Starfinder Core Rulebook

I wonder if the book will have stats for the non-core races as well.

I would be very surprised if they did.

I wonder if we will have to wait for Gencon to find out who all the iconics will be.

When will there be a PDF preorder?

Hmm

I don't think (though I may be wrong) that you can ever preorder a Paizo PDF. They go live on street date, and you buy it at your leisure.

Yup, you only get the PDF early with subscriptions.

Which we still don't know about. :-)

Will this book contain the rules for traps like the PF CRB? Did they get an update?

Yup!

I also hope gravity rules will be available. And simple...

I heard this about the lore

I heard this about the lore

** spoiler omitted **

IIRC: Each time hyperspace is used, it grabs a piece of one of the planes and imports it into the hyperspace plane. In the example given, I think they listed two planes from the Outer Sphere and the First World, so I am not sure if Inner Sphere planes are grabbed as well.

I don't recall anything about time being affected though.

So, my only question is:

Do those who pre-order get any added benefits, like a poster or complementary material?

Either way, I'm still buying this.

Get ready for gun-ho mayhem.

MannyGoblin wrote:

I heard this about the lore

** spoiler omitted **

IIRC: Each time hyperspace is used, it grabs a piece of one of the planes and imports it into the hyperspace plane. In the example given, I think they listed two planes from the Outer Sphere and the First World, so I am not sure if Inner Sphere planes are grabbed as well.

I don't recall anything about time being affected though.

Close, from what I have been seeing.

First I'm hearing about the planar breach effect of hyperspace... I'm thinking that might make all sorts of extraplanar creatures unhappy with space travel.

First I'm hearing about the planar breach effect of hyperspace... I'm thinking that might make all sorts of extraplanar creatures unhappy with space travel.

Could be a good plot hook for a planar invasion campaign. :)

First I'm hearing about the planar breach effect of hyperspace... I'm thinking that might make all sorts of extraplanar creatures unhappy with space travel.

They've already said this is explicitly the case... I think it might be a clever means for devising "wandering encounters" while in hyperspace.

I wonder how many skills points each class will get.

All hyped for this game. I do hope that it's not the final cover we see. The painting for the Starfinder Character Folio is more interesting and attractive, while respecting the visual signature of the Pathfinder line.

Not a fan of the orange/blue color for the logo. Maybe these color could be embedded into a metallic version of the logo (overlay/color dodge in Photoshop) would work great for that and be less plastic-ey. But I would be more for a departure from the Orange/Blue Contrast meme, maybe purple and yellow.

Just a thought.

CBDunkerson wrote:

First I'm hearing about the planar breach effect of hyperspace... I'm thinking that might make all sorts of extraplanar creatures unhappy with space travel.

They've already said this is explicitly the case... I think it might be a clever means for devising "wandering encounters" while in hyperspace.

In David Weber's Honorverse the ships are able to be at station keeping while in hyperspace. This allows pirates to ambush ships along the common routes between star systems.

I wonder how many skills points each class will get.

2+IntMod.

Muah ah ah ah ah!

-Skeld

All hyped for this game. I do hope that it's not the final cover we see. The painting for the Starfinder Character Folio is more interesting and attractive, while respecting the visual signature of the Pathfinder line.

Not a fan of the orange/blue color for the logo. Maybe these color could be embedded into a metallic version of the logo (overlay/color dodge in Photoshop) would work great for that and be less plastic-ey. But I would be more for a departure from the Orange/Blue Contrast meme, maybe purple and yellow.

Just a thought.

agreed

6+Int skill points or better...Muah ah ah ah ah...

Who needs skill points, when you've got a hole in the head? USB learnin...

what is the name of the only full spellcaster class in starfinder Owen ?

Last I heard, there weren't any core casters that went above 6th level spells.

Last I heard, there weren't any core casters that went above 6th level spells.

You heard correctly.

Well I just gave these people some money and I'm gonna give em even more next paycheck.

Why don't I feel bad about this? Why am I excited to spend money on the chance to play laser sword wielding super psychic with the power of a black hole?

Zaister wrote:

Gorbacz wrote:

[If you're living in the EU, there's no import duties on books from the US. You might be hit by Vat if your order is super expensive, but that happened to me only once.

You seem to be lucky. then. I pay tax ("Einfuhrumsatzsteuer") on each and every package I get form Paizo.

Are you subscribed to anything that isn't a book line?

Yes, I am subscribed to basically everything.

Anyway, I've been using UPS shipping for some months now, which basically guarantees tax handling, but it is much more convenient (and faster!) than to have to drive out to the customs office which is out in the middle of nowhere for every package and wait in line and then wait for a slow customs official to calculate tax on his ancient calculator, especially when I tend to get more than one package per shipment and the customs office can't recognize that they belog together which means I may even have to go there twice a month.

I am VERY excited for this! By the time this book comes out, the campaign I'm running may actually have some space elements to it. Can't wait!

I was wondering, is there an ETA for when we may start to see full Meet the Iconics write ups for Starfinder? I love those stories and feel that they add a lot of flavor to these books so it'd be nice if at least most of the ones for Starfinder are posted before the book is released. This is of course under the assumption that there will be Meet the Iconics write-ups for Starfinder; please tell me that's a safe assumption....

I am VERY excited for this! By the time this book comes out, the campaign I'm running may actually have some space elements to it. Can't wait!

I was wondering, is there an ETA for when we may start to see full Meet the Iconics write ups for Starfinder? I love those stories and feel that they add a lot of flavor to these books so it'd be nice if at least most of the ones for Starfinder are posted before the book is released. This is of course under the assumption that there will be Meet the Iconics write-ups for Starfinder; please tell me that's a safe assumption....

