Aliens/predators/stargate crossover campaigns

[Esoomian]

[DarthMortis]

[Ankhanu]

Keep in mind that "acid" is a descriptor term, it's not something in and of itself... other than saying that there is a relatively higher proportion of H+ ions than OH- ions in solution. With that in mind, our own blood is weakly alkaline (pH ~7.4)... one might then say "how can a base clot??"

The answer is that it has nothing to do with acidity, but rather the other things in the blood. I sincerely doubt that a xenomorph's blood is pure, say, hydrochloric acid than our own blood is pure saline; there are all kinds of different components present. As such, their acidic blood would probably clot much the same way ours does... but with different proteins evolved to function at extremely low pH.

So, with that idea, chances are their wounds would cauterize in much the same way as other biologicals, and a lightsaber would still be safe to use.
However, with the skin layer acid idea, you'd still be in trouble, as it would be a more homogenous chemical acid, more akin to stomach acid, rather than a complex menagerie of components, as in blood. Chances are in that idea, acid splatter would occur with any puncture that failed to fuse the top layer with the one beneath the acid layer... which would be all but any rather strange circumstance (including a lightsaber).

Personally, I'm not a big fan of crossover material, though, with adaptations they can work. Xenomorphs, in particular, can work quite well in a Star Wars setting with very little change; their animalistic non-sapient nature works as a great plot device or driving feature, kind of like a rancor... they're dangerous and must be all out avoided or destroyed. Imagine having to clear out a hive from an asteroid mining colony or space station... that's an adventure right there.

Predators are a little more difficult to integrate into Star Wars, imo. Their technology doesn't mesh with the rest of the setting. However, if you make them a fringe/outer rim species with limited space tech, and adapt the weaponry to fit more in line with the rest of the galaxy, they can work as a hunter culture species fairly well... but having them roaming the greater galaxy seems somewhat silly, and their impact upon galactic civilization would be great. They may even be the subject of an Imperial purge, becoming the hunted rather than the hunter.
That said, I think there are already enough species IN the Star Wars setting to cover that sort of role that adding another is unnecessary.

In general, crossovers are fanboy wet dreams, and likewise, end up being messy and unfulfilling.
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[DarthMortis]

[Ankhanu]

I agree, if done correctly, they can work and be fulfilling...

My point is that the all important part of "done correctly" is lacking in the vast majority of cases. Hence the use of "generally"
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[DarthMortis]

Lol alright sorry I misunderstood what you meant.
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[Hexx]

I used the Xenomorphs in a campaign, the Pc's had a high mortality rate, but hey, they are a Horror Scifi creature. They spray acid when hurt, run up walls, see in the dark, breed by kidnapping people and exposing the victims to face huggers. What's not for the lucky GM to love?

I also used Stargates during a CloneWars game. Very fulfilling for the players, who were all Jedi. It was a very good way to keep them from overpowering the game, they were trying to gain control of the Gate network before Grievous. Palpatine was very greatful.

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[Anakin]