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Shoot for the Stars

Blast off into a galaxy of adventure with the Starfinder Roleplaying Game! Step into your powered armor and grab your magic-infused laser rifle as you investigate the mysteries of a weird universe with your bold starship crew. Will you delve for lost artifacts in the ruins of alien temples? Strap on rune-enhanced armor and a laser rifle to battle undead empires in fleets of bone ships, or defend colonists from a swarm of ravenous monsters? Maybe you'll hack into the mainframe of a god-run corporation, or search the stars for clues to the secret history of the universe or brand new planets to explore. Whether you're making first contact with new cultures on uncharted worlds or fighting to survive in the neon-lit back alleys of Absalom Station, you and your team will need all your wits, combat skill, and magic to make it through. But most of all, you'll need each other.

This massive 528-page hardcover rulebook is the essential centerpiece of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game, with rules for character creation, magic, gear, and more—everything you need to play Starfinder as either a player or Game Master! The next great adventure in science-fantasy roleplaying takes off here, and the Starfinder Core Rulebook is your ticket to a lifetime of adventure amid the stars!

Inside this book, you'll find:

  • All of the rules you need to play or run a game of Starfinder.
  • Seven character classes, from the elite soldier and stealthy operative to the physics-hacking technomancer and mind-bending mystic.
  • Character species both new and classic, from androids, insectile shirrens, ratlike ysoki, and reptilian vesk to the dwarves and elves of the distant future.
  • An in-depth exploration of the Starfinder setting, including its planets, gods, factions, and threats.
  • Hundreds of weapons, spells, technological gadgets, magic items, and other options to outfit any character.
  • Complete rules for starships, including customization and starship combat.
  • Rules and tips on using Pathfinder RPG content with Starfinder.

ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-956-1

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5/5 —

Fantasy in Space

5/5 —

My title says it all: "Fantasy in Space".

I've been playing this set of rules for 2 years now and I will state that it is fantastic!

Be warned that this fantasy setting has both magic and technology. It builds completely on the fantasy genre and adds technology to the mix.

For those looking for hard science-fiction, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. It's hard to run that type of campaign with this ruleset without having to make a ton of changes.

This is currently my favorite futuristic game and I highly recommend it!

Tells this type of story best.

5/5 —

Starfinder's system tells science fantasy well, in that it's mechanics are techie and detailed, more so than more narrative rulesets. It feels designed for the genre, and makes tech stuff and starships mesh with magic and spells so they feel like they fit rather than feeling like part of the game was bolted on.

A well designed system for an underserved sci-fan market.

Absolutely love it.

5/5 —

It's the real deal, this book fulfills the definition of "core" to perfection.
First the only couple of "bad" things: 1) the monsters are missing, and that is surely due to the fact that it's already a huge book, so it's understandable. Besides, you can download "First Contact" for free and use those to start you off, or you can adapt Pathfinder monsters very easily with the guidelines provided in this book.
2) A few corrections were done to the part about starship combat, for which you will have to look-up the errata page online and mark down the modifications (mostly to DCs of actions in space). But to be honest, that doesn't bother me.
Apart from that, this book does a fantastic job explaining the game and quickly teaching you how to play it with lots of examples and pre-made combinations of choices for characters to guide you, should you need it. They managed to cram so much in this book that it's in itself a notable feat, but more than that, every topic is presented with enough depth to not leave you wanting too much.
The section on starships is both bold in scope and very welcome!
The value for your money alone would warrant 5 stars, let alone the fantastic layout, illustration, narration and convincing world-building.
Oh, I almost forgot about the game itself, how shall I put it... it's extraordinarily good! Exciting, fun, easy to play, sufficiently original without being weird, a bold start to a cosmic saga that continues the enormous lore of Pathfinder and opens it up to stellar proportions.
My new favorite tabletop rpg!

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Assuming I understand your question correctly, no.
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maldar wrote:
I would also like to know when we can expect a Pocket Edition. Personally, once I know when they will be release I will be placing an order for 5 of them at my local game store. One for me and the rest as prizes.

Apparently the answer is "July 30, 2020": https://paizo.com/products/btq0225j/discuss?Starfinder-RPG-Starfinder-Core- Rulebook-Pocket-Edition

:)

Has the PDF been updated with the starship combat changes?
Lunar_Vale wrote:
Has the PDF been updated with the starship combat changes?

No, when the pocket edition of the CRB is published we should get errata for the main CRB and an update to the PDF at that time.

Scarab Sages
Pathfinder Adventure, Lost Omens, Maps, Rulebook Subscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber
V2Blast wrote:
maldar wrote:
I would also like to know when we can expect a Pocket Edition. Personally, once I know when they will be release I will be placing an order for 5 of them at my local game store. One for me and the rest as prizes.

Apparently the answer is "July 30, 2020": https://paizo.com/products/btq0225j/discuss?Starfinder-RPG-Starfinder-Core- Rulebook-Pocket-Edition

:)

Calling my FLGS now and placing that order.

Thanks
Dark Archive

I ordered 5 Pocket editions.

Wearing cargo pants?

