Lords of the Expanse Box Set

[GMgreatness]

One of the last items I needed for the SW WEG RPG 2nd Edition was the Lords of the Expanse box set. I found it for a good deal today and decided to treat myself and picked it up. I have never played in the Tapani sector nor really dealt with the LOTE setting. How do those of you who have played it feel about it? Would it be a good campaign for some newer players, or is it a little outside the norm for a Star Wars story? I won't have it in hand for another week or so, and am itching to see its contents. The cool thing is that is brand new and has never been opened. Please share your thoughts about this campaign setting.

FYI
Still looking for
Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations
Gundarks Fantastic Tech: Personal Gear
Platt's Smugglers Guide.
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[Bobmalooga]

I haven't done anything with mine, other than use the Tapani Instant adventures book for a couple of adventures in it...but having read it I can tell you that I really wasn't all that impressed with it. The house politics and set up reminded me of a rip-off that fell somewhere between Dune and Dungeons and Dragons which is funny in light of where the SWRPG ended up.

I've been curious to know if anyone has sat down and used it, I don't think that its ever come up in the EU novels that have come out...

Of the other books you're looking for, they're all good books and if you can't find them on Ebay or Amazon then you should try Dragonstrove.com, I've been dealing with him for years and he usually has a decent selection very reasonably priced.

Good luck and post your thoughts please!
Keith

[Rerun941]

I generally like the Tapani Sector. It's got some nice info about the Rimma Trade Route in general, too... with tie-ins to the Bacta trade.

The set itself is best used if you like a bit more political intrigue in your Star Wars campaign. The manuevering and posturing of the Houses can be a fun backdrop for more clandestine adventures.

Oh, and I've used the Lightfoil as the starting weapon for many of my Force-using players until they build their own. Check it out.
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[wmseith]

Whereever you found it do they have any others for a good price? Everytime I find it people want like 79-100+ dollars.

[Barrataria]

[GMgreatness]

no it was the only one they had, and this was the box set. I paid under 25 bucks shipped, so yes it was a smokin' deal. I had the other two books in the setting, but haven't done anything with them but thumb through them. Thanks for the feedback. I think I may put LOTE on the back burner for our new campaign. The Black Sands of Socorro has always been a supplement i have wanted to use, perhaps now that we are done with the Kira System we will move in that direction. Any thoughts? Granted I write my own stuff but use the guides and supplements to help guide me and my story(before the PCs hack it all up to shreds.)
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and That is why you fail...

[Raven Redstar]

For me, the most I've ever used out of LoE is background info for either NPCs or Characters I've run. Although in an upcoming game I have a player who has a Tapani Sector background. For the most part, I tend to avoid political intrigue for my games, and I doubt I'll ever run anything specifically in the sector, unless my players decide to stop by for some reason.

[Whill]

Congrats on your purchase! I love all the Tapani stuff. It is so rich and interesting of a setting that is is very inspiration for all sorts of games. Even non-political ones. Well, if the adventures take place there then it's not really possible to totally ignore the political aspect but it is possible for that to be regulated to the background and only subtly influence the adventures. I've ran adventures that took pace there and also had many PCs and CGs with backgrounds tied to there. In my original setting under development called "The Whills Nebula Region" there are remnants of a couple noble houses that left the Tapani Sector in the past although they still maintain some ties there (allowing some adventuring possibilities for my next big campaign).

You should make Platt's Smuggler Guide a priority for your next purchase!
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[GMgreatness]

We played a small mission with new characters using the LOTE setting. It was fun, but I think the politics are a little above their ability to grasp as this point. We will revisit this campaign in the future.

On a brighter note, I was able to pick up a copy of Hideouts and Strongholds for a whopping 19.99 plus 4 bucks shipping!! I am a very very very happy GM!!!
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So...you rolled 9, 6s on 3 dice. How convenient... Let me think about this, Umm Ok, you fail for cheating.

and That is why you fail...

[Jame Rowe]

I have, or at least had, a copy. I took it out to look at it a few months ago and it's since disappeared.

Unfortunate; I liked it. Though I would like a copy of the Player's Guide too.

[mastereji]

I love the Tapani Sector. It is rich and vibrant and I prefer to run it for my players when I'm running a Rebellion Era campaign. Though, it can be great for any era or campaign. The map of the system is neat and I use it regularly.
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[Red 331]

I have an extra, unopened, in shrinkwrap LOTE boxed set gathering dust in my closet. What's a reasonable price for this? $30 plus shipping?

[GMgreatness]

I think that is a fair price. I just won the Darkstryder campaign box for .99 cents off Ebay!!! Now that is a steal!!
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So...you rolled 9, 6s on 3 dice. How convenient... Let me think about this, Umm Ok, you fail for cheating.

and That is why you fail...