something higher?

I'm thinking about long-running campaig ...

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What is the 1st edition rule as written for Dodge -- does it replace the current Difficulty (e.g. 10 for short range) or does it add to it?

I run it as your Dodge roll replaces your Difficulty, but ...

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What are some good 1e resources for (1) having a decent listing of alien monsters, and / or (2) having guidelines on how to create those monsters?

In particular, I'm getting tripped up on how to d ...

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Thanks for the feedback! If the current 5s technique I floated is too deadly, what about this chart (everything bumps up by 5):

Damage Roll < Strength Roll = No effect
Damage Roll 0-4 > Stre ...

Thanks for the feedback! If the current 5s technique I floated is too deadly, what about this chart (everything bumps up by 5):

Damage Roll < Strength Roll = No effect
Damage Roll 0-4 > Stre ...

I find that comparing multiples of numbers when determining wound levels sometimes strains my brain. By contrast, I recently played Mutants and Masterminds 3e, and it determines wounds by multiples of ...

In D&D 5e, and in Savage Worlds (which is heavily inspired by Star Wars 2e), you can split your movement (e.g. move 2 squares, take a shot, then move the rest of your movement which might take you ...

I have lots of FFG Star Wars books on my shelves gathering dust.

Being a Star Wars game addict is a benign affliction; I'm blessed (cursed?) with this affliction as well Shocked

Fantastic strategic advice for players! Thanks so much!!! Very Happy

Thanks! I believe those are some 2e rules? I'll consider importing some of those into my 1e game Smile

I'm actually quite enthused about a non-trilogy structure, which they appear to be moving towards.

Bear in mind that Jon Favreau (who is behind The Mandalorian series) kicked off the Marvel Cinema ...

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Topic: When Do Skill Ratings Become Unwieldy?
Stan Shinn Replies: 21 Views: 23110	Forum: Gamemasters Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:33 am Subject: When Do Skill Ratings Become Unwieldy?
Stan Shinn Replies: 21 Views: 23110	Thanks for everyone's feedback! Here's a house rule I'm considering to minimize getting skills in the 8D or higher range. If your skill die is 1-6D, increase any skill by one pip by spending CP ...
Topic: When Do Skill Ratings Become Unwieldy?
Stan Shinn Replies: 21 Views: 23110	Forum: Gamemasters Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:13 pm Subject: When Do Skill Ratings Become Unwieldy?
Stan Shinn Replies: 21 Views: 23110	As a GM, what’s the highest die code rating for peak skills your players can get to before it becomes unwieldy? 8D as a peak skill maybe? Something higher? I'm thinking about long-running campaig ...
Topic: Dodge Replacing vs. Adding to Difficulty
Stan Shinn Replies: 2 Views: 7916	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:24 pm Subject: Dodge Replacing vs. Adding to Difficulty
Stan Shinn Replies: 2 Views: 7916	Thanks so much for this reply
Topic: Dodge Replacing vs. Adding to Difficulty
Stan Shinn Replies: 2 Views: 7916	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:49 am Subject: Dodge Replacing vs. Adding to Difficulty
Stan Shinn Replies: 2 Views: 7916	What is the 1st edition rule as written for Dodge -- does it replace the current Difficulty (e.g. 10 for short range) or does it add to it? I run it as your Dodge roll replaces your Difficulty, but ...
Topic: Monster Design Guidelines in 1e
Stan Shinn Replies: 3 Views: 9916	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 3:01 pm Subject: Monster Design Guidelines in 1e
Stan Shinn Replies: 3 Views: 9916	Thanks for the tip! That's just what I needed
Topic: Monster Design Guidelines in 1e
Stan Shinn Replies: 3 Views: 9916	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 4:53 pm Subject: Monster Design Guidelines in 1e
Stan Shinn Replies: 3 Views: 9916	What are some good 1e resources for (1) having a decent listing of alien monsters, and / or (2) having guidelines on how to create those monsters? In particular, I'm getting tripped up on how to d ...
Topic: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:25 am Subject: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	OK, thanks for the feedback! I truly appreciate it
Topic: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:50 pm Subject: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	Thanks for the feedback! If the current 5s technique I floated is too deadly, what about this chart (everything bumps up by 5): Damage Roll < Strength Roll = No effect Damage Roll 0-4 > Stre ...
Topic: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:12 am Subject: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	Thanks for the feedback! If the current 5s technique I floated is too deadly, what about this chart (everything bumps up by 5): Damage Roll < Strength Roll = No effect Damage Roll 0-4 > Stre ...
Topic: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:54 pm Subject: Wounds as Multiple of 5
Stan Shinn Replies: 6 Views: 13775	I find that comparing multiples of numbers when determining wound levels sometimes strains my brain. By contrast, I recently played Mutants and Masterminds 3e, and it determines wounds by multiples of ...
Topic: Splitting Movement
Stan Shinn Replies: 14 Views: 9443	Forum: House Rules Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:13 pm Subject: Splitting Movement
Stan Shinn Replies: 14 Views: 9443	In D&D 5e, and in Savage Worlds (which is heavily inspired by Star Wars 2e), you can split your movement (e.g. move 2 squares, take a shot, then move the rest of your movement which might take you ...
Topic: Layoffs in FFG RPG department
Stan Shinn Replies: 35 Views: 44075	Forum: Star Wars Games Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:02 pm Subject: Layoffs in FFG RPG department
Stan Shinn Replies: 35 Views: 44075	I have lots of FFG Star Wars books on my shelves gathering dust. Being a Star Wars game addict is a benign affliction; I'm blessed (cursed?) with this affliction as well
Topic: Tactics for Taking Down a 10D Strength Rancor?
Stan Shinn Replies: 8 Views: 12486	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:27 pm Subject: Tactics for Taking Down a 10D Strength Rancor?
Stan Shinn Replies: 8 Views: 12486	Fantastic strategic advice for players! Thanks so much!!!
Topic: Tactics for Taking Down a 10D Strength Rancor?
Stan Shinn Replies: 8 Views: 12486	Forum: First Edition and IAG Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:43 pm Subject: Tactics for Taking Down a 10D Strength Rancor?
Stan Shinn Replies: 8 Views: 12486	Thanks! I believe those are some 2e rules? I'll consider importing some of those into my 1e game
Topic: Upcoming New Star Wars films/Disney+ series
Stan Shinn Replies: 121 Views: 184767	Forum: General Star Wars Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:26 pm Subject: Upcoming New Star Wars films/Disney+ series
Stan Shinn Replies: 121 Views: 184767	I'm actually quite enthused about a non-trilogy structure, which they appear to be moving towards. Bear in mind that Jon Favreau (who is behind The Mandalorian series) kicked off the Marvel Cinema ...