I wear cargo shorts, but I only ordered the one copy (not to worry, I have Pathfinder Classic pocket editions to fill out my other pockets).
Sovereign Court

When will the HC edition with the errata be released and what printing will it be?
(I want to make sure I get the right one).
Thanks
Pathfinder Maps, Pathfinder Accessories Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Charter Superscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber

The PDF has now been updated.
Pathfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Society Subscriber

One change I've noticed on a skim: They removed this rule:

"You can't wear more than one of the same type of item (two cloaks, two hates, etc.) except for rings."

Many starship weapons have become considerably more expensive, too.
Pathfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Society Subscriber

Errata for the errata: On page 120 of the pdf of the revised (3rd printing) Core Rulebook, the red "2nd Level" subheader has been omitted.
Sovereign Court
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When will the HC edition with the errata be released and what printing will it be?
(I want to make sure I get the right one).
Thanks

Just asking again.
Grand Lodge

Thinking of picking up another core book? any idea if the hardcover is in the 3rd printing? I heard the pocket version has all the errata
Pathfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Society Subscriber

Pocket edition is the 3rd edition, yes. Hardcover you'd have to check.
Grand Lodge
John Mangrum wrote:
Pocket edition is the 3rd edition, yes. Hardcover you'd have to check.

I how would I check? Meaning if I order from Paizo I may not get the 3rd printing?

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Pathfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Society Subscriber

Ordering online you really don't have any guarantee (aside from the Pocket Edition, which may be the route you should take). If you buy a physical copy in person, check the table of contents. Very bottom of the blue credits column lists the printing. What you want will read:

Third printing 2020
Slamy Mcbiteo wrote:
John Mangrum wrote:
Pocket edition is the 3rd edition, yes. Hardcover you'd have to check.
I how would I check? Meaning if I order from Paizo I may not get the 3rd printing?

Paizo have always had a policy of shipping the latest printing of their own books (outside of nonmint copies).

I havent heard any change to that policy, although given 2020 - who knows how things like inventory control have been affected.

Buying here should be the third printing now. Other online retailers don't have the same policy.

The Pact Worlds map in the PDF version (3rd printing) on the second page is double-wide, and it messes up PDF viewers a bit by breaking fit-to-page and centering. I've fixed this in my personal copy by simply downgrading that page with the page from the initial CRB (with qpdf), but the official version should really be fixed too.

The new PDF I made is also a lot smaller than the official one (42% smaller), and I can't see any visually notable differences in spot-checks. Might want to look into optimizing the official PDF as well.
Sovereign Court

Does anyone at Paizo now what printing they are now selling?
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Cylerist wrote:
Does anyone at Paizo now what printing they are now selling?

Third printing with errata.

Sovereign Court
Aaron Shanks wrote:
Cylerist wrote:
Does anyone at Paizo now what printing they are now selling?
Third printing with errata.

Thank you!

Wayfinders

The very last page of the PDF for the 3rd printing inexplicably uses the blurb for AA1 rather than for the CRB.

Which is, a little strange to say the least.
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RiverMesa wrote:

The very last page of the PDF for the 3rd printing inexplicably uses the blurb for AA1 rather than for the CRB.

Which is, a little strange to say the least.

Noted and routed internally. Thanks.

Dark Archive
Pathfinder Maps, Pathfinder Accessories Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber
Aaron Shanks wrote:
Cylerist wrote:
Does anyone at Paizo now what printing they are now selling?
Third printing with errata.

I ordered the hardcover version on December 11th and received the 2nd printing. It appears that I should have waited another month before ordering it. I was very disappointed to open up the CRB and find that I had received the 2nd printing.

Marketing & Media Manager
Gary D Norton wrote:
Aaron Shanks wrote:
Cylerist wrote:
Does anyone at Paizo now what printing they are now selling?
Third printing with errata.
I ordered the hardcover version on December 11th and received the 2nd printing. It appears that I should have waited another month before ordering it. I was very disappointed to open up the CRB and find that I had received the 2nd printing.

Sorry to hear it. Kindly contact Customer Service via email or the forums to remedy the issue.

Dark Archive
Pathfinder Maps, Pathfinder Accessories Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber

Aaron, I did contact Customer Service and they were unwilling to help. I received this reply today:

I’m sorry for the confusion about the book you ordered. The mint condition books we sell on our website are always the most current printing. We don’t create a new printing until we sell down the existing one. The PDF always has the most current published errata and so is always the most current version of the book. It used to be that the errata wasn’t published in the PDF until we did a new printing but since that is no longer the case, it is possible that the PDF would have the errata that the physical books don’t contain yet. I hope you find this information helpful, and please let us know if you have any other questions.
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Gary D Norton wrote:

Aaron, I did contact Customer Service and they were unwilling to help. I received this reply today:

I’m sorry for the confusion about the book you ordered. The mint condition books we sell on our website are always the most current printing. We don’t create a new printing until we sell down the existing one. The PDF always has the most current published errata and so is always the most current version of the book. It used to be that the errata wasn’t published in the PDF until we did a new printing but since that is no longer the case, it is possible that the PDF would have the errata that the physical books don’t contain yet. I hope you find this information helpful, and please let us know if you have any other questions.

Hey Gary, you've got mail!

Is the hardcover CRB 3rd printing now?
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Download free character, ship, mech, vehicle, and exploration log sheets for your campaign on the "additional materials" section of the Starfinder landing page.
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iggy42 wrote:
Is the hardcover CRB 3rd printing now?

Yes.

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