Yeah, there is. I've seen several write-ups already. Just search "Starfinder Interview" and you should be able to find the write-up on a blog-post for the Operative, which I'm too lazy to go and look for right now.

Yeah, there is. I've seen several write-ups already. Just search "Starfinder Interview" and you should be able to find the write-up on a blog-post for the Operative, which I'm too lazy to go and look for right now.

Yes, I've found the interview posts that briefly talked about the Operative and Envoy already, but I'm talking about giving them full Meet the Iconics write-ups like the one for Enora the Arcanist.

Those will probably start up in late summer, when they start really rolling out the preview information for Starfinder, but I admit I am very much looking forward to them.

We will absolutely be doing Meet the Iconics posts, but not until closer to release. Navasi and Iseph got their names announced a little early at the request of Game Informer and Polygon. :)

Just let on of my regular tabletop groups know. Wishing it would show up at Pax East, but love the wait.

Very much looking forward to this. It'll bridge my classic and sci-fi fantasies. I would pre-order, but I prefer by far the idea of a subscription. Going to wait.

Very much looking forward to this. It'll bridge my classic and sci-fi fantasies. I would pre-order, but I prefer by far the idea of a subscription. Going to wait.

Yeah, I've already preordered the game, just to see how the game system works, but I'll probably use it for running a Star Wars campaign.

I will wait until June or July, if there is no subscription option by then, then I will pre-order.

I don't see any mention of monsters in the description of this book. Are you squeezing that into each AP?

I'll buy this for sure; curious to see if it's as crunchy as Pathfinder or if you're taking a cue from the 5e rules and roll-out strategy and trying for something that's a little more accessible and non-bloaty. I'm hoping for the latter, just so I can get more people into the game and not feel like I have an IV drawing from my bank account. :)

I don't see any mention of monsters in the description of this book. Are you squeezing that into each AP?

From the Humble Bundle Q&A, signs point to yes on the AP, the First Contact Free RPG Day book, and a future standalone Bestiary:

Q: Will the Core Rulebook contain monsters, or will they be in a separate book later?

Jason Keeley: In a separate book later. We will have that First Contact Free RPG Day product available to even before Starfinder comes out, so you'll still have a couple of monsters. And also we know, as Owen mentioned earlier, that there's a philosophy where you can grab the (Pathfinder) Bestiary, plop it open, and run the monster that you find there.

Rob McCreary: The Starfinder Adventure Path, the first volume of which will come out in August at the same time as the Core Rulebook, will also have a Bestiary section just like the Pathfinder Adventure Path does, so right out of month 1 you'll have some new monsters, and every volume of the AP will have a selection of new monsters and new aliens and such.

Thanks!

I just read an interview with one of the designers, and I feel optimistic about what they're probably doing to streamline the rules and ensure that the game doesn't get bloat-y.

You gotta think that if the rulebook is as big as the PF Core book, but also includes ship combat and lore about the universe, they're going to have to trim and polish a fair bit. I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with!

I'm really curious to see how they make it compatible to BF Bestiaries, but I suppose that's just a matter of making bonuses increase at the same rate, and matching AC and HP.

Captain's Log - It has now been one week since I preordered the Starfinder Core Rulebook. Gaming supplies are running dangerously low and I've had to read old Traveller hardbacks these past seven days.

I suspect I can no longer trust the remaining members of my regular group. The rigors of anticipating space travel have some how twisted their minds... they've gone crazy... they've got the SPACE MADNESS!

Oh, they think I am crazy, but I know better... It is not I who am crazy-- it is I who am mad! Didn't you hear 'em? Didn't you see the crowds?!

You can't take them from me! I've had these dice since I was a child! People always trying to take them from me! Why won't they leave me alone?!

It's going to be a long six months

Does anyone know if Automatic Bonus Progression, or something like it, will be in the core Starfinder rules?

Does anyone know if Automatic Bonus Progression, or something like it, will be in the core Starfinder rules?

I somewhat doubt it. I expect with mundane equipment now having levels that they will be granting most of the bonuses eg. A HUD helmet granting a bonus to reflex saves.

Now available for preorder! Cover image and description are not final and may vary before release!

Ah, it's too bad Paizo went for the less-exciting cover for the Core Rules book. Why did they change it from the original promo image? Seems like it should be swapped with the Player Character Folio.

Disappointing to say the least!

But, that's NOT the final cover.

As said in the post you quoted. :-)

Has it been covered anywhere i haven't seen yet about a Starfinder subscription? I'm willing to give long term commitment a trial basis ;)

I believe they're still working on the logistics, but do plan to offer subscriptions.

No idea when that'll happen, and I suppose they could change their minds, but I'd be surprised if they did. :-)

Not having subscriptions would be a sign that Paizo has given up on the Starfinder product line, given how profitable the Pathfinder subscriptions have proven to be.

I don't think they'd give up on it before it's even published. Just let them work out the details on their own terms.

Exactly. Note that there is a difference between subscriptions not being formally announced yet (our current state) and Paizo either formally announcing that there would be no subscriptions or letting Gencon slip by with no subscription being announced (which would be the "Not having subscriptions" state that I was referencing in my last post). I would be (unpleasantly) shocked if the latter case happened.

They've already said that there will definitely be subscriptions, and that if you pre-order now, they will push the pre-ordered products over into your subscription once they are available so you don't end up doubling up on anything.